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World Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 7 AM
Strip of 10¢ Small Queens sells for $29,600 in Brigham auction in Toronto
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentBrigham Auctions held another of its continuing series of sales to disperse the extensive Canada collection of its owner, Ron Brigham. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 7 AM
Scarce, used Double Geneva highlights Schwarzenbach Auktion Zurich sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentZurich, Geneva, and Basel all briefly had their own stamp issues, all of which are now considered philatelic classics. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2016, 7 AM
South Atlantic 1821 letters bring $37,650 in Argyll Etkin sale in London
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentArgyll Etkin held an auction of stamps and postal history featuring material from a specialized collection of the Portuguese colony of Nyassa. -
Postal Updates Apr 29, 2016, 4 AM
Postmaster Brennan’s tough first year, story behind recovered Jenny Invert: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, Mary-Anne Penner was appointed to be the USPS director of stamp services, and a new Star Trek stamp was released. -
US Stamps Apr 28, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 29: Duke Ellington
by By Michael BaadkeJazz legend Duke Ellington has appeared on two United States stamps, including a 22¢ issue in the Performing Arts series that commemorated him on his birthday. -
US Stamps Apr 28, 2016, 1 PM
If it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t genuine
by By John M. HotchnerThere is no shortage of interesting material out there to tempt collectors who are drawn to the unusual. But one must always be careful. -
World Stamps Apr 28, 2016, 12 PM
Finding America’s natural treasures on foreign stamps
by By Denise McCartyCollecting U.S. national parks on stamps does not need to be limited to U.S. issues. Other countries have featured them, too. -
World Stamps Apr 28, 2016, 11 AM
More than 5,800 value changes recorded for Canada in 2017 Scott Vol. 2
by By Donna HousemanMore than 20,000 value changes appear in Vol. 2 of the 2017 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. A weak Canadian dollar results in a downward trend in values for stamps of Canada. -
World Stamps Apr 28, 2016, 4 AM
Bavaria’s first stamp surprised post office patrons: Unveiling Classic Stamps
by By Sergio SismondoThe German state of Bavaria introduced postal reform on Nov. 1, 1849. On that date, a 1-kreuzer black was issued. The stamp is known as “Der Schwarze Einser” (“the black singleton”). -
US Stamps Apr 27, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 28: Lionel Barrymore
by By Michael BaadkeThe eldest of the famed Barrymore acting siblings during the first half of the 20th century, Oscar-winner Lionel Barrymore's many film roles included that of the banker, Mr. Potter, in It's a Wonderful Life. -
World Stamps Apr 27, 2016, 12 PM
North American international stamp exhibitions, a personal odyssey: Washington 2006 and New York 2016
by By Ken LawrenceKen Lawrence continues his narrative about the past 30 years of international stamp shows held in North America as prelude to the New York 2016 pageant that opens at the end of May. -
US Stamps Apr 27, 2016, 11 AM
1978 $2 Americana pictures kerosene table lamp: Dollar-Sign Stamps
by By Charles SneeThe middle denomination in the trio of dollar-denominated Americana stamps is the $2 value. It is most often found used in combination with other stamps on parcels and registered mail. -
World Stamps Apr 27, 2016, 8 AM
Portugal’s 1924 Camoens set of 31 stamps failed as a fundraiser: Classic Stamps of the World
by By Kathleen WunderlyDisdaining ordinary semipostals, the Portugal postal administration and the Red Cross hatched a complex scheme in 1924 intended to fund an endowment for the latter organization. -
World Stamps Apr 27, 2016, 8 AM
Danish West Indies’ first postage dues found with different types: Nordic Stamp Scene
by By Christer BrunstromThe simple 1902 postage due set of four stamps becomes more complicated for the collector checking minute design variations. Known forgeries of the four stamps add another challenge. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 27: Samuel F.B. Morse
by By Michael BaadkeHe's associated most strongly with the development of the successful telegraph and the Morse code used to transmit messages, but Samuel F.B. Morse was also an artist and pioneer photographer. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2016, 7 AM
Quad-City Stamp Club ‘Stamps out Cancer’ at 39th annual auction
by CMS AdminThe Quad-City Stamp Club’s 39th Annual Stamp Out Cancer Auction raised just over $6,000. This brings the cumulative proceeds from these auctions to over $271,000. -
World Stamps Apr 26, 2016, 7 AM
Dr. McCoy joins Canada’s Star Trek crew
by By Michael BaadkeA stamp honoring DeForest Kelly as Dr. Leonard McCoy will be included in Canada Post's upcoming Star Trek set. Other characters shown on the stamps revealed so far are Kirk, Spock and Scotty. -
US Stamps Apr 25, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 26: Frederick Law Olmsted
by By Michael BaadkeLandscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed New York City's famed Central Park, as well as the U.S. Capitol Grounds, and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. -
US Stamps Apr 25, 2016, 8 AM
California youth wins 2016 federal junior duck stamp competition
by CMS AdminThe colored pencil entry, which won the California State Junior Duck Stamp Contest, was chosen from 192 entries. -
World Stamps Apr 25, 2016, 7 AM
Star Trek stamp for ‘Scotty’ actor James Doohan
by By Michael BaadkeThe fourth stamp revealed in Canada Post's planned Star Trek set honors actor James Doohan as chief engineer Montgomery Scott. Earlier stamps revealed feature the characters Kirk and Spock, and the starship Enterprise.