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US Stamps Jun 15, 2018, 8 AM
Documenting delivery delays: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: where to learn more about perfin stamps online, and stamps for the multitude of places named "Guinea" or "Guiana." -
US Stamps Jun 15, 2018, 6 AM
Optically variable ink stamps arrive June 27: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, is personalized postage on its way out? The newest U.S. federal duck stamp is self-adhesive only. -
Auctions Jun 14, 2018, 10 AM
Scooby-Doo on U.S. forever stamp July 14
by Michael BaadkeThe new United States Scooby-Doo forever stamp will be issued July 14 to promote a social responsibility initiative titled Scooby-Doo Doo Good. -
US Stamps Jun 14, 2018, 4 AM
America’s "shining seas" and more shown on O Beautiful stamps
by Michael BaadkeNew USPS stamps feature photographs that illustrate the five phrases from America the Beautiful's first verse. -
US Stamps Jun 13, 2018, 1 PM
Used dollar-sign eye candy lurking in a stock book
by Charles SneeCollector focused on covers is not immune to the allure of an attractive stamp that has been separated from its envelope. -
World Stamps Jun 13, 2018, 4 AM
Stamps issued for Australian mining town’s local post
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week's stamp market tip involves stamps issued for the Coolgardie Cycle Express Co. circa 1896. -
Auctions Jun 12, 2018, 12 PM
Siegel to offer two Jenny Inverts in rarities auction
by Michael BaadkeThe June 27 Rarities of the World auction will be followed by sales offering material from the Kilbourne collection of Confederate States postal history. -
US Stamps Jun 12, 2018, 7 AM
Appleton, Wis., throws new flag stamp a patriotic reception
by Molly GoadThe forever stamp shows a graphic representation of the 20-star U.S. flag that developed from the 1818 act. -
World Stamps Jun 12, 2018, 4 AM
Shattered Poppy voted Great Britain’s favorite stamp of 2017
by Denise McCartyThe 2017 winner is a nondenominated first-class stamp and part of Royal Mail’s five-year series commemorating World War I. -
World Stamps Jun 12, 2018, 4 AM
New United Nations stamps recognize achievements in space
by Molly GoadThe June 20 issue commemorates UNISPACE+50 and the more than 50 years of international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. -
World Stamps Jun 11, 2018, 3 PM
Frankenstein’s monster comes to life on Jersey Post souvenir sheet
by Denise McCartyThe souvenir sheet has an effect that allows Frankenstein’s eyes to open and close and gives the appearance of electricity flashing on and off around him. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2018, 9 AM
Ganz joins APS board; Rod named historian
by Michael BaadkeThe former chief curator of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum was unanimously approved to fill a recent vacancy on the APS board. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2018, 5 AM
Seeking postal history from Oregon's former cult town
by Jay BigalkeAntelope, Ore., was renamed Rajneeshpuram when it was briefly taken over by a cult in the early 1980s. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2018, 4 AM
May Caption Contest winner jokes about planting flag on moon
by John M. HotchnerGolf and cheese are other prevalent themes for the stamp celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. -
US Stamps Jun 8, 2018, 12 PM
Optically variable ink stamps arrive June 27
by Michael BaadkeNew USPS high-denomination stamps have a security element not previously seen on U.S. postage stamps. -
World Stamps Jun 8, 2018, 7 AM
Reviving leaders via stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: Stamps issued for Eastern Rumelia and South Bulgaria and much more. -
US Stamps Jun 8, 2018, 5 AM
Newest U.S. federal duck stamp is self-adhesive only
by Michael BaadkeThe new stamp reproduces an acrylic painting of mallards by Minnesota artist Robert Hautman. -
Postal Updates Jun 8, 2018, 5 AM
New praise for Breast Cancer semipostal
by Bill McAllisterBreast Cancer Research semipostal stamp helped fund a major cancer study that may mean fewer women with breast cancer will have to undergo chemotherapy. -
Postal Updates Jun 8, 2018, 5 AM
Trump continues to stir the pot with the USPS: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the United States and Cuba resumed mail delivery with each other after a testing period concludes. -
Postal Updates Jun 8, 2018, 5 AM
Market landscape appears to be changing for personalized postage providers
by Michael BaadkePersonalized postage is no longer available from the online retail platform Zazzle.com; it’s uncertain if this is a temporary or permanent change.