WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jan 24, 2021, 13:30 PM
Capex 2022 international show sets up site
by Michael BaadkeThe show will include a dealer bourse (sales floor) of more than 18,000 square feet. -
Jan 22, 2021, 14:00 PM
Canada’s Black History Month stamps remember two communities
by Denise McCartyThe stamps show scenes of Willow Grove, New Brunswick, and Amber Valley, Alberta, respectively. -
Jan 22, 2021, 08:19 AM
U.N. stamp pane celebrates the Year of the Ox
by Denise McCartyThis is the 12th pane in the UNPA’s Lunar New Year stamp series, completing the zodiac cycle. -
Jan 21, 2021, 16:28 PM
Great Britain to honor Paul McCartney and more on its 2021 stamps
by Denise McCartyBritain’s 2021 stamp program began in January with 10 National Parks stamps on Jan. 14 and a United Kingdom: A Celebration souvenir sheet of four stamps on Jan. 26. -
Jan 20, 2021, 09:10 AM
Souvenir sheet honors the people and achievements of the United Kingdom
by Denise McCartyThe four stamps in the sheet are shown against an illustration described by Royal Mail as a “colourful interpretation of the Union Flag.” -
Jan 18, 2021, 08:30 AM
Hong Kong FDCs of 1930s-1970s in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSome prices vary widely for a given issue. -
Jan 17, 2021, 11:00 AM
American Philatelic Congress, Postal History Society combine
by Michael BaadkeThe news was first announced by Postal History Society president Yamil Kouri in Postal History Journal, published by the society. -
Jan 15, 2021, 10:35 AM
‘The Simpsons’ highlight stamp collecting in episode
by Jay BigalkePhilately took center stage in the episode of The Simpsons that aired Jan. 3. -
Jan 14, 2021, 09:00 AM
Greta Thunberg on new Swedish Nature stamp
by Charles SneePostNord also provided details about other Swedish stamps to be issued in 2021. -
Jan 14, 2021, 08:03 AM
Banchik, Maselis to receive 2021 Lichtenstein award
by Linn’s StaffBanchik is a past president of the Collectors Club. Maselis is the immediate past president of the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
Jan 8, 2021, 08:46 AM
Inside Linn’s: Russo-Polish War of 1918-20 on stamps of three countries
by Charles SneeAlso this week, useful tips for commemorating special events with first-day covers, and our anonymous reviewer looks over a mixture of inexpensive stamps from 34 countries. -
Jan 6, 2021, 09:30 AM
Look for Spanish Elobey, Annobon and Corisco set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe colony issued stamps from 1903 to 1910. Its stamps were superseded by those of Spanish Guinea. Today the islands belong to Equatorial Guinea. -
Jan 4, 2021, 14:00 PM
Online auction selling tips for eBay, Delcampe and HipStamp
by Jay BigalkeCommentary from more than a dozen stamp collectors looks at different topics related to buying, selling and much more. -
Dec 30, 2020, 08:30 AM
A flock of new bird stamps from several countries
by Denise McCartyA souvenir sheet in France’s Fauna and Flora series features birds of islands that are overseas departments and regions of France. -
Dec 28, 2020, 10:54 AM
British stamps celebrate national parks’ anniversary
by Jay BigalkeIn addition to the stamps, Royal Mail is offering postmarks, first-day covers, a presentation pack, and 10 postcards reproducing the designs of the stamps. -
Dec 26, 2020, 09:30 AM
The Netherlands continues two stamp series in 2021
by Denise McCartyThe Netherlands’ PostNL started 2021 by issuing new stamps Jan. 4 in its Typically Dutch and Experience Nature series. -
Dec 22, 2020, 11:36 AM
Canada Post Lunar New Year stamp recap with 24 designs
by Jay BigalkeIt is possible that collectors may have 36 new Lunar New Year stamps to add to their collections. -
Dec 17, 2020, 11:31 AM
Poland and Turkey take top honors in Europa competitions
by Denise McCartyA total of 55 postal administrations participated in the competitions, each entering one stamp. -
Dec 16, 2020, 10:50 AM
ATA course for collectors to improve presentation skills
by Linn’s StaffThe course will be offered in three sessions Jan. 5, Jan. 7 and Jan. 12. -
Dec 15, 2020, 11:42 AM
Look for unissued 1980 Olympics set from Zaire
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is popular with collectors of the topics of Olympics and sports.
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