WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 13, 2016, 22:30 PM
Born Nov. 14: Astrid Lindgren
by CMS AdminAstrid Lindgren is the Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking and many other beloved children's books. She was born Nov. 14, 1907. -
Nov 13, 2016, 14:00 PM
Breaking down Royal Mail’s 2016 Christmas stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe paper-cut sculptures that appear on the stamps took their designer 18 months to complete. -
Nov 13, 2016, 04:00 AM
How El Salvador stamps commemorated the Central American Sports Games in 1935
by By Thomas P. MyersOver the years, El Salvador has issued a great many stamps in the small quantities appropriate to postal needs. -
Nov 12, 2016, 22:30 PM
Born Nov. 13: Robert Louis Stevenson
by By Michael BaadkeScottish-born Robert Louis Stevenson, was the author of Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and many other novels and stories. -
Nov 12, 2016, 14:00 PM
U.N. honors 20-year-old nuclear treaty on new stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe United Nations issued a pane of 10 stamps Sept. 24 picturing the logo of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. -
Nov 12, 2016, 12:00 PM
Interpreting the World Stamp Show-NY 2016 attendance figures
by By Donna HousemanFor months, we have patiently awaited the final attendance results, and we commend the honest approach to reporting them. -
Nov 12, 2016, 09:00 AM
Summit on the Future of Philately considers concerns and ways to take action
by By Michael BaadkeThe participants enthusiastically discussed many topics, including growing the hobby, the future of stamp shows, and dealers and philatelic partnerships. -
Nov 11, 2016, 08:00 AM
The strong market for overprints for Muscat and Oman
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMuscat and Oman was a sultanate located on the southeastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. -
Nov 10, 2016, 14:00 PM
How many people attended World Stamp Show-NY 2016?
by By Michael BaadkeOfficials at this year’s show took a new approach to counting attendees, one that they feel is the most accurate ever employed. -
Nov 10, 2016, 12:00 PM
Thematica souvenir sheets feature unused designs of prolific stamp artist
by By Larry RosenblumA series of souvenir sheets distributed at Britain’s Thematica stamp exhibitions from 2002 to 2009 displayed work of Jeffery Matthews. -
Nov 9, 2016, 22:30 PM
Born Nov. 10: Sir John Sparrow David Thompson
by By Michael BaadkeSir John Sparrow David Thompson, born Nov. 10, 1845, was the fourth prime minister of Canada, and the first Catholic to hold the position. -
Nov 8, 2016, 22:30 PM
Born Nov. 9: John Lennon
by By Michael BaadkeJohn Lennon was born Nov. 9, 1940. The acclaimed musician and songwriter found fame as a member of the Beatles, and with his successful solo career. -
Nov 7, 2016, 22:30 PM
Born Nov. 8: Edmond Halley
by By Michael BaadkeBritish astronomer Edmond Halley predicted the 1758 return of the comet that now bears his name, and his calculations proved to be correct. -
Nov 6, 2016, 09:00 AM
How stamps helped fund a Swedish explorer’s Central Asia expedition
by By Christer BrunstromChinese stamps were issued in support of the Northwest Scientific Expedition, and the arrangement was rather peculiar. -
Nov 5, 2016, 15:00 PM
The active market for stamps issued in Pakistan’s Bahawalpur province: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe market for stamps of Bahawalpur and those of Pakistan issued up to about 1955 has become quite active. -
Nov 5, 2016, 05:00 AM
What to do with ‘stamps’ that might not be stamps: Stamp Collecting Basics
by By Janet KlugPerhaps while examining your collection you notice an item that resembles a stamp, but doesn’t have quite “the right look.” -
Nov 4, 2016, 15:00 PM
New section of Venezuelan stamps added to Scott Classic Specialized catalog
by By Donna HousemanPostal fiscal stamps cause collectors to scratch their heads and ask whether they are postage stamps or revenue stamps. -
Nov 4, 2016, 11:00 AM
Doors open to new American Philatelic Research Library
by By Michael BaadkeThe American Philatelic Research Library is a resource like no other for stamp collectors and postal historians. And now it has a new home. -
Nov 4, 2016, 09:00 AM
Learning more about the Austria and Lombardy-Venetia stamps
by By Sergio SismondoThe papers, imperfections of typographical impressions, offset prints, and watermarks of the classic stamps are covered. -
Nov 3, 2016, 13:00 PM
The engaging story of the Swiss Landscapes definitive stamps
by By Fred BaumannFred Baumann dives deep into why these Swiss definitives are so special to world stamp collectors.
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US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 11 AM
McMurtrie dismissed as APS education director following Sept. 21 arrest
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US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 8 AM
Vasiliauskas named president of Mystic Stamp Co.
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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