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US Stamps May 1, 2017, 3 PM
Collectors continue to favor line-engraved, soakable stamps
by Donna HousemanThe Classics Forever stamps have an added attraction to collectors, because they have pressure-sensitive, water-soluble adhesive. -
Postal Updates May 1, 2017, 1 PM
10th anniversary of forever stamp prompts significant USPS accounting adjustments
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentA pretty significant stamp milestone passed last month with little notice. It was the 10th anniversary of the first United States forever stamp. -
US Stamps May 1, 2017, 9 AM
10¢ Red Pears among new U.S. stamps 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 May 1, 2017, 5 AM
What attracted Stanley Gibbons bidders to this Malta John F. Kennedy stamp?
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentOne of the eye-catching items in the Gibbons sale was a dead ringer for a United States commemorative honoring President John F. Kennedy issued Feb. 20. -
World Stamps Apr 30, 2017, 3 PM
Cover mailed after 1979 Islamic revolution reflects seismic changes
by Ken LawrenceA combination of stamps issued just before and just after the revolution in Iran symbolized the transition from secular monarchy to Islamic theocracy. -
Auctions Apr 30, 2017, 10 AM
North Borneo stamp issued under Japanese occupation tops $9,000 in Raritan sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe stamp is a scarce survivor of Japan’s World War II occupation of the British colony of North Borneo, now part of Malaysia. -
World Stamps Apr 30, 2017, 4 AM
France’s ‘Ace of Aces’ buoyed public morale in World War I
by Kathleen WunderlyIt’s difficult to overestimate the contemporary French public’s admiration for Georges Guynemer, the national hero and fighter pilot in World War I. -
Auctions Apr 29, 2017, 3 PM
What a pair of rare China covers sold for at Interasia Hong Kong auction
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentOne of the more intriguing lots in the April 1-4 Interasia sale in Hong Kong was an early cover from the nascent British postal agency in Shanghai. -
US Stamps Apr 29, 2017, 5 AM
Here are the winners in Linn’s 2016 United States Stamp Popularity Poll
by Michael BaadkeYou can’t beat the classics. The set of six stamps known as Classics Forever was selected by Linn’s readers as the overall best stamp issue of 2016. -
Auctions Apr 29, 2017, 4 AM
United States 3¢ 1851-57 plate studies shine at Fusco sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe firm of Fusco Auctions, in Willoughby, Ohio, held a sale of stamps and collections on March 26 that featured plenty of fun with the 3¢ Washington. -
Auctions Apr 28, 2017, 5 PM
The trio of classic Queen Victoria covers headlining Cavendish’s London sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentCavendish served up some marvelous Queen Victoria covers during its March auction in London, including one sent against the backdrop of the Crimean War. -
US Stamps Apr 28, 2017, 3 PM
The controversy behind a 6¢ Eagle airmail variety
by John M. HotchnerThere has been controversy about the “ultramarine” frame version since it was discovered. The controversy stems from what kind of ink was used. -
World Stamps Apr 28, 2017, 11 AM
1845 Basel Dove stamp recognized for many philatelic firsts
by Sergio SismondoBasel, Switzerland, issued its first postage stamp July 1, 1845. The stamp, featuring a dove, was Basel’s first and only stamp. -
World Stamps Apr 28, 2017, 6 AM
Isle of Man’s hidden logo, plus U.S. stamps on U.N. mail: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the 50th anniversary of the Machin stamp series is celebrated, and the United Nations issues more Endangered Species stamps. -
World Stamps Apr 27, 2017, 3 PM
Vols. 2A and 2B of 2018 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue available
by Donna HousemanThe 2018 edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Scott catalogs. -
Auctions Apr 27, 2017, 9 AM
Gem U.S. 1852 combo cover sells for $455 in Auction Galleries Hamburg sale
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentBetween the red-white-and-blue color combo, and other features, this might just be one of the most eye-appealing items in all of philately. -
US Stamps Apr 27, 2017, 6 AM
USPS plans 2017 Total Solar Eclipse stamp with thermochromic ink
by Michael BaadkeIn advance of the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a new forever stamp on June 20 printed with special thermochromic ink. -
World Stamps Apr 25, 2017, 1 PM
ATA executive director Vera Felts named 2017 Distinguished Topical Philatelist
by CMS AdminVera Felts has been named the 2017 Distinguished Topical Philatelist by the American Topical Association for her wide-ranging contributions to philately. -
World Stamps Apr 25, 2017, 12 PM
Canadian celebrities to reveal stamps in new ‘Canada 150’ set
by Fred BaumannTen new stamps from Canada Post will celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial by commemorating moments from the past 50 years of the country’s history. -
Auctions Apr 25, 2017, 5 AM
Pan-American invert among eye-catching stamps in Harmer-Schau’s Pipex sale
by Michael BaadkeHarmer-Schau Auction Galleries will conduct a public auction May 14 at the Pipex stamp show in Portland, Ore.