U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 5, 2021, 10:00 AMMarkings on the reverse of early stamps raise questions
Are these owner’s marks? Expertizing marks? Or something else entirely? -
May 4, 2021, 10:30 AMComparing counterfeit and genuine 1954 4¢ Abraham Lincoln stamps
One of the less often-seen counterfeits is the 4¢ Abraham Lincoln stamp of the 1954-68 Liberty series. -
May 3, 2021, 10:00 AMMayflower in Plymouth Harbor stamp takes top honors in 2020 U.S. stamp poll
The votes from online and mail-in ballots were combined to calculate this year’s winners. -
May 3, 2021, 08:52 AMScott catalog numbers assigned to Espresso Drinks stamps
What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2022 Scott catalogs. -
Apr 30, 2021, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: Gold from Alaska by fourth-class registered mail
Also this week, a recap of first quarter 2021 results for United States graded stamps, and a guided tour of Syria’s beautiful 1930-36 pictorial postage stamps. -
Apr 29, 2021, 10:34 AMUnissued 1995 Flag Over Porch coil stamp turns up after 26 years
The Scott catalog editors have not made a final decision about listing this unissued Flag Over Porch coil. -
Apr 28, 2021, 10:00 AMTrenchard donates massive historical collection to APRL
The Trenchard collection donated to the APRL was delivered by truck packed in boxes and stored on 24 pallets. -
Apr 27, 2021, 09:30 AMJohnny Cash steps up to the microphone for May cartoon contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Apr 26, 2021, 11:00 AMU.S. 1952 Newspaper Boys stamp and first-day cover
Many news organizations sent Newspaper Boys stamp first-day covers to their carriers as a means of saying thank you. -
Apr 26, 2021, 08:30 AMTapping into the potential of U.S. postal cards
This might be the perfect time to reintroduce U.S. postal cards to the mailing public in an accessible format. -
Apr 24, 2021, 10:00 AMU.S. Mallard Drake postal card is the first in almost four years
The imprinted stamp on the new postal stationery item features the image of a mallard drake made years ago by Dugald Stermer. -
Apr 23, 2021, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: A tale of philatelic sunken treasure in Iowa
Also this week, exploring early certificates of mailing for United States mail, and a review of a small assortment of stamps from 20 countries with a catalog value of $2 or more. -
Apr 20, 2021, 11:05 AMASDA elections open for two officers, three board positions
The American Stamp Dealers Association is a professional organization established in 1914. -
Apr 20, 2021, 08:30 AMStarting a collection of classic U.S. Official stamps
If you are ready to dip your toe into classic U.S. Official stamps, a good place to start is with the 24¢ rose Gen. Winfield Scott War Department Official. -
Apr 19, 2021, 14:00 PMMother’s Day covers are fun to collect
One Mother’s Day cover was produced by the Original Order of Zunks in 1941. -
Apr 17, 2021, 08:33 AMTwo national stamp shows held in Missouri and Ohio
In the fall, the show calendar might start getting crowded. A number of national shows originally scheduled to be held earlier this year have moved to the end of the year. -
Apr 16, 2021, 14:59 PMMay 17 first-day ceremony planned for U.S. Heritage Breeds set of 10
Although these 10 animal breeds are all new to U.S. stamps, distant cousins of each have been seen on stamps. -
Apr 16, 2021, 12:08 PMUSPS limiting press sheet purchases to five per item
The Postal Service resumed issuing press sheets without the die cuts that normally separate individual stamps for selected commemorative issues earlier this year. -
Apr 14, 2021, 10:00 AMHorses lament slow mail delivery in March cartoon caption contest
Kenny Moore of Rocklin, Calif., won the nonphilatelic part of the contest with “Don’t be such a neigh sleigher.” -
Apr 12, 2021, 13:00 PMFaux stamps printed on Burdock Blood Bitters cards
The colorful faux stamps stand out on these cards, making an attractive presentation. They also add an element of curiosity, encouraging the viewer to look more closely.
Headlines
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US Stamps
May 4, 2021, 10 AMComparing counterfeit and genuine 1954 4¢ Abraham Lincoln stamps
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World Stamps
May 3, 2021, 11 AMWhat’s new for the 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 2?
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US Stamps
May 3, 2021, 10 AMMayflower in Plymouth Harbor stamp takes top honors in 2020 U.S. stamp poll
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World Stamps
May 3, 2021, 9 AMPhilippines 1925-31 imperf definitive set is in demand
