Okpex is a World Series of Philately exhibition.

Also this week, a second installment of odd-shaped stamps, and Linn’s anonymous reviewer takes a close look at a sample from a worldwide mixture that included stamps from just five countries.

The issue date and location for the OSIRIS-REx stamp are forthcoming, the USPS said.

The entries in the February cartoon caption contest were quite diverse. There were only a few themes that drew multiple entries.

The Art of the Skateboard stamps feature vividly colored artwork on the underside of skateboard decks by four U.S. artists.

The stamps in the 1898 set were originally conceived as bicolor, with the vignettes in black.

Also this week, stamps bear witness to the empty thrones of Eastern Europe, and a hot tip alert concerning the most elusive of the recent U.S. Express Mail stamps.

One additional item to collect is the invitation to attend the first-day ceremony.

Stamps of the Confederate States of America feature much of the same appeal as classic U.S. issues of the time.

A bourse (sales area) of about 40 dealers will offer stamps, covers and postal history from the United States and worldwide.

Counterfeiting of U.S. forever stamps increased exponentially in 2021 with most new issues being faked.

Part of the column’s longevity is because Linn’s readers have had a great many questions about the subject that deserve answers.

Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.

A July 20, 1898, letter from the United States postmaster general sheds light on the process for selecting postmasters in the late 19th century.

Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest.

The two covers celebrate the 1965 inauguration of Lyndon Johnson and Franklin Roosevelt’s 1941 inauguration.

Notice of the upcoming withdrawal from sale of these stamps was published in the Feb. 23 issue of the Postal Bulletin.

With construction dates ranging from 1873 to 1933, the five stations on the stamps showcase significant contributions to American architecture.

Shaulis assumed duties as ASDA president from Irv Miller, who became president in late 2021.

Stamps from the initial printing show plate number B1111 on the stamp picturing three cosmos flowers.