Paul Gilpatrick
Guest Columnist
Ferrari Postage Stamps

Bitten by the classic automotive bug early on, a 1950 DeSoto would be his first car and restoration project. Ferrari cars would become a serious obsession leading to collecting cars from every decade.

This passion led to active involvement as a past FCA President and a dedication to Ferrari preservation, judging, research and a spot on the IAC/PFA. Ferrari and all automotive memorabilia collecting has been insatiable, inclusive of automotive stamps of all flavors and variations.
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I am always on the lookout for anything Ferrari or automotive-related to add to my collection. My interest in collecting Ferrari postage stamps began during a visit to the Schlumpf Museum in the early 1990s. I came across a series of six stamps, each depicting a different driver from a different aspect of racing: Can-Am, Formula One, and F5000. Their strong colors and graphics were intriguing.

The United States Post Office has never issued any stamps honoring Ferraris, so you must go outside the 50 states to hunt for your treasures. While most stamps featuring Ferrari history are fairly recent issues, there are Ferrari-related postal stamps in circulation more than 50 years old. Many countries use this media as more of a revenue generator than as a means by which the mail is moved. St. Vincent, Nevis, Tanzania, and Grenada are some of the more prolific producers. 

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