14 Apr
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US Stamps
Apr 12, 2021, 1 PMFaux stamps printed on Burdock Blood Bitters cards
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US Stamps
Apr 12, 2021, 10 AMNew USPS Star Wars Droids set features 10 popular characters
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World Stamps
Apr 12, 2021, 10 AMParaguay’s ‘Muestra’ overprints in Scott catalog
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Postal Updates
Apr 11, 2021, 10 AMU.S. Navy heavy hitters honored on anniversary cancels
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Postal Updates
Apr 13, 2021, 3 PMTaxpayer funds come to the U.S. Postal Service’s rescue
The U.S. Postal Service acknowledged on April 2 that it has accepted $8.64 billion of taxpayer funds to offset some of its losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Auctions
Apr 13, 2021, 2 PMPetersen classic U.S. collection in April 29-30 Siegel auction
Among the 549 lots to be offered are some of the rarest U.S. stamps in existence. -
World Stamps
Apr 12, 2021, 3 PMNew British stamps honor six classic science fiction novels
In conjunction with the Classic Science Fiction issue, Royal Mail is offering postmarks, a first-day cover, six postcards reproducing the designs of the stamps, and a presentation pack. -
US Stamps
Apr 12, 2021, 1 PMFaux stamps printed on Burdock Blood Bitters cards
The colorful faux stamps stand out on these cards, making an attractive presentation. They also add an element of curiosity, encouraging the viewer to look more closely. -
US Stamps
Apr 12, 2021, 10 AMNew USPS Star Wars Droids set features 10 popular characters
The new stamp set is the second (or third) issue from the USPS to celebrate the Star Wars phenomena. -
World Stamps
Apr 12, 2021, 10 AMParaguay’s ‘Muestra’ overprints in Scott catalog
For years, Scott catalog editors have been working hard to update images for stamps of Paraguay that bear a specimen overprint in Spanish, “MUESTRA.” -
Postal Updates
Apr 11, 2021, 10 AMU.S. Navy heavy hitters honored on anniversary cancels
Two of the United States Navy’s Los Angeles-class attack submarines are hitting milestones this year, and pictorial cancels are available for each occasion. -
US Stamps
Apr 9, 2021, 10 AMDie-cutting omitted panes of U.S. 2020 Let’s Celebrate stamp found in Washington state post office
The error will be listed in the 2022 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers, which is scheduled for publication in October. -
World Stamps
Apr 9, 2021, 9 AMU.N. Postal Administration marks its 70th anniversary
The UNPA issued its first stamps on United Nations Day, Oct. 24, 1951, and two stamps released on that day are featured on the pane. -
US Stamps
Apr 9, 2021, 8 AMInside Linn’s: FDC value isn’t always expressed in dollars and cents
Also this week, a philatelic exploration of the Republic of North Macedonia’s identity crisis, and a worldwide mixture administers a beneficial dose of philatelic medicine.