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Auctions Sep 9, 2017, 3 PM
Heinrich Koehler offers worldwide stamps and postal history Sept. 25-30
by Michael BaadkeSeveral of the sale catalogs focus on Germany and related areas, including 741 lots from the Ludwig Trippen collection of Germany from 1849. -
World Stamps Sep 9, 2017, 4 AM
Royal Mail to feature ‘Star Wars’ droids and aliens on upcoming stamps
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain will issue eight stamps Oct. 12 in conjunction with the upcoming release of the film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. -
US Stamps Sep 8, 2017, 1 PM
Pigpen and snowman jokes dominated August cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerA certain resemblance between the Peanuts character Pigpen and his snowman loomed popular in our top entries for the August cartoon caption contest. -
US Stamps Sep 8, 2017, 11 AM
1898 Trans-Mississippi essay eye candy, ‘First Days’ editor Sol Koved: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso in the Sept. 25 issue: Thomas P. Myers’ Stamps of Latin America column about Colombia’s overprinted airmail stamps of the early 1950s. -
US Stamps Sep 8, 2017, 9 AM
Picture book ‘The Snowy Day’ celebrated on stamps
by Denise McCartyPublished in 1962, The Snowy Day won the Randolph Caldecott Medal the following year for the most distinguished picture book for children. -
Postal Updates Sep 8, 2017, 6 AM
Harvey wreaks havoc, understand stamp collecting language: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we offered insights on how to become more familiar with stamp collecting terms and phrases. -
World Stamps Sep 8, 2017, 5 AM
‘The One-Cent Magenta’ author James Barron to deliver 14th Maynard Sundman lecture
by Charles SneeThe 14th Maynard Sundman lecture features James Barron, author of The One-Cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World. -
Postal Updates Sep 7, 2017, 3 PM
Avalon, California, on Santa Catalina Island offers three pictorial postmarks
by Michael BaadkeThe three designs each have a double-ring circular datestamp at right and an illustration at left. -
US Stamps Sep 7, 2017, 9 AM
Wilkinsburg Stamp Club’s souvenir sheets bring a dose of fun to the hobby
by John M. HotchnerThe souvenir sheet’s purpose has been to help finance the Wilkinsburg Stamp Club’s annual stamp show, Wilkpex, held each April near Pittsburgh, Pa. -
World Stamps Sep 7, 2017, 5 AM
Celebrating Queen front man Freddie Mercury: musical icon and childhood stamp collector
by Colin SalleeFreddie Mercury, the iconic lead singer of Queen, would’ve been 71 this week. We celebrate his life by reflecting on his childhood stamp collection. -
US Stamps Sep 6, 2017, 1 PM
Give this galloping carrier stamp a try
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThere are many ways to collect city carrier stamps. Probably the most popular is by city of issue. This Baltimore, Md., 1¢ black stamp is appealing. -
US Stamps Sep 6, 2017, 11 AM
Disney villains, paintings by Andrew Wyeth headline latest crop of Scott-official stamps
by Colin SalleeRecently issued U.S. stamps, including the 10 Disney Villains stamps, were given new Scott numbers Sept. 4. -
World Stamps Sep 1, 2017, 11 AM
Lengthy definitive series showcased Argentina, Tuscany’s first issue: Inside Linn’s
by Donna HousemanSept. 18 issue highlights include Fred Baumann's exploration of Argentina's 1935-51 stamp series and Sergio Sismondo's discussion of Tuscany's first issue. -
World Stamps Sep 1, 2017, 7 AM
2018 Scott Classic Specialized catalog soon to be published
by Donna HousemanThe 2018 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940 will be published in November. -
US Stamps Sep 1, 2017, 4 AM
Thermochromic ink put to the test; USPS contemplates 50¢ stamp: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, Stranger & Stranger, a company that designs liquor brands, created International Day of Peace stamps for the United Nations. -
World Stamps Aug 31, 2017, 12 PM
Miniature masterpieces: Degas’ art on stamps
by Denise McCartyMany of Degas' works of art are reproduced on stamps, including several from his native France. -
World Stamps Aug 31, 2017, 11 AM
Vols. 6A and 6B of 2018 Scott catalog are now available
by Donna HousemanThe Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue lists more than 700,000 stamps from more than 600 stamp-issuing entities. -
Postal Updates Aug 31, 2017, 11 AM
Harvey storms through Texas postal system
by Michael BaadkeMail service and retail operations were disrupted in the East Texas region devastated by Hurricane Harvey in late August. -
Auctions Aug 31, 2017, 9 AM
World War I postal cards among the several standouts from recent Harmer-Schau sale
by Matthew HealeyIn 1916, the United States was not yet formally a participant in the war, but the economic difficulties of the global conflict had begun to hit home. -
Auctions Aug 31, 2017, 6 AM
Postal reissue of U.S. 1861 3¢ Washington stamp sold at mid-summer Siegel sale
by Matthew HealeyU.S. reissued stamps, distinguishable from the originals mostly by their proof-like impressions on hard, white paper, were offered for sale to collectors.