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World Stamps Apr 24, 2017, 3 PM
Belarus Marc Chagall souvenir sheet in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis 1993 souvenir sheet honoring modern artist Marc Chagall is popular with topical collectors. It is an excellent buy in the $15-to-$25 price range. -
Auctions Apr 24, 2017, 5 AM
Treasures up for sale during six Robert Siegel auctions include Position 76 Jenny Invert
by Michael BaadkeAmong the six sales is a single-lot offering of the Position 76 Jenny Invert error, the single U.S. 1918 24¢ airmail stamp with inverted center. -
World Stamps Apr 23, 2017, 3 PM
Isle of Man hides logo, other information in Freemasonry stamps
by Denise McCartyThe Isle of Man Post Office has added a hidden logo to its set of six stamps celebrating 300 years of English Freemasonry’s first Grand Lodge. -
Postal Updates Apr 23, 2017, 1 PM
USPS offers pictorial postmark commemorating U.S. entry into World War I
by Michael BaadkeThe United States entered World War I when Congress declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917. This postmark honors that event. -
US Stamps Apr 23, 2017, 10 AM
Tell us what the submarine commander on this stamp might be thinking
by John M. HotchnerPut yourself at the periscope on the 29¢ Officer at Periscope stamp from the 1994 Road to Victory pane of 10 that was part of the World War II series. -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2017, 3 PM
Rosenblum launches series to celebrate Britain’s Machin stamps’ 50th anniversary
by Donna HousemanThe definitives, one of the longest-running series of regular stamp issues, feature British artist Arnold Machin’s sculpted portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2017, 10 AM
Finlandia 2017 souvenir sheet celebrates philatelist jeweler Agathon Faberge
by By Denise McCartyThe 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence will be celebrated at the Finlandia 2017 philatelic exhibition to take place May 24-28 in Tampere, Finland. -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2017, 5 AM
The United Nations World Heritage Sites booklet worth pursuing
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerModern U.N. issues from about 2001 on from all three offices are surprisingly in demand. There are a couple of contributing factors. -
US Stamps Apr 22, 2017, 3 AM
Here’s all you need to know about second U.S. stamp for Henry David Thoreau
by Michael BaadkeThoreau, famously known as the author of the essay Civil Disobedience, is to be honored on a second U.S. commemorative stamp. -
World Stamps Apr 21, 2017, 3 PM
United Nations continues long-running Endangered Species series
by Denise McCartyThe new set is a joint issue with Romania, which is expected to issue four stamps.These stamps will show endangered species that are native to Romania. -
US Stamps Apr 21, 2017, 11 AM
There was a time when U.S. stamps were valid on U.N. mail
by John M. HotchnerThe United Nations issued its first set of definitive stamps Oct. 24, 1951, and U.S. stamps were no longer valid on U.N. mail. -
US Stamps Apr 21, 2017, 5 AM
2012 Four Flag coil stamps counterfeited, rare Jefferson stamp heads to auction: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeThis week, we also look at a U.S. stamp designed by a former president, along with an upcoming Flagship sale from the Kelleher firm. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2017, 1 PM
Mailed envelopes illustrate two types of nonprofit discounted rates
by Tony WawrukiewiczThe point of this month’s column is to examine two covers: one posted at a nonprofit discount rate and the other at a nonprofit carrier-route rate. -
US Stamps Apr 19, 2017, 3 PM
The fiery 1910 train crash behind a ‘Delayed in Wreck’ postal marking
by Wayne L. YoungbloodMajor disasters involving mail or the handling of mail, such as the San Francisco earthquake, are all very well documented. Here’s an obscure example. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2017, 6 AM
There was once a time when postage played a big part in Hollywood
by John M. HotchnerThere was a point in time where postcards played a big part in the advertising of Hollywood film, theater, and overall culture. -
Auctions Apr 17, 2017, 9 AM
Rare 1858 5¢ Jefferson highlights May 2-4 Kelleher sale
by Michael BaadkeKelleher is set to kick off its Flagship sales during the next seven weeks. The May 2-4 sale also features a set of intriguing Machin trial color printings. -
US Stamps Apr 17, 2017, 9 AM
New type of Flag For All Seasons coil error sold on eBay
by Wayne L. YoungbloodAfter more than a quarter of a century of normal production of so-called “sticks” of United States coil stamps, a new type of error recently surfaced. -
US Stamps Apr 17, 2017, 5 AM
1934 3¢ Mother’s Day stamp played an important role in U.S. stamp history
by Donna HousemanThis stamp is unique in many ways. One of the biggest reasons being that Franklin D. Roosevelt helped design it. -
Postal Updates Apr 15, 2017, 10 AM
Congress’ ugly history with the USPS, along with a memorable caption contest: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeWe also highlight a well-received cartoon caption contest, and the new surge in modern U.S. stamps within the marketplace. -
World Stamps Apr 15, 2017, 7 AM
French, Spanish and Manx stamps depict different styles of dancing
by Denise McCartyThe French love their gatherings and celebrations. A few of those are depicted on upcoming stamps.