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World Stamps Oct 1, 2019, 8 AM
Fraud of the century: mystery of the 1872 Stock Exchange forgery has never been solved
by Matthew HealeyThe mystery of the Stock Exchange forgery, in which Britain’s Post Office was defrauded of tens of thousands of pounds, is a prime candidate for the title of “perfect crime.” -
Auctions Sep 30, 2019, 4 PM
Jenny Invert centerline block sells for $1.74 million
by Matthew HealeyThe famed centerline block of one of the world’s most famous stamp errors sold in a matter of minutes during Spink’s auction in New York. -
World Stamps Sep 30, 2019, 9 AM
British Library philatelic research guide published
by Jay BigalkeThe softcover monograph lists the library’s 78 philatelic collections by name and by subject. -
World Stamps Sep 30, 2019, 9 AM
Strong demand for Dominican Republic’s 1930 airmail postal tax set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerUse of the airmail postal tax stamps was obligatory on all postal matter mailed by airmail during the required period. -
US Stamps Sep 27, 2019, 11 AM
Inside Linn’s: Unicorn stamps and business college practice mail
by Charles SneeAlso this week, deciphering unusual 1930s business reply mail and sorting through a mixture of stamps from 26 countries. -
Postal Updates Sep 26, 2019, 12 PM
USPS tightens rules on stamped parcels and letters
by Bill McAllisterThe new rules are the third modification of stamp restrictions that were first put in place in 1996 under the Aviation Mail Security Program. -
US Stamps Sep 26, 2019, 10 AM
U.S. stamps feature Wright brothers and first plane
by John M. HotchnerThe October cartoon caption contest features one of the two United States 31¢ Wright Brothers stamps issued in 1978. -
Auctions Sep 26, 2019, 9 AM
Stamps and postal history in Oct. 14-18 Gaertner auction
by Michael BaadkeThe wide range of offerings provides opportunities for collectors at all levels, with more than a few surprising rarities in the mix. -
World Stamps Sep 26, 2019, 7 AM
Canada Post semipostals offer summer sweet treats
by Denise McCartyThe stamps are part of an annual semipostal series that began in 2012 with the establishment of the Canada Post Community Foundation. -
Postal Updates Sep 25, 2019, 4 PM
UPU endorses compromise to let United States set prices for incoming foreign mail
by Bill McAllisterThe compromise, presented on Sept. 25, won overwhelming support from UPU member countries and was approved by acclamation. -
World Stamps Sep 25, 2019, 1 PM
Canada adds Hanukkah stamp to 2019 program
by Denise McCartyOther than a scheduled Nov. 14 issue date, no further information was reported about the Hanukkah stamp. -
Auctions Sep 24, 2019, 11 AM
‘New York Post’ reports Gross family at odds over Jenny sale
by Linn's staffStamp collecting recently made headlines in The New York Post, but the story is not a happy one. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2019, 8 AM
Postmark journal is a great resource, but there’s a lot more
by Michael BaadkeEarlier this year the Post Mark Collectors Club published its 800th issue of PMCC Bulletin. -
US Stamps Sep 23, 2019, 4 PM
USPS reveals Wreath set for 2019 Holiday stamp issue
by Michael BaadkeA set of United States forever stamps celebrating wreaths will be issued for the 2019 holiday season. -
World Stamps Sep 23, 2019, 4 PM
Canada honors Leonard Cohen with stamp set issued Sept. 21
by Michael BaadkeCanada Post issued nine stamps in three designs Sept. 21 to honor world famous singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen. -
World Stamps Sep 23, 2019, 9 AM
Myanmar features its festivals and flowers in new series
by Denise McCartyNew stamps from Brazil celebrate the zodiac and a famous samba singer, and church textiles are featured on new issues from the Faroe Islands. -
Postal Updates Sep 23, 2019, 1 AM
Alzheimer’s Association cancel promotes annual walk
by Molly GoadThe world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research is held in more than 600 communities nationwide. -
World Stamps Sep 21, 2019, 12 PM
Single-frame championship for 2020 relocates to Chicago
by Michael BaadkeThe American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors decided to move the single-frame championship after recent changes at the St. Louis show. -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2019, 12 PM
Spooky Silhouettes stamps with rainbow foil effect arrive Oct. 11
by Michael BaadkeThe four images on the stamps show spooky scenes captured as silhouettes through Gothic style windows. -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2019, 10 AM
Online find turns out to be rare on-cover usage from 1918
by Michael BaadkeThe discovery cover is now the one franked with the largest number of U.S. Scott 491 stamps, and it is also the only cover bearing that stamp sent by registered mail.