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World Stamps Jun 9, 2017, 9 AM
U.S. exhibitors strike gold at Finlandia 2017 held May 24-28 in Tampere
by Christer BrunstromFinlandia 2017 in the city of Tampere was in many ways part of the celebrations marking Finland’s centenary as an independent nation. -
Postal Updates Jun 9, 2017, 6 AM
‘Voice Stamp’: experimental USPS project could spell the demise of postage stamps
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentDescribed in a recent YouTube video, Voice Stamp “will get rid of the antiquated stamp and make postage paperless.” -
US Stamps Jun 9, 2017, 2 AM
Fraudulent 1¢ Franklin stamp, Switzerland’s history told on stamps: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we offer a tip on stashing away a pane (or two) of the United States Amur Tiger Cub semipostal stamp. -
US Stamps Jun 8, 2017, 5 PM
James Lee tapped as first APS dealer of the year
by Charles SneeThe American Philatelic Society announced June 8 its selection of James E. Lee as the first APS dealer of the year. -
US Stamps Jun 8, 2017, 3 PM
Postal Service leaves collectors in the dark regarding imperforate uncut press sheets
by Donna HousemanWhat is the fate of the United States Postal Service program centered around uncut press sheets of imperforate stamps? -
World Stamps Jun 8, 2017, 9 AM
Royal Mail celebrates Machin 50th anniversary with souvenir sheets, prestige booklet
by Denise McCartyIn the last 50 years, Arnold Machin’s iconic portrait of the queen has appeared on an estimated 220 billion stamps. -
US Stamps Jun 7, 2017, 5 AM
Delicioso booklet stamps among dozens to receive Scott catalog numbers
by Colin SalleeThe editors of the Scott catalogs each month assign catalog numbers to new issues from the U.S. and postal services from around the world. -
Auctions Jun 6, 2017, 5 AM
Vaccari sale results: trio of Italian States covers captures bidders’ attention
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThese three covers stood out for their frankings, postmarks, and postal historical significance before the unification of Italy in 1860. -
Auctions Jun 5, 2017, 10 AM
Two unissued German rarities headline Gaertner June 20-23 auctions
by Michael BaadkeThe pair of modern German rarities that are not supposed to exist feature the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow, and actress Audrey Hepburn. -
World Stamps Jun 4, 2017, 3 PM
Volumes 3A and 3B of the 2018 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: what to expect
by Donna HousemanThe set of Vols. 3A and 3B of the 2018 Scott Standard catalog offers more than 8,800 value changes and numerous editorial enhancements. -
Auctions Jun 4, 2017, 5 AM
Oldest-known letter posted through the mails from Florida shines at Siegel sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe sale included the oldest-known letter posted through the mails from Florida, sent from St. Augustine to Virginia in 1767. -
US Stamps Jun 3, 2017, 3 PM
Try putting away a pane or two of the Amur Tiger Cub semipostal stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerYou can still buy the Amur Tiger Cub semipostal in 20-stamp panes at the post office or by direct order from the Postal Service. -
Auctions Jun 3, 2017, 4 AM
Vintage 1939 Baseball Centennial die proof hits home run at May 12 Harmers auction
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentA die proof in violet of the 1939 3¢ Baseball Centennial issue on white wove paper handily outstripped its $800 Scott value to sell for $2,478. -
Auctions Jun 2, 2017, 3 PM
Early May Kelleher sale served up plethora of handsome United States stamps
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentAmong the 19th-century U.S. items in the sale was a beautiful plate block from an imperforate plate proof on card of the 1894 $5 John Marshall issue. -
World Stamps Jun 2, 2017, 1 PM
Fascinating history resides within borders on Switzerland’s Arms stamps
by Richard T. HallHave you ever looked closely at the Pro Juventute issues of 1918 to 1926 showing Swiss cantonal arms? Of course, you say. -
Postal Updates Jun 2, 2017, 11 AM
Troy, Ohio, serves up red postmark to celebrate town’s annual strawberry festival
by Michael BaadkeA pictorial postmark in red celebrates the June 3 opening of the annual Troy Strawberry Festival in Troy, Ohio. -
World Stamps Jun 2, 2017, 11 AM
‘The little horses’ of Sardinia, Civil War forts around Washington, and the 1902 postage due stamps of Greece: Inside Linn’s Stamp News
by Charles SneeSergio Sismondo unveils the history behind the Cavallini stamped letter sheets of Sardinia, and Kathleen Wunderly explores Greece postage due stamps. -
US Stamps Jun 2, 2017, 9 AM
The expectation of hope over reality: hope dashed
by John M. HotchnerThis postcard is unremarkable, until you notice that the straight edge on the right of the 1¢ Franklin stamp is matched by a straight edge on the left. -
Postal Updates Jun 2, 2017, 8 AM
Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 federal budget targets postal union benefits
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentPresident Trump wants to roll back some gains the postal unions have made in the almost five decades since President Nixon gave them bargaining rights. -
US Stamps Jun 2, 2017, 7 AM
$2 Jenny Invert still available, Ashbrook files open to the public: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, Larry Rosenblum offers more on the Machin stamps and how they’ve evolved to combat forgery and reuse during their 50 years of existence.