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World Stamps May 22, 2018, 9 AM
Yemen Coffee Plant stamp in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp commemorates the centenary of the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. -
World Stamps May 22, 2018, 6 AM
New Zealand announces Royal Wedding stamps shortly after the ceremony
by Denise McCartyJust hours after the May 19 royal wedding, New Zealand Post revealed stamps showing photographs from the ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. -
World Stamps May 22, 2018, 4 AM
Science and art commingle on new stamps from Greece
by Denise McCartyThe stamps' microscopic art brings to mind flowers, a butterfly, a heart, a wreath and a deer. -
US Stamps May 21, 2018, 7 AM
Scratch-and-sniff U.S. stamps coming June 20
by Michael BaadkeThe Frozen Treats set of 10 U.S. stamps scheduled to be issued June 20 will be treated with a scratch-and-sniff feature that releases a sweet scent. -
US Stamps May 21, 2018, 6 AM
Why were numerals punched out on this 1893 Columbian stamp?
by John M. HotchnerThe stamp has a light cancellation and the values in the upper corners are punched out. -
US Stamps May 21, 2018, 6 AM
Two U.S. nuclear-powered ships named ‘Savannah’
by John M. HotchnerThe cover for the launching of NS Savannah is franked with the 1944 3¢ depicting the steamship of the same name, plus the 1955 3¢ Atoms for Peace issue (Scott 1070). -
US Stamps May 21, 2018, 5 AM
Thinking outside the auction publicity box; Siegel pitches William H. Gross story to writers
by Jay BigalkeNot only will such articles benefit the sales, but publicity for stamp collecting in the popular press is a great win for the hobby, too. -
Postal Updates May 20, 2018, 6 AM
Date meets ZIP of Iowa town with remarkable high school baseball history
by Molly GoadThe cancel honors the town’s impressive high school baseball team, which played its last inning of baseball in 1991 when the school closed its doors. -
World Stamps May 19, 2018, 6 AM
U.N. pane of 10 honors Shota Rustaveli and his epic 12th-century poem
by Denise McCartyThe UN Postal Administration will issue a pane of 10 stamps and 10 labels May 26 honoring Shota Rustaveli, the national poet of the country of Georgia. -
World Stamps May 18, 2018, 10 AM
Canada Post celebrates the country’s most beloved sport on new stamp
by Molly GoadThe commemorative for the 100th anniversary of the tournament features a hockey player from days of old facing off against a modern-day player. -
World Stamps May 18, 2018, 7 AM
Republic of Chad collecting: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: The Stamp Forum, an APS gold-award winning website; and a disappointing Kitchen Table Philately mixture. -
Auctions May 18, 2018, 7 AM
First letter from Canada franked with a stamp in Eastern’s June 8-9 auction
by Michael BaadkeAmong the listings for Great Britain material is a folded letter sheet mailed Dec. 7, 1840, and carried by steamer. -
US Stamps May 18, 2018, 6 AM
June 9 U.S. commemorative stamp honors Flag Act of 1818
by Michael BaadkeThe Flag Act of 1818 forever changed how Americans view the most familiar and beloved symbol of their country. -
US Stamps May 18, 2018, 4 AM
John Lennon varieties dominate the headlines: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the results of the Linn's 2017 United States stamp popularity poll were announced. -
World Stamps May 18, 2018, 4 AM
Prince Harry and Markle at center stage in Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Guernsey
by Molly GoadSeveral types of souvenirs have been produced for the May 19 wedding of Prince Henry of Wales and American Meghan Markle. -
Postal Updates May 18, 2018, 4 AM
Former Postmaster General Paul N. Carlin, 1931-2018
by Bill McAllisterPaul Nestor Carlin, a career postal service worker who became the 66th postmaster general of the United States died April 25. -
US Stamps May 17, 2018, 4 PM
Zais confirmed by Senate, resigns as APS president
by Michael BaadkeMick Zais, elected APS president in 2016, resigned that position after he was confirmed May 16 as deputy secretary of the Department of Education. -
US Stamps May 17, 2018, 1 PM
July 4 celebration for U.S. O Beautiful stamp set
by Michael BaadkePhotographs of amber waves of grain and mountain majesties are among the 20 images on the O Beautiful stamp set scheduled for a July 4 issue date. -
US Stamps May 17, 2018, 1 PM
Covers sent from stamp dealers do not deserve the bad rap they receive
by Charles SneePurists in the world of postal history sometimes look down their noses at covers sent from stamp dealers. -
Postal Updates May 17, 2018, 6 AM
Everyone is welcome at memorial event featured on Nitro, W.Va. postmark
by Molly GoadThis year’s event takes place May 16-25. The organization’s website encourages men and women from ages 8 to 80 participate.