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    World Stamps

    Apr 14, 2021, 2 PM

    Canada Post to issue Eid stamp April 22

    The new nondenominated permanent-rate stamp (currently 92¢) features a stylized evening scene as viewed through a decorative arched window.

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    US Stamps

    Apr 14, 2021, 10 AM

    Horses lament slow mail delivery in March cartoon caption contest

    Kenny Moore of Rocklin, Calif., won the nonphilatelic part of the contest with “Don’t be such a neigh sleigher.”

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    World Stamps

    Apr 14, 2021, 9 AM

    Amos Media seeks managing editor for Scott catalogs

    The salaried position involves assisting the editor-in-chief with production schedules, processes, and editorial calendars.

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    Auctions

    Apr 14, 2021, 8 AM

    Eastern worldwide auction taking place April 30-May 1

    The auction opens with a solid group of worldwide items featuring single stamps and covers, as well as a number of larger lots.

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    Postal Updates

    Apr 13, 2021, 3 PM

    Taxpayer 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.

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    Auctions

    Apr 13, 2021, 2 PM

    Petersen 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.

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    World Stamps

    Apr 12, 2021, 3 PM

    New 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.

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    US Stamps

    Apr 12, 2021, 1 PM

    Faux 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.

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    US Stamps

    Apr 12, 2021, 10 AM

    New 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.

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    World Stamps

    Apr 12, 2021, 10 AM

    Paraguay’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.”

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    Postal Updates

    Apr 11, 2021, 10 AM

    U.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.

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    US Stamps

    Apr 9, 2021, 10 AM

    Die-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.

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    World Stamps

    Apr 9, 2021, 9 AM

    U.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.

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    US Stamps

    Apr 9, 2021, 8 AM

    Inside 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.

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    World Stamps

    Apr 8, 2021, 2 PM

    Canada Post honors its music awards, the Junos

    Canada Post issued a stamp April 8 to mark the 50th anniversary of its music awards known as the Junos.

  • south-west-africa-1954-elephant-stamp

    World Stamps

    Apr 8, 2021, 10 AM

    South West Africa set popular with topical collectors

    This set is popular with topical collectors, particularly the three high denominations that depict a lioness, a Cape oryx and an elephant, respectively.

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    US Stamps

    Apr 7, 2021, 3 PM

    Minnesota Stamp Expo July 16-18 near Minneapolis

    The show will feature free parking and admission, a youth area, seminars and meetings, approximately 25 dealers and a United States Postal Service booth.

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    Postal Updates

    Apr 7, 2021, 8 AM

    DeJoy’s USPS 10-year plan in trouble in House of Representatives

    Democrats in the House of Representatives are so unhappy with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that they have named a piece of legislation for him.

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    World Stamps

    Apr 6, 2021, 3 PM

    British contest to honor heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic

    This will be the fifth time that Royal Mail has featured artwork by children on its postage stamps.

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    US Stamps

    Apr 6, 2021, 2 PM

    American Topical Association to offer two online courses in May

    The five-part course “Thematic Exhibiting: Steps to Success” is designed to give students practical information to use in planning and developing a thematic exhibit.

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