WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jun 5, 2016, 05:00 AM
The history behind British Guiana’s Cottonreels: Unveiling Classic Stamps
by By Sergio SismondoEdward Dalton, an enthusiastic postmaster, placed his mark on philately by playing a major role in the creation of the first postage stamps for a British possession in the Americas. -
Jun 4, 2016, 14:00 PM
World Stamp Show-NY 2016 comes to a close: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanBy the time you read this, the final curtain on the World Stamp Show-NY 2016 will have been drawn. This magnificent show had much to offer its visitors. -
Jun 4, 2016, 05:25 AM
Yugoslavia 1998 World Volleyball sheet a good buy: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerA number of attractive modern issues from Yugoslavia are popular among topical collectors. Many of the earlier topicals have held their value; issues from the 1990s are overvalued. -
Jun 2, 2016, 11:39 AM
‘Views of Constantinople’ were the first Turkey saw on its regular-issue postage stamps
by By Fred BaumannThe 17 stamps in Turkey’s 1914 issue showing buildings, monuments, and views of Constantinople were much overprinted and surcharged. Also, the designs appeared again in a 1920 issue. -
Jun 2, 2016, 09:25 AM
Looking back at World Stamp Show-NY 2016: Week’s Top Posts
by CMS AdminLinn’s Stamp News is keeping it all World Stamp Show-NY 2016 this week, and looking back at five big stories from a busy week in New York City. -
Jun 2, 2016, 05:11 AM
Tripolitania stamp set of 1934 promoted Italy’s colonial arts: Classic Stamps of the World
by By Kathleen WunderlyIn 1934, Tripolitania, Cyrenaica, and Fezzan became part of Italian Libya, but not before the first two entities had issued stamps on Oct. 16, 1934, for the second colonial arts exhibition. -
Jun 1, 2016, 12:05 PM
Mystery writer Lawrence Block speaks about ‘A Hit Man and His Stamps’ at World Stamp Show-NY 2016
by By Michael BaadkeLawrence Block, a grand master of Mystery Writers of America, spoke to a large and appreciative audience May 31 at World Stamp Show-NY 2016. -
Jun 1, 2016, 11:46 AM
Siegel sales kick off six days of World Stamp Show-NY 2016 auctions
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe run of notable auctions taking place over six days at World Stamp Show–NY 2016 provide an opportunity for some lucky collectors to acquire sought-after gems. -
Jun 1, 2016, 07:17 AM
Eiffel Tower, opened in 1889, stands tall on French stamps
by By Larry RosenblumThe Eiffel Tower, with its unique profile, is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. It’s not surprising that it appears on many French stamps and other postal items. -
Jun 1, 2016, 07:02 AM
Spink’s April Collectors Series sale did not disappoint: Auction Roundup
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentAn 1898 registered covered that's marked 'Registered/Ascenion' led the way at Spinks' late April auction in London. -
Jun 1, 2016, 07:00 AM
Chinese stamps realize big numbers at Cherrystone sale: Auction Roundup
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThere were interesting items from many countries in the April Cherrystone sale, but as is often the case of late, some of the highest realizations went to stamps of China. -
Jun 1, 2016, 06:56 AM
British Empire stamps, postal history shine in Grosvenor sales: Auction Roundup
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentGrosvenor held sales of British Empire stamps and postal history on March 23-24 and a sale of specialized Great Britain material on April 21 in London. -
Jun 1, 2016, 06:40 AM
Vol. 3 of 2017 Scott Standard catalog now available: From The Scott Editors
by By Donna HousemanA total of 2,490 value changes are found in the Channel island of Jersey, which underwent a massive review. -
May 30, 2016, 06:53 AM
Activities at the Linn’s Stamp News/Scott booth No. 951 at WSS-NY 2016
by CMS AdminThe Linn's Stamp News/Scott booth at World Stamp Show-NY 2016 is a hive of activity. Be sure to stop by and say hello. -
May 30, 2016, 06:18 AM
Traveling around the world with postal administrations at WSS-NY 2016
by CMS AdminPostal administrations from around the world have booths offering new stamps and other items to collectors visiting the show. -
May 27, 2016, 11:48 AM
Tools for letter writing; Croatian inventions; Israeli printing achievements: New Stamps of the World
by By Denise McCartySince 1979, Japan has celebrated Letter Writing Day on July 23 by issuing stamps for the day. This year’s stamps show some of the tools you may need when writing letters by hand. -
May 27, 2016, 06:54 AM
Scott indexes make using the catalogs a pleasant and successful experience: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanThe indexes and the Illustrated Identifier are designed to help the catalog user find stamps among the hundreds of thousands of listings. -
May 27, 2016, 05:49 AM
Stamps from Great Britain to feature Pink Floyd album covers, performances
by By Denise McCartyGreat Britain will honor the rock band Pink Floyd on 10 stamps to be issued July 7. Six of them will feature album covers, and the other four will reproduce photographs of the band in concert. -
May 26, 2016, 12:14 PM
Dinos of Canada stamps: more faces only a mother could love
by By Fred BaumannThis year, the eyes have it — an unusual point of view for the second installment in the Dinos of Canada series issued May 26. -
May 26, 2016, 12:11 PM
Robert A. Siegel auction of worldwide stamps and postal history, June 14-15
by By Michael BaadkeThe sale features, among other things, the Dr. Hawkins Valliant Maulding collection of Belgian Congo stamps and postal history.
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