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Postal Updates Nov 14, 2019, 1 PM
Postal Regulatory Commission rejects Postal Service’s planned 2020 rate increases
by Bill McAllisterWhen the Postal Service announced the new rates on Oct. 9, it did not spell out the first-class rates that would be increased. -
Auctions Nov 14, 2019, 1 PM
Erivan Switzerland, zeppelin mail at Corinphila sale Dec. 3-7
by Charles SneeAmong the highlights in the 45 lots of the Erivan Switzerland collection is a spectacular 1854 cover sent from Geneva to Paris. -
US Stamps Nov 14, 2019, 10 AM
A 1943 N.Y. post office notice reminds patrons to mail early for Christmas
by John M. HotchnerA copy of the notice likely was included with the mail of every recipient in New York City and the city’s associated boroughs. -
Postal Updates Nov 13, 2019, 3 PM
USPS inspector general reveals how manager stole $630,000 worth of postage stamps
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS manager managed to manipulate stamp rules to amass a large number of stamps at his North Kenner, La., station. -
Auctions Nov 13, 2019, 2 PM
Kelleher auction Dec. 3-5 offers U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history
by Charles SneeStamps spanning the globe are the focus of the first day of the sale, with more than 500 lots up for bids. -
US Stamps Nov 13, 2019, 1 PM
APRL member’s legacy eliminates two huge Match Factory debts
by Michael BaadkeA life member of the American Philatelic Research Library who died one year ago left a $1.5 million investment account to the library. -
US Stamps Nov 13, 2019, 9 AM
Business reply mail envelope bears invalid 1¢ Bobcat imprints
by Charles SneeThe printed Bobcat coil stamp images likely were added when the envelope was produced. -
US Stamps Nov 13, 2019, 8 AM
Mooseheart cinderella mistakenly used as postage stamp
by John M. HotchnerThe label was created for fundraising in support of Mooseheart, a residential childcare facility. -
US Stamps Nov 12, 2019, 9 AM
Wedding planners and the stamp aftermarket
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThese 70¢ stamps are ideal for mailing wedding invitations at the 2-ounce rate. Mint panes are becoming harder and harder to find. -
US Stamps Nov 8, 2019, 2 PM
Healing PTSD semipostal to be issued Dec. 2 in Charlotte, N.C.
by Michael BaadkeThe stamp design features a photograph of a green plant sprouting from the ground, which is covered in fallen leaves. -
Postal Updates Nov 8, 2019, 11 AM
New postmarks honor and commend U.S. veterans
by Molly GoadSeveral organizations have sponsored pictorial postmarks to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. -
US Stamps Nov 8, 2019, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Servicing first-day covers takes time
by Charles SneeAlso this week, using stamps and postal history to trace the fortunes of Hrodna, Belarus, in the 20th century and exploring a 1-pound mix of Japanese stamps. -
US Stamps Nov 8, 2019, 8 AM
Alzheimer’s semipostal has raised almost $1 million
by Jay BigalkeThe Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness semipostal stamp has raised $991,000 for Alzheimer’s research, according to the USPS. -
US Stamps Nov 7, 2019, 2 PM
$2 Jenny Invert pane of six returns to sale on USPS online site
by Michael BaadkeThe stamps can be ordered from Stamp Fulfillment Services in full panes of six for $12 each. -
World Stamps Nov 7, 2019, 11 AM
Canada unveils Red River Resistance stamp on its Nov. 6 issue date
by Denise McCartyThe commemorative stamp was unveiled next to the gate of Fort Garry in Winnipeg, Manitoba. -
US Stamps Nov 6, 2019, 12 PM
The Hammarskjold inverts and a Christmas card
by John M. HotchnerThe centerpiece of Perry Nahl’s 1962 Christmas greeting is the special printing of the 4¢ Dag Hammarskjold stamp with the yellow background inverted. -
Postal Updates Nov 5, 2019, 2 PM
U.S. self-service kiosks won’t vend new Christmas labels in 2019
by Michael BaadkeThe self-service kiosk is an automated mailing station found in thousands of U.S. post offices. -
World Stamps Nov 5, 2019, 1 PM
Britain’s 2019 Christmas stamps depict scenes of the Nativity
by Denise McCartyCharlie Smith Design of London designed the stamps using illustrations by paper-cut artists Hari and Deepti. -
US Stamps Nov 4, 2019, 11 AM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to Whitman, Winter Berries stamps
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Auctions Nov 2, 2019, 12 PM
Three-color franking American cover offered in Nov. 29-30 Hamburg auction
by Michael BaadkeThe auction offers a broad selection of Germany and associated regions, along with many singles and large lots from countries around the world.