WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 29, 2016, 10:58 AM
Angry Birds featured on recent U.N. stamps
by By Denise McCartyAfter being appointed an honorary UN ambassador in March, Red, the Angry Bird, is now depicted on a new stamp pane. -
Apr 29, 2016, 10:36 AM
Britain’s wartime Airgraph anniversary: Covering the World
by By Ken LawrenceIt was difficult to transport messages between soldiers and their loved ones, so the British government introduced Airgraphs. -
Apr 29, 2016, 09:54 AM
Malagasy Republic FAO anniversary set is scarce: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOne issue that was not widely advertised was a set of two 1995 airmail stamps commemorating the 50th anniversary of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) of the United Nations (Scott C200B-C200C). -
Apr 29, 2016, 07:55 AM
Strip of 10¢ Small Queens sells for $29,600 in Brigham auction in Toronto
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentBrigham Auctions held another of its continuing series of sales to disperse the extensive Canada collection of its owner, Ron Brigham. -
Apr 29, 2016, 07:45 AM
Scarce, used Double Geneva highlights Schwarzenbach Auktion Zurich sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentZurich, Geneva, and Basel all briefly had their own stamp issues, all of which are now considered philatelic classics. -
Apr 29, 2016, 07:41 AM
South Atlantic 1821 letters bring $37,650 in Argyll Etkin sale in London
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentArgyll Etkin held an auction of stamps and postal history featuring material from a specialized collection of the Portuguese colony of Nyassa. -
Apr 28, 2016, 12:43 PM
Finding America’s natural treasures on foreign stamps
by By Denise McCartyCollecting U.S. national parks on stamps does not need to be limited to U.S. issues. Other countries have featured them, too. -
Apr 28, 2016, 11:42 AM
More than 5,800 value changes recorded for Canada in 2017 Scott Vol. 2
by By Donna HousemanMore than 20,000 value changes appear in Vol. 2 of the 2017 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. A weak Canadian dollar results in a downward trend in values for stamps of Canada. -
Apr 28, 2016, 04:48 AM
Bavaria’s first stamp surprised post office patrons: Unveiling Classic Stamps
by By Sergio SismondoThe German state of Bavaria introduced postal reform on Nov. 1, 1849. On that date, a 1-kreuzer black was issued. The stamp is known as “Der Schwarze Einser” (“the black singleton”). -
Apr 27, 2016, 12:02 PM
North American international stamp exhibitions, a personal odyssey: Washington 2006 and New York 2016
by By Ken LawrenceKen Lawrence continues his narrative about the past 30 years of international stamp shows held in North America as prelude to the New York 2016 pageant that opens at the end of May. -
Apr 27, 2016, 08:30 AM
Portugal’s 1924 Camoens set of 31 stamps failed as a fundraiser: Classic Stamps of the World
by By Kathleen WunderlyDisdaining ordinary semipostals, the Portugal postal administration and the Red Cross hatched a complex scheme in 1924 intended to fund an endowment for the latter organization. -
Apr 27, 2016, 08:11 AM
Danish West Indies’ first postage dues found with different types: Nordic Stamp Scene
by By Christer BrunstromThe simple 1902 postage due set of four stamps becomes more complicated for the collector checking minute design variations. Known forgeries of the four stamps add another challenge. -
Apr 26, 2016, 07:33 AM
Dr. McCoy joins Canada’s Star Trek crew
by By Michael BaadkeA stamp honoring DeForest Kelly as Dr. Leonard McCoy will be included in Canada Post's upcoming Star Trek set. Other characters shown on the stamps revealed so far are Kirk, Spock and Scotty. -
Apr 25, 2016, 07:10 AM
Star Trek stamp for ‘Scotty’ actor James Doohan
by By Michael BaadkeThe fourth stamp revealed in Canada Post's planned Star Trek set honors actor James Doohan as chief engineer Montgomery Scott. Earlier stamps revealed feature the characters Kirk and Spock, and the starship Enterprise. -
Apr 22, 2016, 09:08 AM
Photographs of Finland’s barns on stamps
by By Denise McCartyFinland’s post office, Posti, reports that more than 4,300 photographs were submitted for the design contest, which ran from May to July 2015. -
Apr 22, 2016, 08:43 AM
Post office posters promote World Stamp Show
by By Steve BahnsenThe United States Postal Service is promoting World Stamp Show-NY 2016 in all post offices nationwide with a new full-color poster. -
Apr 22, 2016, 07:26 AM
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday with stamps
by By Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail is issuing 10 stamps April 21 to celebrate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. -
Apr 22, 2016, 05:24 AM
Newfoundland’s Balbo surcharge recalls famous fascist flight in 1933: Collecting Canada
by By Fred BaumannEastern Newfoundland became the take-off and landing site for many early attempts at transatlantic flight. -
Apr 21, 2016, 12:42 PM
Royal Family unites as Prince George makes his stamp debut: Linn’s Buzz
by By Colin SalleePrince George of Cambridge has appeared on his first stamp, as the Royal Family celebrates the Queen's 90th birthday with a 10-stamp set. -
Apr 21, 2016, 11:10 AM
Stamps document going for the gold in Australia in the 1850s: Stamps Down Under
by By Janet KlugIn many ways, Australia and the United States share a similar history, including gold rushes that helped to promote improvements in transportation.
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