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May 22, 2019, 13:00 PM1935 2¢ Grand Canyon National Parks cover makes an unlikely claim
What draws philatelic interest to the cover is the bold claim below the description of the Grand Canyon: “This Stamp Will be Very Valuable.” -
May 22, 2019, 11:00 AMJune 22 Detroit ceremony for Sesame Street set of 16
The 16 United States Sesame Street forever stamps first announced in March will be issued June 22. -
May 21, 2019, 08:00 AMVanishing Species semipostal awaiting Congressional action
Semipostal stamps raise money for designated causes by adding a surtax to the postage price of the stamp. -
May 20, 2019, 09:24 AMTranscontinental Railroad stamp issue celebrated in Utah
According to newspaper reports, a crowd of approximately 20,000 people attended the May 10 event. -
May 17, 2019, 11:00 AMFirst Washington-Franklin heavyweight issued in 1909: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, a useful primer for the Scott online eCatalogues and a favorable review of an assortment of high-value worldwide stamps. -
May 15, 2019, 19:55 PMUSPS to reschedule ceremony for Tyrannosaurus Rex stamps
The planned ceremony date for the set of four Tyrannosaurus Rex forever stamps will be rescheduled, the United States Postal Service announced May 15. -
May 15, 2019, 16:55 PMAPS board appoints trustee, reviews expertizing service
The American Philatelic Society board of directors conducted a telephone conference on the afternoon of May 15 to discuss several matters of society business. -
May 15, 2019, 08:15 AMCreeks and paddles inspire April caption contest
“Up the creek (without a paddle)” was the predominant theme in the April cartoon caption contest featuring the 1985 22¢ Camp Fire stamp. -
May 14, 2019, 11:34 AMUSPS creates Railroad proofs, book to sell as boxed set
The United States Postal Service is selling a boxed set in association with the Transcontinental Railroad forever stamp pane issued May 10 in Promontory Summit, Utah. -
May 14, 2019, 10:47 AMU.S. Penny Black centennial: no stamp but many souvenirs
The philatelic press pushed the idea, asking readers to sign and send a petition to the White House. -
May 14, 2019, 09:51 AMCompex stamp show May 31-June 2 in Chicago suburb
A bourse of approximately 25 national and local dealers will offer stamps, covers, postcards, coins and supplies. -
May 13, 2019, 10:39 AMUSPS smashes an ace with Little Mo stamp
An enthusiastic crowd welcomed the latest U.S. sports-themed postage stamp onto the scene during a first-day ceremony for the Little Mo forever stamp April 23 in Dallas, Texas. -
May 13, 2019, 08:00 AMUnited States 1919 coil waste stamp remains in demand
This stamp is surprisingly difficult to find in all three conditions in very fine grade and is well worth full Scott catalog value in that grade. -
May 11, 2019, 10:30 AMNew Amos Media digital ebooks available
Linn’s Complete Stamp Collecting Basics, one of the two new ebooks, is divided into 14 chapters organized by subject. -
May 9, 2019, 10:54 AMEllsworth Kelly set of 10 celebrates artist’s paintings
The paintings depicted on these 10 nondenominated (55¢) forever stamps range chronologically from 1951 to 1990. -
May 7, 2019, 12:32 PMBeware of colored-paper stamps offered as rare white-paper types
U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner continues his examination of colored-paper stamps that are not what they appear to be. -
May 4, 2019, 09:05 AMCoral Reefs, Star Ribbon stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
The new Scott numbers detailed here are for U.S. and U.N. stamps issued during the past month. -
May 3, 2019, 10:00 AMColor-missing error verified on 2001 Pan-American pane: Week's Most Read
Also popular this week were stories about the upcoming Ellsworth Kelly stamp event and stamp societies working together for presentations. -
May 2, 2019, 14:03 PMAPS seeking new editor, director of expertizing
The American Philatelic Society recently posted job openings for chief content officer and director of expertizing. -
May 2, 2019, 13:24 PMU.S. 1903-1934 carmine stamps present a challenge to expertizers
Carmine stamps of the early 20th century can be found in a dozen shades. The most desirable are the carmine lake and lake shades.
Headlines
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US Stamps
May 21, 2019, 8 AMVanishing Species semipostal awaiting Congressional action
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Auctions
May 20, 2019, 9 AMRarity auctions in Sweden, Germany, offer Erivan material
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World Stamps
May 20, 2019, 9 AMThree U.N. souvenir sheets honor World Bee Day
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World Stamps
May 20, 2019, 9 AMMarshall Islands first to welcome royal baby with stamps
