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July 20, 2018 12:00 AM

Dissecting an 1863 cash war permit: Inside Linn’s

Also, Swiss coil stamps and an app for the 2018 APS Stampshow.

July 20, 2018 10:30 AM

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.

July 20, 2018 09:00 AM

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.

July 19, 2018 01:30 PM

President Trump calls for privatizing U.S. Postal Service

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

July 19, 2018 11:30 AM

June APS Summer Seminar event highlights Statue of Freedom stamps

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

July 19, 2018 10:00 AM

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.

July 19, 2018 08:45 AM

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.

July 18, 2018 08:00 AM

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.

July 17, 2018 04:00 PM

Royal presents medals in June

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

July 17, 2018 11:40 AM

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.

July 17, 2018 09:00 AM

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.

July 17, 2018 08:45 AM

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.

July 17, 2018 08:30 AM

More Weather Wonders on Canadian stamps July 26

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

July 16, 2018 10:00 AM

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.

July 16, 2018 09:45 AM

Cowboy artist featured in painting on Montana stamp

It is not just some anonymous cowboy sitting atop the horse in the United States 25¢ Montana Statehood Centennial stamp (Scott 2401) issued Jan. 15, 1989.

July 16, 2018 09:30 AM

Scott catalog courses at APS Stampshow 2018

At the American Philatelic Society Stampshow 2018, Aug. 9-12 in Columbus, Ohio, there will be two presentations related to the Scott catalog.

July 13, 2018 11:30 AM

Meet the sculptor behind the $3.6 million settlement: Inside Linn’s

Also, take a walk through the stamps for the short-lived Provisional Government of Western Thrace.

July 13, 2018 10:30 AM

Ready for a little abracadabra? U.S. Art of Magic stamps Aug. 7

The Art of Magic stamps feature digital illustrations that depict “five classic tricks magicians use to amaze and delight audiences,” according to the Postal Service.

July 13, 2018 10:15 AM

World Stamp Championship Israel 2018 in Jerusalem

A recap of the World Stamp Championship hosted by the Israel Philatelic Federation, Israel Post Company and the Israel Philatelic Service.

July 13, 2018 09:15 AM

Amazon's shift away from USPS: Week’s Most Read

Also this week, a new auction record in Chinese philately, and Scott editors assign one number to the 2018 federal duck stamp.

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