WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 21, 2019, 10:00 AM
Britain to complete its Star Wars stamps trilogy Nov. 26
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail reports that the new stamps will mark the upcoming release of the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. -
Nov 19, 2019, 10:56 AM
Queen Elizabeth II to open new Royal Philatelic Society London headquarters
by Linn's StaffThe queen owns the Royal Philatelic Collection, which was started by her grandfather, King George V, in the late 1800s when he was the Duke of York. -
Nov 15, 2019, 10:00 AM
NPM Sundman lecturers champion the importance of World War II postal history
by Bill McAllisterKees Adema and Jeffrey Groeneveld presented the museum’s 16th Maynard Sundman lecture. -
Nov 7, 2019, 11:05 AM
Canada unveils Red River Resistance stamp on its Nov. 6 issue date
by Denise McCartyThe commemorative stamp was unveiled next to the gate of Fort Garry in Winnipeg, Manitoba. -
Nov 5, 2019, 13:02 PM
Britain’s 2019 Christmas stamps depict scenes of the Nativity
by Denise McCartyCharlie Smith Design of London designed the stamps using illustrations by paper-cut artists Hari and Deepti. -
Nov 1, 2019, 08:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: Unveiling the 1851 Queen Isabella II stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a philatelic history lesson on Swedish migration to America and exploring the enduring popularity of British postal orders. -
Oct 31, 2019, 15:34 PM
A stiletto, Weitzman and the unique British Guiana 1¢ Magenta
by Jay BigalkeSince June 2015 (with a few exceptions), this unique stamp has been on display at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum. -
Oct 31, 2019, 11:11 AM
Important value and editorial changes enhance 2020 Scott Classic Specialized catalog
by Jay BigalkeSwiss postage dues and Thailand surcharges are among the areas that were added or updated in the 26th edition. -
Oct 30, 2019, 13:19 PM
New Canada Magi, Shiny and Bright Christmas stamps debut Nov. 4
by Charles SneeA reindeer, a trio of dancers and a partridge in a pear tree are the subjects of Canada Post’s secular Shiny and Bright Christmas stamps. -
Oct 29, 2019, 14:19 PM
Latvia 1931 anti-tuberculosis semipostal set is difficult to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set was produced by overprinting and surcharging previously issued semipostal stamps. -
Oct 29, 2019, 08:49 AM
Canada Post to issue new Hanukkah stamp Nov. 14
by Charles SneeA stylized menorah and its nine glowing candles dominate the design of the stamp, which celebrates the eight-day Jewish festival of lights. -
Oct 29, 2019, 08:00 AM
Stamps celebrate small towns and villages of Italy, Liechtenstein
by Denise McCartyThe new Italian stamp honors the 20th anniversary National Association of Small Towns of Italy. -
Oct 27, 2019, 09:00 AM
March Party 2020 exhibitor’s prospectus available
by Linn's StaffMarch Party 2020 will host the annual meeting of the United States Philatelic Classics Society, and many society members are expected to exhibit. -
Oct 24, 2019, 16:30 PM
Irish stamps issued Oct. 3 honor Thin Lizzy
by Denise McCartyThe two stamps were issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Irish rock band. -
Oct 24, 2019, 12:00 PM
Chicagopex Nov. 22-24 in Itasca, Ill., near Chicago
by Linn's StaffThe show will include a bourse (sales area) of more than 75 dealers, plus the United States Postal Service and the United Nations Postal Administration. -
Oct 20, 2019, 08:00 AM
Stamps honor 50th anniversary of U.N. post office in Geneva
by Denise McCartyThe designs show different photographs of the interior and exterior of the Palais des Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Oct 19, 2019, 08:00 AM
Brazil and Germany win 2019 religious stamp awards
by Denise McCartyThe St. Gabriel award was established in 1969 in Verona, Italy, and is named after “the Lord’s postman,” St. Gabriel. -
Oct 17, 2019, 14:00 PM
The UNPA announces stamp program for 2020
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration announced its 2020 stamp program in its bulletin for collectors, Philatelic Bulletin. -
Oct 17, 2019, 11:15 AM
New name announced for a new kind of stamp show
by Michael BaadkeThe new show name was chosen through online voting by APS members. -
Oct 17, 2019, 08:00 AM
Pipex 2020 exhibitor’s prospectus available
by Linn's StaffThe show will feature 240 exhibit frames, 40 dealers, a welcome pavilion and a youth area.
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