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Auctions Oct 28, 2017, 1 PM
Kelleher and Rogers Nov. 17-18 auction includes ‘pristine and flawless’ modern rarity
by Michael BaadkeThe Friday auction session has its focus on China, with collections plus individual lots of Chinese empire, republic, Taiwan, and the People’s Republic of China. -
US Stamps Oct 28, 2017, 5 AM
Two postmasters general meet on the ice; joint issues represent nations’ relationships
by Jay BigalkeChopra was also gracious with his time and chatted with me about stamps. His reflection on the 2017 Canada joint issues really stood out. -
World Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 4 PM
Indian festival sparks elaborate goddess stamp
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US Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 4 PM
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US Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 4 PM
Mid-Missouri Collector's show set for March
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US Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 4 PM
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World Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 4 PM
DO NOT ACTIVATE Emilie Test
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US Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 4 PM
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Postal Updates Oct 27, 2017, 4 PM
Postmark for Pocono Raceway weekend events shows the Tricky Triangle
by Michael BaadkeKnown as the Tricky Triangle, the Pocono Raceway hosts NASCAR Cup Series events during the year, including the Overton’s 400 race held July 30. -
Auctions Oct 27, 2017, 3 PM
Rapp auction offers stamp and postal history classics, 1948 Gandhi Official
by Michael BaadkeThe Rapp auction description makes note of the stamp’s bright fresh colors and the prominent relief of the embossed dove. -
World Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 12 PM
Get on good terms with the language of stamp collecting
by Janet KlugBecome familiar with terms used in stamp collecting. They will help you communicate more effectively with dealers and other collectors. -
World Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 12 PM
Monkey King to shine on Canada Lunar New Year stamps
by By Fred BaumannThe Year of the Monkey is the eighth issue in Canada Post’s current 12-year Lunar New Year series, which began with Year of the Ox stamps in 2009 (Scott 2296-2297). The 2016 Year of the Monkey issue has two separate release dates: Jan. 11 for the permanent domestic letter-rate stamp (85¢), and Feb. 1 for the $2.50 international-rate stamp. -
World Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 12 PM
Papua New Guinea surcharges appear in 2014-15 for new rates
by By Steven ZirinskyIn early January 2014, Papua New Guinea’s Post PNG decided to increase the supply of its 1.30-kina local rate postage stamps by revaluing obsolete 1.20k stamps. While there were 5-toea and 10t stamps from previous issues, some post offices had already run out of these denominations due to previous increases, thus the decision to surcharge stamps. -
Postal Updates Oct 27, 2017, 11 AM
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US Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 11 AM
2016 certified mail cover serves as artifact of IBM-sponsored mail transit time study
by Charles SneeThe United States Postal Service, keenly aware of this, regularly measures how quickly first-class letters reach their destination. -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 11 AM
This 1913 stamp marking the discovery of the San Francisco Bay is here for the taking
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerYou should be able to find a strictly graded, mint never-hinged example of the 10¢ orange stamp in very fine grade for a bit less than Scott catalog value. -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 11 AM
Editor’s Foreword to Philatelic Foreword; a nod to Linn’s legacy and hobby’s future
by Jay BigalkeWe at Amos Media Co. have a solid commitment to the stamp hobby and are determined to create new avenues to expand the hobby. -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2017, 11 AM
Marijuana tax stamp escapes fate of going up in puff of smoke
by By Donna HousemanMatthew Healey’s January Auction Roundup column reported that a $100 federal marijuana tax stamp of 1937 was brought to auction in the Nov. 21-22 sale conducted by Regency-Superior at the Chicagopex show. The marijuana tax stamps were produced by overprinting United States documentary stamps of 1917 and were intended to enforce regulation of cannabis.