Stamp Stores in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
This is a page of retail stores in Washington D.C., Maryland, and
Virginia that sell stamps for collectors and/or philatelic
supplies. When I know them, I'll include the hours and any
descriptive notes that I have about the place. I don't promise
that I'll be able to visit every stamp store in two states, so
information and feedback
from other collectors in this area would be very helpful.
Proprieters of stores that are (or should be) listed here are
also encouraged to
contact me
to create or update the information about their store.
District of Columbia
BETHESDA STAMP CO
Phone: (202) 244-5023
Address: 4201 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC
20016
Note: I drive down Mass Av very often, and I've never
seen any kind of sign for a stamp store. This could be a
mail-order thing, or a "by-appointment only" place.
Call First!
CAPITOL COIN & STAMP
Phone: (202) 296-0400
Address:1001 Connecticut Av NW, Ste 745, Washington DC
20036
URL: http://www.capitolcoin.com
Note: I have not been to the shop. Their web site seems to
emphasize coins, covers, and political memorabilia more than
stamps.
Maryland
Bethesda MD
MARYLAND STAMPS & COINS
Phone: (301) 654-8828
Fax: (301) 654-1923
Address: 7720 Wisconsin Av., Bethesda MD 20814
BULLDOG STAMPS & DOCUMENTS
Phone: (301) 654-1138
Address:4641 Montgomery Av., Bethesda MD 20814.
Note: Several correspondents recommend that you call first
to make sure that the proprietor is there to meet you.
(Updated October 2003)
Baltimore MD
BALTIMORE STAMP CENTER
Phone: (410) 685-3816
Address: 113 N Charles St., Baltimore MD 21201-3801
Note: I've been told that the telephone number is out of
service, so these folks may be out of business.
(Updated September 2003)
Rockville MD
UNIVERSAL STAMPS
Phone: (301) 340-1640
Fax: (301) 340-0703
Address: 1331-F Rockville Pike, Rockville MD 20852-1411
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM; Thursdays 10 AM
to 8 PM; Closed Sunday.
Notes: A combination stamp/coin/jewelry store. In the Sunshine
Plaza, across Rockville Pike from Fuddruckers and JoAnne's Bed & Back.
Towson MD
MATTHEW BENNETT STAMPS
Phone: (410) 823-3714
Address: 31 W Chesapeake Ave, Towson MD 21204-4802
Notes: I'm not sure if this is a retail establishment.
Matthew Bennett is a nationally reknowned philatelic auctioneer.
Waldorf MD
CEE JAY STAMP AUCTIONS
Phone: (301) 843-2022
Address: 2315 Pinefield Rd, Waldorf MD 20601-3235
Virginia
Arlington VA
ARLINGTON COIN CENTER
Status: Unknown. We believe that they moved, but we have no
current address or telephone number. Please
contact me
if you have the current telephone number.
Notes: Specializes in Coins. They have some stamp
collecting supplies and philatelic material, but they focus on
coins. The proprieter was fascinating and extremely friendly
and was perfectly happy to refer me to other local shops that are
more philatelically oriented. Definitely worth a visit if you are
browsing and want a bit of interesting conversation while
perusing.
(Updated December 30, 2004)
LATHEROW & COMPANY
Phone: (703) 538-2727
Address: 5054 Lee Highway, Arlington VA 22207
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
- Closed Sunday and Monday
Notes: In a small shopping plaza next to Steak & Egg
Kitchen. I like this place. They have in-house auctions
every week, keep themselves well-stocked in all philatelic
supplies, and they have extremely knowledgeable and helpful
staff.
(Updated October 2003)
PHILATELICS ELITE INC
Phone: (703) 527-0553
Address: 222 N Park Dr, Arlington VA
Notes: This group does shows, and possibly consultations.
I recommend telephoning before driving out there.
Fairfax VA
PRINCE WILLIAM STAMP & COIN
Phone: (703) 591-8920
Address: 11208 Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA
Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Notes: Located in Jermantown Square at the corner of
Jermantown Road and Lee Hwy. The stamp shop is in the back
of a Gift Gallery. No credit cards accepted.
(Updated February 16, 2006)
Springfield VA
CENTURY COIN & STAMP
Phone: (703) 569-0739
Address: 6436 Brandon Av, Springfield VA.
Hours: Monday through Friday: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Wednesdays: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
(I couldn't read first digit, could be 7 or 8 PM)
- Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Notes: Located right next to the Holiday Inn Express on
Franconia Rd. in Springfield. Take 644 West from I-95 and
it's in the shopping mall on your right immediately after the
highway. (Updated October 2003).
KENNEDY'S STAMPS & COINS
Phone: (703) 569-7300
FAX: (703) 569-7644
E-mail:
kennedy@patriot.net
Address: 7059 Brookfield Plaza, Springfield VA 22150
Hours: Monday through Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Note:
Located four shops down from the Springfield Post Office in
the Brookfield Shopping Plaza on Backlick Road (across the
street from the Outback Steakhouse). This business is alive
and well and in its tenth year of business. I recently
corresponded with the owner, John Kennedy, who enjoys worknig
with other collectors. He collected stamps for more than
forty-five years and coins for more than ten years before
opening a retail outlet. He stocks most brands of stamp
supplies and will special-order or try to find items that he
doesn't have in stock. He sounds like an extremely
hobbyist-friendly, service-oriented retailler, and I look
forward to visiting his shop in person. Mr. Kennedy
does recommend that you call first if you plan to
travel any distance to visit, just to verify that he'll be in
the shop. (Updated October 2003).
Warrenton VA
TSG HOBBIES
Phone: (888) 724-6788 (88-TRAINS-88)
- (540) 347-9212
E-mail: mail@tsghobbies.com
URL:
http://www.tsghobbies.com
Address: Warrenton Center, Warrenton VA.
Hours: Monday Through Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Thursdays: 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Sundays: 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Note:I have not visited the store in person. The web site
indicates that they seem to have the works: stamps, coins,
model railroading, gaming, RC stuff. The proprietor, Tony
Tripi, is also the contact person for the Warrenton Stamp &
Coin Club.
(Updated October 2003).
Acknowledgements
The following people have provided input and updates to the
information on this page. Thanks you you all!
- Phil
- Richard Bak
- John Kennedy
- Steve Z.
This page was last modified on
Thursday, 16-Feb-2006 18:56:57 EST.
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