WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Aug 31, 2017, 11:30 AM
Vols. 6A and 6B of 2018 Scott catalog are now available
by Donna HousemanThe Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue lists more than 700,000 stamps from more than 600 stamp-issuing entities. -
Aug 31, 2017, 05:00 AM
This Albania Flag mini-sheet will add some diversity to your collection
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSince the fall of Communism in the early 1990s, Albania has issued some stamps with topical appeal in relatively low quantities. -
Aug 28, 2017, 04:00 AM
United Nations to issue stamps promoting peace, respect, safety, and dignity for all
by Denise McCartyStranger & Stranger, a packaging design and branding company that specializes in alcoholic drinks, designed the International Day of Peace stamps. -
Aug 26, 2017, 15:00 PM
Check out these living writers on stamps
by Charles SneeWhen the worlds of literature and stamps intersect, the result can be quite satisfying. -
Aug 24, 2017, 15:00 PM
Australia’s stamps produced at postal counters are very collectible
by Janet KlugSomething brand new came along in 1993: counter-printed stamps. The stamps in this new format were dispensed from a postal counter machine. -
Aug 22, 2017, 11:15 AM
Ten Great Britain stamps celebrate popular classic children’s toys
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates classic toys from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century on 10 new stamps. -
Aug 20, 2017, 05:00 AM
Four countries honor museums on new stamps
by Denise McCartyRecent stamps from Lebanon, the Netherlands, Finland, and Romania feature different types of museums. -
Aug 19, 2017, 13:00 PM
RPSL presents 2017 achievement medals
by Linn’s StaffThe Royal Philatelic Society London has presented its medals for 2017 to acknowledge notable achievements. -
Aug 18, 2017, 09:00 AM
Modest British Guiana stamps mimic designs of the pricey classics
by Janet KlugThe British Guiana 1856 1¢ Magenta is the world's most expensive stamp. Fortunately, there are many affordable stamps from this country to collect. -
Aug 17, 2017, 15:00 PM
‘Philatelic Database’ offers online archives of articles and more about stamp collecting
by William F. SharpeThe site is run by Richard Turton and William Cochrane, who exemplify how wide the world wide web really is. -
Aug 17, 2017, 09:00 AM
Popular 2½-penny Rarotongan Chief stamp offers substance and history at a fair price
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBritish Empire stamps of the classic period are favorites with many collectors. They often feature finely engraved designs and intriguing subjects. -
Aug 14, 2017, 05:00 AM
North Korean stamps honor recent missile tests
by Linn’s StaffThe Korean Central News Agency in Pyongyang reportedly released images of the stamps Aug. 8, but the exact issue date of the stamps is not known. -
Aug 13, 2017, 15:00 PM
Calle pays tribute to father, Calle stamps at APS show
by Linn’s StaffArtist Chris Calle spoke before an audience in Richmond, Va., during the 2017 American Philatelic Society Stampshow. -
Aug 12, 2017, 04:00 AM
Postage due stamps capture the beauty of Lebanon’s iconic places
by Ghassan RiachiOn March 1, 1925, Lebanon issued a splendid set of five postage due stamps featuring some of that country’s beautiful locales. -
Aug 11, 2017, 11:00 AM
The single hot stamp from Jasdan, Children’s Health semipostals are no more: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeRetail prices for the 1-anna Sun stamp from the India Feudatory State of Jasdan are in flux, report Henry Gitner and Rick Miller in Stamp Market Tips. -
Aug 11, 2017, 05:30 AM
New Brunswick ship stamp picks up steam, Hepburn stamp tops $175,000: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, David Feldman sold a ballon monte cover, which was one of the more prized French items offered during the auction in Switzerland. -
Aug 10, 2017, 09:00 AM
Britain’s WWI series continues with stamps focusing on events of 1917
by Denise McCartyIn addition to the six stamps, the new set includes a prestige booklet titled “The Great War 1917,” with related text and illustrations. -
Aug 7, 2017, 05:00 AM
Vols. 5A and 5B of 2018 Scott catalog available
by Donna HousemanThe 2018 Scott Standard catalog Vols. 5A (countries of the world N-Phil) and 5B (Pit-Sam countries) are now available. -
Aug 5, 2017, 18:30 PM
Mazepa’s ‘Colonial Central America’ crowned Champion of Champions at APS Stampshow
by Charles SneeJames P. Mazepa took home the 2017 Champion of Champions award Aug. 5 at the American Philatelic Society Stampshow in Richmond, Va. -
Aug 4, 2017, 15:00 PM
Born of frustration, France’s Sower design took time to get right
by Larry RosenblumDisappointment with designs introduced in 1900 led to France’s Sower much-improved stamp design based on a coin design.
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