U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jan 24, 2019, 15:06 PMA U.S. airmail stamp that never was: Week's Most Read
Also this week, a colorful character from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West helps Canada Post ring in the Lunar New Year. -
Jan 22, 2019, 10:19 AMModern Priority Mail postal stationery envelopes difficult to find
This week’s tip is a modern Priority Mail envelope that can be difficult to find in the aftermarket. -
Jan 21, 2019, 11:06 AMHouston welcomes Year of the Boar stamp
The 12-year Celebrating Lunar New Year series comes to a close with the release of the Year of the Boar stamp. -
Jan 21, 2019, 10:52 AMCollector finds tagging error on 1984 Christmas stamp
Nearly 35 years after the United States 20¢ Madonna and Child stamp was issued, a Virginia collector discovered a tagging error on a plate block from his collection. -
Jan 21, 2019, 10:13 AM
A U.S. airmail stamp that never was
The story behind this U.S. 10¢ airmail stamp designed to commemorate the 1960 Inter-American Conference in Quito, Ecuador. -
Jan 21, 2019, 10:11 AMJoint APS/Aripex stamp show Feb. 15-17 in Mesa, Ariz.
The event combines the 71st winter meeting and convention of the APS with the annual World Series of Philately national stamp show of the Arizona Federation of Stamp Clubs. -
Jan 21, 2019, 10:07 AMU.S. Fruit coils in rolls of 3,000 available Jan. 27
Four stamps offered in the smaller roll size are 2¢ Meyer Lemons, 3¢ Strawberries, 5¢ Pinot Noir Grapes, and 10¢ Red Pears. -
Jan 18, 2019, 09:45 AM$5 Hamilton on tag from Yosemite Park concessioner: Inside Linn’s
Also, a Kitchen Table Philately review from an ad touting $150 in catalog value for just $12, and the online benefits of subscribing to the American Philatelic Research Library. -
Jan 18, 2019, 09:43 AMNew postage rates divide by 5: Week's Most Read
Other top stories include a valuable pre-Civil War issue, and Linn's editor-in-chief's thoughts on revealing stamps designs early to avoid a mishap. -
Jan 17, 2019, 14:10 PMEight iterations of Uncle Sam return on additional-ounce coil
The new stamp is being issued in a coil of 100 on Jan. 27 as part of the Sunday landslide of new issues accompanying postage rate changes that go into effect the same day. -
Jan 17, 2019, 14:04 PMStamp society founder Esper G. Hayes dies at age 84
Dr. Esper Gold Hayes, a champion for stamp collecting and founder of the Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections, died Jan. 10. -
Jan 16, 2019, 11:05 AMMark A. Kellner joins APS as new chief content officer
The position includes editing the American Philatelic Society ’s monthly journal and the monthly journal of the American Philatelic Research Library. -
Jan 16, 2019, 09:01 AMContest entries bring laughs and a rant
The Peanuts stamp contest brought another batch of hilarious captions; one such entry concerning messy cancellations hits a button with U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner. -
Jan 14, 2019, 13:00 PMJoshua tree, Bethesda Fountain on new expedited mail stamps
The $7.35 Joshua Tree stamp and the $25.50 Bethesda Fountain stamp will fulfill new flat rates for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, respectively. -
Jan 14, 2019, 12:59 PMPan-Am label explains delay of 1958 Fairbanks cover
Pan American World Airways attached an explanation and apology label on the back of this 1958 cover, passing the buck to Santa. -
Jan 11, 2019, 13:08 PMHearts Blossom stamp ceremony in Puerto Rico
Cuban-American actress from the CBS series, The Inspectors, and creator of the superhero, La Borinquena, helped dedicate the first U.S. stamp of 2019. -
Jan 11, 2019, 10:14 AMCalifornia Dogface Butterfly stamp arrives after long flight
The nondenominated (70¢) stamp for the domestic first-class nonmachineable surcharge letter rate was initially announced by the USPS in September 2016. -
Jan 11, 2019, 09:54 AMGregory Hines honored on 42nd Black Heritage stamp
The nondenominated (55¢) forever stamp will be issued Jan. 28 at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. -
Jan 10, 2019, 14:34 PMCactus Flowers stamp ceremony at APS Ameristamp Expo in Arizona
The nondenominated (55¢) Cactus Flowers forever stamps will be issued at a Feb. 15 ceremony at the Mesa Convention Center, in Mesa, Ariz. -
Jan 9, 2019, 10:36 AMThis pre-Civil War stamp is exquisite, valuable
An 1860 United States 30¢ orange Benjamin Franklin stamp is one of the most attractive pre-Civil War issues.
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Auctions
Jun 24, 2019, 3 PMSpink Collectors’ Series sale July 10-11 in London
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US Stamps
Jun 24, 2019, 1 PMTyrannosaurus Rex first-day ceremony at Smithsonian museum Aug. 29
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World Stamps
Jun 24, 2019, 8 AMCanada Post proposes 2¢ rate increase for 2020
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US Stamps
Jun 24, 2019, 8 AMAPS board re-elected; new trustees chosen for library
