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World Stamps Oct 2, 2015, 7 AM
Linn’s editor traveled to London in September to attend Autumn Stampex
by By Donna HousemanIn mid-September I traveled to London, England, to attend Autumn Stampex, one of two British national stamp shows sponsored by the Philatelic Traders’ Society, Great Britain’s national stamp dealers association. The show took place Sept. 16-19 at the Business Design Centre in Islington (central north London), a comfortable and attractive venue for a stamp show. -
US Stamps Oct 1, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 2: Cordell Hull
by By Michael BaadkeThe longest-serving Secretary of State in U.S. history, Cordell Hull, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for his work toward establishing the United Nations. -
US Stamps Oct 1, 2015, 9 AM
Circus souvenir sheet first-day cover from Baraboo, Wis.
by By Charles SneeOn Dec. 10, 2014, the U.S. Postal Service issued a souvenir sheet containing a $1 stamp similar to one of the 2014 Circus Posters stamps. Baraboo, Wis., hosted the official first-day ceremony. -
US Stamps Sep 30, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 1: Richard Stockton
by By Michael BaadkeShortly after adding his signature to the Declaration of Independence, Richard Stockton was captured by the British and held prisoner under harsh conditions. -
Auctions Sep 30, 2015, 12 PM
Don Fernandez invert top seller at Kelleher sale of Kuske Canal Zone
by By Matthew HealeyThe firm of Daniel F. Kelleher offered the Donald A. Kuske collection of the Panama Canal Zone on Sept. 9 at its headquarters in Danbury, Conn. -
US Stamps Sep 30, 2015, 9 AM
What to do when you receive a “no opinion” certificate
by By John M. HotchnerYou’ve sent in your latest find to be expertized, pretty sure that it is what you think it is. After the usual period of nail-biting while waiting for the certificate that will prove you right, the mail brings one that says, “No opinion.” Responses to this situation can range from puzzlement to anger, but after the disappointment, there is the question of what to do next. -
World Stamps Sep 30, 2015, 7 AM
Rugby World Cup is honored with 8-stamp set from Great Britain
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World Stamps Sep 30, 2015, 7 AM
Celebrating the Stamp Princess of Thailand
by By Colin SalleeGibbons Stamp Monthly sat down with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand in mid-September to discuss her life, and, of course, her stamps. -
US Stamps Sep 29, 2015, 11 PM
Born Sept. 30: William Wrigley Jr.
by By Michael BaadkeWrigley Field in Chicago is named for William Wrigley Jr., the one-time owner of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. -
World Stamps Sep 29, 2015, 6 AM
Refugee crisis prompts Nordia 2015 venue change
by By Michael BaadkeThe original show hotel near Stockholm is now accommodating asylum seekers; show organizers plan to hold the event in a new location to be announced. -
World Stamps Sep 29, 2015, 4 AM
United Nations issues special pane of stamps for the pope’s visit
by By Denise McCartyThe visit of Pope Francis to the United Nations was commemorated on a pane of stamps and labels. The stamp also marks the United Nations 70th anniversary. -
US Stamps Sep 28, 2015, 11 PM
Born Sept. 29: Gene Autry
by By Michael BaadkeMulti-talented singer, actor and businessman Gene Autry has received five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Autry found success as an entertainer, and later as owner of multiple radio and television stations. -
Postal Updates Sep 27, 2015, 11 PM
Postal workers saved post office building during San Francisco earthquake
by CMS AdminAfter the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, postal workers not only saved the mail, they saved the new post office building. -
US Stamps Sep 27, 2015, 11 PM
Born Sept. 28: Frances E. Willard
by By Michael BaadkeA leader in both the women's suffrage movement and the temperance movement, Frances E. Willard was honored in the 1940 Famous Americans series. -
US Stamps Sep 27, 2015, 11 AM
Heightened powers of observation: stamp collectors see what others miss
by By Charles SneeWe stamp collectors are an observant bunch. After all, we spend a great deal of time closely scrutinizing small, colorful bits of paper. -
US Stamps Sep 27, 2015, 8 AM
Stamps that make sense
by George DeKornfeldStamps issued by Ireland to celebrate the five traditionally recognized human senses include added gimmicks that relate to these senses. -
World Stamps Sep 27, 2015, 7 AM
Netherlands stamps reflect Dutch connections with the U.S. and New York City
by By Denise McCartyA red, white and blue hot dog and a baseball jersey are pictured on new stamps from the Netherlands. These stamps are part of an annual series highlighting connections between the Netherlands and another country, in this case the United States. -
US Stamps Sep 27, 2015, 6 AM
Born Sept. 27: Samuel Adams
by By Michael BaadkeSamuel Adams was a founding father of the United States, a relentless voice for independence from Britain. -
US Stamps Sep 25, 2015, 11 PM
Born Sept. 26: T.S. Eliot
by By Michael BaadkeThe influential poet and playwright was commemorated on a stamp in 1986 as part of the Literary Arts series. -
US Stamps Sep 25, 2015, 6 AM
Introduce the hobby to others at ASDA show in New York City
by By Donna HousemanThe American Stamp Dealers Association will present its annual New York Fall Postage Stamp Show Oct. 23-25 in the ballroom of the New York Hilton Midtown,1335 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue and W. 53rd Street), in New York City.