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US Stamps Oct 14, 2020, 8 AM
Early 20th-century attempt to save charity mail from trash
by John M. HotchnerWhen it comes to determining the approximate date of the cover, the postage stamp, which was affixed over the trash can image, helps. -
US Stamps Oct 13, 2020, 8 AM
USPS ‘We Care’ envelope reunites damaged gas bill mailing
by John M. HotchnerThe gas company returned to the sender the half envelope, bill and check it had received. -
Auctions Oct 12, 2020, 8 AM
Feldman auction series offers Mauritius, Egypt, Olympics
by Michael BaadkeStarting things off is an auction of Olympic Games and soccer (football) material. -
Postal Updates Oct 9, 2020, 3 PM
U.S. additional-ounce, postcard rates to go up in 2021
by Bill McAllisterThe U.S. Postal Service will keep the price of a domestic first-class letter at 55¢ in 2021. But to do that, it will boost the price for each additional ounce on heavier letters to 20¢, a 5¢ increase from the current 15¢ rate. -
US Stamps Oct 9, 2020, 11 AM
U.S. 1847 issue from Gross collection in Oct. 27-29 Siegel auction
by Michael BaadkeAmong the storied items up for bids is the legendary Rush cover to France franked with a strip of six 1847 10¢ George Washington stamps. -
US Stamps Oct 9, 2020, 10 AM
Oct. 27 issue date for new Drug Free USA forever stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe design of the nondenominated (55¢) commemorative was first revealed Oct. 31, 2019. -
Auctions Oct 9, 2020, 9 AM
Langs stock of U.S. and possessions stamps in Oct. 28-30 Kelleher auction
by Charles SneeWilliam S. Langs, who died July 7 at the age of 61, was a well-known dealer in classic U.S. stamps, errors, essays and proofs. -
World Stamps Oct 9, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Philatelic connections between Russia and Ethiopia
by Charles SneeAlso this week, answering a key question regarding Saudi Arabian stamps associated with the two holiest places in Islam, and a review of a mixture that will please collectors of birds on stamps. -
US Stamps Oct 8, 2020, 2 PM
Reflecting on a hobby mentor
by Jay BigalkeNow is a great time to reach out to that stamp collecting friend, mentor or even someone starting out in the hobby. -
World Stamps Oct 8, 2020, 11 AM
Hindu festival of lights on Canada Post Oct. 15 issue
by Molly GoadCanada Post celebrates the triumph of light over darkness on its new Diwali stamp. -
World Stamps Oct 8, 2020, 10 AM
Postage due stamps overprinted for Puerto Rico in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBoth stamps are a good buy in very fine grade at 80 percent to 100 percent of Scott catalog values. -
US Stamps Oct 8, 2020, 9 AM
Wisconsin stamp club meets outdoors with a picnic
by Steven J. BahnsenThe Wisconsin Postal History Society met in the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Campbellsport. -
US Stamps Oct 7, 2020, 3 PM
Teddy bear on next Holiday USPS kiosk postage label
by Jay BigalkeCollectors interested in obtaining the new vended postage label can look online for a post office location that has a self-service kiosk installed. -
Postal Updates Oct 7, 2020, 9 AM
Biden pledges support for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe former vice president also declared he wants to slow the speed of postal rate increases and protect six-days-a-week mail deliveries. -
World Stamps Oct 6, 2020, 10 AM
Cook Islands stamp appears with unlisted surcharge and no explanation
by Martin J. FrankeviczThe Scott editors would welcome seeing an example of this surcharged stamp on a commercial cover. -
US Stamps Oct 6, 2020, 8 AM
How to transform younger, specialized collectors to expertizers
by John M. HotchnerAllowing collectors new to the field of expertization a period of familiarization, learning and practice would be helpful. -
World Stamps Oct 5, 2020, 2 PM
Six new British stamps celebrate pollinating insects
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail worked with ecologist, entomologist and president of the Royal Entomological Society Helen Roy on this Brilliant Bugs issue. -
US Stamps Oct 5, 2020, 2 PM
USPS plans online events welcoming holiday stamps
by Michael BaadkeAll three events will take place on the USPS Facebook and Twitter sites. -
World Stamps Oct 5, 2020, 10 AM
Suriname 1949 airmail valid only on first flight
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerDespite being relatively inexpensive, the stamp is not that easy to find. -
US Stamps Oct 3, 2020, 9 AM
Scott numbers assigned to Ruth Asawa, Innovation 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.