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US Stamps Aug 11, 2017, 3 PM
Father Ted Hesburgh stamp planned as pane of 20, coil of 50
by Michael BaadkeThis will be the first commemorative coil stamp issued by the United States Postal Service since the 2008-12 series of 60 Flags of our Nation coil stamps. -
World Stamps Aug 11, 2017, 11 AM
The single hot stamp from Jasdan, Children’s Health semipostals are no more: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeRetail prices for the 1-anna Sun stamp from the India Feudatory State of Jasdan are in flux, report Henry Gitner and Rick Miller in Stamp Market Tips. -
World Stamps Aug 11, 2017, 5 AM
New Brunswick ship stamp picks up steam, Hepburn stamp tops $175,000: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, David Feldman sold a ballon monte cover, which was one of the more prized French items offered during the auction in Switzerland. -
US Stamps Aug 11, 2017, 5 AM
Our readers have spoken, and the July cartoon caption contest winners are ...
by John M. HotchnerFor the July cartoon caption contest, John Hotchner continued his look at Gen. George Washington crossing the Delaware River, and our readers responded. -
World Stamps Aug 10, 2017, 9 AM
Britain’s WWI series continues with stamps focusing on events of 1917
by Denise McCartyIn addition to the six stamps, the new set includes a prestige booklet titled “The Great War 1917,” with related text and illustrations. -
US Stamps Aug 9, 2017, 5 PM
The subtle 2¢ Landing of Columbus variety worth pursuing
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerHenry Gitner and Rick Miller previously tipped this plate flaw in the July 16, 2007, and March 2, 2015, Stamp Market Tips. It is time to tip it again. -
US Stamps Aug 9, 2017, 1 PM
Post office letter illustrates Private Express Statutes in operation
by John M. HotchnerThe fact that a form letter had been created is evidence that this problem happened often enough to require one. -
US Stamps Aug 7, 2017, 2 PM
Have a Ball! stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Colin SalleeThe latest crop of stamps are headlined by eight round forever stamps showing various balls used to play sports such as football and tennis. -
World Stamps Aug 7, 2017, 5 AM
Vols. 5A and 5B of 2018 Scott catalog available
by Donna HousemanThe 2018 Scott Standard catalog Vols. 5A (countries of the world N-Phil) and 5B (Pit-Sam countries) are now available. -
Auctions Aug 6, 2017, 5 AM
Rare 1¢ 1857 Franklin discovered at Siegel Rarities sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentA highly desirable variety was spotted lurking in plain sight by a sharp-eyed philatelist browsing the Siegel 2017 Rarities of the World catalog. -
Auctions Aug 6, 2017, 3 AM
French, Russian rarities sprinkled all across recent sale from David Feldman
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentOne of the more remarkable items was a French “ballon monte” cover from the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian war. -
World Stamps Aug 5, 2017, 6 PM
Mazepa’s ‘Colonial Central America’ crowned Champion of Champions at APS Stampshow
by Charles SneeJames P. Mazepa took home the 2017 Champion of Champions award Aug. 5 at the American Philatelic Society Stampshow in Richmond, Va. -
Auctions Aug 5, 2017, 3 PM
Gaertner sells unissued Hepburn stamp for $176,000
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe stamp featuring Hepburn was to have been part of a 2001 German semipostal set featuring international film stars. -
US Stamps Aug 5, 2017, 9 AM
APS general meeting at Stampshow sees 13 receive 50-year membership medals
by Charles SneeThe annual general membership meeting of the American Philatelic Society drew a packed crowd of more than 160 people Aug. 5 during Stampshow 2017. -
US Stamps Aug 5, 2017, 5 AM
Examining the imperforate 1908 4¢ Grant
by Donna HousemanMore details on the new Scott U.S. Specialized catalog will be revealed as the catalog’s publication date nears. -
World Stamps Aug 4, 2017, 3 PM
Born of frustration, France’s Sower design took time to get right
by Larry RosenblumDisappointment with designs introduced in 1900 led to France’s Sower much-improved stamp design based on a coin design. -
US Stamps Aug 4, 2017, 11 AM
Exotic propaganda for French colonies, an update on the U.S. graded stamp market, and adversity usages: Inside Linn’s Stamp News
by Donna HousemanKathleen Wunderly explores 17 Madagascar definitive stamps, and Linn’s editors review the market for U.S. graded stamps. -
World Stamps Aug 4, 2017, 9 AM
Hang ten: Surfing around the world
by Denise McCartyFrench Polynesia issued the first surfing postage stamp in 1971. Its many other surfing stamps include a 2007 issue showing three colorful surfboards. -
Postal Updates Aug 4, 2017, 5 AM
USPS addresses filthy facilities, UN continues World Heritage series: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, additional information came to light about an elusive 1904 cover sent from Alaska to Indiana that lost its stamp. -
US Stamps Aug 3, 2017, 3 PM
The scarce imperforate 4¢ Ulysses S. Grant stamp of 1908
by Ken LawrenceKarl Koslowski’s fluke of fortune preserved the only unused examples of this legendary coil stamp with Schermack type III private perforations.