U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Oct 16, 2020, 12:15 PMCreases in stamp paper on early and modern stamps
In stamp production, creases could occur before printing, after printing and before perforating, and even after printing but before gumming. -
Oct 16, 2020, 10:26 AMNew plate number found on Banknote 2019 Flag booklet
When first issued, the double-sided panes from the BCA printing showed plate No. B1111. -
Oct 14, 2020, 09:01 AMBugs Bunny mixes classical with hip-hop in September cartoon contest
The most popular theme for the contest was Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. -
Oct 14, 2020, 08:30 AMEarly 20th-century attempt to save charity mail from trash
When it comes to determining the approximate date of the cover, the postage stamp, which was affixed over the trash can image, helps. -
Oct 13, 2020, 08:00 AMUSPS ‘We Care’ envelope reunites damaged gas bill mailing
The gas company returned to the sender the half envelope, bill and check it had received. -
Oct 9, 2020, 11:30 AMU.S. 1847 issue from Gross collection in Oct. 27-29 Siegel auction
Among the storied items up for bids is the legendary Rush cover to France franked with a strip of six 1847 10¢ George Washington stamps. -
Oct 9, 2020, 10:15 AMOct. 27 issue date for new Drug Free USA forever stamp
The design of the nondenominated (55¢) commemorative was first revealed Oct. 31, 2019. -
Oct 8, 2020, 14:36 PMReflecting on a hobby mentor
Now is a great time to reach out to that stamp collecting friend, mentor or even someone starting out in the hobby. -
Oct 8, 2020, 09:30 AMWisconsin stamp club meets outdoors with a picnic
The Wisconsin Postal History Society met in the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Campbellsport. -
Oct 7, 2020, 15:23 PMTeddy bear on next Holiday USPS kiosk postage label
Collectors interested in obtaining the new vended postage label can look online for a post office location that has a self-service kiosk installed. -
Oct 6, 2020, 08:00 AMHow to transform younger, specialized collectors to expertizers
Allowing collectors new to the field of expertization a period of familiarization, learning and practice would be helpful. -
Oct 5, 2020, 14:21 PMUSPS plans online events welcoming holiday stamps
All three events will take place on the USPS Facebook and Twitter sites. -
Oct 3, 2020, 09:30 AMScott numbers assigned to Ruth Asawa, Innovation stamps
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Oct 1, 2020, 10:00 AMFrom Me to You forever mint pane of 20 in demand
At the time it was issued, the From Me to You forever stamp sold for 49¢. Like all first-class letter rate forever stamps, it now has a postage value of 55¢. -
Oct 1, 2020, 08:00 AM2021 Scott U.S. Specialized catalog adds images, multiple feature articles
Overall, values largely have stabilized at current levels, with dealers reporting active internet sales in line with present values. -
Sep 30, 2020, 14:30 PMPeer into your crystal ball for October cartoon caption contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Sep 29, 2020, 14:45 PMOur Lady of Guapulo painting on Christmas stamp Oct. 20
The painting is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. -
Sep 29, 2020, 08:30 AMWhat is an advanced collection?
The quality of the collector’s stamps is only one measure. Another could be the collector’s knowledge. -
Sep 28, 2020, 16:01 PMClifton takes top honors in 2020 federal duck stamp art contest
Clifton’s acrylic painting of a lesser scaup was one of 138 entries submitted for the contest, which was conducted online. -
Sep 28, 2020, 08:59 AMScott catalog image request yields three new scans for U.S. stamps
One of the updated images is for the the “Prairie Dog” plate flaw on the United States 1928 Aeronautics Conference stamp.
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World Stamps
Oct 17, 2020, 10 AMSingapore sets record for its widest postage stamp
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US Stamps
Oct 16, 2020, 12 PMCreases in stamp paper on early and modern stamps
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US Stamps
Oct 16, 2020, 10 AMNew plate number found on Banknote 2019 Flag booklet
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World Stamps
Oct 16, 2020, 9 AMU.N. pane honors Oct. 2-4 Ovebria stamp show in Austria
