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Auctions May 20, 2016, 9 AM
Kelleher and Rogers June 11-12 sale offers range of China and Asia
by By Michael BaadkeThe next public auction from Kelleher and Rogers will feature China, Hong Kong, Japan and other Asian stamps and postal history. -
World Stamps May 20, 2016, 6 AM
Canada has celebrated many remarkable women on its postage stamps: Collecting Canada
by By Fred BaumannBefore women's suffrage became national in Canada, it was provincial, beginning about 100 years ago on Jan. 28, 1916. -
World Stamps May 20, 2016, 6 AM
Websites of Stamporama and ATA have won several APS awards: Computers and Stamps
by By William F. SharpeOne way of finding well-designed stamp websites is to look at the list of award winners from the 2015 APS' chapter and affiliate websites. -
World Stamps May 20, 2016, 6 AM
New stamps from Great Britain combine animal designs and mail
by By Denise McCartyNew cut-to-shape postage stamps from Great Britain's Royal Mail are designed to cling to the edge of envelopes and postcards. -
World Stamps May 20, 2016, 6 AM
Introduction to Scott catalogs contains valuable information for every collector: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanTo get the most out of the Scott catalogs, users must read the introduction to the catalog. A wealth of information is packed into these pages. -
US Stamps May 20, 2016, 5 AM
Classic U.S. stamps reappear, Donald Trump makes postal appearance: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, readers enjoyed posts about Donald Trump making a postal appearance, and a new USPS set that’s out of this world. -
Auctions May 20, 2016, 4 AM
Inverts of China and United States among finds in Cherrystone’s June auction
by By Michael BaadkeA rare variety of China’s 1915 $2 Hall of Classics stamp will be offered during the June 7-8 Cherrystone auction taking place in New York City. -
US Stamps May 19, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 20: James Stewart
by By Michael BaadkeJames Stewart embarked on an acting career after studying architecture in college. He earned an Oscar for his role in the 1940 comedy The Philadelphia Story. -
US Stamps May 19, 2016, 1 PM
Celebrating the Alaska statehood vote: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerThe cover shown nearby was sent on June 30, 1958, from Petersburg, Alaska, to Olympia, Wash. Either the sender or someone in the post office where it was deposited handstamped “Statehood voted” on the envelope to celebrate E.L. Bob Bartlett. -
US Stamps May 19, 2016, 11 AM
Using stamps as a promotional tool: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerIt is the wise business owner who uses all the tools available to promote his or her business; stamps can be such a tool. -
World Stamps May 19, 2016, 10 AM
10-franc Eupodotis Senegalensis stamp: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMicronations saw revenue opportunities in the stamp production business and made lots of them for collectors. Djibouti took an alternative route. -
US Stamps May 19, 2016, 6 AM
1978 Capt. Cook stamps in panes: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe newly discovered wreckage of Capt. Cook's ship gives us chance to re-visit a popular topical stamp. -
Postal Updates May 19, 2016, 3 AM
Members of Congress urge USPS to issue stamp for Japanese Americans who served during World War II
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe petition pointed out that while thousands of Japanese Americans were forcibly removed from their homes on the Pacific Coast, more than 30,000 volunteered to serve in the military. -
US Stamps May 18, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 19: Malcolm X
by By Michael BaadkeCivil rights activist Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) was commemorated on a 33¢ Black Heritage commemorative stamp issued Jan. 20, 1999. -
World Stamps May 18, 2016, 6 AM
Plan ahead to get the most out of WSS-NY 2016
by By Fred BaumannBetween May 28 and June 4, New York City’s Jacob Javits Convention Center will host more than 60 hours of philately at its finest. -
Auctions May 18, 2016, 5 AM
How to participate in a philatelic auction
by By Fred BaumannAuctions can be a very good way to buy and sell postage stamps and covers, and World Stamp Show-NY 2016 will provide several opportunities. -
US Stamps May 17, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 18: Mathew Brady
by By Michael BaadkeMathew B. Brady established a photography studio in Washington, D.C. Along with chronicling the Civil War, Brady and his photographers also captured images of the nation's leaders, including Abraham Lincoln. -
US Stamps May 17, 2016, 1 PM
Siegel unwraps Inverted Jenny website filled with research and data
by By Michael BaadkeRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries has developed a terrific new online reference site devoted to the Inverted Jenny: the rare 1918 24¢ carmine and blue airmail error stamp that shows the Curtiss Jenny airplane in the central vignette flying upside down. -
World Stamps May 17, 2016, 9 AM
What collectors can expect at WSS-NY 2016
by By Wayne ChenWayne Chen highlights what to expect at World Stamp Show-NY 2016. His advice will help you get the most out of this incredible eight-day celebration of stamp collecting. -
World Stamps May 17, 2016, 5 AM
Editor recalls blasts from the past of Scott Publishing Co.
by By Martin J. FrankeviczScott senior editor Martin J. Frankevicz fondly recalls some of his early experiences working for Scott Publishing Co. in New York City.