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US Stamps Oct 11, 2018, 11 AM
Not much of a keepsake for Hot Wheels stamp issue
by Jay BigalkeThe pane of stamps in the Hot Wheels keepsake is folded, ruining it from a collector’s standpoint. -
Postal Updates Oct 10, 2018, 12 PM
USPS proposes 5¢ stamp price increase and more
by Michael BaadkeForever stamp prices would increase from 50¢ to 55¢ under the new proposal, which would take effect in late January. -
World Stamps Oct 9, 2018, 5 AM
United Nations surcharged stationery
by Denise McCartyThe surcharges were needed because of rate increases by the United States Postal Service and Austrian Post. -
US Stamps Oct 9, 2018, 4 AM
Bighorn sheep stamp contest winners
by John M. HotchnerThe 2017 WPA Posters stamp used as for the September cartoon caption contest stamp drew a dozen or so highly partisan entries. -
Auctions Oct 9, 2018, 4 AM
U.S., worldwide offerings in Oct. 25-27 H.R. Harmer sales
by Michael BaadkeNearly 3,100 lots are offered over the course of the general sale, which opens with a selection of proofs and essays. -
World Stamps Oct 9, 2018, 4 AM
Philippines’ 1935 set features local scenes, historic events
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week, our tipsters highlight arguably the most attractive set of stamps issued by the Philippines under United States administration. -
Auctions Oct 9, 2018, 4 AM
Oct. 26-27 Kelleher and Rogers auctions offer Asian rarities
by Michael BaadkeThe auctions will take place at the Kelleher and Rogers offices at 35/F Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. -
World Stamps Oct 8, 2018, 10 AM
Luxembourg stamp honors American university
by Denise McCartyMiami University in Oxford, Ohio recently received its second philatelic honor — this time on a stamp from Luxembourg. -
World Stamps Oct 8, 2018, 9 AM
Diplomatic meeting canceled over controversial stamps
by Denise McCartyPakistan's pane of 20 se-tenant stamps for Kashmir Martyr’s Day is partly responsible for the sudden cancellation of a meeting between India and Pakistan. -
World Stamps Oct 8, 2018, 9 AM
UNPA stamps honor Diwali
by Denise McCartyThe pane includes two stamp designs featuring different photographs of festive lights and diya oil lamps. -
US Stamps Oct 8, 2018, 5 AM
Looking up detailed postal rules
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner discusses the importance of the United States Postal Bulletin. -
US Stamps Oct 8, 2018, 5 AM
Quest for completion: first-day events in 50 states
by Jay BigalkeEditor-in-chief Jay Bigalke completes his goal of attending a first-day ceremony in all 50 states. -
Postal Updates Oct 5, 2018, 10 AM
Texas’ largest Spanish fort on postmark
by Molly GoadThe Oct. 5-6 pictorial postmark is being offered for a historical re-enactment called "A Walk Through Time." -
Auctions Oct 5, 2018, 6 AM
Solid results at first Gross stamp treasures sale Oct. 3
by Matthew HealeyAmid a packed room, part 1 of Gross’s superlative collection of U.S. stamps/covers was sold Oct. 3, with many realizations far exceeding presale estimates. -
World Stamps Oct 5, 2018, 5 AM
Czech stamps tell story of religious reformer: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadIn this issue, you'll also find a review of a dirt-cheap stamp buy, and a tip for collecting this year's U.S. Peace Rose forever stamp. -
Postal Updates Oct 5, 2018, 5 AM
Task force’s recommendations to Trump remain a mystery: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, Harry Potter and friends appear on a new Royal Mail set, and the United States and Israel will have a joint issue for Hanukkah. -
US Stamps Oct 4, 2018, 9 AM
Flawless Benjamin Franklin with E grill extremely hard to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week, our tipsters discuss the 1867-70 U.S. 1¢ blue Benjamin Franklin stamp with E grill (Scott 86). -
Postal Updates Oct 4, 2018, 7 AM
Suspect in D.C. mail case arrested by FBI in Utah
by Bill McAllisterA former Navy sailor was arrested Oct. 3 as part of an investigation into letters sent to the president and the Pentagon which included castor seeds. -
Auctions Oct 4, 2018, 5 AM
A look at the Oct. 15-19 Christoph Gaertner auction
by Michael BaadkeThis sale features an expanded selection of United States material, including a handsome used multiple of one of the first U.S. stamps. -
Auctions Oct 4, 2018, 4 AM
CIA invert in Oct. 13 Sterling Kingbrook sale
by Linn's StaffA single example of the 1979 United States $1 Candleholder definitive stamp with the intaglio brown color inverted will be offered at the Brighton, Mich., sale.