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US Stamps Aug 3, 2018, 4 AM
Four U.S. holiday stamps for 2018 revealed: Week’s Most Read
by Jay BigalkeUSPS dragons and foil stamps and Trump's call for the privatization of the Postal Service continue to make headlines this week. -
US Stamps Aug 2, 2018, 5 AM
U.S. Magic souvenir sheet will have lenticular action
by Michael BaadkeA previously unannounced souvenir sheet will use lenticular overlays to create the effect of a rabbit appearing and disappearing on its three stamps. -
US Stamps Jul 31, 2018, 12 PM
Tip of the week: Washington stamp flat-plate printing
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp, issued in mid 1915, is missing from most U.S. collections. -
World Stamps Jul 31, 2018, 4 AM
United Nations highlights UK World Heritage sites
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration will add six stamps to its World Heritage series on Aug. 15. -
World Stamps Jul 31, 2018, 4 AM
Jersey Post illustrates worldwide reach of Jersey Overseas Aid
by Denise McCartySix stamps “highlight Jersey’s significant contribution to the alleviation of poverty and suffering around the world.” -
World Stamps Jul 31, 2018, 4 AM
Singapore souvenir sheet shows Trump-Kim handshake
by Denise McCartyIssued July 20, the souvenir sheet was a collaboration between Singapore Post Ltd. and The Straits Times newspaper. -
World Stamps Jul 30, 2018, 12 PM
New La Poste stamps feature photos from space
by Denise McCartyThe 12 stamps reproduce photographs taken by Thomas Pesquet, the French aerospace engineer, pilot and European Space Agency astronaut. -
Auctions Jul 27, 2018, 12 PM
Austrian rarity in Gaertner’s Aug. 16-17 auction in Prague
by Michael BaadkeGaertner will hold a full international auction in Prague. The sale will take place at the Clarion Congress Hotel on Aug. 16-17. -
US Stamps Jul 27, 2018, 9 AM
Birds in Winter stamp event at Vermont institute Sept. 22
by Jay BigalkeThe Vermont Institute of Natural Science has been selected as the first-day-of-issue location for the Birds in Winter forever stamps. -
World Stamps Jul 27, 2018, 8 AM
A trip to London’s postal museum: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: Jesper Harding’s stamp agency and a 1926 two-route airmail cover. -
World Stamps Jul 27, 2018, 7 AM
Email changed plans for new Canadian weather stamp
by Jay BigalkeCanada Post stamp services director Jim Phillips told us that Linn's writer Fred Baumann inadvertently influenced one design in the new set. -
US Stamps Jul 27, 2018, 7 AM
Rocky Mountain high for O Beautiful stamp issue
by Jay BigalkeA recap of the O Beautiful stamps' first-day ceremony July 4 in Colorado Springs, Colo. -
US Stamps Jul 27, 2018, 5 AM
History of the cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerDid you know our cartoon contest has run for more than 30 years? Columnist John M. Hotchner offers the history and the next stamp to be captioned. -
US Stamps Jul 27, 2018, 4 AM
Foil component to enhance U.S. Dragons stamp set: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadUSPS dominates the headlines this week with holiday stamps, dragons and foil, and the discontinuation of a long-running stamp. -
Postal Updates Jul 26, 2018, 6 AM
Reno Stamp and Cover Show cancel bears message of peace
by Molly GoadA pictorial postmark sponsored by the Nevada Stamp Study Society commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. -
World Stamps Jul 26, 2018, 6 AM
Spain fixes philatelic cathedral mix-up
by Denise McCartyThe issue is part of the 12 Months 12 Stamps series that highlights a different province each month, in this case the province of Leon. -
US Stamps Jul 25, 2018, 4 AM
Tip of the week: Queen Liliuokalani postal card
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAn attractive issue from the Kingdom of Hawaii is the 1¢ red-on-buff Queen Liliuokalani postal card. -
US Stamps Jul 24, 2018, 9 AM
Four U.S. holiday stamps for 2018 revealed
by Michael BaadkeForever stamps celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are planned for 2018. Issue dates will be revealed later, according to the Postal Service. -
World Stamps Jul 24, 2018, 5 AM
Swiss Post named best in UPU report
by Denise McCartyThe Netherlands and Japan placed second and third, respectively, and the United States Postal Service was ranked eighth. -
World Stamps Jul 24, 2018, 5 AM
Topical train album debuts at Stampshow 2018
by Jay BigalkeThe album is part of the Scott National Album topical series and highlights rail transportation stamp issues from North, Central and South America.