WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 2, 2017, 11:45 AM
In letter to FIP, APS requests changes
by Michael BaadkeConcerns expressed in the letter approved by the APS board May 2 address FIP operations and the structure and rules that govern the federation. -
Apr 30, 2017, 15:00 PM
Cover mailed after 1979 Islamic revolution reflects seismic changes
by Ken LawrenceA combination of stamps issued just before and just after the revolution in Iran symbolized the transition from secular monarchy to Islamic theocracy. -
Apr 30, 2017, 04:00 AM
France’s ‘Ace of Aces’ buoyed public morale in World War I
by Kathleen WunderlyIt’s difficult to overestimate the contemporary French public’s admiration for Georges Guynemer, the national hero and fighter pilot in World War I. -
Apr 28, 2017, 11:00 AM
1845 Basel Dove stamp recognized for many philatelic firsts
by Sergio SismondoBasel, Switzerland, issued its first postage stamp July 1, 1845. The stamp, featuring a dove, was Basel’s first and only stamp. -
Apr 28, 2017, 06:30 AM
Isle of Man’s hidden logo, plus U.S. stamps on U.N. mail: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the 50th anniversary of the Machin stamp series is celebrated, and the United Nations issues more Endangered Species stamps. -
Apr 27, 2017, 15:00 PM
Vols. 2A and 2B of 2018 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue available
by Donna HousemanThe 2018 edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Scott catalogs. -
Apr 25, 2017, 13:00 PM
ATA executive director Vera Felts named 2017 Distinguished Topical Philatelist
by CMS AdminVera Felts has been named the 2017 Distinguished Topical Philatelist by the American Topical Association for her wide-ranging contributions to philately. -
Apr 25, 2017, 12:00 PM
Canadian celebrities to reveal stamps in new ‘Canada 150’ set
by Fred BaumannTen new stamps from Canada Post will celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial by commemorating moments from the past 50 years of the country’s history. -
Apr 24, 2017, 15:00 PM
Belarus Marc Chagall souvenir sheet in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis 1993 souvenir sheet honoring modern artist Marc Chagall is popular with topical collectors. It is an excellent buy in the $15-to-$25 price range. -
Apr 23, 2017, 15:00 PM
Isle of Man hides logo, other information in Freemasonry stamps
by Denise McCartyThe Isle of Man Post Office has added a hidden logo to its set of six stamps celebrating 300 years of English Freemasonry’s first Grand Lodge. -
Apr 22, 2017, 15:00 PM
Rosenblum launches series to celebrate Britain’s Machin stamps’ 50th anniversary
by Donna HousemanThe definitives, one of the longest-running series of regular stamp issues, feature British artist Arnold Machin’s sculpted portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. -
Apr 22, 2017, 10:00 AM
Finlandia 2017 souvenir sheet celebrates philatelist jeweler Agathon Faberge
by By Denise McCartyThe 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence will be celebrated at the Finlandia 2017 philatelic exhibition to take place May 24-28 in Tampere, Finland. -
Apr 22, 2017, 05:00 AM
The United Nations World Heritage Sites booklet worth pursuing
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerModern U.N. issues from about 2001 on from all three offices are surprisingly in demand. There are a couple of contributing factors. -
Apr 21, 2017, 15:00 PM
United Nations continues long-running Endangered Species series
by Denise McCartyThe new set is a joint issue with Romania, which is expected to issue four stamps.These stamps will show endangered species that are native to Romania. -
Apr 15, 2017, 07:00 AM
French, Spanish and Manx stamps depict different styles of dancing
by Denise McCartyThe French love their gatherings and celebrations. A few of those are depicted on upcoming stamps. -
Apr 13, 2017, 14:00 PM
Believe it or not, gimmicks have been used on stamps for quite some time
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis 1970 World Football Championship gold foil issue from Yemen certainly fits the bill when referring to a gimmick piece of postage. -
Apr 12, 2017, 09:00 AM
Liechtenstein honors trades and crafts on new stamps
by Denise McCartyAmong the tools shown are hammers, chisels, scissors, measuring tape, a thimble, a sewing machine, pliers, and a screw clamp. -
Apr 11, 2017, 15:00 PM
Great Britain honors eight legends of horse racing on new stamps
by Denise McCartyOne stamp of each denomination shows a flat-racing legend, and the other depicts a national hunt legend. -
Apr 11, 2017, 10:00 AM
The post-World War I Schleswig plebiscite and the stamps that honored it, explained
by William HughesOne objective of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, was to make it possible for areas of mixed ethnicity to choose their affiliation. -
Apr 9, 2017, 15:00 PM
The Russian labels that make for an interesting aviation topical collection
by Rick MillerThe Union of Soviet Socialist Republics issued some of the most attractive and diverse aviation cinderella stamps.
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