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US Stamps Oct 29, 2015, 5 PM
Siegel auctions Bowman, Gilbart and Curtis collections featuring superb U.S. stamps, unique essays and rare revenues
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries held a series of sales from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 at their showroom in New York. -
US Stamps Oct 29, 2015, 12 PM
Confederate Stamp Alliance sets its 2016 Annual Meeting
by Colin SalleeSave the date April 1-3 for the Annual Meeting in St. Louis. It is being held in conjunction with St. Louis EXPO 2016. -
US Stamps Oct 28, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 29: Bill Mauldin
by By Michael BaadkeThe commemorative stamp honoring Bill Mauldin in 2010 was the second United States stamp to feature his popular Army characters Willie and Joe. -
US Stamps Oct 28, 2015, 6 PM
$2 Waves of Color, $1 Patriotic Waves headline franking on media-mail parcel from Kentucky
by By Charles SneeA parcel from philatelic literature dealer Leonard Hartmann of Kentucky arrived in Linn’s offices earlier this year with a colorful four-stamp franking, including the $2 Waves of Color and $1 Patriotic Waves. -
US Stamps Oct 28, 2015, 5 PM
Zais announces his candidacy for APS president
by By Michael BaadkeZais was elected to the society's board of vice presidents in 2013. He recently served as chairman of the APS executive director search committee. -
World Stamps Oct 28, 2015, 8 AM
UK post offices prep for Star Wars stamp release
by Colin SalleeThe Trafalgar Square Post Office in London readies for the delivery of the highly sought after stamps. Stephen Abramsamadu, the office's branch manager, notes that this isn't your average stamp drop off. “The security officer arrived early this morning, came suited and booted with his helmet on, and said he had a very important package. I assumed the package was the stamps, and directed him to our secure location to deliver them.” -
World Stamps Oct 28, 2015, 7 AM
World Stamp Show-NY 2016 president Saadi holds town hall at ASDA show in New York City
by By Charles SneeWade Saadi, president of World Stamp Show-NY 2016, conducted a town hall meeting Oct. 23 at the American Stamp Dealers Association National Postage Stamp Show in New York City. World Stamp Show-NY 2016, the next decennial international show to be held in the United States, will open at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City in seven months, May 28-June 4, 2016. -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 28: Jonas Salk
by By Michael BaadkeThree different United States stamps have paid tribute to medical researcher Jonas Salk and those involved in developing polio vaccines in the 1950s. -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2015, 7 AM
Of paper clips, stamps, and donation solicitations: another exercise in close observation
by By Charles SneeNot so long ago, I blogged about the heightened powers of observation common to stamp collectors. I want to hit that point home once again, this time using the two covers shown photographically cropped nearby. -
US Stamps Oct 26, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 27: Theodore Roosevelt
by By Michael BaadkePresident Theodore Roosevelt appears not only on stamps honoring him personally, but also on stamps that depict Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. -
World Stamps Oct 26, 2015, 7 AM
British designer highlights the essence of Star Wars stamp production
by By Colin SalleeMalcolm Tween, the head illustrator for the popular Star Wars stamp collection, takes viewers through his overall process and inspiration behind his designs. He cites the magnitude of the film's overall production design, as well as the centrality of its characters. -
US Stamps Oct 25, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 26: Mahalia Jackson
by By Michael BaadkeRaised in the Baptist church, Mahalia Jackson became a star in the world of gospel music with a huge worldwide following. -
US Stamps Oct 24, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 25: Richard E. Byrd
by By Michael BaadkeRichard E. Byrd saw his Antarctic exploration efforts commemorated on a United States stamp during his lifetime. He was also honored on a 25¢ stamp issued during his birth centenary year. -
World Stamps Oct 24, 2015, 5 PM
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang on worldwide stamps
by By Wayne ChenIt was wonderful to hear of the United States Postal Service’s announcement of A Charlie Brown Christmas stamps. These stamps were issued Oct. 1. -
World Stamps Oct 24, 2015, 1 PM
Countries showcase their archaeological discoveries on new stamps
by By Denise McCartyJewelry is featured on the second set of stamps in the Archaeological Finds in Liechtenstein series. -
US Stamps Oct 23, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 24: Sonny Terry
by By Michael BaadkeThe Legends of American Music stamp series includes a 32¢ stamp honoring harmonica artist Sonny Terry, born Saunders Terrell on Oct. 24, 1911. -
Auctions Oct 23, 2015, 10 AM
Newly discovered Vin Fiz cover increases total to nine; Spink to offer it during Nov. 18-19 New York auction
by By Michael BaadkeThe rare 1911 25¢ Rodgers Aerial Post Vin Fiz Flyer stamp (United States Scott CL2) is known as the first stamp in the world to depict an airplane. A recently discovered example on cover will be auctioned Nov. 19 by Spink USA in New York City. -
US Stamps Oct 23, 2015, 10 AM
Scott United States Pocket Stamp Catalogue offers great convenience in a compact size
by By Donna HousemanThe Scott catalog season draws to a close each year with Scott’s largest single-volume catalog, the Scott Classic Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940, and its smallest catalog, the Scott United States Pocket Stamp Catalogue. -
World Stamps Oct 23, 2015, 7 AM
Postmarks of Australia offer wide variety and great interest
by By Janet KlugIt’s fun to collect Australia stamps, with their widely varied designs representing the history and unique culture of the country. -
World Stamps Oct 23, 2015, 5 AM
Great Britain tells the story of the Nativity on its Christmas stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe story of the Nativity is illustrated on Great Britain’s Christmas stamps issued Nov. 3.