WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 29, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born July 30: Emily Bronte
by By Michael BaadkeThe author of Wuthering Heights and a member of the literary Bronte family, Emily Bronte was born July 30, 1818, the second youngest of five children. -
Jul 29, 2016, 13:00 PM
Noted French artists produced Monaco’s early issues: Classic Stamps of the World
by By Kathleen WunderlyMonaco began issuing its own stamps on July 1, 1885, with a set of stamps depicting the ruling monarch, Prince Charles III. -
Jul 29, 2016, 09:00 AM
In Chinese stamp market, early Taiwan issues strong: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCurrent markets for Chinese stamps are not as much of a wild ride as they once were, but there are still great moneymakers. -
Jul 28, 2016, 16:00 PM
When France honored 27 heroes of the World War II Resistance on stamps
by By Larry RosenblumFrance issued stamps honoring more than two dozen heroes of the resistance, all but one of whom were killed during the war. -
Jul 28, 2016, 09:00 AM
Sydney Views: the world’s first pictorial postage stamps, part II
by By Sergio SismondoWe wrap up our two-part series on the Sydney Views stamp of New South Wales, the world’s first pictorial postage stamp. -
Jul 27, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born July 28: Beatrix Potter
by By Michael BaadkeBeatrix Potter, the author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and many other beloved children's stories, was born 150 years ago on July 28, 1866. -
Jul 27, 2016, 13:00 PM
The story behind the airmail collection of one of the hobby’s leading ladies
by By Ken LawrenceIt may not have sold for a record-setting amount, or been stolen and recovered, but it has a great story that should be told. -
Jul 27, 2016, 12:19 PM
Swiss stamp honors round-the-world flight of solar-powered aircraft
by By Denise McCartyOne day after the completion of the first round-the-world trip in a solar-powered aircraft, Swiss Post issued a stamp paying tribute to the pilots. -
Jul 27, 2016, 09:00 AM
More than 9,100 changes recorded for Vol. 5 of 2017 Scott Standard catalog
by By Donna HousemanCollectors of Nicaragua and Portugal will be happy to know there has been upward movement of values for their stamps. -
Jul 27, 2016, 08:42 AM
India Post set to open philately museum at it's top location: Linn's Buzz
by By Colin SalleeAn expanded museum is coming to the India Post in August, giving tourist a chance to learn more about the region's deep stamp history. -
Jul 25, 2016, 09:00 AM
New UN souvenir sheet first to contain stamps in three different currencies
by By Denise McCartyThe first such sheet will be issued Aug. 10 for the 32nd Asian international stamp exhibition in Bangkok. -
Jul 24, 2016, 10:00 AM
Rio 2016 Games celebrated on stamps all over the globe: New Stamps of the World
by By Denise McCartyHost country Brazil is certainly not the only country issuing stamps celebrating the upcoming Summer Olympics. -
Jul 22, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born July 23: Pope Clement XI
by By Michael BaadkePope Clement XI was born into a noble family with Albanian ancestral ties. He was honored on stamps from Vatican City in 2002, and Albania in 2007. -
Jul 22, 2016, 13:00 PM
Stamps tell story of Tonga, the South Pacific’s last monarchy: Stamps Down Under
by By Janet KlugLittle islands in the South Pacific don’t get much attention. Tonga is certainly one of them, but it has an interesting history. -
Jul 22, 2016, 09:00 AM
Covers tell the story of Great Britain’s Decimal Day, Feb. 15, 1971
by By Lawrence D. HaberThe UK's decision to decimalize the pound was a long time coming, and had major effects on stamp collectors. -
Jul 22, 2016, 05:32 AM
Island issues its last stamps, USPS Pets stamp release on the way: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, a stamp that flew past Pluto entered the Guinness Book of World Records, and WWI German war crime propaganda labels were profiled. -
Jul 21, 2016, 15:00 PM
Lick-and-stick Dark Side of the Moon stamps issued with Pink Floyd set
by By Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail has issued two versions of one of the stamps in its Pink Floyd set. -
Jul 21, 2016, 13:00 PM
Asian cuisine, from shrimp tempura to bubble tea, becoming a common stamp theme
by By Peter YaghmaieLocal and international cuisine have been making more appearances on postage stamps. Asian cuisine is no exception. -
Jul 20, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born July 21: Marshall McLuhan
by By Michael BaadkeIn the 1950s, Marshall McLuhan emerged as a prominent authority in the study of mass communications, media and how people make use of it. -
Jul 20, 2016, 11:00 AM
Bahrain 1950 King George VI overprint variety valuable and in demand: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBritish Commonwealth plate and printing varieties are popular and often command large premiums over normal stamps.
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