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World Stamps Jun 30, 2016, 10 AM
Learning about the world’s first pictorial postage stamps: Unveiling Classic Stamps
by By Sergio SismondoThe stamp designs feature miniature pictures that tell a huge story of a new and hopeful beginning. -
US Stamps Jun 30, 2016, 9 AM
What expertizers have completely wrong about this color missing error: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerA reader letter highlights a set of expertizing opinions that are completely understandable - and also completely wrong. -
US Stamps Jun 30, 2016, 9 AM
APS Stampshow heading to Pacific Northwest Aug. 4-7: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanFour Songbirds in Snow forever stamps will be issued Aug. 4 during the American Philatelic Society’s annual Stampshow in Portland, Ore., according to the APS. -
US Stamps Jun 30, 2016, 8 AM
American Philatelic Society show Aug. 4-7 in Portland
by CMS AdminThe American Philatelic Society’s Stampshow will feature approximately 100 stamp dealers and more than 700 frames of exhibits, as well as first-day ceremonies, auctions, meetings, seminars and other events. -
World Stamps Jun 29, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 30: Czeslaw Milosz
by By Michael BaadkeBorn in Lithuania in 1911, poet Czeslaw Milosz joined the Polish resistance during World War II, and became an American citizen in 1970. -
World Stamps Jun 29, 2016, 12 PM
More than 13,600 stamps have new values in latest Scott catalog
by By Donna HousemanMonaco, Malta and Liechtenstein lead the way in the number of value changes in Vol. 4 of the 2017 Scott Standard catalog. -
World Stamps Jun 29, 2016, 12 PM
Airmail stamps of Sweden are few but interesting: Nordic Stamp Scene
by By Christer BrunstromThe Swedish Post Office began to offer airmail service on Aug. 11, 1920, between Malmo, in the very south of Sweden, and Berlin. -
US Stamps Jun 28, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 29: Frank Loesser
by By Michael BaadkeFrank Loesser composed hits like Baby, It's Cold Outside for films, and found success on Broadway with his popular musicals, including Guys and Dolls. -
US Stamps Jun 28, 2016, 2 PM
APS wants to know what’s ‘important and relevant’ to its members
by By Michael BaadkeDuring its June 28 meeting, the American Philatelic Society board of directors voted on a preliminary proposal to conduct focus group meetings and a survey to gather information about member preferences. -
Postal Updates Jun 28, 2016, 11 AM
In wake of controversy, USPS mum on Stamp Fulfillment Services operations
by By Bill McAllisterAn inspector general report earlier this month revealed an unauthorized 35 percent discount that officials from the Kansas City facility promised Royal Mail. -
US Stamps Jun 27, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 28: Jason Lee
by By Michael BaadkeJason Lee, a Methodist missionary in the Pacific Northwest, established his first mission in 1834 and became involved in efforts to organize the Oregon Territory. -
US Stamps Jun 26, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 27: Helen Keller
by By Michael BaadkeThough deaf and blind since early childhood, Helen Keller became a prominent writer and a representative for the American Foundation for the Blind. -
US Stamps Jun 25, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 26: Babe Zaharias
by By Michael BaadkeAs a youngster, Babe Zaharias was a top athlete, and she trained to compete in the 1932 Olympic Summer Games, where she won medals in track and field. She would later achieve fame as a professional golfer. -
World Stamps Jun 25, 2016, 1 PM
China salutes opening of Shanghai Disney Resort: New Stamps of the World
by By Denise McCartyChina commemorated the June 16 opening of Shanghai Disneyland on two stamps issued that day. -
World Stamps Jun 25, 2016, 9 AM
It was supposed to be ‘instant,’ so why is this Olympian getting a stamp four years late?
by By Denise McCartyAustralia Post's latest Gold Medal stamp was issued June 17, almost four years after race walker Jared Tallent crossed the finish line. -
World Stamps Jun 25, 2016, 3 AM
Great Britain stamps focusing on WWI events of 1916 issued June 21
by By Denise McCartyIn this series, Royal Mail is exploring each year of the war through stamps with the following six themes: poppies, poetry, portraits of participants, war art, memorials, and artifacts. -
US Stamps Jun 24, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 25: H.H. “Hap” Arnold
by By Michael BaadkeGen. H.H. “Hap” Arnold was one of the first U.S. military pilots, and an outspoken advocate for increased U.S. military air power during World War II. -
World Stamps Jun 24, 2016, 3 PM
Why definitive stamps of Fiji from 1938-55 are so interesting: Stamps Down Under
by By Janet KlugThe stamps' images convey the beauty and lifestyle of this South Pacific island country, and several of the denominations are complex. -
US Stamps Jun 24, 2016, 1 PM
What happens when a bad bar code isn’t covered up?: Modern U.S. Mail
by By Anthony WawrukiewiczWhile it is true that UAA mail is not by its nature loop mail, it can become loop mail. -
World Stamps Jun 24, 2016, 11 AM
Linn’s seeking columnist to write about Asia stamps, postal history: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanLinn's is searching for a new columnist, feature writer, or writers to write about Asia.