About Mystic Stamp Company

     Nationally recognized as a philatelic leader, Mystic Stamp Company is well known for its expertise, superior customer service, and for its involvement in the most noteworthy events in modern postal history.

     Founded in 1923, Mystic acquired Ben-Art Stamp Company in 1981, the International Collectors Society in 2003, and Morville Worldwide Stamp Packets in 2006.  In April 2007, Mystic acquired renowned First Day Cover producer Fleetwood, of Cheyenne, Wyoming.  To serve its rapidly expanding customer base, Mystic spent more than $38,000,000 to purchase stamps in the past three years alone.  Today, 150 fully trained stamp professionals staff several highly specialized departments located at Mystic’s 50,000-square-foot facility.

     Mystic President Donald Sundman serves on the Philatelic Foundation’s Board of Trustees and is actively involved with the American Philatelic Society.  He has sponsored over 2,000 collectors for membership, a record number in the history of the A.P.S.  Sundman serves as Chairman of the National Postal Museum’s Council of Philatelists and co-sponsors its Maynard Sundman Philatelic Lecture series.

     Sundman actively campaigns on behalf of collectors.  His Freedom of Information Request unraveled the mystery of the legendary “CIA Invert” stamps, and Sundman donated one to the National Stamp Collection.  To protect collectors from a controversial U.S. Postal Service decision, Mystic filed suit to prevent the destruction of the recalled 1994 Legends of the West error sheets.

     In 1998, Mystic purchased America’s rarest stamp, the 1868 1¢ Z Grill, for a record price of $935,000.  In 2005, the 1¢ Z Grill was traded in an even exchange for the unique 1918 Jenny Invert Plate-Number Block, valued at $2.97 million.  The historic exchange of America’s most famous and valuable rarities was covered by the worldwide media, captivating the imaginations of collectors around the globe.

     Mystic employs the highest stamp-grading standards in the business.  Combined with over 80 years of experience, outstanding customer service and a genuine devotion to the hobby, Mystic fulfills the collecting needs of thousands of stamp, cover, and coin collectors every year. 

     For more information about the many collecting opportunities available from Mystic, call 1-866-660-7147.