U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 23, 2021, 13:00 PM
Smith to receive ATA Distinguished Topical Philatelist award
Smith, the immediate past president of the American Topical Association, has served on the association’s board since 2011. -
May 22, 2021, 11:00 AM
Vignette design revised on U.S. Go For Broke stamp
A newly revealed image of the United States Go For Broke stamp is different from preliminary artwork of the stamp previously published. -
May 21, 2021, 10:58 AM
In-person U.S. stamp first-day ceremonies return
After a year of virtual events, the first public U.S. first-day ceremony took place May 17 in Virginia. -
May 21, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Colorful dollar-sign stamps on certified mail covers
Also this week, an overview of Stampboards.com, the chat board and forum run primarily by Australian collectors, and a word search featuring U.S. stamp subjects that begin with the letter N. -
May 20, 2021, 09:15 AM
More living people discovered on U.S. stamps
The images on the U.S. 1999 Extreme Sports stamps started as photographs of living people. -
May 19, 2021, 10:30 AM
Imperforate 1914 2¢ Washington coil in demand
Unlike other coil stamps of the period, this issue is difficult to successfully fake by trimming the perforations. -
May 18, 2021, 14:40 PM
USPS reveals dates and locations for 2021 issues
The new information applies to previously announced 2021 U.S. stamp issues. -
May 17, 2021, 17:43 PM
Great American Stamp Show confirmed as in-person event
The largest annual stamp show in the United States is scheduled for Aug. 12-15 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., a Chicago suburb. -
May 14, 2021, 16:04 PM
USPS reveals Christmas, Otter in Snow stamps
The United States Postal Service has added two wintertime stamp issues to its 2021 stamp program: A Visit From St. Nick and Otters in Snow. -
May 12, 2021, 12:47 PM
Gordon Morison, 1930-2021
Gordon Morison was well-known and highly regarded among philatelists in the United States, and around the world. -
May 12, 2021, 09:00 AM
April cartoon caption winners channel Lincoln’s humorous side
Several entries commented on stamp cancellations, offering two different approaches that play off the current cancel culture. -
May 10, 2021, 15:50 PM
Yogi Berra stamp first-day ceremony in Little Falls, N.J., June 24
An in-person first-day ceremony will be held at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center, 8 Yogi Berra Drive, Little Falls, N.J. -
May 10, 2021, 14:00 PM
New forever stamp June 3 honors Japanese American soldiers
The U.S. Postal Service has titled the nondenominated (55¢) stamp Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII. -
May 10, 2021, 11:30 AM
First-day covers exist for never-issued Blood Plasma stamp of 1945
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced several designs for a Blood Plasma stamp, but none were officially approved. -
May 7, 2021, 09:15 AM
eBay adds tracked envelope option for stamp category
The tracking information can only be seen through eBay and not through the United States Postal Service’s website. -
May 7, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: A brief history of collecting astrophilately
Also this week, first-day cover collectors cheer the return of first-day ceremonies and stamp shows, and a philatelic history lesson about the tragic Armenian genocide. -
May 6, 2021, 15:38 PM
Hooded mergansers painting on 2021 U.S. junior duck stamp
A panel of five judges picked Margaret McMullen’s painting for the top honor from among 53 entries in this year’s National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. -
May 5, 2021, 10:00 AM
Markings on the reverse of early stamps raise questions
Are these owner’s marks? Expertizing marks? Or something else entirely? -
May 4, 2021, 10:30 AM
Comparing 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 AM
Mayflower 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.
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Postal Updates Aug 8, 2022, 11 AM
USS Fort Lauderdale coat of arms featured on July 30 postmark
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US Stamps Aug 8, 2022, 8 AM
Peppy pony cars zip onto new U.S. stamps Aug. 25 at Great American Stamp Show
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Auctions Aug 5, 2022, 12 PM
Aug. 25-28 Rumsey auction series features new U.S. imperforate error
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US Stamps Aug 5, 2022, 8 AM
Naming or misnaming Nome?