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US Stamps Nov 4, 2021, 8 AM
Where to start a collection of U.S. Official stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIf you are just beginning to collect this area, a good place to start is the 1¢ rose Benjamin Franklin War Department stamp. -
World Stamps Nov 3, 2021, 11 AM
Post-cubist art shows traditional scenes in Great Britain’s 2021 Christmas stamps
by David HartwigThe eight new stamps feature key events from the traditional Christmas story. -
US Stamps Nov 3, 2021, 10 AM
APS, APRL boards hold joint online meeting Oct. 28
by Charles SneeBoth the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research library continue to show strength during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Auctions Nov 2, 2021, 8 AM
Corinphila November auction series features Besancon, Erivan, other name collections
by Charles SneeThe extensive seven-day auction series will feature 10 separate catalogs. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2021, 8 AM
‘Do I have a great rarity? I hope so.’ The triumph of hope over reality
by John M. HotchnerAs Alexander Pope wrote in An Essay on Man, “Hope springs eternal,” and it is no less true for stamp collectors than anyone else. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2021, 2 PM
Napex stamp show report
by Jay BigalkeThe Napex stamp show typically takes place in early June and was rescheduled to the Oct. 22-24 dates for just this year. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2021, 1 PM
USPS announces 2022 U.S. stamp program
by Charles SneeSubjects to be honored next year include the Year of the Tiger, mountain flora, folk singer Pete Seeger, national marine sanctuaries and more. -
World Stamps Nov 1, 2021, 12 PM
Canada Post honors 100th anniversary of the remembrance poppy
by David HartwigStriking in its simplicity, the stamp portrays a single red poppy flat against a white background. -
Postal Updates Nov 1, 2021, 12 PM
Funds for new USPS trucks in Biden’s recovery proposal
by Bill McAllisterThe pending House bill calls for $2.57 billion for the purchase of new electric postal trucks and $3.51 billion for building the charging infrastructure needed to support the trucks. -
World Stamps Nov 1, 2021, 10 AM
2022 Scott Classic Specialized catalog to arrive in December
by Jay BigalkeMany important value and editorial changes enhance this latest edition of the Scott Classic Specialized catalog. -
World Stamps Nov 1, 2021, 10 AM
NPM to host 18th Maynard Sundman lecture Dec. 7
by David HartwigThe talk will cover everything from the origins of writing and postal rates to the origins of postage and revenue stamps. -
US Stamps Oct 30, 2021, 10 AM
Scott numbers assigned to Day of the Dead, other recent U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps Oct 29, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: The highly unlikely Braille U.S. postage stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a summary of market activity for U.S. graded stamps in the third quarter of 2021, and an examination of U.S. insured mail treated as registered mail from 1915 to 1935. -
Postal Updates Oct 28, 2021, 12 PM
GOP breaks with DeJoy over postal banking
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS confirmed Oct. 4 that it had begun offering limited check cashing services at four East Coast locations. -
World Stamps Oct 28, 2021, 8 AM
An affordable Mauritius classic stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp was issued May 23, 1898, to commemorate the diamond jubilee (60th year) of the reign of Queen Victoria. -
World Stamps Oct 27, 2021, 3 PM
Australia Post commemorates 150th anniversary of RSPCA
by Linn’s StaffEach stamp is denominated $1.10 to pay the domestic letter rate. -
World Stamps Oct 26, 2021, 3 PM
Sotheby’s to auction earliest dated Penny Black Dec. 7 in London
by Charles SneeThe stamp is affixed to a document dated April 10, 1840, almost a month before the iconic Penny Black was officially issued May 6. -
Postal Updates Oct 26, 2021, 1 PM
Witch on Walpex show cancel with Halloween theme
by Jay BigalkeIn recent years, the United States has issued a number of stamps related to Halloween. -
Auctions Oct 26, 2021, 11 AM
Iconic inverts, more in Nov. 9-10 Siegel sale of Przybyl collection
by Charles SneeA 1918 Jenny Invert and the unique unused 1851 Hawaii 2¢ Missionary are among the iconic rarities and desirable stamps in top-notch condition up for bids. -
US Stamps Oct 26, 2021, 10 AM
Youth art on November cartoon caption contest stamp
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line.