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Postal Updates Oct 24, 2016, 11 AM
Recent UPU congress provides ‘reasonable compromise’ for USPS parcel costs
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentUPU congress provides a ‘reasonable compromise’ regarding the Postal Service's costs for inbound international parcels. -
World Stamps Oct 24, 2016, 10 AM
How European postal administrations cooperate to address philatelic topics
by By Wayne ChenThe goal of the Sepac organization and conference is to discuss philatelic matters of interest to 13 postal administrations. -
World Stamps Oct 24, 2016, 5 AM
United Nations Postal Administration offers new issues at New York event
by By Michael BaadkeThe United Nations Postal Administration welcomed two new stamp sets with a New York City ceremony Oct. 6. -
US Stamps Oct 23, 2016, 11 PM
Born Oct. 24: Moss Hart
by By Michael BaadkeA legend of the Broadway theater, Moss Hart's successful comedies include the Pulitzer Prize-winner You Can't Take It With You in 1936. -
World Stamps Oct 23, 2016, 3 PM
Isle of Man stamp shows Dorothy’s ruby slipper from ‘The Wizard of Oz’
by By Denise McCartyThe stamps represent six shows that have been staged on the Isle of Man over the years. -
World Stamps Oct 23, 2016, 10 AM
Stamps commemorate the theme days of Taiwan’s Philataipei show
by By Denise McCartyThe international stamp show and world championship exhibition is taking place Oct. 21-26 in Taipei, Taiwan. -
World Stamps Oct 23, 2016, 5 AM
U.N.’s 17 ‘sustainable development goals’ honored on new set of stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe UNPA is highlighting its sustainable development goals on stamps being issued Oct. 24, United Nations Day. -
World Stamps Oct 22, 2016, 11 PM
Born Oct. 23: Louis Riel
by By Michael BaadkeA leader of the 1870 Red River Rebellion, Louis Riel represented the Metis communities that resisted the Canadian government. -
Auctions Oct 22, 2016, 3 PM
Highly regarded dealer’s collection, including Jenny Invert, offered by Siegel
by By Michael BaadkeIrwin Weinberg died May 2 at age 88. He is known for his stint as part owner and guardian of the world's most valuable stamp. -
US Stamps Oct 22, 2016, 10 AM
The U.S. stamp that’s in demand by Chinese collectors
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFor the second straight week, our experts tip off philatelists to a U.S. stamp which is popular due to its demand in China. -
World Stamps Oct 22, 2016, 5 AM
The Austrian semipostal stamps that raised money for war widows and orphans
by By William B. HughesOf the stamps issued during the war years, William B. Hughes says the most interesting are the semipostal stamps. -
US Stamps Oct 21, 2016, 11 PM
Born Oct. 22: Jimmie Foxx
by By Michael BaadkeJimmie Foxx was a slugging sensation during his 20 Major League seasons, garnering three Most Valuable Player awards, and baseball's Triple Crown. -
World Stamps Oct 21, 2016, 3 PM
How to create stamp album pages with your computer
by By William F. SharpeThere are three ways to obtain or create album pages with your computer. William F. Sharpe walks you through each one. -
US Stamps Oct 21, 2016, 1 PM
Tracking a World War II POW whose mail was ‘Returned to Sender’
by By John M. HotchnerThe heart of the sender of the letter to Capt. Raymond S. Hall must have skipped a beat when it was returned. -
World Stamps Oct 21, 2016, 9 AM
A simple explanation of stamp-collecting terminology
by By Donna HousemanWhat makes a stamp or cover or other philatelic item postal history? Sometimes it can be confusing, so let's quickly clear it up. -
Auctions Oct 21, 2016, 5 AM
Rare Chinese overprint offered, third U.S. Christmas stamp planned: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we detailed the U.S. Postal Service's third U.S. Christmas stamp for 2016, and reported on a rate hike proposal. -
US Stamps Oct 20, 2016, 11 PM
Born Oct. 21: Carrie Fisher
by By Michael BaadkeFamed for her role as Leia Organa in the Star Wars film series, Carrie Fisher is also an author whose latest book, The Princess Diarist, is a memoir. -
World Stamps Oct 20, 2016, 3 PM
A good way to enter the very active colonial stamp set market: Tip of The Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBritish and French colonial issues are most popular, but don’t overlook those of Portugal and Spain. -
Postal Updates Oct 20, 2016, 1 PM
Postmark honors American Philatelic Research Library’s long-awaited opening
by By Michael BaadkeThe library's move to its new facility is being celebrated with a dinner and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29. -
World Stamps Oct 20, 2016, 9 AM
The easy-to-collect keytype stamps of Moheli: Stamp Collecting Basics
by By Janet KlugOur latest Stamp Collecting Basics post focuses on the short-lived keytype stamps of a former French colony.