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Auctions Apr 15, 2017, 5 AM
Harmers International May 12 auction in New York City
by Matthew Healey – New York CorrespondentHarmer's approach to collecting forged stamps is an intriguing one. The upcoming sale features some international pieces that are worth a collectors time. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2017, 4 PM
Four Flags coil stamps latest issue to be counterfeited; one bogus version more convincing than its competitor
by Charles SneeThe counterfeit frenzy will always be in the stamp hobby, and we've got yet another example of it with these 2012 Four Flags coils. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2017, 2 PM
New Wawrukiewicz book provides ‘insights’ into U.S. postal history
by Charles SneeThe newly published book offers some high-level insight into the early days of United States postage, and covers a large chunk of time. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2017, 10 AM
A long wait for a stamp for the first chief justice of the Supreme Court
by John M. HotchnerWhen issuing stamps, patience is certainly a factor. It took quite some time for John Jay, the first U.S. Chief Justice, for his stamps to hit the market. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2017, 6 AM
APS dealer council members chosen
by Michael BaadkeLearn more about the new council members, and the overall selection process that the APS uses. -
World Stamps Apr 13, 2017, 2 PM
Believe it or not, gimmicks have been used on stamps for quite some time
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis 1970 World Football Championship gold foil issue from Yemen certainly fits the bill when referring to a gimmick piece of postage. -
Auctions Apr 12, 2017, 3 PM
Previewing Cherrystone’s next auction of U.S. and worldwide stamps and covers
by Michael BaadkeCherrystone's two-day sale will begin April 25. An array of stamps will be available, including an 1875 15¢ black Abraham Lincoln stamp. -
Auctions Apr 12, 2017, 1 PM
WATCH: Charles F. Shreve previews the Siegel Auction 1152 - Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
by Staff, Robert A. Siegel AuctionsCharles F. Shreve, the director of Siegel International Auctions previews the upcoming Robert A. Siegel sale and all of it's magnificent offerings. -
World Stamps Apr 12, 2017, 9 AM
Liechtenstein honors trades and crafts on new stamps
by Denise McCartyAmong the tools shown are hammers, chisels, scissors, measuring tape, a thimble, a sewing machine, pliers, and a screw clamp. -
World Stamps Apr 11, 2017, 3 PM
Great Britain honors eight legends of horse racing on new stamps
by Denise McCartyOne stamp of each denomination shows a flat-racing legend, and the other depicts a national hunt legend. -
US Stamps Apr 11, 2017, 12 PM
StampSmarter website offers a multitude of tools for collectors
by William F. SharpeThis easy-to-use website from Don Denman offers various tools for hardcore collectors to keep tabs on a wide variety of old, and new stamps. -
US Stamps Apr 11, 2017, 12 PM
Views of Our Planets issues were a quick sellout
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn May of last year, collectors snagged this set quickly. Many were left to try their luck on the secondary market for this set of eight U.S. stamps. -
US Stamps Apr 11, 2017, 10 AM
Fruit series grows with 3¢ Strawberries coil
by Michael BaadkeA 3¢ Strawberries coil stamp will join the Fruit definitive series, which began a little more than a year ago. The new stamp will be issued May 5. -
World Stamps Apr 11, 2017, 10 AM
The post-World War I Schleswig plebiscite and the stamps that honored it, explained
by William HughesOne objective of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, was to make it possible for areas of mixed ethnicity to choose their affiliation. -
Auctions Apr 11, 2017, 4 AM
The important U.S. stamp rarities in Rumsey’s Westpex auction
by Michael BaadkeA key item among the U.S. stamp offerings is the rare 1923 1¢ green Benjamin Franklin stamp created from rotary sheet waste, perforated gauge 11. -
US Stamps Apr 10, 2017, 3 PM
What to do when you can’t find a definitive stamp in the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog
by Donna HousemanThe same definitive designs are frequently used for several different formats, making it difficult for collectors to determine what stamp they have. -
Postal Updates Apr 10, 2017, 6 AM
Congress’ habit of raiding USPS coffers goes back almost 30 years
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe ongoing financial woes of the USPS can be traced to congressional raids going back almost three decades. Here are three examples. -
US Stamps Apr 10, 2017, 5 AM
The newest round global forever stamp features a succulent plant
by Michael BaadkePopular succulents in U.S. households include the jade plant and the aloe. Most varieties of cacti are also considered succulents. -
Auctions Apr 10, 2017, 4 AM
Double Geneva, British rarities among upcoming Siegel offerings
by Michael BaadkeThe sale will begin in New York on Tuesday, April 25, and features several rarities of Britain from a variety of time periods. -
World Stamps Apr 9, 2017, 3 PM
The Russian labels that make for an interesting aviation topical collection
by Rick MillerThe Union of Soviet Socialist Republics issued some of the most attractive and diverse aviation cinderella stamps.