WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Feb 1, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Feb. 2: James Joyce
by By Michael BaadkeJames Joyce, the author of Ulysses and Finnegans Wake, has been celebrated on multiple stamps issued by his native Ireland. -
Jan 30, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Jan. 31: Nolan Ryan
by By Michael BaadkeNolan Ryan, baseball's all-time strikeout leader, turns 70 years old on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Ryan entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999. -
Jan 30, 2017, 09:00 AM
Machin trial-color panes surface 20 years after they were printed
by CMS AdminThe discovery set of trial-color Machin panes will be on display at Spring Stampex 2017 in London. -
Jan 29, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Jan. 30: King Felipe VI
by By Michael BaadkeThe reigning king of Spain marks his 49th birthday on Jan. 30. Since ascending throne in 2014, King Felipe VI has been honored on several stamps. -
Jan 29, 2017, 12:00 PM
Vatican City stamps will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
by By Denise McCartyThe design for the Vatican stamp hasn’t been revealed yet, but the subject is listed on its 2017 stamp program. -
Jan 29, 2017, 03:00 AM
Stamps that will warm you up on a cold winter’s night
by By Janet KlugThe dual-language condominium stamps continued up to the time of New Hebrides independence in 1980, when the newly independent nation was named Vanuatu. -
Jan 27, 2017, 22:45 PM
Born Jan. 28: Arthur Rubinstein
by By Michael BaadkeAs a recording artist and performer, Polish-born classical pianist Arthur Rubinstein became one of the most famous musicians of the 20th century. -
Jan 27, 2017, 14:00 PM
The man who proposed U.S. postage stamps seven years before they were first produced
by By Wayne L. YoungbloodThe devil is in the details. Such is the case with one man's forward-thinking, but failed, resolution for uniform and prepaid postage. -
Jan 27, 2017, 12:00 PM
Majestic birds of prey, lovebirds and more take wing on new stamps
by By Denise McCartyMany stamps this year will depict roosters in conjunction with the year of the rooster. Many other types of birds will be shown as well. -
Jan 26, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Jan. 27: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
by By Michael BaadkeBorn in Salzburg, Austria, on Jan. 27, 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is today considered one of classical music's greatest composers. -
Jan 26, 2017, 08:00 AM
A set that stands out in the high-demand Latin American stamp market
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCollector interest in Latin America remains strong because it remains one of the more active segments of the stamp market. -
Jan 25, 2017, 08:00 AM
David Bowie is being honored on new Royal Mail stamp set
by By Denise McCartySix of the stamps show album covers. The other four feature photographs of Bowie performing and are se-tenant (side-by-side) in a souvenir sheet. -
Jan 24, 2017, 16:00 PM
Boston 2026 officials express concern about Chicago 2021 show plans
by By Michael BaadkeAlthough plans for a show in Chicago remain in the discussion phase, the conversation has been moving forward. -
Jan 23, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Jan. 24: John Belushi
by By Michael BaadkeChicago native John Belushi became a legendary comedian and actor, starring on TV's Saturday Night Live, and on film in The Blues Brothers. -
Jan 22, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Jan. 23: Caroline, the Princess of Hanover
by By Michael BaadkeBorn Princess Caroline of Monaco on Jan. 23, 1957, the princess had been involved in several charities that provide help and services for children. -
Jan 22, 2017, 12:00 PM
A suggested strategy for those interested in collecting Malaysia: Stamp Collecting Basics
by By Janet KlugThe stamps and postal history of Malaysia and its precursors can be quite confusing. Naturally, we have some advice to help your collecting. -
Jan 22, 2017, 03:00 AM
What makes Swiss Pro Juventute stamps so special?
by By Richard T. HallFor early photogravure printing before the advent of computer-controlled presses, the Swiss Pro Juventute stamps are right up there at the top in quality. -
Jan 21, 2017, 22:30 PM
Born Jan. 22: U Thant
by By Michael BaadkeBurmese educator and diplomat U Thant served as secretary general of the United Nations for 10 years following the death of Dag Hammarskjold. -
Jan 21, 2017, 12:00 PM
A stamp set that is not valued in Scott catalog, but still sought after
by By Rick Miller and Henry GitnerThe lack of values in this case means that the Scott editors did not have enough sales data to establish values for this set. -
Jan 21, 2017, 03:00 AM
How Britain’s regional stamps have changed over the years
by By Larry RosenblumIn response to public demand, in 1958, the British Post Office issued stamps for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man.
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