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World Stamps Oct 14, 2021, 8 AM
Spain’s autogiro stamps have strong appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSpain issued the world’s first autogiro stamp in 1935. The design of this 2-peseta gray blue stamp shows a la Cierva autogiro in flight over Seville. -
World Stamps Oct 13, 2021, 3 PM
Canada Post honors legendary actor Christopher Plummer on new stamp
by Denise McCartyCanada Post revealed the stamp design Oct. 13 and issued the stamp the same day in a booklet of 10 and a pane of six. -
Postal Updates Oct 13, 2021, 10 AM
Interest groups urge Biden not to reappoint Bloom to second term on USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterWhat has riled the groups about Bloom’s role has been his unwavering support for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. -
US Stamps Oct 13, 2021, 10 AM
Cinderella’s slippers shine for September cartoon caption contest winner
by John M. HotchnerVaccinations for COVID-19 were on the minds of many readers who entered the contest. -
World Stamps Oct 13, 2021, 9 AM
Five Canadian editorial cartoonists honored on Oct. 8 booklet of 10
by Denise McCartyCanada Post issued the five stamps Oct. 8 after revealing the designs one day at a time starting Oct. 4. -
World Stamps Oct 12, 2021, 3 PM
Stanley Gibbons to offer fractional ownership of British Guiana 1856 1¢ Magenta
by Charles SneeStanley Gibbons announced Oct. 4 that it has selected the online platform Showpiece to facilitate fractional ownership of the 1¢ Magenta. -
Auctions Oct 12, 2021, 8 AM
U.S. stamps, errors, postal history, more in Oct. 26-28 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeU.S. stamps from the classic period through modern issues are the focus of the first two days of the sale, along with an extensive selection of modern errors, freaks and oddities. -
US Stamps Oct 11, 2021, 8 AM
New color-missing error on U.S. 1963 5¢ City Mail Delivery stamp discovered
by Charles SneeThe two error stamps in the block that are missing the dark blue are from the top row of the original pane of 50. -
Postal Updates Oct 9, 2021, 11 AM
PRC again questions USPS mail delivery plan
by Bill McAllisterWhile the PRC said it found the “stated goals … appear reasonable,” it declared that the overall slow mail plan is based on facts that “have not been demonstrated.” -
US Stamps Oct 9, 2021, 9 AM
Wild duck stamp art contest entries earn nearly $100,000
by Jay BigalkeSometimes you have to respect a good prank — especially one that took a lot of effort, creativity and waiting. -
World Stamps Oct 8, 2021, 12 PM
Eight British stamps feature iconic rugby matches
by Denise McCartyThe stamps are in four se-tenant horizontal pairs. One stamp in each pair shows a scene from a women’s rugby match, and the other depicts a men’s match. -
US Stamps Oct 8, 2021, 10 AM
Unused Guam Guard Mail stamps difficult to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerTwo Guam Guard Mail stamps, 1¢ and 2¢, were issued July 10, 1930, for use on mail carried between towns on the island. -
Postal Updates Oct 8, 2021, 9 AM
USPS offering check cashing at four locations
by Bill McAllisterThe four communities where the tests are underway are Washington, D.C.; Falls Church, Va.; Baltimore, Md.; and the Bronx, N.Y. -
World Stamps Oct 8, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Bahrain stamp set honors Arab Cities Organization
by Charles SneeAlso this week, thoughts on the state of first-day cover collecting, and a mixture of recent stamps from Norway serves up some high catalog values. -
Auctions Oct 7, 2021, 10 AM
Christoph Gaertner worldwide auction includes U.S. postal cards, Asia, more
by Michael BaadkeA specialized section of United States postal cards includes a number of infrequently seen rarities, scarce errors and more. -
World Stamps Oct 7, 2021, 10 AM
U.N. souvenir sheet honors biodiversity conference
by Denise McCartyThe stamps show what appear to be a calla lily, beetle and crane, respectively. Additional creatures shown in the selvage include a tiger, fish, turtle and panda. -
US Stamps Oct 6, 2021, 9 AM
Readers express frustrations over dealers’ expertizing decisions
by John M. HotchnerIf you have any reason to doubt the legitimacy of an item or the accuracy of the description of an item being sold without a certificate, put it on extension and send it in for expertizing. -
Auctions Oct 5, 2021, 2 PM
Scarsdale British North America in Oct. 20 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeThe sale is the 11th in Siegel’s long-running series of Scarsdale collection auctions that began in April 2006 with United States Columbian and later issues. -
World Stamps Oct 5, 2021, 8 AM
Canada Post unveils first of five Editorial Cartoonists stamps Oct. 4
by Denise McCartyCanada Post is unveiling five new stamps honoring editorial cartoonists one day at a time. -
US Stamps Oct 5, 2021, 8 AM
2022 Scott U.S. Specialized catalog adds significant number of images
by Jay BigalkeHundreds of new definitive stamp images were added from the 1990s to date, and pane values were added for stamp issues after the mid-1970s.