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World Stamps Nov 27, 2023, 7 AM
Canada Post issues new Diwali stamp Nov. 9
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US Stamps Nov 24, 2023, 8 AM
1945 Christmas card to U.S. Naval officer keeps it all in the family
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World Stamps Nov 23, 2023, 1 PM
Finland to issue President Ahtisaari mourning stamp
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Auctions Nov 23, 2023, 9 AM
Rumsey Dec. 11-14 auction series features specialized collections of machine cancels, post office seals, Pacific Mail Steamship Co., Nepal; gems of philately
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World Stamps
Nov 29, 2023, 8 AMLuxembourg’s first stamp, issued in 1852, is affordable used
Luxembourg’s first stamp (Scott 1) features a left profile of Grand Duke William III. -
Postal Updates
Nov 28, 2023, 8 AMPuerto Rico celebrates 530 years with postmark, parade
The postmark comes from Aguadilla, a coastal municipality in Puerto Rico known for its beaches, cultural events and the Rafael Hernandez Airport. -
US Stamps
Nov 27, 2023, 11 AMScott U.S. Pocket catalog receives updated look
While larger than the average pocket size, the new size is perfect for a briefcase to carry the catalog at a stamp show. -
World Stamps
Nov 27, 2023, 7 AMCanada Post issues new Diwali stamp Nov. 9
Symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, Diwali is marked by the lighting of lamps, colorful decorations, gifts and fireworks. -
US Stamps
Nov 24, 2023, 8 AM1945 Christmas card to U.S. Naval officer keeps it all in the family
The young man shown in the photograph, Harry J. Hansen III, also became a career U.S. Navy officer. -
World Stamps
Nov 23, 2023, 1 PMFinland to issue President Ahtisaari mourning stamp
Martti Ahtisaari served as Finland’s president from 1994 to 2000. -
Auctions
Nov 23, 2023, 9 AMRumsey Dec. 11-14 auction series features specialized collections of machine cancels, post office seals, Pacific Mail Steamship Co., Nepal; gems of philately
One of the centerpieces of the Barlow collection of U.S. machine cancels is a postcard bearing a marvelous strike of the Seattle, Wash., Exposition Station cancel featuring a stylized U.S. flag and “Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition” on the flag’s stripes. -
Postal Updates
Nov 22, 2023, 11 AMUSPS 2024 price increases to push Priority Mail Express stamp past $30 mark
According to the USPS, the new Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express stamps to be issued in 2024 will be denominated $9.85 and $30.45, respectively. -
US Stamps
Nov 22, 2023, 8 AMU.S. 2012 Bonsai double-sided pane of 20 in demand
The trees depicted in the five designs are a Sierra juniper, black pine, banyan, trident maple and azalea. -
US Stamps
Nov 21, 2023, 3 PMVoting opens in Linn’s 2023 U.S. stamp popularity poll
In 2023, the United States Postal Service issued 126 varieties of stamps and postal stationery, just five more than were issued for the 2022 program.
