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US Stamps
Sep 6, 2024, 2 PMAugust cartoon caption contest winner fancies Lincoln as letter carrier
Several entries were quite serious, perhaps reflective of the times in the midst of an unusual presidential campaign. -
World Stamps
Sep 6, 2024, 10 AMGreat Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 50th anniversary of comedy series ‘Porridge’
First airing on the BBC between 1974 and 1977, Porridge follows the experiences of prisoners at the fictional men’s prison HMP Slade. -
US Stamps
Sep 5, 2024, 10 AMNojex 2024 set for Sept. 27-29
Nojex will host meetings of the U.S. Stamp Society, the Collectors Club, the Ottoman and Near East Philatelic Society and New Jersey Postal History Society. -
World Stamps
Sep 5, 2024, 9 AMChanges in United Nations 2024 program announced
The 2024 UNPA program is tentative and subject to change. -
Auctions
Sep 5, 2024, 8 AMSiegel to offer part of Saadi Struck on Stamps collection Sept. 24 in New York
The 319 lots in the sale focus on postal markings and cancellations on the United States 1851-56 1¢, 2¢ and 3¢ issues. -
US Stamps
Sep 4, 2024, 10 AMAnother successful Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show
Almost 1,500 postcards for both issues were given out at the two meetings to the more than 30 attendees. -
World Stamps
Sep 4, 2024, 8 AMBull’s-eye cancels on Belgian Congo 1910-15 pictorial stamps a worthy challenge
Colonial stamps have great appeal for many collectors, especially those who collect the 1840-1940 classic period of postage stamp production. -
US Stamps
Sep 3, 2024, 11 AMInverted back printing found on 2024 junior duck stamp
Scott editors received the inverted back inscription error in an order placed via the U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Fulfillment Services in July. -
US Stamps
Sep 3, 2024, 10 AMTown names used to create a souvenir for a politician
Sen. Paul Douglas (1892-1976) served in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat from Illinois from 1949 to 1967. -
World Stamps
Sep 3, 2024, 8 AMWhat’s new for 2025 Scott Standard catalog Volume 6?
Volume 6A includes listings for the countries of the world San (San Marino) through Tete. Listings for Thai (Thailand) through Z countries of the world can be found in Vol. 6B. -
US Stamps
Sep 2, 2024, 12 PMWE Fest VIII to take place at Chicagopex
Registration is open for WE Fest VIII, the semiannual series of exhibiting workshops sponsored by the Women Exhibitors organization. -
US Stamps
Sep 2, 2024, 8 AMWashington, D.C., museum focused on Jewish life to host Sept. 19 first day for new U.S. Hanukkah stamp
The new Hanukkah stamp features USPS art director Antonio Alcala’s stylized illustration of a white nine-candle menorah set against a solid bright blue background. -
US Stamps
Aug 31, 2024, 10 AMScott catalog numbers assigned to Hank Aaron, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps
What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2025 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps
Aug 29, 2024, 11 AMBoston 2026 receives Federation of European Philatelic Associations recognition
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations consists of national philatelic federations, associations and unions in 45 countries. -
US Stamps
Aug 29, 2024, 8 AMAfter nearly 11 years the $2 Jenny Invert finally sold out
The $2 Jenny Invert stamps were issued in panes of six as a tribute to America’s most famous stamp error. -
Postal Updates
Aug 28, 2024, 11 AMA pleasant visit to Hell, Mich., filled with humor
The P.T. Barnum of Livingston County, Mich., is a scarred and savvy Vietnam War combat veteran who has built a million-dollar business from a four-letter word. -
US Stamps
Aug 28, 2024, 8 AMAn affordable way to collect U.S. 1873 Official stamps
Stamps generally begin life as essays (proposed designs). After the design is approved, trial printings are taken from the engraved plates before the stamp is issued. These are called plate proofs. -
US Stamps
Aug 27, 2024, 11 AMLinn’s to go digital only, Scott Stamp Monthly in print will continue
The 5,000th issue of Linn's Stamp News, cover dated Aug. 26, 2024, is the final print edition. -
US Stamps
Aug 27, 2024, 8 AMFestive Holiday Joy stamps arrive Sept. 14 in Washington, D.C.
The new nondenominated (73¢) Holiday Joy special stamps will be issued during a first-day ceremony at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. -
Auctions
Aug 26, 2024, 12 PMPart 2 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history in Sept. 10-11 Cherrystone auction
Alfred F. Kugel’s expansive holdings were donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death.