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US Stamps Jan 23, 2017, 9 AM
Collector voices sharp displeasure with USPS first-day cover cancellation policies
by By Donna HousemanLast week, I encouraged readers to use the Disqus tool to comment on stories posted to our website. Here's one comment that caught our eye. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 23: Caroline, the Princess of Hanover
by By Michael BaadkeBorn Princess Caroline of Monaco on Jan. 23, 1957, the princess had been involved in several charities that provide help and services for children. -
US Stamps Jan 22, 2017, 2 PM
USPS reveals press sheet quantities for 2016, 2017
by By Michael BaadkeAll it took was six months of inquiries by Linn's Stamp News and the filing of a Freedom of Information Act request. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2017, 12 PM
A suggested strategy for those interested in collecting Malaysia: Stamp Collecting Basics
by By Janet KlugThe stamps and postal history of Malaysia and its precursors can be quite confusing. Naturally, we have some advice to help your collecting. -
US Stamps Jan 22, 2017, 9 AM
Two U.S. stamps are making an unusual Sunday debut
by By Michael BaadkeWith the Jan. 22 increase in postage rates comes a pair of new stamps for expedited mail services. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2017, 3 AM
What makes Swiss Pro Juventute stamps so special?
by By Richard T. HallFor early photogravure printing before the advent of computer-controlled presses, the Swiss Pro Juventute stamps are right up there at the top in quality. -
World Stamps Jan 21, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 22: U Thant
by By Michael BaadkeBurmese educator and diplomat U Thant served as secretary general of the United Nations for 10 years following the death of Dag Hammarskjold. -
Auctions Jan 21, 2017, 2 PM
Long-absent Jenny Invert: When and where Hindman is selling it
by By Michael BaadkeAbsent from public view for almost a century, the whereabouts of this stamp were unknown until it was brought to light Jan. 3. -
World Stamps Jan 21, 2017, 12 PM
A stamp set that is not valued in Scott catalog, but still sought after
by By Rick Miller and Henry GitnerThe lack of values in this case means that the Scott editors did not have enough sales data to establish values for this set. -
World Stamps Jan 21, 2017, 3 AM
How Britain’s regional stamps have changed over the years
by By Larry RosenblumIn response to public demand, in 1958, the British Post Office issued stamps for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. -
US Stamps Jan 20, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 21: Stonewall Jackson
by By Michael BaadkeAfter serving in 1846-48 Mexican-American War, Stonewall Jackson became a prominent Confederate military leader in the Civil War. -
US Stamps Jan 20, 2017, 2 PM
Army Sergeant’s whimsical ‘free’ labels found on World War II covers
by By John M. Hotchner“Free” and other decorative labels on soldier’s mail of World War II are not often seen, but there are many different examples that can be found. -
Auctions Jan 20, 2017, 12 PM
Lovely Cape of Good Hope color error highlights massive Gaertner auction
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentIn the 36th of its trademark gargantuan sales, the auction firm of Christoph Gaertner will be offering a broad range of worldwide philatelic material. -
World Stamps Jan 20, 2017, 8 AM
Canada’s final five UNESCO World Heritage Sites stamps: What’s on them?
by By Fred BaumannThe UNESCO World Heritage sites are designated by the United Nations for preservation as places of outstanding cultural, natural, and historic importance. -
US Stamps Jan 20, 2017, 4 AM
New 1983 Official Mail error variety discovered, postmark honors Trump’s Inauguration Day: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we got a look at the postmark that celebrates Donald Trump's Inauguration Day, and we explained why FDC servicing might be quicker in 2017. -
World Stamps Jan 20, 2017, 4 AM
There are stamps paying tribute to Donald Trump as president, but they’re not from the U.S.
by By Denise McCartyEven before the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration, Donald Trump had already been honored on a handful of stamps. -
World Stamps Jan 19, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 20: DeForest Kelley
by By Michael BaadkeAmerican actor DeForest Kelley found fame as chief medical officer Leonard McCoy on the TV series Star Trek, and in a series of Star Trek feature films. -
World Stamps Jan 19, 2017, 2 PM
Navigating the International Society of World Wide Stamp Collectors website
by By William F. SharpeThe International Society of World Wide Stamp Collectors site has lots of free information, and also includes links to member-only benefits. -
World Stamps Jan 19, 2017, 8 AM
Ancient history on new stamps from Royal Mail
by By Denise McCartyThe stamps “give a timeline across thousands of years of history, from a glimpse of Stone Age ritual of 11,000 years ago, to the Iron Age of some 300 BC.” -
US Stamps Jan 18, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 19: Janis Joplin
by By Michael BaadkeWith her powerful and passionate voice, Janis Joplin shot to stardom with Big Brother and the Holding Company, landing a No. 1 album in 1968.