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World Stamps May 12, 2016, 10 AM
Donald Trump makes postal appearance on Central African Republic sheet
by By Denise McCartyDonald Trump and other famous New Yorkers are pictured on a new stamp issue from the Central African Republic. -
World Stamps May 12, 2016, 9 AM
Stamp-on-stamp designs celebrate the 65th anniversary of UNPA
by By Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration commemorates the 65th anniversary of the UNPA New York office on a new set of stamps. -
US Stamps May 12, 2016, 9 AM
Two U.S. stamp sets May 31: Views of Our Planets, Pluto — Explored!
by By Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service has plans to issue two different stamp sets on May 31 showing subjects that are out of this world. -
US Stamps May 12, 2016, 7 AM
Duck art tour at World Stamp Show; update on 2016 contest rules
by By Michael BaadkeThe United States Federal Duck Stamp Art Exhibit Tour will take up residence at World Stamp Show-NY 2016 from May 28 to June 4. -
World Stamps May 12, 2016, 7 AM
Historic stationery explained to Royal Philatelic Society London members
by CMS AdminThe ‘Franco’ envelopes of the royal postal service of Saxony from 1859 to 1865 recently highlighted a presentation to the RPSL. -
US Stamps May 12, 2016, 5 AM
Advocacy long reflected on labels: U.S. Stamp Notes
by John M HotchnerAdvocacy is a facet of the American character that is reflected in philately. Agree or disagree — you can come up with your own label to state your case. -
US Stamps May 12, 2016, 5 AM
Messages on airmail covers promote the use of special delivery service: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerSpecial delivery service began in the United States in 1885, and immediately became a popular means of moving urgent mail. -
US Stamps May 12, 2016, 4 AM
1923 Martha Washington coil joint-line pair: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAlthough plentiful in the grade of fine-very fine and in unused hinged condition, this joint-line pair is surprisingly difficult to find in the grade of very fine and in mint never-hinged condition with fresh gum and without defects. -
World Stamps May 12, 2016, 4 AM
Collectors are seeking Lebanon 2014 Armenian Genocide issue: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerA newer issue that we think is a good buy is the Lebanon £2,000 Armenian Genocide Monument, Bikfaya stamp (Scott 703) issued April 15, 2014. -
US Stamps May 11, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 12: Lincoln Ellsworth
by By Michael BaadkeLincoln Ellsworth, born in Chicago, Ill., on May 12, 1880, was the first explorer to cross over both the North Pole and South Pole. -
Postal Updates May 11, 2016, 12 PM
Congress set to address financial plight of U.S. Postal Service
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentPostmaster General Megan J. Brennan, not one to make rash promises, acknowledged May 10 that she was “cautiously optimistic” that lawmakers might finally address her agency’s financial woes. -
US Stamps May 10, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 11: Harriet Quimby
by By Michael BaadkeJournalist Harriet Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot's license. She also became the first woman to pilot an airplane across the English Channel. -
Postal Updates May 10, 2016, 5 AM
U.S. Postal Service reports second quarter ‘controllable’ income of $576 million
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentFor the first half of fiscal 2016, the USPS said its operating income rose to $1.8 billion, up from $1.4 billion in fiscal 2015. -
US Stamps May 9, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 10: Max Steiner
by By Michael BaadkeBorn May 10, 1888, in Vienna, Max Steiner became one of Hollywood's most prolific composers. He scored some of the greatest films of all time, including Gone With the Wind and Casablanca. -
US Stamps May 8, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 9: J.M. Barrie
by By Michael BaadkeThe Scottish-born creator of Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie, adapted his character from an original play to a novel. He donated the rights to the character to a hospital charity in 1929. -
US Stamps May 7, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 8: Robert Johnson
by By Michael BaadkeWith just 29 recorded songs, Robert Johnson altered the direction of blues music in the 1930s, and he continues to influence some of today's legendary rock and blues musicians. -
World Stamps May 6, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 7: Johannes Brahms
by By Michael BaadkeJohannes Brahms is one of the legendary "three B's" of German composers (along with Bach and Beethoven). His famous Lullaby is familiar to all who hear it. -
US Stamps May 6, 2016, 11 AM
In switch, Gross Switzerland collection sold privately; his Hawaii will be offered at New York show instead
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe planned May 29 auction of the William H. Gross collection of outstanding Switzerland rarities was pre-empted by a private sale. -
US Stamps May 6, 2016, 10 AM
Service Cross Medals forever stamps to be issued May 30 in New York City
by By Michael BaadkeThe four new stamps feature the Army’s Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross, and the Coast Guard Cross. -
US Stamps May 6, 2016, 10 AM
Jeopardy! to feature 2016 U.S. stamps
by By Michael BaadkeA stamp category will be featured on the popular quiz show Jeopardy! on May 10. It is expected that the clues will be about U.S. stamps being issued in 2016.