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World Stamps May 6, 2021, 12 PM
Look for scarce Serbian 1914 stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAn example of this stamp without faults in unused, hinged condition is a good buy at full Scott catalog value. -
Auctions May 6, 2021, 10 AM
Two Siegel auctions in May feature choice U.S. stamps, worldwide stamps and postal history
by Charles SneeCollectors in pursuit of graded stamps will find almost 200 scattered throughout the catalog for the May 19-20 sale. -
World Stamps May 6, 2021, 8 AM
British stamps celebrate the music of Paul McCartney
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail revealed the designs of its 12 stamps honoring Paul McCartney as a music icon on May 6, a little more than three weeks ahead of the May 28 issue date. -
Postal Updates May 5, 2021, 4 PM
GAO questions sustainability of U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe GAO findings are not likely to be pleasing to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Republicans in Congress. -
US Stamps May 5, 2021, 10 AM
Markings on the reverse of early stamps raise questions
by John M. HotchnerAre these owner’s marks? Expertizing marks? Or something else entirely? -
Postal Updates May 4, 2021, 10 AM
DeJoy starts USPS 10-year plan with plant consolidations
by Bill McAllisterThe decision to resume plant consolidations, which the agency halted in 2015 under fire from Congress, was blamed on the continuing decline in letter mail volume. -
US Stamps May 4, 2021, 10 AM
Comparing counterfeit and genuine 1954 4¢ Abraham Lincoln stamps
by John M. HotchnerOne of the less often-seen counterfeits is the 4¢ Abraham Lincoln stamp of the 1954-68 Liberty series. -
World Stamps May 3, 2021, 11 AM
What’s new for the 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 2?
by Jay BigalkeOne of the significant updates to this volume is the addition of the stamps of Carpatho-Ukraine. -
US Stamps May 3, 2021, 10 AM
Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor stamp takes top honors in 2020 U.S. stamp poll
by Charles SneeThe votes from online and mail-in ballots were combined to calculate this year’s winners. -
World Stamps May 3, 2021, 9 AM
Philippines 1925-31 imperf definitive set is in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp designs feature notable people from Philippine and American history. The high-denomination 10-peso stamp depicts the arms of the city of Manila. -
US Stamps May 3, 2021, 8 AM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to Espresso Drinks stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2022 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Apr 30, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Gold from Alaska by fourth-class registered mail
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a recap of first quarter 2021 results for United States graded stamps, and a guided tour of Syria’s beautiful 1930-36 pictorial postage stamps. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2021, 12 PM
Canadian ballet legends honored April 29 on new stamps
by Jay BigalkeThis isn’t the first Canada stamp issue to honor ballet. In 1989 Canada Post issued a block of four stamps for the performing arts. -
US Stamps Apr 29, 2021, 10 AM
Unissued 1995 Flag Over Porch coil stamp turns up after 26 years
by Jay BigalkeThe Scott catalog editors have not made a final decision about listing this unissued Flag Over Porch coil. -
Postal Updates Apr 28, 2021, 11 AM
Postal Inspection Service acknowledges role in covert monitoring
by Bill McAllisterThe United States Postal Inspection Service has acknowledged it participates in an internet covert operations program. -
World Stamps Apr 28, 2021, 11 AM
Finland to show glass sculptures, photos, paintings on upcoming stamps
by Denise McCartyAll of the stamps are nondenominated, and, unless otherwise noted, they pay the domestic letter rate. -
Postal Updates Apr 28, 2021, 10 AM
PMG DeJoy criticizes mailing industry, USPS in scathing letter
by Bill McAllisterPostmaster General DeJoy blamed mailers for tolerating the Postal Service’s flawed service “for well over a decade.” -
US Stamps Apr 28, 2021, 10 AM
Trenchard donates massive historical collection to APRL
by Michael BaadkeThe Trenchard collection donated to the APRL was delivered by truck packed in boxes and stored on 24 pallets. -
Postal Updates Apr 27, 2021, 10 AM
Numerous Arizona, New Mexico cancels for droids
by Molly GoadThe cancels are available for 60 days. Collectors can choose to obtain one or all. -
US Stamps Apr 27, 2021, 9 AM
Johnny Cash steps up to the microphone for May cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest.