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US Stamps Nov 19, 2016, 6 AM
How to navigate the National Postal Museum website
by By William F. SharpeThe site provides collector info, details about current exhibits at the museum, and links to virtual versions of many of them. -
US Stamps Nov 19, 2016, 4 AM
How did a stampless Christmas card make it through the mail?
by By John M. HotchnerSeveral Linn’s readers wrote in with theories about how and why the card slipped through the cracks en route to its final destination. -
US Stamps Nov 18, 2016, 2 PM
APS puts out new book that modern U.S. stamp collectors should love
by By Donna HousemanIt's the first of what likely will be a series of books on U.S. commemorative stamps published by the American Philatelic Society. -
World Stamps Nov 18, 2016, 12 PM
More on the stamps of Muscat and Oman: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerLast week, we tipped readers off to the values of 15 King George VI stamps overprinted in Arabic. Now we look at Officials. -
Auctions Nov 18, 2016, 8 AM
One-of-a-kind auction showcased the stellar philately of Nova Scotia
by By Fred BaumannThe 427-lot Skywalk sale was a showing not likely to be matched in either completeness or quality again in our lifetimes. -
Postal Updates Nov 18, 2016, 4 AM
USPS announces operating profit, World Stamp Show attendance announced: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we looked at the market for one of the most attractive U.S. stamp sets and a stamp with a 'Mad' magazine connection. -
World Stamps Nov 17, 2016, 2 PM
Three airmail covers that tell the story of Pearl Harbor
by By Ken LawrenceThe attack abruptly severed airmail communication that had transported urgent mail to and from the Far East since 1935. -
World Stamps Nov 17, 2016, 12 PM
How postage due stamps can spice up a worldwide collection: Stamp Collecting Basics
by By Janet KlugLetters and parcels have always entered the mailstream with insufficient postage affixed. That's where postage due stamps come in. -
US Stamps Nov 17, 2016, 8 AM
When U.S. stamps featured one of two Founding Fathers
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBefore the 1908-1909 series, U.S. definitives featured a variety of famous Americans on stamps of different denominations. -
US Stamps Nov 16, 2016, 12 PM
When Christmas seals were placed on mail where they shouldn’t be
by By John M. HotchnerIn the early days of Christmas seals, problems were caused when people tried to use them to pay United States postage. -
World Stamps Nov 16, 2016, 6 AM
Thailand Post giving away 9,999,999 postcards honoring late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
by By Colin SalleeThe postcards are meant to pay tribute to the unity that the country possesses and King Bhumibol Adulyadej's commitment to his people. -
World Stamps Nov 15, 2016, 9 AM
Bulgarian stamps tell the story of the failed 1923 September Uprising
by By Rick MillerIn post-World War II communist historiography, the September Uprising became a titanically heroic struggle. But was it? -
Postal Updates Nov 15, 2016, 7 AM
U.S. Postal Service reports $610 million operating profit for 2016
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentFor the third straight year, the United States Postal Service has managed to show an operating profit. -
US Stamps Nov 15, 2016, 4 AM
There’s a new holiday-themed computer-vended forever stamp
by By Michael BaadkeThe design by illustrator William Low is a slightly cropped version of his Wreath stamp design from the Holiday Windows set of four. -
Auctions Nov 14, 2016, 9 AM
1851 1¢ blue Benjamin Franklin stamp carries six-figure estimate into Kelleher sale
by By Michael BaadkeThe stamp in the Kelleher sale is described as an “extraordinary example of this renowned position, in a quality rarely encountered.” -
World Stamps Nov 14, 2016, 4 AM
The stamps that tied for best religious stamp of 2015
by CMS AdminStamps honoring Christmas and Easter split the 2016 St. Gabriel award for the best religious stamp issued in 2015. -
World Stamps Nov 13, 2016, 10 PM
Born Nov. 14: Astrid Lindgren
by CMS AdminAstrid Lindgren is the Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking and many other beloved children's books. She was born Nov. 14, 1907. -
World Stamps Nov 13, 2016, 2 PM
Breaking down Royal Mail’s 2016 Christmas stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe paper-cut sculptures that appear on the stamps took their designer 18 months to complete. -
Auctions Nov 13, 2016, 12 PM
Two philatelic treasures of Mauritius will be sold by David Feldman
by By Michael BaadkeThe earliest stamps of Mauritius are among the most legendary philatelic items, and these are two prominent ones. -
Postal Updates Nov 13, 2016, 9 AM
Food bank efforts in Los Angeles celebrated on new postmark
by By Michael BaadkeFor the past 43 years, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been gathering and distributing food to fight hunger in LA County.