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US Stamps Apr 15, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 16: Selena
by By Michael BaadkeTejano singer Selena (1971-95) was honored on a forever stamp issued March 16, 2011, in the Latin Music Legends commemorative set. -
Auctions Apr 15, 2016, 12 PM
Siegel auctions May 4-6 to offer independent mails, postal history of United States and the Confederacy
by By Michael BaadkeU.S. independent mails will be auctioned Wednesday, and a selection of U.S. and Confederate postal history will be offered Thursday and Friday. -
US Stamps Apr 15, 2016, 9 AM
More National Parks centenary stamps revealed
by By Michael BaadkeFive new U.S. stamps have been revealed. They will feature various national parks from around the United States. -
US Stamps Apr 15, 2016, 9 AM
Glimpse of Hawaiian park on new stamp in June
by By Michael BaadkeA rainbow on the volcanic landscape of Haleakala National Park is featured in the photograph by Kevin Ebi that will appear on a forever stamp in June. -
US Stamps Apr 15, 2016, 8 AM
Jenny Invert from McCoy block recovered in New York City
by CMS AdminOne of the two missing 1918 United States Jenny Invert airmail error stamps from the famed McCoy block that was stolen in 1955 was recovered in early April. Auctioneer Spink USA in New York City announced the electrifying find April 15. -
Auctions Apr 15, 2016, 5 AM
H.R. Harmer May 5-7 auction offers U.S. and worldwide stamps, postal history
by By Michael BaadkeThe auction offers United States, British Commonwealth and worldwide stamps and postal history, collections, and accumulations. -
Postal Updates Apr 15, 2016, 5 AM
USPS ripped in new report, Star Trek stamps issued: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, Lewis Carroll’s stamp case is on display at the British Library, and the fifth U.S. National Parks stamp honors the Carlsbad Caverns. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 15: Bessie Smith
by By Michael BaadkeThe American Music commemorative series honored singer Bessie Smith on a 29¢ in the Blues and Jazz Singers set issued Sept. 17, 1994. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2016, 1 PM
New Confederate States work shows how censuses play key role in philatelic research
by By Donna HousemanLinn’s recently received a review copy of the recently published study Uniontown, Alabama, Postmaster’s Provisionals by Francis J. Crown Jr. Not only is this work an important study for collectors of Confederate States of America philately, but it also emphasizes the importance of censuses to stamp collecting. -
Auctions Apr 14, 2016, 12 PM
Schuyler Rumsey auction at Westpex features Mexico collections, U.S., and more
by By Michael BaadkeSchuyler Rumsey Philatelic Auctions of San Francisco, Calif., is the official show auctioneer for the Westpex 2016 Stamp Show. The show is taking place April 29 to May 1 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, in Burlingame, Calif. -
World Stamps Apr 14, 2016, 11 AM
Additional Europa designs display variations on ‘Think Green’ theme: New Stamps of the World
by By Denise McCartyTo honor the 60th anniversary of Europa stamps, PostEurop will release various stamps featuring the “Think Green” theme. -
World Stamps Apr 14, 2016, 7 AM
Graphics Philately Association’s website includes articles, stamp gallery: Computers and Stamps
by By William F. SharpeThe Graphics Philately Association, founded in 1975 by Robert M. Ritterband, a printer in California, and Mark H. Winnegrad, a librarian in New York, studies the history of books and printing on stamps. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2016, 6 AM
When a cover screams ‘buy me’: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerSome covers have a way of persuading buyers to purchase them simply due to their color schemes or interesting subject matter. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2016, 6 AM
Mother’s Day covers are hard to find: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerWhile Mother’s Day is a widespread holiday among many cultures, there are few examples of stamp covers that recognize it. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2016, 6 AM
Heron featured on stamp for Gulf Islands
by By Michael BaadkeA photograph by John Funderburk is shown on the forever stamp commemorating Gulf Islands National Seashore, part of the set of 16 stamps to be issued June 2 in New York City. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2016, 11 PM
Born April 14: John Hanson
by By Michael BaadkeBorn April 14, 1715, in Charles County, Md., John Hanson served a one-year term as president of the Continental Congress from 1781 to 1782. -
World Stamps Apr 13, 2016, 12 PM
The assassination of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia: Stamps of Eastern Europe
by By Rick MillerSome have said that King Alexander I of Yugoslavia was the only real Yugoslav who ever lived. Everyone else in the country was either Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Bosniak, Macedonian, or Albanian. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2016, 8 AM
U.S. 2015 Paul Newman pane of 20: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Sept. 18, 2015, the U.S. Postal Service issued a nondenominated (49¢) Paul Newman stamp (Scott 5020) in panes of 20. Although the Academy Award-winning actor/director was best known for his on-screen performances, the stamp, which is inscribed “Actor/Philanthropist,” is not part of the Legends of Hollywood series. -
World Stamps Apr 13, 2016, 8 AM
Yemen 1952 Architecture set in demand: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1952, the Kingdom of Yemen issued a set of two regular stamps and two airmail stamps (Scott 78-79 and C10-C11) commemorating the architectural history of the country. The stamps were issued both perforated gauge 14½ and imperforate. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2016, 6 AM
Thomas Moran painting depicts Grand Canyon
by By Michael BaadkeThe eighth forever stamp from the planned 16-stamp set honoring the National Park Service centenary features a painting by Thomas Moran as reproduced on a chromolithograph in 1912.