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World Stamps
Oct 29, 2020, 2 PMNational Postal Museum to host 17th Maynard Sundman lecture Dec. 9
Admission to the lecture is free, but registration is required via the museum’s website. -
US Stamps
Oct 29, 2020, 11 AMMiss America 2020 notes the importance of mail, drug safety
Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020, was invited to participate in the ceremony for the new Drug Free USA forever stamp. -
World Stamps
Oct 29, 2020, 9 AMNew Seasons of Scott Base stamps from Ross Dependency feature thermochromic ink
Ross Dependency is a region of Antarctica that is administered by New Zealand. -
US Stamps
Oct 29, 2020, 8 AMResponding to readers’ comments and questions about stamps
One letter writer suggests that stamps and covers submitted for expertization be called ‘suspects’ instead of ‘patients.’ -
Postal Updates
Oct 28, 2020, 12 PMCongressman protests ban on USPS facility tours
In enacting the ban, the U.S. Postal Service cited provisions of the Hatch Act. -
World Stamps
Oct 28, 2020, 9 AMAzores 1898 Vasco da Gama set of eight a good buy
Stamps for the Azores were issued from 1868 to 1931. These stamps are listed under Azores in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
US Stamps
Oct 26, 2020, 3 PMIt’s OK to be grouchy for the November cartoon contest
There will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
World Stamps
Oct 26, 2020, 2 PMNativity scene celebrated on Canadian stamp Nov. 2
The stamp features an illustration of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. An ox and a donkey are also included in the scene. -
World Stamps
Oct 26, 2020, 10 AMCanada Post to issue Hanukkah stamp Nov. 5
The stamp features a stylized menorah with its nine candles against a bright yellow background. -
World Stamps
Oct 26, 2020, 8 AMIreland pays tribute to U2 with stamp set, souvenir sheet
The new set marks the third time An Post has honored U2 on postage stamps. -
Postal Updates
Oct 25, 2020, 11 AM‘Successful failure’ honored on Apollo 13 postmark
The design includes the moon and the spacecraft’s loop around it as the vessel headed back to Earth. -
US Stamps
Oct 24, 2020, 9 AM2020 U.S. stamp yearbook available for preorder
The book includes 57 stamps and matching mounts and sells for $91. -
US Stamps
Oct 23, 2020, 1 PMPhotographers, some locations identified for Winter Scenes stamps
Winter scenes in Vermont are shown on five of the 10 new Winter Scenes forever stamps issued Oct. 16. -
Postal Updates
Oct 23, 2020, 10 AMUSPS inspector general report criticizes PMG DeJoy
The report, issued Oct. 20, sharply criticized postal management for its handling of a series of operational changes the agency implemented as DeJoy took office in June. -
US Stamps
Oct 23, 2020, 9 AMInside Linn’s: U.S. 1996-2014 international rates and fees updated online
Also this week, tracing the origin of the 1850s Ocean Postage labels, and our anonymous reviewer sings the praises of a packet of 200 worldwide stamps. -
World Stamps
Oct 22, 2020, 4 PMRoyal Mail reveals Star Trek stamp set to be issued Nov. 13
The stamps are being offered in a broad range of formats, including a presentation pack and a 24-page prestige booklet. -
US Stamps
Oct 22, 2020, 11 AMMisuse of Shanghai overprints on cover
Trying to figure out a sequence of events pertaining to a cover is not always easy. -
US Stamps
Oct 22, 2020, 11 AMStrong demand for U.S. 1903 $5 Marshall stamp
The stamp honors John Marshall (1755-1835), the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. -
US Stamps
Oct 21, 2020, 5 PMDrug Free USA changes location; online ceremony details revealed
An online first-day ceremony for the stamp is taking place on its Oct. 27 issue date. -
Auctions
Oct 21, 2020, 2 PMRasdale Nov. 14-15 auction features U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history
Worldwide stamps comprise the lion’s share of the auction and span all parts of the globe.