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US Stamps Feb 1, 2021, 9 AM
Can opinion be eliminated in the expertizing of stamps?
by John M. HotchnerExpertization decisions are based on fact. However, too often the facts only take the expertizer so far, leaving room for informed opinions too. -
World Stamps Feb 1, 2021, 8 AM
Look for unissued Polish space stamp for Soyuz mission
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThere is demand for this stamp from collectors of Polish stamps as well as space topical collectors. -
World Stamps Jan 29, 2021, 1 PM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to 2020 U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps Jan 29, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Presidential series coil stamps in the mail
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an in-depth exploration of resources and techniques for plating Great Britain’s Penny Red stamps, and the fascinating backstory behind printing mistakes on the U.S. 2005 Let’s Dance stamps. -
US Stamps Jan 28, 2021, 2 PM
Flag Over Porch series rarity surfaced in late 2020
by Jay BigalkeThe American Philatelic Expertizing Service issued a certificate for this strip of three Flag Over Porch stamps on Nov. 19, 2020. -
US Stamps Jan 27, 2021, 2 PM
Benjamin Franklin painting comes to the Oval Office
by Bill McAllisterThe painting was apparently among several that the National Portrait Gallery has loaned to the White House. -
Auctions Jan 27, 2021, 11 AM
Part 3 of Langs stock in Feb. 16-18 Kelleher sale features U.S., possessions essays and proofs
by Charles SneeAmong the standout items in the Feb. 16 session is an attractive 1860 90¢ black George Washington trial color large die proof on India paper. -
Postal Updates Jan 27, 2021, 9 AM
Biden names Kubayanda as new PRC chairman
by Bill McAllisterKubayanda is an appointee of President Donald Trump who has served as the PRC’s vice chairman since August 2019. -
US Stamps Jan 27, 2021, 9 AM
Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu honored on U.S. forever stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (55¢) vertical commemorative designed by U.S. Postal Service art director Ethel Kessler features a portrait of Wu painted by Kam Mak. -
US Stamps Jan 26, 2021, 2 PM
Surprise USPS release announces Star Wars Droids forever stamps
by Michael BaadkeIn a surprise announcement made Jan. 26, the U.S. Postal Service revealed that it will issue a set of 10 Star Wars Droids forever stamps this spring. -
US Stamps Jan 26, 2021, 8 AM
Two perforators produced different cataloged varieties of the 1982 Birds and Flowers stamps
by John M. HotchnerThe 1982 20¢ State Birds and Flowers issue is interesting philatelically for two reasons. -
Postal Updates Jan 25, 2021, 2 PM
Data show decline in USPS mail service
by Bill McAllisterThe noticeable decline in on-time mail delivery rates during the 2020 holiday season has upset business mailers and other postal customers. -
Postal Updates Jan 25, 2021, 2 PM
Black history trailblazer celebrated on San Juan cancel
by Molly GoadHistorian and activist Arturo Alfonso Schomburg is featured on the Jan. 24 cancel shown here. -
US Stamps Jan 25, 2021, 1 PM
1869 10¢ Shield and Eagle is a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMany collectors are looking for this stamp from the 1869 Pictorial issue. -
US Stamps Jan 25, 2021, 9 AM
Sharing the story of stamps with a wider audience
by Jay BigalkeA one-page feature in Women’s World magazine discusses “undiscovered riches” that you might find in your home. -
World Stamps Jan 24, 2021, 1 PM
Capex 2022 international show sets up site
by Michael BaadkeThe show will include a dealer bourse (sales floor) of more than 18,000 square feet. -
Postal Updates Jan 22, 2021, 2 PM
PMG DeJoy names three new CSAC members
by Bill McAllisterCSAC, founded in 1957 as an advisory body, holds quarterly meetings that are closed to the public. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2021, 2 PM
Canada’s Black History Month stamps remember two communities
by Denise McCartyThe stamps show scenes of Willow Grove, New Brunswick, and Amber Valley, Alberta, respectively. -
US Stamps Jan 22, 2021, 10 AM
U.S. Butterfly stamp expected March 9
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp is intended to fulfill the rate for 1-ounce nonmachineable domestic mail such as square greeting cards. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2021, 8 AM
U.N. stamp pane celebrates the Year of the Ox
by Denise McCartyThis is the 12th pane in the UNPA’s Lunar New Year stamp series, completing the zodiac cycle.