U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

Jul 23, 2018, 04:45 AM

Foil component to enhance U.S. Dragons stamp set

The four new U.S. Dragons stamps are offset-printed in panes of 16 with hot foil stamping.

Jul 23, 2018, 04:30 AM

Second issue in two-stamp airmail commemoration Aug. 11

The Saturday first-day ceremony will start at 11 a.m. at the College Park Aviation Museum and College Park Airport in Maryland.

Jul 23, 2018, 04:15 AM

World’s fair philately: 19th and early 20th centuries

World’s fair philately has been a popular collecting area in the past, headlined by postal emissions from the United States.

Jul 20, 2018, 08:00 AM

Dissecting an 1863 cash war permit: Inside Linn’s

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

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Jul 19, 2018, 07:30 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.

Jul 19, 2018, 06:00 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.

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Jul 19, 2018, 04:45 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.

Jul 18, 2018, 04:00 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.

Jul 17, 2018, 07:40 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.

Jul 16, 2018, 05:45 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.

Jul 16, 2018, 05:30 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.

Jul 13, 2018, 07:30 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.

Jul 13, 2018, 06:30 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 USPS.

Jul 11, 2018, 09:45 AM

John Lennon first-day event planned for Central Park

A time and location has been revealed for the Sept. 7 first-day ceremony for the United States John Lennon forever stamps.

Jul 10, 2018, 05:00 AM

Most June contest entries — but not all — avoided politics

Several entries referenced the 1947 Monaco airmail stamp that shows FDR with an extra finger on his left hand.

Jul 9, 2018, 06:00 AM

Reporting on Postal Service stamp product information

Editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke addresses recent changes regarding the way USPS releases new product information, and announces a new weekly feature.

Jul 9, 2018, 05:30 AM

Plate varieties found on Fourth Bureau Issue

Plate variety collecting can provide hours of fun. In this week's U.S. Stamp Notes, John M. Hotchner takes a look at a plate scratch and double transfer.