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US Stamps Nov 26, 2016, 2 PM
Getting into the Christmas spirit with new cartoon caption contest
by By John M. HotchnerThere's something weird about this 1988 U.S. Christmas stamp, which makes it an ideal candidate for the December cartoon caption contest. -
World Stamps Nov 26, 2016, 12 PM
The market for a Black Swan stamp from Down Under
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerStamps of Australia and Australian states have long been popular with American collectors. -
World Stamps Nov 26, 2016, 4 AM
Visit remote Pitcairn Islands through their stamps, both old and new
by By Janet KlugDon’t be surprised that Pitcairn relies on revenue from postage stamps; many of the world’s small, poorer countries do. -
US Stamps Nov 25, 2016, 2 PM
Stunning discovery of U.S. Columbian stamp pane reported in Germany
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe sheet is the only known complete pane of the $2 stamp from the very first U.S. commemorative series. -
US Stamps Nov 25, 2016, 12 PM
How organizations helped sell the Christmas seal
by By John M. HotchnerPostcards with greetings from organizations are unusual, so John Hotchner was pleased to snap one up. -
US Stamps Nov 25, 2016, 8 AM
The stamp that features a U.S. president who might sound familiar: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBelieve it or not, President-elect Trump has some surprising similarities to one of his predecessors. -
US Stamps Nov 25, 2016, 4 AM
Jack-o’-Lantern die-cut shift numbers revealed, future of philately discussed: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminIt’s time to catch up on the week that was in stamp-collecting insights and news. We’re looking back at our five most-read stories of the week. -
US Stamps Nov 24, 2016, 12 PM
Examples of postal fees for key or identification return tough to find
by By Tony WawrukiewiczA postal fee category was developed so that a lost room key from a hotel could be returned to the business without prepayment. -
US Stamps Nov 24, 2016, 8 AM
1944 cover celebrates Christmas and a beloved World War II hero
by By John M. HotchnerChristmas 1944 was less grim than the Christmases of 1941 to 1943. And a famed U.S. general got a big share of the credit. -
US Stamps Nov 24, 2016, 3 AM
Happy Thanksgiving from Linn’s and Scott
by CMS AdminThe staff of Linn's Stamp News and the Scott catalogs wish you and yours a happy Thanksgiving. Cheers! -
Auctions Nov 23, 2016, 2 PM
The U.S. stamps that highlight Siegel’s three auctions in three days
by By Michael BaadkeThe proceeds from the first sale will benefit the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. -
US Stamps Nov 23, 2016, 12 PM
How coin and stamp hobby demographics compare
by By Donna HousemanThe profile of the U.S. Mint’s customer base, people who are buying coins, is in many ways similar to what we see in the stamp hobby. -
US Stamps Nov 22, 2016, 7 AM
Forty additional U.S. stamps for 2017
by By Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service has announced a new round of subjects that will be featured on U.S. stamps in the coming year. -
World Stamps Nov 22, 2016, 4 AM
Taking things at face value can be confusing with Cuba’s dual currency
by By Peter YaghmaieThe Cuban peso, also known as the moneda nacional, has existed since 1857, when it replaced the Spanish colonial real. -
US Stamps Nov 21, 2016, 9 AM
APRL preparing to sell recently recovered Jenny Invert
by By Michael BaadkeThe library is taking steps to sell the long-missing stolen airmail error stamp that was returned earlier this year. -
World Stamps Nov 21, 2016, 4 AM
Britain shows animals’ hibernation in winter on new postage labels
by By Denise McCartyThree hibernating mammals are shown: the dormouse, brown long-eared bat, and hedgehog. The fourth design depicts a grass snake. -
World Stamps Nov 20, 2016, 12 PM
Vatican City stamp celebrates Pope Francis’ 80th birthday
by CMS AdminThe Lowe-Martin Group of Canada printed the stamp in panes of four. The selvage shows a view of the Vatican and the papal coat of arms. -
US Stamps Nov 20, 2016, 9 AM
How many Jack-o’-Lantern stamps were affected by die-cut shifts?
by By Michael BaadkeAre the out-of-register die cuts affecting the 2016 Jack-o’-Lantern forever stamps creating any major stamp varieties? -
World Stamps Nov 20, 2016, 5 AM
The supermoon that was in the sky is also on stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe Nov. 14 supermoon represented the closest the moon has been to Earth since 1948, and closest it will be until 2034. -
World Stamps Nov 19, 2016, 1 PM
The Royal Philatelic Society London needs a new home
by CMS AdminMembership, attendance at meetings and its collections have all expanded, outgrowing the current location.