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World Stamps May 15, 2017, 9 AM
Switzerland’s recent Baby Animals stamp depicts the wrong otter
by Denise McCartyThat description fits the fish otter. However, according to Switzerland’s Pro Lutra Foundation, the animal featured on the stamp is incorrect. -
Postal Updates May 15, 2017, 6 AM
USPS wants board of governors back in business
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentPostmaster General Megan J. Brennan recently made an open appeal to President Trump to nominate people to serve on the Postal Service's board of governors. -
Auctions May 14, 2017, 10 AM
H.R. Harmer to auction signed Farley gift sheets
by Michael BaadkeSeveral lots among the United States issues bring together material from the original imperforate stamp sheets presented as gifts in 1934. -
US Stamps May 13, 2017, 3 PM
Looking for a new challenge? Try collecting taxpaid revenue stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerTaxpaid revenue stamps are denominated by quantity or volume rather than in currency values. This John Quincy Adams stamp is a good example. -
US Stamps May 13, 2017, 5 AM
Colorful American Letter Mail reprints closely mimic the 1844 original
by John M. HotchnerJohn Hotchner has seen the colorful American Letter Mail Company labels picturing an eagle for years, and figured there must be a story behind them. -
World Stamps May 13, 2017, 3 AM
Celebrating the half-century evolution of Machin stamp production
by Larry RosenblumLarry Rosenblum continues his celebration of the Machin definitive series with an in-depth look at a variety of designs from the last 50 years. -
World Stamps May 12, 2017, 3 PM
Entertaining 1856 1¢ Magenta history illuminates famous ‘Stamp World’ personalities
by Charles SneeJames Barron’s new book about the 1856 1¢ Magenta provides delightful vignettes of the colorful characters who have owned the world’s most expensive stamp. -
US Stamps May 12, 2017, 9 AM
Layout, not ‘distortion,’ likely cause of poor Classics Forever centering
by Charles SneeAn observant Linn's reader discovered some subtle features that likely resulted in the poor centering of United States Classics Forever stamps. -
Auctions May 12, 2017, 5 AM
Regency-Superior closes its doors, market tips dominate: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAfter 25 years, the well-known shop is closing it's doors. Also this week, we learned what collectors need to keep an eye out for. -
US Stamps May 11, 2017, 3 PM
Robert Weisz, the original ‘Stamp King’ of Chicago, dead at 95
by Michael BaadkeAfter selling his store in 1990, Mr. Weisz became a mail-order dealer and participated at stamp shows. -
US Stamps May 11, 2017, 10 AM
SOLD: APRL’s recovered Jenny Invert
by Michael BaadkeThe Position 76 stamp from the McCoy block, stolen from an exhibition in 1955 and recovered in 2016, was sold May 11 in a Robert A. Siegel auction. -
World Stamps May 11, 2017, 9 AM
Set of three Peru Llama stamps an attractive addition to any collection
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerLatin American stamps have grown in popularity in recent years, and the stamps of Peru are part of that, especially the classic issues. -
Postal Updates May 11, 2017, 8 AM
USPS revenues decline during first half of 2017; package mail income up 11 percent
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThus far in 2017, United States Postal Service revenues total $36.5 billion, a decline from $37.1 billion in the first half of fiscal 2016. -
US Stamps May 10, 2017, 3 PM
The challenges facing U.S. first-day cover collectors during 2017
by Lloyd de VriesHere it is, five months into the year, and U.S. new-issue collectors (and that includes FDC collectors) still don’t know most of this year’s stamps. -
World Stamps May 10, 2017, 9 AM
Expo 67 stamp is the first of 10 to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary
by By Fred BaumannA Canadian stamp commemorating Expo 67 will be the first of 10 stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of Canadian nationhood. -
World Stamps May 10, 2017, 7 AM
Fourth stamp in Canada’s 150 series honors 2005 Civil Marriage Act
by Denise McCartyA stamp commemorating Canada’s passage of the Civil Marriage Act 12 years ago was unveiled May 9 by Canada Post. -
US Stamps May 10, 2017, 6 AM
‘On a Postage Stamp’ category highlights ‘Jeopardy!’ episode
by Michael BaadkeThe May 9 episode of the TV game show included five clues about recent U.S. postage stamps, and contestants correctly answered them all. -
World Stamps May 10, 2017, 6 AM
Finger doodles add charm to International Family Day stamp
by Charles SneeBosnia and Herzegovina (Serb administration) will issue a whimsical stamp May 15 to celebrate International Family Day. -
Auctions May 9, 2017, 3 PM
Private courier post blocks in May 26-27 Kelleher and Rogers auction in Hong Kong
by Michael BaadkeThe May 26-27 sale featuring almost 900 lots will take place at the Kelleher and Rogers offices in Hong Kong. -
US Stamps May 9, 2017, 5 AM
Quad City club’s annual Stamp Out Cancer auction raises more than $9,200
by Steven J. BahnsenAn enthusiastic group of live bidders helped raise more than $9,200 during the club's 40th annual auction.