WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Mar 2, 2017, 08:00 AM
How Costa Rica used overprint on 1922 stamps to promote its coffee
by Kathleen WunderlyCoffee — the country’s first export and its only one until 1890 — fueled Costa Rica's economy during the 19th and 20th centuries, as it still does today. -
Feb 28, 2017, 16:45 PM
Royal Mail wants to know what you want to see on its future stamps
by Joe O'DonnellRoyal Mail is giving the public the chance to weigh in on what should be on the United Kingdom's commemorative stamps in 2019. -
Feb 27, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Feb. 28: Thomas Newcomen
by Michael BaadkeThomas Newcomen's invention of the steam engine in the 18th century "changed the history of engineering," according to Royal Mail. -
Feb 26, 2017, 12:00 PM
The legend of William Tell, as told on Switzerland’s stamps
by Richard T. HallSwitzerland is known as the land of William Tell. His story, historically accurate or not, is an important part of the Swiss heritage, even today. -
Feb 26, 2017, 09:00 AM
In case you hadn’t noticed, Royal Mail updated several postal products in 2016
by Larry RosenblumRoyal Mail decided to update several of its products to better reflect its corporate branding. What changed? -
Feb 25, 2017, 14:00 PM
Stamps to look for from the South African Republic
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerStamps listed in the Scott catalogs under Transvaal, another name for the South African Republic, were issued by three different political entities. -
Feb 25, 2017, 09:00 AM
How to collect Australia’s Kangaroo and Map issues
by Janet KlugOn Jan. 2, 1913, stamps in 15 different denominations and colors, all depicting a Kangaroo and Map (a design also known as “Roo and Map”), were issued. -
Feb 25, 2017, 03:00 AM
Longtime collector’s No. 1 tip to prospective stamp exhibitors: enjoy yourself
by Donna HousemanHave you ever considered exhibiting your collection? If so, Donna Houseman has the book for you. -
Feb 24, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Feb. 25: Anthony Burgess
by Michael BaadkeBritish-born writer Anthony Burgess is best known for his 1962 novel A Clockwork Orange, but he wrote dozens of other fiction and nonfiction books. -
Feb 22, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Feb. 23: George Frideric Handel
by Michael BaadkeGerman-born Baroque-era composer George Frideric Handel established his home in Great Britain, and has been honored on stamps worldwide. -
Feb 21, 2017, 23:00 PM
Born Feb. 22: Frederic Chopin
by Michael BaadkePolish-born composer and pianist Frederic Chopin found international, lasting acclaim after he moved to Paris, though he died at just 39 years of age. -
Feb 20, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Feb. 21: King Harald V
by Michael BaadkeNorway's King Harald V was born Feb. 21, 1937, near Oslo. He was named king in 1991 following the death of his father, King Olav V. -
Feb 20, 2017, 12:00 PM
Taking a tour of Windsor Castle on new Royal Mail stamps
by Denise McCartyA set of 10 stamps issued Feb. 15 by Great Britain’s Royal Mail takes a look at Windsor Castle from the inside and the outside. -
Feb 19, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Feb. 20: Vincent Massey
by Michael BaadkeVincent Massey, born in Toronto on Feb. 20, 1887, was the first Canadian-born person chosen to serve as Canada's governor general. -
Feb 19, 2017, 12:00 PM
Hillary Clinton is president on souvenir sheet for sale on eBay
by Denise McCartyThe firm selling them told Linn’s that it has 40 examples of the Clinton sheet, and said that it did not know if others existed. -
Feb 18, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Feb. 19: Sven Hedin
by Michael BaadkeAs Sven Hedin traveled through uncharted areas of Asia, the Swedish explorer recorded his findings, and published them upon his return. -
Feb 17, 2017, 12:00 PM
The different options for safely storing a stamp collection: Stamp Collecting Basics
by Janet KlugThere are ways other than standard albums to keep your collection safe and enjoyable. -
Feb 17, 2017, 08:00 AM
The website devoted to getting kids into stamp collecting
by William F. SharpeRobert W. Martin is a stamp collector who runs the website StampCollectingClubsForKids.org. -
Feb 16, 2017, 14:00 PM
Be on the lookout for these beautiful bicolor stamps of French Congo
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFrench colonial issues are known for long sets of attractive bicolor pictorial stamps, and French Congo is no exception. -
Feb 16, 2017, 12:00 PM
The 10 designs that make up Sudan’s 1962 definitive issue
by Ghassan RiachiMany collectors and dealers suggest introducing youngsters to stamp collecting in order to promote the hobby. This set would be the perfect introduction.
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