WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 19, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born July 20: Sir Edmund Hillary
by By Michael BaadkeIn 1953, New Zealand adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to conquer Mount Everest. -
Jul 18, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born July 19: Edgar Degas
by By Michael BaadkeThe works of French impressionist artist Edgar Degas have been featured on stamps of France and other countries. -
Jul 16, 2016, 16:00 PM
Mystery and intrigue surround the Virgin Islands’ most famous rarity: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanAmong the mysteries surrounding the “Missing Virgin” error are the number thought to exist and how the error came about. -
Jul 16, 2016, 10:00 AM
Owls pictured on stamps across the globe: New Stamps of the World
by By Denise McCartyA handful of postal administrations, including Australia and Switzerland, have featured owls on recent stamps. -
Jul 15, 2016, 09:00 AM
When American history and culture are featured on world stamps: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerWhile some of these stamps were issued with the objective of raking in long green from American collectors, that isn’t true of all. -
Jul 14, 2016, 15:00 PM
New United Nations stamps promote the contribution of sport to peace
by By Denise McCartyThe UN Sport for Peace stamps are being issued one week before the start of the Olympic truce period before the 2016 Summer Olympics. -
Jul 14, 2016, 13:25 PM
End of an era: Norfolk Island has issued its final postage stamp
by By Denise McCartyOn July 1, Norfolk Island, which is located 1,050 miles northeast of Australia, ceased having its own postal service and stamps. -
Jul 14, 2016, 13:00 PM
Among the many stamps celebrating queen’s 90th birthday, New Zealand’s stand out
by By Wayne ChenThe stamps move! Each one contains three different images, made possible by using a special technique called lenticular motion printing. -
Jul 14, 2016, 11:00 AM
International Federation of Philately jury system needs a clean sweep: Stamp Hobby Views
by By Kees AdemaIf proof were needed that the FIP jury system is broken, one has to look no further than last month’s World Stamp Show-NY 2016. -
Jul 14, 2016, 07:00 AM
WWI German war crimes focus of appealing propaganda labels: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerPropaganda was critical throughout Europe during World War I, a time period that was also the heyday of the propaganda label. -
Jul 14, 2016, 05:00 AM
Staying connected with other collectors through social media: Computers and Stamps
by By William F. SharpeNo stamp club meeting or stamp show happening anywhere near you? No problem if you use the Internet for social networking. -
Jul 9, 2016, 10:00 AM
Isle of Man stamps honor Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking
by By Denise McCartyIn conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the publication of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, the Isle of Man issued stamps July 1 honoring both Einstein and Stephen Hawking. -
Jul 9, 2016, 05:00 AM
Living in the past: old names inscribed on new postage stamps
by By Peter YaghmaieDue to various circumstances, some postage stamps have continued to bear the former name of their country for a period after a name change. -
Jul 8, 2016, 13:00 PM
Shopping online for stamps offers both learning and buying opportunities: Stamps of Latin America
by By Thomas P. MyersBe careful when trolling online auction and commerce websites. Ill-described and mispriced items abound, but you might learn something. -
Jul 8, 2016, 11:29 AM
Wealth of information found in Linn’s digital archive: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanAs a bonus to subscribers to Linn’s Stamp News, a few months ago Linn’s restored the digital archive of the weekly and monthly issues. -
Jul 7, 2016, 06:16 AM
The fight against tuberculosis on Republika Srpska postal tax stamps: Stamps of Eastern Europe
by By Rick MillerSince its formation in 1992, Republika Srpska has been one of the most prolific modern issuers of postal tax stamps. -
Jul 7, 2016, 03:00 AM
Stamp with solid value remembers Irish WWI participation, even if you don’t: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEvents such as the Easter Rebellion and establishment of the Irish Free State tend to overshadow Irish participation in WWI. -
Jul 6, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born July 7: Ringo Starr
by By Michael BaadkeThe genial drummer from the Beatles celebrates his 76th birthday on June 7. Ringo Starr has released 18 solo studio albums and has twice been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -
Jul 6, 2016, 09:34 AM
Stamps, and the volcanoes and hot springs they portray, part of Iceland’s appeal
by By Wayne ChenWayne Chen recently visited Iceland and had a wonderful time touring some of his most memorable spots, including philatelic places. -
Jul 5, 2016, 11:49 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London elects officers, awards medals at annual meeting
by CMS AdminAt the Annual General Meeting of the Royal Philatelic Society London on 30 June, Frank Walton was elected president for his second year in office.
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