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US Stamps Dec 9, 2016, 10 AM
U.S. Wonder Woman forever stamps among the dozens with new Scott numbers
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 Dec 9, 2016, 10 AM
Two Mauritius philatelic treasures each topped $1 million at auction
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe long-awaited sale of two philatelic treasures, the Mauritius “Post Office” copper printing plate and the famed Bombay cover, took place Dec. 1. -
Postal Updates Dec 9, 2016, 8 AM
Christmas postmarks include reindeer pulling a mail truck
by By Michael BaadkeA Michigan postmark includes two happy reindeer providing a little extra horsepower to a familiar-looking USPS delivery truck. -
US Stamps Dec 9, 2016, 4 AM
2016 U.S. stamp popularity poll opens, lame duck postal legislation not likely: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we learned we should not expect major postal legislation during the lame duck Congress, and what a "matchless" classic stamp sold for. -
World Stamps Dec 8, 2016, 2 PM
Christmas elves a popular 2016 holiday stamp subject in Europe
by By Denise McCartyElves and pixies make an appearance on new Christmas stamps from Sweden, Aland, Denmark, and Latvia. -
World Stamps Dec 8, 2016, 12 PM
Market hot for unrevised, unissued Papua New Guinea stamp set
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSome unissued Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Structures sets escaped destruction and found their way into the philatelic market. -
US Stamps Dec 8, 2016, 8 AM
How planning and preparation can improve your experience at first-day events
by By Lloyd de VriesFor serious collectors, these public events can be a highlight of their hobby activities. Here's how to get ready for them. -
US Stamps Dec 8, 2016, 3 AM
Two U.S. stamps in first week of 2017
by CMS AdminThe U.S. Postal Service will continue its Lunar New Year Series with a new stamp on Jan. 5, 2017. A new Love stamp will be issued two days later. -
Auctions Dec 7, 2016, 12 PM
Priciest lots in Grosvenor’s Great Britain sale should come as no shock
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe auction house after the sale said, "Once again the stamp market has failed to panic at a time of worldwide financial uncertainty." -
Auctions Dec 6, 2016, 12 PM
Award-winning airmail collection sold by Regency-Superior
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe lots included a 1929 first-flight cover from Rivadavia to Bahia Blanca signed by the pilot (and later children’s book author) Antoine de Saint-Exupery. -
US Stamps Dec 6, 2016, 11 AM
APS plans future shows, possible international in 2021
by By Michael BaadkeIn its Dec. 6 meeting, the American Philatelic Society board chose sites for its 2019 winter show and the 2020 summer show. -
Auctions Dec 6, 2016, 9 AM
Vaccari sale features cover sent from San Marino to fledgling Kingdom of Italy
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentBidding on the neat little cover began at €6,500 and ended at €16,000, or $17,000. Vaccari does not charge a buyer’s fee. -
Auctions Dec 6, 2016, 4 AM
Errors, freaks, and oddities highlight Regency-Superior Chicagopex sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentWhile some stamp errors can strike the uncommitted as picayune or downright ugly, there is no question that many are breathtaking and noteworthy. -
Auctions Dec 5, 2016, 12 PM
Handwritten letter from Fidel Castro: How much did Siegel sell it for?
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe 1958 letter describes recent action and concludes with the words “¡buena suerte!” (good luck!) and his distinctive signature, “FideCastro”. -
Auctions Dec 5, 2016, 9 AM
Large Dragon stamp triples its estimate at Kelleher and Rogers sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentAlso offered was a withdrawn set of 1953 People’s Republic of China stamps honoring the 35th anniversary of Russia’s October Revolution. -
Auctions Dec 5, 2016, 4 AM
What an ‘impossible to improve upon’ 1851 1¢ Franklin sold for at Bennett auction
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentIt was awarded a grade of 100 jumbo by Professional Stamp Experts (PSE) in 2008, the only example to attain that top grade. -
Auctions Dec 4, 2016, 12 PM
Why a block of 2¢ Queen Victoria stamps topped $10K at Eastern sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe imperforate block (Scott 77e) is believed to be the only one surviving with the plate imprint from the top of the sheet still attached. -
World Stamps Dec 4, 2016, 4 AM
The stamp Denmark issued to mark 150 years without serfdom
by By Kathleen WunderlyThe Danish postal administration used a contest to gather design options for the intended Abolition of Villenage issue in January 1938. -
Auctions Dec 4, 2016, 3 AM
The set of Bavarian mint sheets that brought $1.68 million at Gaertner sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentMany of the sheets in the set, which were described as “museum-quality,” were unique or one of just two surviving. -
Auctions Dec 4, 2016, 2 AM
Inverted Jenny tops Siegel sale of Irwin Weinberg collection
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThough his days as caretaker of the 1¢ Magenta were behind him, Weinberg's inventory included many other rare and important stamps.