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Oct 4, 2024, 14:00 PM
86th Balpex show set for Oct. 25-27 at new location
The American Topical Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Balpex. -
Oct 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers?
Many important value and editorial changes enhance the historic 103rd edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Oct 1, 2024, 08:15 AM
Time to get fit for the October cartoon caption contest
There will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
Sep 30, 2024, 11:00 AM
New plate number discovered on $5 Floral Geometry stamp
According to the U.S. Postal Service, the $5 Floral Geometry stamp was reprinted in 2024. -
Sep 30, 2024, 08:00 AM
Prospectus available for Garfield-Perry March Party 2025
The Garfield-Perry March Party is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show. -
Sep 26, 2024, 09:00 AM
Operation Santa launches for 2024 holiday mailing season
According to the U.S. Postal Service, Operation Santa will be highlighted in the new season of the Hulu series Dear Santa, which begins Nov. 24. -
Sep 25, 2024, 09:30 AM
American Topical Association celebrates 75th anniversary
Seventeen-year-old Jerome (Jerry) Husak founded the specialized collecting organization in November 1949 in Milwaukee, Wis. -
Sep 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Reissued Hawaii 1868 5¢ King Kamehameha III stamp a great buy
In 1868, the 5¢ blue and the 13¢ dull rose King Kamehameha III stamps (Scott 10-11) were reissued by the postal authorities. -
Sep 24, 2024, 14:00 PM
Winter Whimsy stamps conclude 2024 U.S. stamp program Oct. 10 in Park City, Utah
“The four new stamps … celebrate the winter season with lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes,” the Postal Service said. -
Sep 24, 2024, 12:00 PM
American Philatelic Society warns of fraudulent online store
The APS recommends potential buyers take various measures to protect themselves. -
Sep 23, 2024, 08:00 AM
Colton wins top honors in AFDCS cachetmakers contest
Kevin Colton, a retired photographer who has been creating cachets under the trade name KSC Cachets off and on since 1998, had never before entered the cachetmakers contest. -
Sep 20, 2024, 14:07 PM
Grimm notches third win in 2024 federal duck stamp art contest
Grimm’s painting of male and female spectacled eiders with a mountain scene in the background will appear on the duck stamp scheduled to be issued sometime in June 2025. -
Sep 19, 2024, 11:00 AM
Hotchner to receive Neinken medal from Philatelic Foundation
Hotchner will receive the recognition during a ceremony Oct. 26 at the Collectors Club in New York City. -
Sep 19, 2024, 08:15 AM
Inside Linn’s: Liberty series Jefferson issue a workhorse stamp
Also this week, a review of a blog site that focuses on the Scott Classic Specialized catalog, and a Canada 1949 Official mail stamp that is worth keeping an eye out for. -
Sep 17, 2024, 10:30 AM
Postal documentation of ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
The Paris peace talks to end the Vietnam War began in 1968. -
Sep 17, 2024, 08:30 AM
Media unveiling for Carnival Nights stamps at Indiana stop for touring Ferris wheel
According to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
Sep 16, 2024, 08:00 AM
New U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude
The nondenominated (73¢) stamp will be issued in panes of 20 that include the text “Thank You, Healthcare Community” in surgical green across the pane’s wide top selvage. -
Sep 15, 2024, 06:48 AM
Cash prizes offered for Wisconsin topical exhibits
In January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75. -
Sep 11, 2024, 10:30 AM
Linn’s digital edition tips and tricks
When opening the link to the latest issue, the display will look like the two-page spread shown here. -
Sep 11, 2024, 08:00 AM
U.S. forever stamps are here to stay
On April 12, 2007, the United States Postal Service issued the first in its long series of forever stamps, a nondenominated (41¢) Liberty Bell booklet stamp.
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US Stamps Oct 3, 2024, 11 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers?
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World Stamps Oct 3, 2024, 8 AM
Folk costumes on joint issue from Romania and India
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Postal Updates Oct 2, 2024, 11 AM
New large font postmark turns up nationwide
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Auctions Oct 2, 2024, 10 AM
Magnolia collection of Hong Kong and treaty ports postal history in Oct. 15 Siegel auction