WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Sep 2, 2016, 09:00 AM
Almost 5,900 value changes recorded in latest 2017 Scott catalog volume
by By Donna HousemanVol. 6 of the 2017 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue spans countries of the world that begin San-Z. -
Sep 2, 2016, 03:00 AM
Glass stamp issued, ‘Million Dollar Duck’ film coming to Animal Planet: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, Animal Planet announced when 'The Million Dollar Duck' will debut, and a notable back-of-the-book stamp was profiled. -
Sep 1, 2016, 09:00 AM
1954 Tunisia Mohammed VIII set popular, affordable: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set is in demand and selling for full 2016 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue value or perhaps a bit more. -
Sep 1, 2016, 05:00 AM
Examining the Half-Length stamps of Victoria
by By Sergio SismondoAn exploding population, due in part to the potential for gold mining, contributed to the need for postage stamps in the British colony. -
Aug 29, 2016, 11:00 AM
Hitting the road with new stamps of Ireland, Romania and Portugal
by By Denise McCartyIrish stamps highlight activities found along the Wild Atlantic Way, the longest defined coastal touring route in the world. -
Aug 29, 2016, 03:00 AM
New specialized catalog details obscure collecting area
by By Charles SneeDuring the past few years, a number of specialty catalogs have been published for some outside-the-norm collecting areas. -
Aug 28, 2016, 10:00 AM
Samoa’s 1921 Hut and Flag stamps offer perforation and paper varieties
by By Janet KlugCollecting the Hut and Flag stamps starts off interesting and inexpensive, but complications arise the deeper you go. -
Aug 26, 2016, 13:00 PM
The two events that inspired Royal Mail’s gold Machin stamps
by By Larry RosenblumGold is an unusual color for a stamp, but Royal Mail used it twice to celebrate two golden occasions. -
Aug 26, 2016, 09:00 AM
Crete stamps offer wide range of collecting opportunities: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCollectors of Greek stamps, dead country and classic stamps, and topical mythology stamps should all take a look at Crete. -
Aug 26, 2016, 03:00 AM
Political conflict leads to Taiwan stamp show boycotts
by By Colin SalleePostal companies in China, Hong Kong and Vietnam will not be attending the PhilaTaipei World Stamp Championship Exhibition. -
Aug 25, 2016, 15:00 PM
Small Queens of Canada: How one sale showcased the stamps’ many usages
by By Fred Baumann“The issue has much to fascinate the serious collector," Canadian philatelist Daniel Cantor says. Learn all about why. -
Aug 25, 2016, 13:00 PM
Jordan overprints undergo reorganization in upcoming 2017 Scott Classic catalog: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanCollectors will notice that several stamp sets throughout the catalog have been reorganized to allow for more expanded listings. -
Aug 25, 2016, 09:00 AM
Austria’s dirndl silhouette dress and the world of embroidered stamps
by By Wayne ChenWayne Chen explores some of the beautiful embroidered stamps from around the world. Switzerland issued the world's first embroidered stamp in 2000. -
Aug 24, 2016, 11:00 AM
Austria Post has issued stamp made of glass
by By Wayne ChenThe stamp is a great example of how Austria Post is a pioneer when it comes to innovative stamp material and printing methods. -
Aug 21, 2016, 16:00 PM
World Heritage sites on United Nations-Czech Republic joint issue
by By Denise McCartyAs part of its long-running World Heritage series, the United Nations Postal Administration is participating in a joint-issue with the Czech Republic. -
Aug 21, 2016, 05:00 AM
‘Downton Abbey’ setting included in new Royal Mail issue honoring landscape designer Capability Brown
by By Denise McCartyOne of the stamps in Great Britain’s new Landscape series is inscribed “Highclere Castle,” but you might know it by another name. -
Aug 20, 2016, 16:00 PM
The sights of Copenhagen you might already have seen on Denmark stamps
by By Wayne ChenWayne Chen hit all of Copenhagen's notable spots, but the highlight of his visit was the philatelic experience. -
Aug 20, 2016, 10:00 AM
Off to the races: the Brown Ribbon semipostal stamps of Germany
by By William HughesDuring the Third Reich era in Germany, a semipostal stamp was issued each year to support an annual horse race. -
Aug 19, 2016, 13:00 PM
Clinton and Trump are featured on a set of new stamps, but not in the U.S.
by By Denise McCartyCalled Race to the White House, these stamps and souvenir sheets feature photographs of the candidates and their spouses. -
Aug 19, 2016, 09:00 AM
Taking a second look at Scott’s online catalogs: 2017 Australia eCatalogue
by By William F. SharpeOne advantage of online catalogs is that there is no shipping charge. Another is that you get immediate access to the catalog after purchase.
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