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07/20/2018

New Canada $4 bighorn sheep stamp

By Jay Bigalke

Canada Post has unveiled its latest entry in the long-running high-denomination Wildlife stamp series that started in 1997.

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07/19/2018

After 24 years, USPS ends sales of $5 Washington Jackson stamp

By Michael Baadke

The United States Postal Service is taking the $5 Washington and Jackson stamp off sale on July 31.

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07/17/2018

More Weather Wonders on Canadian stamps July 26

By Denise McCarty

Photographs of meteorological phenomena are displayed on Canada Post’s second set of Weather Wonders stamps.

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Dissecting an 1863 cash war permit: Inside Linn’s

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07/20/2018

New Canada $4 bighorn sheep stamp

Canada Post has unveiled its latest entry in the long-running high-denomination Wildlife stamp series that started in 1997.

07/20/2018

Lung association tried to stop scratch and sniff stamp issue: Week’s Most Read

Also this week, magic is the theme of a new five-stamp set that will appear Aug. 7.

07/19/2018

President Trump calls for privatizing U.S. Postal Service

President Donald Trump’s administration has called for privatizing the United States Postal Service.

07/19/2018

June APS Summer Seminar event highlights Statue of Freedom stamps

Express Mail flat and Statue of Freedom ceremony program souvenirs of Summer Seminar event.

07/19/2018

Americover FDC show runs Aug. 3-5 near Atlanta

The American First Day Cover Society is hosting its 63rd annual Americover show Aug. 3-5.

07/19/2018

After 24 years, USPS ends sales of $5 Washington Jackson stamp

The United States Postal Service is taking the $5 Washington and Jackson stamp off sale on July 31.

07/18/2018

Look for used United States Borah Peak and Scout Emblem airmail postal card

In-period use is required, and there is no interest in uprated cards. Unusual destinations can increase value.

07/17/2018

Royal presents medals in June

The Royal Philatelic Society London recognizes outstanding achievements by awarding a number of medals each year.

07/17/2018

Sept. 13 ceremony for First Responders stamp

A postal tribute to emergency responders will be issued in Montana Sept. 13 at the U.S. Forest Service’s Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center.

07/17/2018

Shark attack! Canada Post issues set of five July 13

One of the world’s oldest surviving animal species will glide onto a Canada Post five-stamp issue available July 13.

07/17/2018

New Royal Mail 10-stamp July 31 set is “fit for the king”

A set of 10 stamps issued July 31 by Great Britain’s Royal Mail presents photos of Hampton Court Palace.

07/17/2018

More Weather Wonders on Canadian stamps July 26

Photographs of meteorological phenomena are displayed on Canada Post’s second set of Weather Wonders stamps.

07/16/2018

Cherished postal dog receives postmark and party

The Danbury Railway Museum honors the famous Railway Post Office dog, Owney, with a July 14 postmark and celebration.