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Postal Updates May 3, 2016, 1 PM
Threatening cat causing concern for Royal Mail postman: Linn’s Buzz
by By Colin SalleeThe Royal Mail has sent a letter to a Bristol, UK, resident labeling the home's cat as a "threat" in wake of recent issues with a postman. -
US Stamps May 3, 2016, 12 PM
Stamp for legendary vocalist Sarah Vaughan receives Scott number
by By Colin SalleeThe stamp for revered vocalist Sarah Vaughan, which was issued on Mar. 29, has received a Scott catalog number. -
US Stamps May 3, 2016, 11 AM
World Stamp Show-NY 2016 Booth Holder Profile: Vidiforms Company
by CMS AdminMost business success stories begin with a tale of invention and innovation and Vidiforms Company of Congers, NY, is no exception. -
World Stamps May 3, 2016, 9 AM
World Stamp Show-NY 2016 Booth Holder Profile: Canada Stamp Finder
by CMS AdminCanada Stamp Finder is a dealer that has for three decades been serving collectors of not just Canada, but of many countries. -
World Stamps May 3, 2016, 6 AM
The queen’s 90 years of style
by By George deKornfeldNew stamps honoring Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday reflect the pomp and circumstance that surround royal events. -
World Stamps May 3, 2016, 5 AM
Klingons captured on Canada’s May 5 Star Trek set
by By Michael BaadkeAfter featuring popular Star Trek characters from the Federation — Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Scotty — Canada Post reveals stamps showing a Klingon commander and battle cruiser. -
US Stamps May 2, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 3: Sugar Ray Robinson
by By Michael BaadkeBoxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson became an international legend with a string of undefeated matches and multiple title victories in the 1940s and 1950s. -
World Stamps May 2, 2016, 5 AM
Christoph Gaertner acquires Schwanke auction house
by By Michael BaadkeThe Christoph Gaertner auction firm in Germany has acquired a second auction house in Hamburg. In 2015, Gaertner acquired the Edgar Mohrmann firm. -
US Stamps May 1, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 2: Lorenz Hart
by By Michael BaadkeThe writer of memorable lyrics for The Lady is a Tramp and My Funny Valentine, Lorenz Hart found incredible success with his songwriting partner Richard Rodgers. -
US Stamps Apr 30, 2016, 11 PM
Born May 1: Winthrop Sargent
by By Michael BaadkeAfter serving in the Revolutionary War, Winthrop Sargent was named secretary of the Northwest Territory, and was appointed governor of the Mississippi Territory in 1798. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 30: David Thompson
by By Michael BaadkeSurveyor, cartographer and explorer, David Thompson documented the wilderness of North America in the early years of the 19th century and created the important first maps of the vast lands. -
US Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 12 PM
Stamp poll voters pick Christmas with Charlie Brown as their favorite U.S. issue of 2015
by By Michael BaadkeThe set of 10 stamps titled A Charlie Brown Christmas took the top honors of the 33 stamp and postal stationery issues listed in the recent poll. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 10 AM
Angry Birds featured on recent U.N. stamps
by By Denise McCartyAfter being appointed an honorary UN ambassador in March, Red, the Angry Bird, is now depicted on a new stamp pane. -
US Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 10 AM
After all designs revealed, National Parks set on sale June 2
by By Michael BaadkeDesigns for the last two National Parks forever stamps were revealed April 22 and April 25, respectively, by the U.S. Postal Service. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 10 AM
Britain’s wartime Airgraph anniversary: Covering the World
by By Ken LawrenceIt was difficult to transport messages between soldiers and their loved ones, so the British government introduced Airgraphs. -
US Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 10 AM
New U.S. stamp market report makes debut: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanLinn’s introduces a new quarterly market report that replaces the former Linn’s U.S. Stamp Market Index. -
US Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 10 AM
1924 George Washington booklet pane: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn April 14, 1924, the U.S. Post Office Department issued a 2¢ carmine George Washington stamp (Scott 583). -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 9 AM
Malagasy Republic FAO anniversary set is scarce: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOne issue that was not widely advertised was a set of two 1995 airmail stamps commemorating the 50th anniversary of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) of the United Nations (Scott C200B-C200C). -
US Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 9 AM
Hawaiian Missionary stamp highlights Kelleher Auction at $34,220
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe firm of Daniel F. Kelleher held a four-day “Flagship” sale March 21-24 at its headquarters in Danbury, Conn. -
US Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 9 AM
Gary Peters’ Hawaii collection shines at Rumsey sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentSchuyler Rumsey offered the Gary Peters collection of Hawaii on March 18 and a “Gems of Philately” sale March 19.