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US Stamps Dec 20, 2018, 1 PM
1947 Christmas greetings from soldier in Berlin
by John M. HotchnerHighlighted is a Christmas card with images of United States and Danzig stamps sent by a soldier assigned to Tempelhof Air Base in Berlin. -
Auctions Dec 20, 2018, 12 PM
Rare A grill sells for $401,200 at Siegel sale of Drews collection
by Michael BaadkeThe Dec. 12 Robert A. Siegel auction of the Richard Drews collection of United States 1861-68 issues offered many important stamps, essays and proofs of that turbulent era, including one of the top U.S. stamp rarities. -
US Stamps Dec 20, 2018, 11 AM
Jan. 10 Puerto Rico ceremony for Hearts Blossom Love stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Hearts Blossom Love stamp will be issued Jan. 10 in a pane of 20. A first-day ceremony in Puerto Rico is planned at an art museum for the new forever stamp. -
Postal Updates Dec 20, 2018, 10 AM
Postmark for Alvin submersible research vessel
by Michael BaadkeA Dec. 28 postmark commemorates the 5,000th dive of the submersible research vessel Alvin (SDV 2). -
World Stamps Dec 20, 2018, 10 AM
UNPA continues Chinese Lunar Calendar series
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration will celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Year of the Pig personalized pane to be issued Jan. 11. -
US Stamps Dec 19, 2018, 2 PM
New U.S. additional-ounce coil planned, dates revealed
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service plans to issue a previously unannounced coil version of the 2017 Uncle Sam’s Hat stamp for an additional ounce of first-class domestic postage. -
US Stamps Dec 18, 2018, 8 AM
Top stamp stories of 2018
by Jay BigalkeThe year 2018 will soon come to a close — a year with a number of important stories involving stamps and the collector groups supporting the stamp hobby. -
Postal Updates Dec 18, 2018, 8 AM
USPS, unions, mailers react to task force report on mails
by Michael BaadkeIn a statement published Dec. 4, USPS acknowledged the release on that day of the lengthy report from the Trump administration’s Task Force on the United States Postal System. -
World Stamps Dec 18, 2018, 8 AM
Look for Honduras Central American Games souvenir sheets
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 1997 Honduras Sixth Central American Games set of three souvenir sheets of 10 airmail stamps is in demand and selling for two to three times the 2019 Scott catalog value. -
World Stamps Dec 17, 2018, 12 PM
Canada Post reveals more details about 2019 program
by Denise McCartyCanada Post will honor World War I flying ace William George Barker on a stamp to be issued in 2019, according to a Dec. 14, 2018, announcement from Canada Post about its 2019 stamp program. -
World Stamps Dec 17, 2018, 9 AM
Aland Post adds sparkle to its Christmas stamps
by Denise McCartyAland Post added a little sparkle to its Christmas stamps through the use of holographic foil. -
World Stamps Dec 17, 2018, 9 AM
Special finish used on new Luxembourg Christmas stamps
by Denise McCartyPost Luxembourg chose a special finish for its two Christmas stamps issued Dec. 4. -
US Stamps Dec 17, 2018, 8 AM
Washington crossing the Delaware Christmas stamp proposed in 1950; extra printings of 1962 stamp
by John M. HotchnerProposed in 1950, a design featuring Washington crossing the Delaware River on the night of Dec. 25, 1776, was suggested for use on the first United States Christmas stamp. -
Postal Updates Dec 16, 2018, 12 PM
Wright flight anniversary on two Dec. 17 postmarks
by Michael BaadkeThe First Flight Society is commemorating the 115th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ success with two postmarks dated Dec. 17. -
World Stamps Dec 14, 2018, 11 AM
Year of the Dog stamp competition: Inside Linn's
by Denise McCartyAlso in the Dec. 31 issue are articles about stamps used on fundraising reply envelopes and an exploration of a worldwide stamp mixture. -
World Stamps Dec 14, 2018, 11 AM
Liechtenstein honors 300th anniversary with embroidered souvenir sheet
by Denise McCartyTo celebrate its 300th anniversary on Jan. 23, the Principality of Liechtenstein will issue its first embroidered souvenir sheet. -
US Stamps Dec 14, 2018, 11 AM
Nimitz stamp listings revised after tagging variety reported
by Michael BaadkeAmong the editorial changes found in the new 2019 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers is a revised listing for certain varieties of the 1985 50¢ brown Chester W. Nimitz stamp. -
Auctions Dec 14, 2018, 9 AM
Early Colombia airmails in Cherrystone’s Jan. 8-9 auction
by Michael BaadkeCherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers has scheduled its next public auction for Jan. 8-9, 2019, at its New York City galleries. -
US Stamps Dec 14, 2018, 8 AM
First issue dates for U.S. 2019 stamps revealed: Week's Most Read
by Jay BigalkeMultiple stories related to the United States stamp program were among our top stories over the past week. -
US Stamps Dec 13, 2018, 9 PM
Houston ceremony for 2019 Year of the Boar stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe final stamp in the current Celebrating Lunar New Year series will be issued Jan. 17 in Houston, Texas.