WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 9, 2017, 04:00 AM
U.N. sheet for Melbourne exhibition features Australian animals
by Denise McCartyThe UNPA issued this event souvenir sheet March 30, the opening day of the Melbourne 2017 FIAP stamp exhibition. -
Apr 8, 2017, 15:00 PM
Why this Spanish Morocco Justice set is a hot one
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSpanish colonial issues aren’t super popular with American collectors, but they do have a following among classic stamp collectors. -
Apr 7, 2017, 13:00 PM
A tour of the bridges on Chinese stamps
by Barry GartellThroughout most of China’s recorded history, the Yangtze River has acted as a virtual barrier to commerce and trade from the north. -
Apr 7, 2017, 09:00 AM
Of course Swiss Post embossed a new stamp honoring glass blowing with UV gloss varnish
by Denise McCartySwiss Post is dedicating a special stamp to the only remaining glassworks in Switzerland, where glass is still produced by hand. -
Apr 7, 2017, 06:45 AM
An Italian colony’s fascinating issues, plus a confederate cover garners $31,860: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, a rich crop of lesser-known stamps sold at a Siegel auction, and we looked at the stamps of a land-locked African country. -
Apr 6, 2017, 09:00 AM
The case of Saudi Arabia Scott L66B: 50 overprinted stamps or 100?
by Ghassan RiachiNo records were kept when printing Saudi Arabian overprints. But because rarity so often affects value, it's important to figure it out. -
Apr 5, 2017, 15:00 PM
Scott kicks off 2018 season with two-volume catalog set
by Donna HousemanThe 2018 edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Scott catalogs. -
Apr 5, 2017, 13:00 PM
The worldwide stamp legacy of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail celebrated the author's 150th birthday in 2016 by issuing a set of 10 stamps. Potter and Peter Rabbit are on numerous other stamps, too. -
Apr 4, 2017, 15:00 PM
Basque Country independence championed on 1930s envelope
by Ken LawrenceThe envelope probably was printed in the mid-1930s when the Spanish Republic granted home rule to Basque provinces in Spain. -
Apr 4, 2017, 10:00 AM
The appeal of collecting little bitty stamps: Stamp Collecting Basics
by Janet KlugHave you ever heard the phrase, “about the size of a postage stamp”? In reality, postage stamps can be very little or startlingly big. Let’s have a look. -
Apr 3, 2017, 13:00 PM
You might not have heard of Eritrea, but you might like its stamps
by Kathleen WunderlyOn Jan. 1, 1890, Eritrea became Italy’s first formal colony, and in 1892 it began using stamps of Italy overprinted “Colonia Eritrea.” -
Apr 3, 2017, 06:17 AM
First 2018 Scott Standard catalog out: What has changed?
by Donna HousemanThe recently published set of Vols. 1A and 1B offers more than 13,600 value changes and numerous editorial enhancements. -
Apr 2, 2017, 15:00 PM
The tiny African nation with a big stamp footprint
by Henry Gitner and Rick MilllerIn the 1980s, the small land-locked African country issued several series of Bird stamps with great appeal to topical collectors. -
Apr 2, 2017, 04:00 AM
France’s 1900 world’s fair touted progress and optimism
by Larry RosenblumThe legacy of France's 1900 world's fair still lives on through these various stamps and postcards. -
Mar 30, 2017, 15:00 PM
The dual purpose of Geneva’s first cantonal stamp
by Sergio SismondoAfter Great Britain, Zurich was the second entity to issue stamps. Geneva, the most important and most advanced city in Switzerland, wasn't far behind. -
Mar 28, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 29: Eric Idle
by Michael BaadkeEric Idle is a member of the British comedy group Monty Python. He was also a member of the parody band the Rutles, and wrote the musical Spamalot. -
Mar 28, 2017, 12:09 PM
Hotchner to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
by Denise McCartyJohn Hotchner and three others to receive one of stamp collecting’s top honors, signing the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists. -
Mar 27, 2017, 23:30 PM
Born March 28: Aristide Briand
by Michael BaadkeFormer French Prime Minister Aristide Briand (1862-1932) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926 for his efforts to secure peace in Europe. -
Mar 27, 2017, 15:00 PM
Despite political changes, Norfolk Island’s attractive stamps continue
by Janet KlugNorfolk Island’s first stamps (Scott 1-12) were issued June 10, 1947, and depict the famous Norfolk Island pine trees and a view of Ball Bay. -
Mar 26, 2017, 15:00 PM
Canada, France honor Battle of Vimy Ridge with joint issue
by Denise McCartyThe designs of the stamps and souvenir sheets in this issue feature the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.
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