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World Stamps Nov 13, 2016, 4 AM
How El Salvador stamps commemorated the Central American Sports Games in 1935
by By Thomas P. MyersOver the years, El Salvador has issued a great many stamps in the small quantities appropriate to postal needs. -
World Stamps Nov 12, 2016, 10 PM
Born Nov. 13: Robert Louis Stevenson
by By Michael BaadkeScottish-born Robert Louis Stevenson, was the author of Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and many other novels and stories. -
World Stamps Nov 12, 2016, 2 PM
U.N. honors 20-year-old nuclear treaty on new stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe United Nations issued a pane of 10 stamps Sept. 24 picturing the logo of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. -
World Stamps Nov 12, 2016, 12 PM
Interpreting the World Stamp Show-NY 2016 attendance figures
by By Donna HousemanFor months, we have patiently awaited the final attendance results, and we commend the honest approach to reporting them. -
World Stamps Nov 12, 2016, 9 AM
Summit on the Future of Philately considers concerns and ways to take action
by By Michael BaadkeThe participants enthusiastically discussed many topics, including growing the hobby, the future of stamp shows, and dealers and philatelic partnerships. -
US Stamps Nov 12, 2016, 4 AM
And your Curious George stamp cartoon caption contest winners are ...
by By John M. HotchnerEntries with the theme of magic dominated the October cartoon caption contest featuring the 39¢ Curious George stamp. -
US Stamps Nov 11, 2016, 10 PM
Born Nov. 12: Grace Kelly
by CMS AdminShe moved effortlessly from the glamour of Hollywood to the glamour of life as the wife of Monaco's reigning monarch. Grace Kelly was born in 1929. -
US Stamps Nov 11, 2016, 2 PM
New APS library facility in Pennsylvania safely stores AFDCS archives
by By Lloyd de VriesThe archives are stored in file folders on movable compact shelving in a semi-public area on the mezzanine level of the new APRL facility. -
US Stamps Nov 11, 2016, 12 PM
When a Presidential widow’s franking privilege was overlooked
by By John M. HotchnerDespite never being first lady, Benjamin Harrison’s widow petitioned and was given the franking privilege, which she exercised. -
World Stamps Nov 11, 2016, 8 AM
The strong market for overprints for Muscat and Oman
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMuscat and Oman was a sultanate located on the southeastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. -
US Stamps Nov 11, 2016, 4 AM
First major 2016 error reported, ordinary-looking stamp tops $41K: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we profiled a stamp that at first glance appears ordinary but sold for more than $41,000 at auction. -
US Stamps Nov 10, 2016, 10 PM
Born Nov. 11: Pie Traynor
by By Michael BaadkeA top major league third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pie Traynor later managed the team and was selected for baseball's hall of fame. -
World Stamps Nov 10, 2016, 2 PM
How many people attended World Stamp Show-NY 2016?
by By Michael BaadkeOfficials at this year’s show took a new approach to counting attendees, one that they feel is the most accurate ever employed. -
World Stamps Nov 10, 2016, 12 PM
Thematica souvenir sheets feature unused designs of prolific stamp artist
by By Larry RosenblumA series of souvenir sheets distributed at Britain’s Thematica stamp exhibitions from 2002 to 2009 displayed work of Jeffery Matthews. -
Postal Updates Nov 10, 2016, 10 AM
USPS board of governors could lose last presidential member in mid-December
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentUnless Congress acts quickly, the Postal Service’s board of governors could lose its last presidentially appointed member in mid-December. -
US Stamps Nov 10, 2016, 8 AM
Another 4¢ Project Mercury secret rises to the surface
by By James E. LeeIn the January 2005 issue of The United States Specialist, Rodney Juell wrote about a discovery he had made on eBay. -
World Stamps Nov 9, 2016, 10 PM
Born Nov. 10: Sir John Sparrow David Thompson
by By Michael BaadkeSir John Sparrow David Thompson, born Nov. 10, 1845, was the fourth prime minister of Canada, and the first Catholic to hold the position. -
US Stamps Nov 9, 2016, 12 PM
Navigating the market for one of the most attractive U.S. stamp sets: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBe careful when buying these stamps. There are certain varieties that are not a good bargain. -
US Stamps Nov 9, 2016, 8 AM
The stamp that was designed by a ‘Mad’ magazine cartoonist
by By John M. HotchnerAs an unabashed fan of ‘Mad’ magazine in his teenage years, John Hotchner later discovered a philatelic connection. -
World Stamps Nov 8, 2016, 10 PM
Born Nov. 9: John Lennon
by By Michael BaadkeJohn Lennon was born Nov. 9, 1940. The acclaimed musician and songwriter found fame as a member of the Beatles, and with his successful solo career.