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US Stamps Feb 2, 2018, 10 AM
Mister Rogers stamp ceremony details announced
by Michael BaadkeA first-day ceremony for the new forever stamp commemorating childrens' television personality Fred Rogers will take place in Pittsburgh on March 23. -
US Stamps Feb 2, 2018, 9 AM
Superstar Lena Horne's stamp unveiled at first-day ceremony
by Molly GoadThe United States forever stamp honoring Brooklyn-born entertainer Lena Horne was unveiled in New York City Jan. 30. -
US Stamps Feb 2, 2018, 8 AM
Exhibits and albums help us as we organize our collections
by Jay BigalkeThe key items you acquire need to be organized, and the challenge for every collector is bringing order to the collection. -
Auctions Feb 2, 2018, 7 AM
More success for rare China material at auction
by Tim HodgeChinese material continues to sell well based on two recent sales by John Bull Auctions and Cherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers. -
Auctions Feb 2, 2018, 7 AM
Feb. 19-23 Gaertner auction offers worldwide rarities
by Michael BaadkeOne highlight among many in the Malaya sale is an unused 1900 $25 green and orange Elephants and Howdah stamp from Perak. -
Auctions Feb 2, 2018, 7 AM
Admiral issue featured in Feb. 23-24 Eastern Auctions sale
by Michael BaadkeThe auction of Canada’s Admiral issue offers 646 lots of singles, blocks and more; a second sale includes additional Canada and worldwide material. -
US Stamps Feb 2, 2018, 5 AM
Did the USPS pick the wrong apple for its 2016 1¢ stamp?: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the coffee empire Starbucks encouraged the use of mail with a postcard of gratitude for military service members. -
US Stamps Feb 2, 2018, 4 AM
Provocative expertizing questions receive provocative responses
by John M. HotchnerA provocative letter sent anonymously poses several questions about expertization that beg for a response. -
US Stamps Feb 1, 2018, 2 PM
Misperfed American Architecture series stamps
by John M. HotchnerWould you say that one or both of the misperforated stamps in this article are true errors? Or are both just freaks? -
US Stamps Feb 1, 2018, 7 AM
Byodo-In stamp unveiled at festive celebration
by Molly GoadUSPS officials unveiled the new $6.70 stamp featuring the Byodo-In Temple in Kahaluu, Hawaii in a dedication event at the temple on Jan. 23. -
US Stamps Jan 31, 2018, 9 AM
Long after he found it, collector’s upright Jenny Invert discovery reported
by Michael BaadkeJon Krulla has been telling people that he found one of the rare Jenny Invert upright panes, but it seems like no one was paying attention. -
World Stamps Jan 31, 2018, 8 AM
Stamp featuring pair of mute swans tops Aland’s 2017 popularity poll
by Denise McCartyThe stamp design by Juha Pykalainen represents the anniversary year theme of “together.” -
US Stamps Jan 31, 2018, 7 AM
U.S. forever stamp values: some have changed, some have not
by Michael BaadkeWith the Jan. 21 rate increase, the postage values of some stamps went up slightly, while others are unchanged. -
US Stamps Jan 31, 2018, 5 AM
Solidify your collection with Oscar de la Renta pane at face
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn our opinion, this is one of the most beautiful panes of U.S. issues ever produced. -
Postal Updates Jan 31, 2018, 5 AM
Strako is new USPS marketing vice president overseeing stamp program
by Bill McAllisterEffective Feb. 3, the United States Postal Service’s stamp program has a new supervisor with the hiring of a new vice president. -
US Stamps Jan 31, 2018, 3 AM
USPS item numbers for Flag varieties available
by Michael BaadkeSome of the specific Flag varieties might not be available for ordering until the stamps are issued Feb. 9. -
World Stamps Jan 31, 2018, 3 AM
UNPA Year of the Dog personalized pane Feb. 2
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration will celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Year of the Dog personalized pane to be issued Feb. 2. -
World Stamps Jan 30, 2018, 10 AM
To make this bird stamp take flight, fold carefully along the lines
by Charles SneeOn July 17, 2017, Spain issued a souvenir sheet containing one €4.25 stamp that, yes, can be folded to create an origami bird. -
US Stamps Jan 30, 2018, 9 AM
Ameristamp Expo Feb. 23-25 in Birmingham, Ala.
by CMS AdminAmeristamp Expo, the annual winter stamp show and meeting of the American Philatelic Society, will take place Feb. 23-25 -
World Stamps Jan 30, 2018, 5 AM
New Russian stamps pay homage to 2018 FIFA World Cup
by Denise McCartyRecent Russian stamps combine greetings for the new year with the mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.