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US Stamps Apr 21, 2016, 8 AM
Fourteen of 16 U.S. National Parks stamp designs have been revealed
by By Michael BaadkeUnited States stamp designs honoring five national parks were revealed during mid-April. The parks that are newly featured are Haleakala National Park in Hawaii; Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, D.C.; Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont; Mount Rainier National Park in Washington; and San Francisco Maritime Historical Park in California. -
World Stamps Apr 21, 2016, 7 AM
U.N. International Dance Day stamps show dances from around the world
by By Denise McCartySix dances from around the world are displayed on the United Nations Postal Administration’s International Dance Day stamps. The stamps are being issued April 29, International Dance Day, in panes of six. -
US Stamps Apr 21, 2016, 6 AM
The story behind the Jenny Invert from McCoy block recovered in New York
by By Charles SneeOne of the two missing 1918 United States Jenny Invert airmail error stamps from the famed McCoy block of four that was stolen in 1955 was recovered in early April. -
US Stamps Apr 21, 2016, 5 AM
Stamp to feature San Francisco maritime park
by By Michael BaadkeSan Francisco National Historical Park in California is featured on the 14th stamp revealed in the upcoming National Parks set from the United States Postal Service. -
World Stamps Apr 20, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 21: Queen Elizabeth II
by By Michael BaadkeApril 21 is the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned since 1952. The queen's birthday is celebrated in Great Britain with special festivities in June. -
World Stamps Apr 20, 2016, 8 AM
Overprinted Qatar Satellite Telecommunications issue: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerYou will notice that values for many stamps of Qatar are given in italics in the 2016 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. This reflects the fact that the market for Qatari stamps has been in flux. Over the past several years, many of the sheikdom’s stamp issues were hot items. Some still are, but many are not. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2016, 8 AM
Golden Eagle Pass souvenir sheet tough to find: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Dec. 10, 1987, the National Park Service issued a $25 Golden Eagle Pass souvenir sheet of seven (Scott RVP1). The top right stamp is inscribed“Golden Eagle Pass” alongside an eagle in flight. The designs of the other stamps are from paintings produced for the Arts for the Parks program. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2016, 8 AM
1962 Congressional proposal for mental illness stamp discovered: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerA mental Illness stamp proposal in 1962 failed to pass muster. The stamp would have marked the 150th anniversary in 1963 of the founding of the Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., the nation’s oldest private psychiatric hospital. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2016, 8 AM
May cartoon caption contest: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerSpring is the planting season and summer is the growing season, so the Arbor Day stamp of 1932 (Scott 717) is a good selection for the cartoon caption contest for May. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2016, 7 AM
Olympian to speak on stamps and sports at World Stamp Show-NY 2016: Linn’s Buzz
by By Colin SalleeFormer Olympians and a specialist in Olympic-based stamps will be on the World Stamp Show - NY 2016 on May 30. -
World Stamps Apr 20, 2016, 6 AM
Great Britain souvenir sheet celebrates 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
by By Denise McCartyRoyal Mail kept the four-generation souvenir sheet and photograph a secret until April 20, the day before the queen’s birthday. But after it was announced, the photograph was soon spreading over social media, including the British monarchy’s Instagram account. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2016, 5 AM
Mount Rainier stamp shows star trails
by By Michael BaadkeA dramatic nighttime photograph showing star trails above Mount Rainier will be featured on a forever stamp to be issued June 2 in the forthcoming National Parks set of 16. -
US Stamps Apr 19, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 20: Harold Lloyd
by By Michael BaadkeAmerican silent film actor and director Harold Lloyd was a master of comedy who starred in hundreds of feature films and comedy shorts. He was featured on a 29¢ stamp in the 1994 Silent Screen Stars set. -
World Stamps Apr 19, 2016, 7 AM
Stamp pane from Britain pictures New York scenes
by By Denise McCartyForeign postal administrations ranging alphabetically from Aland to the UN will be at WSS-NY 2016 selling various new issues and related products. -
US Stamps Apr 19, 2016, 6 AM
Bierstadt painting on Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Park stamp
by By Michael BaadkeDetails of a painting by Albert Bierstadt will be shown on a forever stamp planned for June 2 commemorating Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont. -
World Stamps Apr 18, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 19: Dudley Moore
by By Michael BaadkeGifted with remarkable skill in both comedy and music, Dudley Moore's career included a long partnership with fellow comedian Peter Cook, and a very successful film career. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2016, 8 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London presents an astonishing display of classic United States issues
by CMS AdminA variety of classic United States postage stamps from 1851-56 headlined a recent presentation at the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2016, 7 AM
Washington, D.C., aquatic park joins National Parks list
by By Michael BaadkeA new stamp revealed in the United States National Parks set planned for June 2 features a photograph of water lilies by Cindy Dyer, whose photographs of water lilies previously appeared on stamps in 2015. -
World Stamps Apr 17, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 18: Franz von Suppe
by By Michael BaadkeComposer Franz von Suppe (1819-95) was born in Dalmatia and found fame in Vienna as a conductor and composer of light opera and other works. -
World Stamps Apr 16, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 17: Karen Blixen
by CMS AdminDanish author Karen Blixen drew upon her experiences in Kenya to write Out of Africa, originally published under her pen name, Isak Dinesen.