WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jun 25, 2018, 12:00 PM
New Zealand updates round Kiwi definitive stamps for new postal rates
by Denise McCartyThe new version New Zealand Post’s popular stamps feature all five species of its national bird, the kiwi. -
Jun 25, 2018, 09:00 AM
UNPA to issue Nelson Mandela definitive
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration's new stamp honoring Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid leader, will be issued July 18. -
Jun 22, 2018, 07:30 AM
Great Britain’s Victorian-era color trials: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: A mysterious cancellation on a 1990 Illinois cover and a recent PVI example. -
Jun 21, 2018, 07:00 AM
Swiss stamp for papal visit
by Denise McCartySwiss Post issued a stamp June 21 to commemorate Pope Francis’ first visit to Switzerland. -
Jun 20, 2018, 04:00 AM
South Sudan £2.50 Coat of Arms stamp in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week's stamp market tip involves a 2011 stamp that was never issued. -
Jun 18, 2018, 12:30 PM
Stamps commemorate 2018 World Cup
by CMS AdminLebanon is one of several countries issuing stamps for the quadrennial international tournament. -
Jun 18, 2018, 09:00 AM
Cast of treasured BBC sitcom featured on new Royal Mail stamps
by Molly GoadThe eight Dad’s Army stamps feature photos of the show’s main characters along with their most famous catchphrases. -
Jun 13, 2018, 04:00 AM
Stamps issued for Australian mining town’s local post
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week's stamp market tip involves stamps issued for the Coolgardie Cycle Express Co. circa 1896. -
Jun 12, 2018, 04:15 AM
Shattered Poppy voted Great Britain’s favorite stamp of 2017
by Denise McCartyThe 2017 winner is a nondenominated first-class stamp and part of Royal Mail’s five-year series commemorating World War I. -
Jun 12, 2018, 04:00 AM
New United Nations stamps recognize achievements in space
by Molly GoadThe June 20 issue commemorates UNISPACE+50 and the more than 50 years of international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. -
Jun 11, 2018, 15:30 PM
Frankenstein’s monster comes to life on Jersey Post souvenir sheet
by Denise McCartyThe souvenir sheet has an effect that allows Frankenstein’s eyes to open and close and gives the appearance of electricity flashing on and off around him. -
Jun 8, 2018, 07:20 AM
Reviving leaders via stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: Stamps issued for Eastern Rumelia and South Bulgaria and much more. -
Jun 6, 2018, 07:30 AM
India's 1899 Sirmoor set is one to seek
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe last postage stamp issued for Sirmoor — a small state in northern India — was a set of four Sir Surendar Bikram Prakash stamps. -
Jun 1, 2018, 06:00 AM
Vols. 3A and 3B of 2019 Scott catalogs available
by Donna HousemanThe 2019 volumes are the 175th edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. Vol. 3A includes listings for countries beginning with the letter G. -
May 30, 2018, 12:45 PM
Royal Canadian national stamp exhibition set for June 22-24
by CMS AdminThe three-day event will include a host of speakers, 30+ dealers and a competition of single-frame and multi-frame exhibits. -
May 29, 2018, 06:00 AM
Latvia’s Garden of Destiny featured on commemorative
by Denise McCartyThe stamp design includes a photograph of the amphitheater, which is considered the heart of the garden. -
May 29, 2018, 04:30 AM
Holyoake to speak on Britain’s post office history at Collectors Club
by Linn's StaffThe June 20 talk will cover the history of the British postal system, from its inception back in 1635 right up to the issuance of its famous first stamp. -
May 28, 2018, 07:00 AM
New Caledonia celebrates 20 years of Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center
by Denise McCartyThe 110-franc stamp for the “stunning” center designed by architect Renzo Piano was issued May 7. -
May 26, 2018, 09:00 AM
Australia Post dedicates stamp set to silo art
by Denise McCartyThe stamps represent a small-size tribute to the life-size murals painted on grain silos — art projects that have been revitalizing Australian towns over the past three years. -
May 25, 2018, 10:00 AM
Netherlands’ summer issue captures insects
by Denise McCartyEmerald damselfly, diadem spider, small copper butterfly and more grace the PostNL set of stamps celebrating summer.
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