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World Stamps Jan 7, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 8: David Bowie
by By Michael BaadkeDavid Bowie's professional music career began in the 1960s, reaching international stardom with hits like Space Oddity, Rebel Rebel and Let's Dance. -
World Stamps Jan 7, 2017, 9 AM
How stamps mark the short, turbulent reign of one Prince of Albania
by By Rick MillerAlthough he reigned for just a few months in 1914, Prince Wilhelm zu Wied left a lasting impression on Albanian stamps. -
Postal Updates Jan 7, 2017, 7 AM
Selling stamps at post offices much more costly than retail sales
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentA 2003 report explains why it costs so much more to sell stamps at post office counters than it does via retail outlets such as supermarkets. -
US Stamps Jan 7, 2017, 3 AM
U.S. Seashells stamps: When and where they will be issued
by By Michael BaadkeUnited States stamps depicting four different seashells will be issued in panes of 20 and coil rolls of 100. -
World Stamps Jan 7, 2017, 2 AM
When Peru first experimented with coil stamps
by By Thomas P. MyersPeru’s first experiment with coil stamps in 1928 has left few examples. Just 20,000 of the 2c coil stamp were issued, and 50,000 of the 10c denomination. -
World Stamps Jan 6, 2017, 2 PM
The tiny country that is a prolific issuer of topical stamps
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe country is a virtual aviary of Bird topical stamps, and while some are pricey, most are easily obtainable. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2017, 12 PM
The best captions for the 1998 25¢ Christmas stamp
by By John M. HotchnerSomehow, presidential politics seems to have entered into just about every contest in 2016. December's contest was no exception. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2017, 8 AM
USPS announces another 14 stamps for 2017
by By Michael BaadkeThe latest announcement includes stamps for a legendary fashion designer and a famous American monument. -
Auctions Jan 6, 2017, 4 AM
Jenny Invert resurfaces after 99 years, rare 5¢ Lincoln pair highlights auction: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we previewed an upcoming Harmer Schau sale, and reported on the sale of an unannounced cardinal forever envelope. -
World Stamps Jan 5, 2017, 2 PM
Royal Mail announces its 2017 commemorative stamp program
by By Denise McCartyThe first issue in the program focuses on ancient Britain, and the eight stamps are being issued in four se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs. -
US Stamps Jan 5, 2017, 12 PM
Some U.S. issue dates set; more Fruit stamps planned
by By Michael BaadkeIssue dates for several U.S. stamps were revealed by the USPS Jan. 5. New varieties of the Grapes and Pears Fruit definitive stamps are planned. -
US Stamps Jan 5, 2017, 12 PM
Why U.S. telegraph stamps are different than those of other countries
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerTelegraph stamps are quite popular with collectors in many countries, but U.S. telegraph stamps have only a small following. -
Postal Updates Jan 5, 2017, 10 AM
APWU forces Postal Service to back off Staples postal services plan
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe USPS is retreating from a plan to get the Staples office supply chain to offer postal services at more than 500 of its outlets. -
US Stamps Jan 5, 2017, 8 AM
Meet the designer of the 1960 Christmas seals
by By John M. HotchnerChristmas seal designers don’t get the glory that is accorded postage stamp designers, but their efforts are no less worthy of praise. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2017, 5 AM
Unannounced cardinal forever envelope sold in Ohio
by By Michael BaadkeA new forever stamped envelope with a Northern Cardinal design was sold in Ohio in late December. It is sold in a pack of 12 with matching labels. -
World Stamps Jan 3, 2017, 2 PM
Taking the time to collect snails on stamps
by By Denise McCartyThey may have a bad reputation as garden pests, but snails represent a wide variety of subjects on stamps from around the world. -
US Stamps Jan 3, 2017, 12 PM
Jenny Invert last seen in 1918 to be auctioned
by By Michael BaadkeOne of two Jenny Invert stamps that dropped out of sight in 1918 has been in one family's private collection. It will be auctioned Feb. 15 in Chicago. -
World Stamps Jan 3, 2017, 12 PM
Slew of United Nations stamps are now Scott official
by CMS AdminHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Auctions Jan 3, 2017, 9 AM
Raritan bidders snap up Russian-area cinderellas
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentOne of the more eye-catching lots was an album page containing a splendid set of Russian bicolored playing-card and tobacco license stamps from the 1890s. -
Auctions Jan 2, 2017, 2 PM
Highlights of Cherrystone sale include Brazil ‘Bull’s Eyes’ block
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThis top margin block, showing an intermediate amount of plate wear and postmarked “Cidade de Nictheroy,” is considered one of the finest known.