WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Aug 20, 2019, 16:52 PM
Iceland Post to close its philatelic bureau
by Denise McCartyWhether or not Iceland Post will continue to issue stamps may also be in question. -
Aug 15, 2019, 16:04 PM
New stamps show Sherwood and other forests in the United Kingdom
by Denise McCartyThe Forests stamp set coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Forestry Commission, created in September 1919. -
Aug 13, 2019, 15:39 PM
American Philatelic Society warns members of new scam
by Linn's StaffThe scam provided phone numbers connected to a faked APS voicemail recording. -
Aug 12, 2019, 09:00 AM
Yamil Kouri wins exhibiting’s Champion of Champions award
by Michael BaadkeThe win is Kouri’s first Champion of Champions award. -
Aug 11, 2019, 09:00 AM
Warren Buffett enjoys APS Stampshow in his hometown
by Linn's StaffThe famed investor's appearance on the final day of the show attracted a lot of attention. -
Aug 10, 2019, 09:00 AM
APS leaders celebrate fiscal stability, look to the future
by Michael BaadkeAddressing declining membership and expanding outreach are top APS priorities. -
Aug 8, 2019, 12:00 PM
Dinosaurs rule in philately
by Jay BigalkeThere are thousands of stamps to choose from when building a dinosaur/fossil topical collection. -
Aug 8, 2019, 10:00 AM
Uruguay’s 1946 Mail Coach parcel post stamp hard to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerDespite the relatively low catalog value, this stamp is seldom encountered in online auctions or price lists. -
Aug 6, 2019, 13:48 PM
What’s new for 2020 Scott Standard catalog Volumes 5A and 5B?
by Jay BigalkeNew Zealand received a watchful eye, with approximately 1,600 value changes reflecting a mix of increases and decreases. -
Aug 6, 2019, 10:53 AM
Greenland 2018 stamp of the year
by Linn's StaffThe winning design features a panoramic photograph of mountains and the northern lights. -
Aug 6, 2019, 10:17 AM
Additional Ras Al Khaima stamps added to the 2020 Scott catalog
by Jay BigalkeResearch by a number of specialists and dealers contributed to the information needed to list stamp issues of the Trucial States. -
Aug 1, 2019, 08:00 AM
Liechtenstein stamps showing bird’s eyes capture Asiago international art award
by Denise McCartyThe stamps feature the eyes of three birds: the gray heron, great crested grebe and cormorant. -
Jul 30, 2019, 10:51 AM
Balpex stamp show Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Maryland
by Linn's StaffThe show will include a beginner’s room with free stamps and supplies for those starting their collections. -
Jul 30, 2019, 07:00 AM
U.N. stamps and stationery honor 40th anniversary of Vienna, Austria, headquarters
by Denise McCartyThe pane of 10 includes five different stamp designs featuring illustrations of the Vienna International Center in the style of Hundertwasser. -
Jul 29, 2019, 08:50 AM
Ireland apologizes for misspelling on Space Exploration stamps
by Denise McCartyThe spelling mistake occurs in the last word of the Irish-language inscription, which is below the English text. -
Jul 26, 2019, 07:27 AM
Look for Mozambique Company’s colorful 1925-31 issue
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerDespite the relatively low catalog value, this is not an easy set to find. -
Jul 26, 2019, 07:26 AM
Sellers going the extra mile for their customers
by Jay BigalkeDuplicate material is a convenient way to provide customers with small bonuses for their stamp collections. -
Jul 22, 2019, 10:00 AM
Isle of Man stamps celebrate the great American novel
by Denise McCartyManx-born artist Juan Moore created illustrations of six characters from Moby Dick for the new stamps. -
Jul 18, 2019, 13:30 PM
Topical collectors seek pair of Fijian cicada stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe upper 20¢ stamp in the pair shows the cicada as a newly emerged juvenile. The lower $1.50 stamp depicts a fully mature insect. -
Jul 18, 2019, 08:00 AM
New stamp designs illustrate that words matter
by Denise McCartyThe power of words comes through on recent stamps from New Zealand, Finland, France, Italy, San Marino and Isle of Man.
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