WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Oct 22, 2016, 05:00 AM
The Austrian semipostal stamps that raised money for war widows and orphans
by By William B. HughesOf the stamps issued during the war years, William B. Hughes says the most interesting are the semipostal stamps. -
Oct 21, 2016, 15:00 PM
How to create stamp album pages with your computer
by By William F. SharpeThere are three ways to obtain or create album pages with your computer. William F. Sharpe walks you through each one. -
Oct 21, 2016, 09:00 AM
A simple explanation of stamp-collecting terminology
by By Donna HousemanWhat makes a stamp or cover or other philatelic item postal history? Sometimes it can be confusing, so let's quickly clear it up. -
Oct 20, 2016, 15:00 PM
A good way to enter the very active colonial stamp set market: Tip of The Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBritish and French colonial issues are most popular, but don’t overlook those of Portugal and Spain. -
Oct 20, 2016, 09:00 AM
The easy-to-collect keytype stamps of Moheli: Stamp Collecting Basics
by By Janet KlugOur latest Stamp Collecting Basics post focuses on the short-lived keytype stamps of a former French colony. -
Oct 17, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born Oct. 18: Pierre Elliott Trudeau
by By Michael BaadkePierre Trudeau served as prime minister of Canada for more than 15 years. He is the father of the country's current prime minister, Justin Trudeau. -
Oct 17, 2016, 09:33 AM
‘Finest ever’ collection of West Indies revenue stamps displayed
by CMS AdminThe Royal Philatelic Society London was privileged to see a display and presentation of Michael Medlicott's revenues. -
Oct 16, 2016, 05:00 AM
Meet the Linn’s editors who bring almost 120 years of experience to every issue
by By Donna HousemanOur readers likely know little about the writers who put together their stamp news week after week. Let's change that. -
Oct 15, 2016, 12:55 PM
The spooky subjects that are featured on new stamps of the world
by By Denise McCartyThe crop includes six stamps from Jersey illustrating local myths and legends of the island in the English Channel. -
Oct 15, 2016, 11:46 AM
Subjects of 2017 U.N. stamps revealed
by By Denise McCartyThe crop includes a new Chinese Lunar Calendar stamp, and new issues in its Flag, Endangered Species, and World Heritage series. -
Oct 14, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born Oct. 15: King Carol II
by By Michael BaadkeKing Carol II, ruler of Romania from 1930 until 1940, was a stamp collector who once owned Sweden's famous Treskillng Yellow error of color. -
Oct 14, 2016, 15:00 PM
Gone, but not forgotten? Heroes of science honored on stamps
by By George WistreichThese are individuals of great accomplishment who are not currently recognized globally to any great extent. -
Oct 13, 2016, 15:00 PM
How Syria’s postage due stamps show country’s rich history and notable sites
by By Ghassan RiachiWith civil war ravaging Syria, these stamps might be the last and only way we can enjoy these ancient places. -
Oct 13, 2016, 04:45 AM
APRL celebrates opening of new library
by By Michael BaadkeA ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new American Philatelic Research Library is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Oct. 29 in Bellefonte, Pa. -
Oct 12, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born Oct. 13: Margaret Thatcher
by By Michael BaadkeBritish Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was born Oct. 13, 1925. She served as prime minister for more than 11 years, and became a baroness in 1992. -
Oct 12, 2016, 09:00 AM
You may not have heard of Quelimane, but its stamps are worth getting to know
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEven collectors with a broad knowledge of geography might have trouble finding Quelimane on the map. -
Oct 11, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born Oct. 12: Luciano Pavarotti
by By Michael BaadkeItalian tenor Luciano Pavarotti was a star of the opera stage whose later work with popular musicians further expanded his international fan base. -
Oct 9, 2016, 15:00 PM
Canada’s commemorative envelopes, a collectible innovation
by By Fred BaumannThese envelopes have slowly become collector’s items that are worth your attention if you like Canadian stamps and covers. -
Oct 9, 2016, 05:00 AM
Irish revenues for rover: 1866 act gave rise to dog license stamps
by By David A. NorrisPassage of the Dogs Regulation Act for Ireland in 1865 created a new revenue stamp collecting specialty. -
Oct 8, 2016, 10:00 AM
1928 issue from a classic ‘postage-stamp kingdom’ in demand: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBecause of its dual-administration history, Andorra has a natural appeal on its own beyond French and Spanish collectors.
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