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World Stamps Jun 26, 2018, 5 AM
Foreign stamps feature stars of animated shows and cartoon strips
by Denise McCartyLike the USPS with its new Scooby-Doo stamp, other countries including Croatia, Poland, Spain, and more are featuring their characters on recent stamps. -
World Stamps Jun 25, 2018, 12 PM
New Zealand updates round Kiwi definitive stamps for new postal rates
by Denise McCartyThe new version New Zealand Post’s popular stamps feature all five species of its national bird, the kiwi. -
World Stamps Jun 25, 2018, 9 AM
UNPA to issue Nelson Mandela definitive
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration's new stamp honoring Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid leader, will be issued July 18. -
US Stamps Jun 25, 2018, 5 AM
Scarce color misregistrations of 1936 airmail special delivery stamp
by John M. HotchnerFinding misregistrations of these 1936 16¢ airmail special delivery stamps is quite difficult. -
US Stamps Jun 25, 2018, 5 AM
No press sheets for U.S. Flag commemorative
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service has confirmed that it is not offering an uncut press sheet for the Flag Act of 1818 forever stamp issued June 9. -
US Stamps Jun 25, 2018, 5 AM
APS to present annual Luff awards
by CMS AdminJohn H. Barwis, Denise L. Stotts, and Wayne L. Youngblood will receive the Luff awards at the APS Stampshow Aug. 9-12. -
World Stamps Jun 22, 2018, 7 AM
Great Britain’s Victorian-era color trials: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: A mysterious cancellation on a 1990 Illinois cover and a recent PVI example. -
US Stamps Jun 22, 2018, 7 AM
Scooby-Doo, where are you? On a U.S. stamp July 14
by Michael BaadkeThe new stamp serves as an ambassador for the Scooby-Doo Doo Good program, which encourages recycling, reducing energy consumption, community clean-ups and more. -
Auctions Jun 22, 2018, 6 AM
Top rarities in Spink’s July 10-12 auction in London
by Michael BaadkeAlong with its Philatelic Collectors’ series sale, Spink will also offer “the last of the fine group of sales offered on behalf of David Pitts.” -
US Stamps Jun 22, 2018, 6 AM
Scooby-Doo Doo Good: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, the cast of "Dad's Army" sitcom is featured on a new GB stamp set, and learn about the locations shown on the USPS O Beautiful issue. -
Postal Updates Jun 21, 2018, 4 PM
Discounted Chinese postage rates questioned by Texas lawmaker
by Bill McAllisterTwo speakers at a June 15 postal seminar on Capitol Hill say China is getting postage rates in the United States that are far cheaper than Amazon’s. -
World Stamps Jun 21, 2018, 7 AM
Swiss stamp for papal visit
by Denise McCartySwiss Post issued a stamp June 21 to commemorate Pope Francis’ first visit to Switzerland. -
World Stamps Jun 20, 2018, 4 AM
South Sudan £2.50 Coat of Arms stamp in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week's stamp market tip involves a 2011 stamp that was never issued. -
Postal Updates Jun 19, 2018, 11 AM
Postmark remembers Marine who ‘gallantly gave his life for his country’
by Molly GoadA postal facility was recently named after Robert H. Jenkins, a Marine who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on April 20, 1970. -
US Stamps Jun 19, 2018, 10 AM
English wants to improve APS website
by Bill McAllister — Washington CorrespondentThe executive director's goal is to make the site more user-friendly and easier to navigate. -
Auctions Jun 19, 2018, 4 AM
July Felzmann auction includes unissued stamps of Germany, Austria
by Michael BaadkeThe Ulrich Felzmann auction house in Duesseldorf, Germany, has scheduled its next public stamp and postal history auction for July 5-7. -
World Stamps Jun 18, 2018, 12 PM
Stamps commemorate 2018 World Cup
by CMS AdminLebanon is one of several countries issuing stamps for the quadrennial international tournament. -
World Stamps Jun 18, 2018, 9 AM
Cast of treasured BBC sitcom featured on new Royal Mail stamps
by Molly GoadThe eight Dad’s Army stamps feature photos of the show’s main characters along with their most famous catchphrases. -
US Stamps Jun 18, 2018, 6 AM
John Fitch, Robert Fulton and the creation of a working steamboat
by John M. HotchnerStamps imply Fulton invented the steamboat, but the idea was actually conceived by others, including American inventor and entrepreneur John Fitch. -
US Stamps Jun 18, 2018, 6 AM
Flag Act of 1818 stamp generates interest
by Jay BigalkeAppleton, Wis., was honored to host the US Postal Service's first day of issue ceremony for the new flag stamp.