U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 21, 2025, 12:00 PM
June 6-8 Napex show features new-issue ceremonies
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature a bourse (sales area) of 60 dealers, including representatives from the United States Postal Service and the United Nations Postal Administration. -
May 21, 2025, 08:00 AM
It’s a good time to upgrade U.S. 1918 16¢ airmail stamp in your collection
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWhile the album space for the 16¢ Curtiss Jenny stamp might be filled in most collections, many collectors are always looking for a better example to upgrade their collection. -
May 20, 2025, 10:45 AM
Postcrossing meetup June 7 at Napex stamp show
by Jay BigalkePostcrossing meetups at World Series of Philately stamp shows so far this year have proven to be popular. -
May 20, 2025, 08:00 AM
Three Oaks, Mich., June 7 first-day location for U.S. Flag forever stamps
by Jay BigalkeThe Flag stamps will be issued in six varieties, according to technical details published in the May 1 issue of the Postal Bulletin. -
May 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
Handstamp on 1918 cover highlights Woodrow Wilson on education
by John M. HotchnerWoodrow Wilson (1856-1924) was the 28th president of the United States, from 1912 to 1921. -
May 13, 2025, 12:00 PM
Battlefields kit book showcases design process
by Jay BigalkeThe United States Postal Service released a collector’s set in conjunction with the Battlefields of the American Revolution forever stamps. The stamps were issued April 16. -
May 13, 2025, 10:45 AM
New tagging-omitted error discovered on U.S. 1986 Ameripex ’86 souvenir sheet
by Charles SneeThe stamps (from top to bottom) picturing presidents Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower are completely missing the tagging. -
May 13, 2025, 08:00 AM
Rocky Mountain Stamp Show to host May 23 debut of 10 colorful stamps picturing baby wild animals
by Charles SneeThe Baby Wild Animals stamps will be issued in double-sided panes of 20 featuring two of each design. -
May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM
2025 APS, APRL election underway
by Linn’s StaffDirections for casting ballots and candidate statements were published in the May issue of the American Philatelist, the official monthly journal of the APS. -
May 8, 2025, 16:42 PM
Design of surprise U.S. stamp for Barbara Bush unveiled May 8 at White House
by Linn's StaffThe design of a United States forever commemorative stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush (1925-2018) was unveiled May 8. -
May 8, 2025, 08:26 AM
Battlefields no-die-cut press sheet sells out swiftly
by Jay BigalkeThe immediate sellout of this press sheet underscores its popularity among philatelists and history enthusiasts. -
May 7, 2025, 08:00 AM
U.S. unused vending and affixing machine perforation pairs are very popular
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe scarcer and more expensive pairs are in great demand, but counterfeits made from pairs of imperforate stamps are rife. -
May 6, 2025, 11:56 AM
New stamp honoring Barbara Bush to be unveiled May 8 at the White House
by Linn’s StaffBarbara Bush was the wife of George H.W. Bush (1924-2018), who served as president of the United States from 1989 to 1993. -
May 6, 2025, 08:30 AM
Scenic Rocky Mountain show set for May 23-25
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature at least 32 dealers, 13 society and activity booths and up to 400 exhibit frames. -
May 5, 2025, 12:00 PM
Three U.S. stamps honoring 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps arrive May 16 in nation’s capital
by Charles SneeU.S. Postal Service art director Antonio Alcala designed the three stamps. -
May 5, 2025, 08:15 AM
An autographed Dec. 7, 1941, cover with an unexpected twist
by John M. HotchnerThe cover has been signed by Capt. Mitsuo Fuchida (1902-76) of the Imperial Japanese Navy. -
May 1, 2025, 11:30 AM
Northern shoveler painting on 2025 junior duck stamp
by Charles Snee“This is the first time a northern shoveler has been selected for the Junior Duck Stamp,” according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. -
Apr 29, 2025, 09:00 AM
Ralph Kimble, the ‘Stamp Man’
by John M. HotchnerRalph Kimble was a pioneer in bringing stamp collecting to the airwaves and initiated a weekly philatelic broadcast in 1930. -
Apr 28, 2025, 14:17 PM
New prestige booklet with engraved stamp and pane of 20 announced for USPS 250th
by Linn's StaffThe United States Postal Service announced April 28 two stamp issues commemorating its 250th anniversary. -
Apr 24, 2025, 11:30 AM
New color-omitted error of U.S. 1996 32¢ James Dean stamp discovered
by Charles SneeThis new error listing will appear first in the 2026 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers that is scheduled for publication in October.
Headlines
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US Stamps May 20, 2025, 8 AM
Three Oaks, Mich., June 7 first-day location for U.S. Flag forever stamps
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US Stamps May 19, 2025, 11 AM
Handstamp on 1918 cover highlights Woodrow Wilson on education
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Postal Updates May 19, 2025, 8 AM
USPS board of governors appoints Steiner as nation’s 76th postmaster general
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Postal Updates May 15, 2025, 12 PM
USPS recommends price increases for Priority Mail, other shipping services