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US Stamps Mar 27, 2017, 1 PM
Delicioso, Thoreau ceremony details revealed
by Michael BaadkeCeremony details for the Delicioso set of six and the single Henry David Thoreau commemorative stamp include events that are open to the public. -
Postal Updates Mar 27, 2017, 5 AM
Garfield-Perry unofficial first-day cancel for new 10¢ Red Pears stamp
by Michael BaadkeA new variety of the 10¢ Red Pears definitive stamp was issued March 23 with a first-day ceremony at the March Party stamp show in Cleveland, Ohio. -
US Stamps Mar 26, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 27: Sarah Vaughan
by Michael BaadkeJazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan was honored in 2016 on the seventh and most recent stamp in the United States Music Icons commemorative stamp series. -
World Stamps Mar 26, 2017, 3 PM
Canada, France honor Battle of Vimy Ridge with joint issue
by Denise McCartyThe designs of the stamps and souvenir sheets in this issue feature the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. -
US Stamps Mar 26, 2017, 10 AM
Tell us what the Supreme Court might be thinking about these days
by John M. HotchnerFor the April cartoon caption contest, John Hotchner gives you a shot at donning the judge’s robes as a representative of the judicial branch. -
World Stamps Mar 25, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 26: Leonard Nimoy
by Michael BaadkeActor Leonard Nimoy portrayed one of the most recognizable characters on American television: Science Officer Spock from Star Trek. -
US Stamps Mar 25, 2017, 3 PM
Philippines stamps overprinted ‘Guam Guard Mail’ worth pursuing
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn April 8, 1930, the military governor of Guam initiated local mail delivery with stamps of the Philippines overprinted “Guam Guard Mail.” -
US Stamps Mar 25, 2017, 4 AM
When postage due stamps mean postage due hasn’t been collected
by Tony WawrukiewiczTony Wawrukiewicz is studying how United States postage due stamps have been used since they were introduced in 1879. -
World Stamps Mar 24, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 25: Elton John
by Michael BaadkeOne of the most famous musicians of the 20th century, Elton John has been honored for his popular recordings, film scores, and Broadway musicals. -
US Stamps Mar 24, 2017, 3 PM
Did this ‘Bottle Mail’ cover have a close encounter with Hurricane Carol?
by John M. HotchnerThe progression of events recorded on the “Bottle Mail” cover is not entirely clear, but the hurricane to which it refers was frighteningly real. -
US Stamps Mar 24, 2017, 1 PM
Sextet of stamps serves up ‘delicioso’ foods from Caribbean, south of the border
by Michael BaadkeThe Delicioso set of six nondenominated (49¢) forever stamps shows illustrations depicting tamales, flan, sancoho, empanadas, chile relleno, and ceviche. -
Postal Updates Mar 24, 2017, 10 AM
U.S. Postal Service pushing PRC to lift 10-year cap on stamp price increases
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe price cap has proven not to be enough to keep the nation’s mail system from running huge deficits, the USPS said in a March 20 filing with the PRC. -
US Stamps Mar 24, 2017, 10 AM
Two new U.S. stamps in the works
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service will issue its new global forever stamp and a 3¢ Strawberries coil stamp during the opening days of two stamp shows. -
World Stamps Mar 24, 2017, 9 AM
The Smurfs and emoji deliver messages of happiness on new stamps
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates are spreading happiness with these new stamps. Emoji and smurfs will be featured. -
US Stamps Mar 24, 2017, 7 AM
More U.S. counterfeits surface, some peculiar ‘coin stamps’: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, a long-lost Jenny Invert recovered in 2016 will be auctioned, and we take a look at silver stamps from the Netherlands. -
US Stamps Mar 23, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 24: Edward Weston
by Michael BaadkeEdward Weston gained prominence as a photographer during the first half of the 20th century. He was honored on a 37¢ stamp issued in 2002. -
US Stamps Mar 23, 2017, 3 PM
Unassuming 1¢ 1861 Benjamin Franklin cover carries hidden demonetized treasure
by Wayne L. YoungbloodHow many stamps are on this 1862 cover? The answer might surprise you, as Wayne Youngblood explains in this month's The Odd Lot column. -
World Stamps Mar 23, 2017, 1 PM
Great Britain sends David Bowie first-day covers into space for contest
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail launched 52 first-day covers of the David Bowie stamps into space for a contest called “The Stamps That Fell to Earth.” -
World Stamps Mar 23, 2017, 9 AM
East Germany Central Courier Official stamps in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMost of the demand appears to be for complete sets. Single stamps and multiples occasionally turn up unrecognized in stamp mixtures and cinderella lots. -
World Stamps Mar 22, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 23: Akira Kurosawa
by Michael BaadkeThe famous director created more than 30 films over the course of his half-century career, earning an Academy Award in 1990 for lifetime achievement.