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Postal Updates Apr 10, 2018, 7 AM
U.S. Postal Service recycling program fall short of expectations
by Bill McAllisterThe United States Postal Service began a national recycling program in fiscal 2014, spending $33 million. -
World Stamps Apr 10, 2018, 7 AM
United Nations reuses souvenir sheet design for new definitive stamp
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration will issue a definitive stamp May 3 with the theme of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. -
World Stamps Apr 10, 2018, 5 AM
Creatively connecting toys with philately: Malaysian stamps showcase Lego brand
by Jay BigalkeFinding a philatelic way to bridge a generational gap can sometimes be difficult, or it can be easy depending on the stamp’s subject. -
Auctions Apr 9, 2018, 7 AM
April 26-29 Schuyler Rumsey auction at Westpex includes George J. Kramer’s Western trails and routes
by Michael BaadkeMaterial from a celebrated collection of U.S. postal history will be offered by Schuyler Rumsey Philatelic Auctions during its April 26-29 auction. -
Postal Updates Apr 9, 2018, 7 AM
Annual festival in Tennessee’s ‘Mule Town’ includes postmark
by Molly GoadA smiling mule is the subject of a pictorial postmark from Columbia, Tenn., a city often referred to as the “mule capital of the world.” -
US Stamps Apr 6, 2018, 5 AM
Stamp collecting with Mister Rogers: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, President Trump continued to weigh in on the Amazon/USPS dispute. -
US Stamps Apr 6, 2018, 5 AM
What the Postal Service could do to improve relations with stamp collectors
by John M. HotchnerA recent opportunity to talk with USPS headquarters personnel led John Hotchner to think about what the USPS could do to burnish its reputation. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2018, 4 PM
First-day cancels 101: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso included are King Nicholas of Montenegro stamps and a fun Kitchen Table Philately mixture featuring a Nadia Comaneci stamp. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2018, 2 PM
APS executive director lays out plan to modernize society’s digital presence
by Michael BaadkeTo achieve this, English suggests the society must adapt quickly to use technology to reach and welcome that new audience. -
Auctions Apr 5, 2018, 8 AM
Siegel to auction extensive Faust collection of the United States 2¢ Black Jack stamp April 24-25
by Michael BaadkeRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries will auction Bernard Faust’s extensive and specialized collection of U.S. 1863-68 Black Jack issues. -
Postal Updates Apr 4, 2018, 7 AM
President Trump again comments on Amazon-U.S. Postal Service deal
by Bill McAllisterPresident Donald Trump seems determined to undermine the United States Postal Service’s relationship with one of its biggest customers. -
Postal Updates Apr 4, 2018, 5 AM
Korean War memorial sculptor who challenged Postal Service dies
by Bill McAllisterThe former paratrooper and World War II veteran won nearly $685,000 in damages in 2013 over the use of his statues on a commemorative stamp. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2018, 5 AM
Vols. 1A and 1B of 2019 Scott catalogs available
by Donna HousemanThis year celebrates another milestone in the history of the Scott catalogs. The 2019 volumes are the 175th edition. -
World Stamps Apr 3, 2018, 2 PM
Keep your eyes peeled for 1927 Saudi Arabia postage due stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1927, the forerunner state of Hejaz and Nejd issued two Tughra of Ibn Saud postage due stamps (Saudi Arabia Scott J22-J23). -
World Stamps Apr 3, 2018, 7 AM
Ganz, Abensur, Douglas, Lewis to sign roll in July
by Michael BaadkeFour leaders who have contributed significantly to the world’s store of philatelic knowledge are about to receive one of the field’s top honors. -
World Stamps Mar 31, 2018, 6 AM
Jesus and the Crucifixion grace Vatican and Slovakian Easter stamps
by Denise McCartyEaster stamps issued March 15 by Croatia and Feb. 6 by Vatican City represent the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus, respectively. -
US Stamps Mar 31, 2018, 5 AM
Scott numbers assigned to Bioluminescent Life, Illinois Statehood stamps
by Charles SneeThese new Scott catalog numbers were assigned to U.S. stamps issued during the past month. -
Auctions Mar 30, 2018, 5 AM
Siegel auctioning United States and possessions, proofs March 27-28
by Michael BaadkeRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries will offer United States postage stamps, revenue stamps, U.S. possessions and more in its March 27-28 auction. -
Auctions Mar 30, 2018, 4 AM
Burda sells rarest stamp in Czech philately
by Tim HodgeAuctioned for the first time in 90 years was the unique 4-koruna Austria Coat of Arms on granite paper with inverted black overprint. -
Postal Updates Mar 30, 2018, 3 AM
USPS side of the Lady Liberty stamp claim: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we tipped 2-cent George Washington stamp that collectors tend to gravitate towards.