WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 8, 2024, 11:15 AM
Canada Post continues semipostal series
by David HartwigCanada Post retail employees chose the design of the stamp, which features artwork by Seung Jai Paek. -
May 6, 2024, 12:00 PM
Portugal stamp set of four celebrates skating
by David HartwigThe four designs in the set celebrate roller hockey, roller speed skating, artistic roller skating and skateboarding. -
May 4, 2024, 13:00 PM
Prelaunch or first day of issue; can it be both ways?
by Jay BigalkeWhile the concept of a prelaunch isn’t new, recently these events have occurred more frequently. -
May 2, 2024, 08:30 AM
Royal Mail to pause fines for counterfeit stamps
by David HartwigRoyal Mail plans to reinstate the fines once a counterfeit stamp scanner is developed in the Royal Mail smartphone app. -
May 1, 2024, 13:00 PM
Greene Foundation updates website
by Linn’s StaffThe website boasts new security features, the ability to order publications and expertizing services online. -
May 1, 2024, 08:00 AM
Elusive Syria 1961-63 airmail set a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is of interest to Old World archeology topical collectors and is surprisingly elusive -
Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM
Denmark hosts Hafnia 24 in October
by Linn’s StaffThe show celebrates 400 years since Danish King Christian IV signed a regulation implementing the delivery of mail inside the kingdom, thus starting the Danish post. -
Apr 23, 2024, 11:45 AM
Airport executive named CEO of Royal Mail starting May 1
by David HartwigEmma Gilthorpe currently serves as the chief operating officer for Heathrow Airport. -
Apr 22, 2024, 10:45 AM
International music study group polling for best 2023 music stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe designer of the most popular music stamp will be awarded the Yehudi Menuhin trophy, awarded in memory of violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99). -
Apr 18, 2024, 10:30 AM
Canada Post honors Royal Canadian Air Force centenary with commemorative envelope
by David HartwigThe envelope is a postal collectible and cannot be mailed. -
Apr 17, 2024, 14:50 PM
Isle of Man’s the Life of Bees set of six commemorative stamps
by Scott TiffneyIn recognition of the 150th anniversary of the British Beekeepers Association, the Isle of Man Post Office issued a set of six stamps on April 12. -
Apr 17, 2024, 09:57 AM
Hatay has ties to Ottoman Empire and Turkey
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerHatay issued its first set of postage stamps (Scott 1-11) in 1939 by overprinting and surcharging Turkish stamps. -
Apr 11, 2024, 11:30 AM
Royal Mail commemorates 100 years of commemoratives
by David HartwigEach stamp in the set of 10 shows three commemorative stamps issued around the same time in the past century. -
Apr 10, 2024, 10:15 AM
France’s La Poste honors the artisan baguette with new stamp
by Scott TiffneyOn May 17, La Poste will issue a stamp in honor of the baguette, a symbol of French gastronomy and its rich artisan culture. -
Apr 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
United Nations continues Endangered Species series
by David HartwigSince 1993, the Endangered Species stamp series has emphasized the need for protection of plants and animals listed on the appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. -
Apr 5, 2024, 12:00 PM
Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation announces updated website
by Linn’s StaffThe new website includes postage stamps from nations not previously listed or available through IGPC. -
Apr 5, 2024, 08:30 AM
Canada Post showcases dessert staple on March 27 Eid stamp
by David HartwigThe stamp shows a photograph of maamoul butter cookies, along with a wooden mold used to make them. -
Apr 3, 2024, 08:00 AM
Colombia issued its first special delivery stamp in 1917
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the 5-centavo dark green stamp features one of the most laid-back special delivery messengers ever depicted. -
Apr 2, 2024, 08:24 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard Volume 1
by Jay BigalkeVolume 1A includes listings for the United States, United Nations, and countries of the world Aden through Australia. Listings for Austria through B countries of the world can be found in Vol. 1B. -
Apr 1, 2024, 14:00 PM
Five to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in Southampton, England
by Linn’s StaffThe honorees are Walter Britz of Uruguay, Yu-An Chen of Taiwan, John Davies of the United Kingdom, Bernard Jimenez of France, and Ivar Sundsbo of Norway.
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 1 PM
Apgar souvenir card available
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 12 PM
First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
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World Stamps Oct 5, 2024, 9 AM
Canada Post continues Truth and Reconciliation series
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US Stamps Oct 4, 2024, 2 PM
86th Balpex show set for Oct. 25-27 at new location