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World Stamps Feb 21, 2018, 8 AM
Interesting Dominican Republic Hurricane Relief stamps a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe market for stamps from most Latin American countries has been on the upswing. One of the more popular countries is the Dominican Republic. -
Postal Updates Feb 21, 2018, 8 AM
Flats Sequencing System continues to be a Postal Service headache
by Bill McAllisterA piece of machinery that the USPS thought would be the answer to the high costs of handling large envelopes is continuing to be a big headache. -
Auctions Feb 21, 2018, 7 AM
Siegel auction series March 7-8 offers U.S. stamps, pioneer flight mail
by Michael BaadkeRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries has scheduled a series of three auctions in two days offering classic United States stamps and early U.S. flight mail. -
US Stamps Feb 21, 2018, 5 AM
New location for Chicago’s Compex show
by Linn's StaffThe stamp show of the Combined Philatelic Exhibition of Chicagoland Inc., will take place June 1-3 at a new location. -
US Stamps Feb 21, 2018, 4 AM
Hidden gems from antique and consignment shops
by Jay BigalkeHunting for philatelic treasure in consignment shops and antique stores proves fruitful for readers. -
US Stamps Feb 16, 2018, 5 AM
Amazon jabs, Twitter jokes earn January Caption Contest recognition
by John M. HotchnerSeveral other entries have Santa reflecting on the first-class postage rate increases in January. -
US Stamps Feb 16, 2018, 5 AM
Reprints made of fake stamps created for use in movies in the 1940s
by John M. HotchnerLabels that resembled stamps were created in the early 1940s for use movie props. Reprints later were made of these fake stamps -
US Stamps Feb 16, 2018, 4 AM
This first lady didn’t take advantage of her franking privilege: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, after five years of service, the Canada Post's CEO stepped down. -
Postal Updates Feb 16, 2018, 4 AM
Trump 2019 budget proposes numerous USPS changes
by Bill McAllisterTo survive, the USPS must better manage its expenses and secure more revenues, the budget proposal says. -
US Stamps Feb 16, 2018, 3 AM
Imperforate 2013 Jenny pane and more on Priority Mail flat-rate box sent to APS
by Charles SneeA flat-rate Priority Mail box mailed to the American Philatelic Society in November 2016 included an imperf $2 Jenny Invert pane of six, plus more postage. -
World Stamps Feb 15, 2018, 8 PM
New British postage labels feature ships that have carried the mail
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain continues its Royal Mail Heritage series of post & go labels with new designs focusing on ships that transported the mail. -
World Stamps Feb 15, 2018, 7 PM
Visiting Macau’s general post office: Inside Linn's
by Jay BigalkeAlso in this issue are articles explaining Wikipedia's philately portal page and a stamp mixture purchase review. -
US Stamps Feb 15, 2018, 3 PM
Illinois stamp celebration March 5 to mark 200 years of statehood
by Michael BaadkeThe state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have been recognized on numerous U.S. stamps in the past. -
US Stamps Feb 14, 2018, 7 AM
A proposal for multidenomination coils; could such a format help nonprofit mailers?
by Jay BigalkeThe Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers published a brief stamp-related report in early 2017 about the use of low-denomination stamps on mailings. -
US Stamps Feb 14, 2018, 6 AM
Silver Bells Wreath global forever stamps are a good buy in panes of 10
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerImperforate press sheets of this stamp also were produced and sold by the U.S. Postal Service, but this tip is for the regularly issued stamps with die cuts. -
Auctions Feb 13, 2018, 11 AM
Siegel to auction William H. Gross U.S. collection
by Michael BaadkeIn a series of four sales beginning in late September, Siegel Auction Galleries will offer the William H. Gross collection of U.S. stamp treasures. -
World Stamps Feb 13, 2018, 6 AM
Canada Post head Deepak Chopra to step down; new CEO sought
by Michael BaadkeChopra was appointed to a five-year term to lead Canada’s postal system beginning Feb. 1, 2011. -
World Stamps Feb 13, 2018, 6 AM
Stamps feature three Belgian exports: diamonds, beer and Smurfs
by Denise McCartyThe new souvenir sheet honoring Belgium’s diamond sector is naturally diamond shaped as are the five stamps that are in the sheet. -
Postal Updates Feb 12, 2018, 11 AM
USPS controllable income shrinks as letter volume falls
by Bill McAllisterThe United States Postal Service posted a net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 as first-class letter and advertising mail volumes decline. -
Postal Updates Feb 12, 2018, 6 AM
Postmark celebrates America the Beautiful quarter for Michigan cliffs
by Molly GoadThe postmark is a nod to the cliffs’ new United States quarter — the first national site to be honored on a quarter for 2018.