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US Stamps Jun 5, 2021, 9 AM
Mail to Czechoslovakia rejected because of stamps
by John M. HotchnerSome countries were sensitive about the subject of the U.S. stamps that were affixed to mail from the United States. -
Auctions Jun 4, 2021, 8 AM
Mauritius 1847 Ball cover, unique in private hands, in June 26 Gaertner auction
by Matthew HealeyThe other two surviving Mauritius Ball covers reside in the Royal Philatelic Collection owned by Queen Elizabeth II and the Thomas Keay Tapling collection held at the British Library. -
World Stamps Jun 4, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: A tribute to France’s Liberty and Peace series
by Charles SneeAlso this week, climb aboard for a fascinating ride with British railway letter stamps, and a philatelic celebration of the three men named Alexandre Dumas. -
Postal Updates Jun 3, 2021, 4 PM
PMG Louis DeJoy under investigation by FBI
by Bill McAllisterThe Washington Post, in a June 3 story, said FBI agents recently interviewed current and former employees of DeJoy, questioning “political contributions and company activities.” -
US Stamps Jun 3, 2021, 12 PM
June cartoon caption contest looks back to the age of reptiles
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Auctions Jun 3, 2021, 8 AM
U.S., Canada, worldwide in June 11-12 Bennett auction
by Charles SneeAmong the rarities in the June 12 session is a used pair of Canada’s iconic 1851 12-penny Black Queen Victoria on laid paper. -
Auctions Jun 2, 2021, 10 AM
June 14-19 David Feldman auctions offering the world
by Michael BaadkeThe auction series begins Monday with part 4 of the J. Chalhoub collection of Egypt. -
US Stamps Jun 2, 2021, 10 AM
U.S. 1894 Daniel Webster stamp is in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFor the specialist, there are green and dull green shades with the same catalog values as the dark green stamp. -
Postal Updates Jun 2, 2021, 9 AM
Hajjar joins USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterWith Hajjar’s confirmation, all nine presidentially appointed seats on the board are filled for the first time since Dec. 8, 2010. -
US Stamps Jun 2, 2021, 8 AM
Here come the suns: 10 U.S. Sun Science stamps June 18
by Michael BaadkeThe pane of 20 Sun Science forever stamps pictures scientific features of Earth’s sun with 10 different designs. -
Postal Updates Jun 1, 2021, 2 PM
USPS deploys new sorting machines for packages
by Bill McAllisterThe new machines are capable of scanning addresses and barcodes on parcels and routing them. -
US Stamps Jun 1, 2021, 1 PM
Familiar USPS stamp phone number changes
by Jay BigalkeStamp orders can also be placed online and by mail using the form in the USA Philatelic catalog. -
US Stamps Jun 1, 2021, 9 AM
Sculptor moves beyond 2018 Lady Liberty stamp judgment
by Bill McAllisterThe bitterly fought lawsuit is in sculptor Robert S. Davidson's rearview mirror, and he is continuing to press his public art career forward. -
Auctions Jun 1, 2021, 9 AM
Three name collections, U.S., worldwide in June 21-25 H.R. Harmer auction series
by Charles SneePart 5 of the massive Erivan collection of U.S. and Confederate States postal history will cross the H.R. Harmer auction block June 24. -
World Stamps May 30, 2021, 11 AM
BIOT sovereignty dispute and the likely end of its stamps
by Denise McCartyBoth the United Kingdom and Mauritius claim sovereignty over this archipelago of more than 50 islands in the central Indian Ocean -
Postal Updates May 28, 2021, 4 PM
Three-cent boost for the first-class stamp rate Aug. 29
by Bill McAllisterInvoking its new authority to seek higher stamp prices, the United States Postal Service proposed Friday, May 28, to boost the price of a first-class stamp by 3¢ to 58¢. The current rate is 55¢. -
World Stamps May 28, 2021, 4 PM
Spain’s racial inequality-skin tone stamps announced, withdrawn
by Denise McCartySpain’s philatelic attempt to draw attention to racial inequality has backfired, drawing widespread criticism from a variety of news media. -
Postal Updates May 28, 2021, 9 AM
House committee asks about USPS covert program
by Bill McAllisterThe United States Postal Inspection Service, the investigative branch of the USPS, acknowledged its participation in the clandestine program in late April. -
US Stamps May 28, 2021, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Mickey Mouse mystery
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an unusual letter sheds light on prison mailing regulations, and understanding markings applied to letters deposited in package collection boxes. -
US Stamps May 27, 2021, 2 PM
National Postal Museum set to reopen Aug. 27
by Bill McAllisterThe National Postal Museum will be the last of the Smithsonian Institution museums in Washington, D.C., to reopen.