WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 3, 2023, 13:00 PM
A stamp for Willie O’Ree, NHL’s first Black player
by Molly GoadThe Canada Willie O’Ree commemorative stamp issued Oct. 30 represents the history made when O’Ree played his first National Hockey League game in 1958. -
Nov 3, 2023, 08:30 AM
Souvenir label for 50th anniversary of reign of King Carl XVI Gustaf
by Christer BrunströmNordisk Filateli, a major Nordic stamp magazine, and stamp designer and engraver Martin Mörck joined forces to produce the nonpostal commemorative souvenir label. -
Nov 2, 2023, 11:30 AM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940?
by Jay BigalkeMore than 12,000 value changes were made to the 2024 Scott Classic Specialized catalog. -
Nov 2, 2023, 07:30 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates caroling tradition on Christmas stamps
by David HartwigThese are Great Britain’s first Christmas stamps to feature the silhouette of King Charles III. -
Nov 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
Unlisted Angola 2004 souvenir sheet printed in limited quantities
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe souvenir sheet, which is not listed in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, is very popular with bird topicalists. -
Oct 25, 2023, 10:45 AM
Pobjoy, mint and new-issue stamp agent, to close
by Denise McCartyThe Pobjoy Mint Stamp Division opened in 2004. -
Oct 24, 2023, 10:30 AM
London’s Postal Museum marks new ‘Dressed to Deliver’ exhibit with Mail by Bike post & go postage labels
by Linn’s StaffThe Postal Museum offers additional products with this issue, including first-day covers featuring all six labels canceled with the official handstamp of the Postal Museum. -
Oct 20, 2023, 09:00 AM
Ferries praised on Norwegian stamps
by Molly GoadEach stamp features a ferry with the name of its route along the right side. -
Oct 19, 2023, 13:40 PM
Donald Sutherland stars on new Canadian stamp
by Denise McCartyIn its Oct. 19 press release announcing the stamp, Canada Post called Sutherland one of the country’s most respected and versatile actors. -
Oct 18, 2023, 11:00 AM
Boston Connection contest supports 2026 World Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe contest invites collectors from around the world to compile a list of stamps and souvenir sheets related to Boston. -
Oct 18, 2023, 08:00 AM
Two stamps from Spain with fine arts appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Dec. 1, 1947, Spain issued two airmail stamps, a 25-peseta Manuel de Falla and a 50p Ignacio Zuloaga. -
Oct 17, 2023, 12:00 PM
Great Britain celebrates Harry Potter in Oct. 19 set
by David HartwigThe Harry Potter film series consists of eight movies based on the novels by British author J.K. Rowling. -
Oct 16, 2023, 07:45 AM
United Nations announces 2024 stamp program
by David HartwigThe program will begin Jan. 19 with a pane of 10 stamps celebrating the Year of the Dragon. -
Oct 12, 2023, 11:00 AM
United Nations definitive stamp celebrates Marie Curie
by David HartwigThe 2.50-franc Marie Curie stamp is for use from the post office at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Oct 11, 2023, 11:00 AM
New Zealand Christmas stamps covered in symbolism
by Molly GoadThe stamp images include colored metallic paper as a nod to the offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh the three wise men brought to Jesus. -
Oct 10, 2023, 14:00 PM
Interesting modern postal history from a location off the beaten path
by Jay BigalkeThe postcard shows some woven flowers by Elefa Handicraft Shop in Majuro, Marshall Islands. -
Oct 9, 2023, 08:00 AM
Canada Post stamps illuminate painful truths
by Molly GoadThe stamps were issued Sept. 28 ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 and are the second issue in the annual series for the future of truth and reconciliation. -
Oct 4, 2023, 08:00 AM
A Wallis and Futuna airmail stamp with cross-topical appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe first stamps for Wallis and Futuna were issued in 1920 by overprinting stamps of New Caledonia. -
Oct 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
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Oct 1, 2023, 13:00 PM
U.S. Bridges, recent U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.
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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