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US Stamps Mar 7, 2016, 5 AM
Small supply of Sarah Vaughan press sheets
by By Michael BaadkeOnly 200 press sheets of the forthcoming Sarah Vaughan stamp have been printed, according to information from the U.S. Postal Service, and all have die cuts. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2016, 10 PM
Born March 7: Tomas G. Masaryk
by By Michael BaadkeThe first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomas G. Masaryk, was featured on two United States stamps in 1960 as part of the Champion of Liberty series. Masaryk was admired as an advocate of democracy. -
US Stamps Mar 5, 2016, 10 PM
Born March 6: Bob Wills
by By Michael BaadkeBob Wills was a legend of Western swing music, forming His Texas Playboys in the 1930s and releasing hit records like San Antonio Rose and Faded Love. -
World Stamps Mar 5, 2016, 12 AM
Canada honors women’s suffrage centennial on stamp issued March 8
by By Fred BaumannOn March 8, International Women's Day, Canada Post issued a stamp marking the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in Canada. -
US Stamps Mar 4, 2016, 10 PM
Born March 5: Charles Goodnight
by By Michael BaadkeConfederate scout, cattle king and successful businessman, Charles Goodnight was a Texan legend who established important cattle trails and became a community leader. -
US Stamps Mar 4, 2016, 1 PM
Cherrystone sales offer affordable 19th century proofs, essays
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentOne lot in January comprised three unaccepted stamp designs dating from the early 1850s, starting with an orange 3¢ Benjamin Franklin design modeled on Great Britain’s Penny Black and printed on India paper. -
US Stamps Mar 4, 2016, 1 PM
1851 cover with rare 1¢ Franklin strip fetches $47,200 at Kelleher auction
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe firm of Daniel F. Kelleher held a sale in its Flagship Series at the headquarters in Danbury, Conn., on Feb. 2-4, offering U.S. and worldwide stamps and covers. -
US Stamps Mar 4, 2016, 1 PM
$33,600 for inverted-center 4¢ Electric Automobile in Regency-Superior sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe stamp boasts full original gum, “exceptional” centering and no faults, something that cannot be said for all of the 200-plus examples of this rarity. -
US Stamps Mar 4, 2016, 1 PM
Stone Mountain, Georgia: its history, monument, controversy, and commemorative stamp
by By Ken LawrenceIt rises 780 feet from the surrounding area, is seven miles in circumference, covers 563 acres, and gives its name to a small town at the base of the rock, located about 16 miles east of Atlanta, Ga. -
World Stamps Mar 4, 2016, 11 AM
Pair of essays linked to Riel rebellions top $1,800 in Eastern auction
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentA couple of mysterious essays for a stamp inscribed “Republique Canadienne – Canadian Republic” were said to date from the time of Louis Riel’s rebellions in 1869 and 1885. -
World Stamps Mar 4, 2016, 11 AM
Three examples of iconic St. Lawrence Seaway invert error sell at Brigham auction
by By Matthew HealeyBrigham Auctions continued its multi-part sale of the Brigham collection of Canada with a session on Jan. 23 near Toronto, offering material from the reigns of King Edward VII and Queen Elizabeth II. -
World Stamps Mar 4, 2016, 10 AM
Gems from Mizuhara collection shine at Spink sale in Hong Kong
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe international award-winning exhibit of Chinese Customs Posts put together by the late Meiso Mizuhara was last shown competitively in London in 1990. -
Postal Updates Mar 4, 2016, 5 AM
First-class letter rate dropping, FedEx tops list of USPS suppliers: Week's Most Read
by By Joe O'DonnellAlso this week, Tony Wawrukiewicz tells the story of pressure-sensitive package labels, John Hotchner wonders about an obscene mail warning, and Ralph Smith discovers that some the highest paid postmasters are in small towns. -
US Stamps Mar 3, 2016, 10 PM
Born March 4: Casimir Pulaski
by By Michael BaadkePolish-born freedom fighter and military leader Casimir Pulaski joined the American cause in the Revolutionary War and developed the Continental Army's cavalry force. -
World Stamps Mar 3, 2016, 9 AM
On eve of independence, Finland gave thought to stamps
by By Kathleen WunderlyTime was short to produce new stamps and put them on sale, so Finland’s greatest architect of the era sketched a version of the venerable Finnish lion as the design of the 1917-30 set. -
World Stamps Mar 3, 2016, 7 AM
Lebanon Conference of Emigrants sheet in demand: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Aug. 8, 1950, Lebanon issued a set of two postage stamps and four airmail stamps (Scott 243-244 and C150-C153) to commemorate the Conference of Emigrants. In addition to the stamps, an imperforate souvenir sheet of six on chamois paper (Scott C153a) was also issued. -
World Stamps Mar 3, 2016, 6 AM
John Lennon's stamp collection headed to World Stamp Show-NY 2016: Linn's Buzz
by By Colin SalleeAccording to Rolling Stone, the extensive collection of the late John Lennon, legendary singer and songwriter who helped turn The Beatles into one of the most popular musical groups in the history of entertainment, will be on display during the May 28-June 4 show. -
US Stamps Mar 3, 2016, 6 AM
United States 1879 10¢ Thomas Jefferson stamp: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerNow is a good time to look for the 1879 10¢ Thomas Jefferson stamp printed by the American Bank Note Co. on soft porous paper (Scott 187) in used condition. The stamp is perforated gauge 12 and lacks the secret mark found on the 10¢ Thomas Jefferson stamp listed as Scott 188. -
Auctions Mar 3, 2016, 5 AM
Kelleher Flagship auction offers 13¢ Hawaiian Missionary
by By Michael BaadkeOne of the iconic classic stamps from Hawaii’s famous 1851-52 Missionaries set will be auctioned by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions. The 13¢ stamp is part of the March 21-24 Flagship series sale taking place at the Kelleher offices in Danbury, Conn. -
World Stamps Mar 3, 2016, 4 AM
Postal reform in France met with intense opposition: Unveiling Classic Stamps
by By Sergio SismondoCritics resisted postal reform in 19th-century France because they were convinced that reducing postal rates would subsidize the rich. The arguments for and against reduced rates were politically charged.