WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Mar 20, 2024, 08:00 AM
Appealing design on 1895 Madagascar local stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAmong the most interesting local stamps listed in the Scott catalogs are those issued by the British Inland Mail postal service for Madagascar. -
Mar 15, 2024, 09:00 AM
London’s Postal Museum announces new chair
by Linn’s StaffSue Wilkinson, the museum’s new chair, replaces Rick Wills. -
Mar 14, 2024, 14:09 PM
Canada Post celebrates April 8 total solar eclipse with new stamp
by David HartwigThis will be the first total eclipse to cross Canada since February 26, 1979, and the last total solar eclipse to be visible in Canada until 2044. -
Mar 14, 2024, 10:45 AM
March 12 Great Britain stamps travel back to the age of dinosaurs
by David HartwigEight of the 12 stamps depict dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles from the Jurassic and Cretaceous eras (201.3 to 66 million years ago). -
Mar 14, 2024, 08:15 AM
France’s La Poste, Pikachu join forces
by Molly GoadThe single €1.29 stamp from France features the mascot of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu. -
Mar 13, 2024, 09:00 AM
Wonders of America pane spreads fun of stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design subjects feature native wildlife, geographic landmarks and natural wonders. -
Mar 12, 2024, 13:00 PM
APS picks Cherrystone to sell massive Kugel estate
by Charles SneeThe philatelic estate of Alfred F. “Al” Kugel (1930-2022) was donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death. -
Mar 11, 2024, 12:45 PM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail to raise postage rates April 2
by Linn’s StaffIn a March 1 press release announcing the new rates, Royal Mail said it “sought to keep price increases as low as possible.” -
Mar 8, 2024, 09:30 AM
Wildflowers bloom March 1 on stamps in Canada Post’s Spring Flowers series
by David HartwigThe latest in Canada’s Spring Flowers series, the stamps show Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as butterfly milkweed; and Monarda punctata, known as spotted beebalm. -
Mar 6, 2024, 08:00 AM
Start collection of France with 1947 airmail set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThere are multiple catalogs and extensive literature available for collectors interested in the stamps of France. -
Mar 5, 2024, 08:15 AM
Vote for Greenland’s 2023 stamp of the year
by Linn’s StaffThe grand prize is an iPhone 14 Pro. Votes must be received by April 2. -
Feb 28, 2024, 10:45 AM
United Nations adds four stamps to Flag series
by David HartwigThe stamps will be issued at the March Party stamp show to be held Friday, March 15, through Sunday, March 17, near Cleveland, Ohio. -
Feb 27, 2024, 08:15 AM
Stamp set from Royal Mail explores Britain’s Viking legacy
by David HartwigThe stamps show images of Viking artifacts in the foreground and maps marked with significant archaeological locations in the background. -
Feb 24, 2024, 10:00 AM
U.N. pane commemorates annual IAEA charitable ball
by David HartwigThe stamp designs show photographs taken at previous IAEA balls, and se-tenant (side-by-side) labels promote the ball with text reading “IAEA Staff Appreciation Ball since 1961.” -
Feb 21, 2024, 11:30 AM
Canada Post proposes new postage rates
by David HartwigThe rate for mail from Canada to the United States would increase 10¢, from $1.30 to $1.40. -
Feb 21, 2024, 08:00 AM
Mint stamps from Laos highly collectible
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerLaos, a landlocked Southeast Asian country on the Indochina Peninsula, has issued many colorful and beautifully designed stamps. -
Feb 20, 2024, 08:30 AM
Final souvenir sheet in Treasures of Notre Dame series arrives April 15
by David HartwigThe Treasures of Notre Dame series began in 2020 with a July 17 issue showing exterior decorations of Notre Dame. -
Feb 16, 2024, 08:30 AM
Liechtenstein unveils diverse 2024 stamps
by Molly GoadLiechtenstein’s early 2024 stamps showcase various topics, including nature, art and advocacy. -
Feb 14, 2024, 09:35 AM
Royal Mail celebrates British meteorology with Feb. 1 set
by David HartwigThe eight stamps honor the 170th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s national weather service, known as the Met Office. -
Feb 7, 2024, 08:00 AM
Hot market for Hong Kong FDCs from British colonial era
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerPrices vary widely depending on whether the FDC is cacheted or uncacheted, registered or regular mail, addressed or unaddressed, and so on.
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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