U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Mar 16, 2021, 09:34 AMNapex rescheduled for Oct. 22-24 in McLean, Va.
The show anticipates hosting more than 50 stamp and postal history dealers and featuring more than 200 frames of competitive exhibits. -
Mar 15, 2021, 10:30 AMNew tagging-omitted error of U.S. 2018 Flag coil discovered in mixture
The new tagging-omitted error will be listed in the 2022 edition of the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog. -
Mar 12, 2021, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: Space cover dealers and do-it-yourself cover servicing
Also this week, an 1871 U.S. 7¢ definitive stamp to keep an eye out for, and a positive review of a sample of stamps from a worldwide mixture that were issued from 1875 to 2006. -
Mar 10, 2021, 10:30 AMPipex 2021 virtual show planned for May 7-9
Although it is a virtual event, Pipex 2021 remains a participating show in the American Philatelic Society’s World Series of Philately. -
Mar 9, 2021, 10:51 AMAPS committee approves virtual exhibition standards
The virtual exhibition proposal was submitted by Peter McCann, a former president of the APS and current member of the APS board of directors. -
Mar 9, 2021, 09:14 AMDie-cutting omitted 2019 Flag coil found on cover
Linn’s and Scott catalog editors examined the stamp and agreed that it is a genuine example of the error. -
Mar 8, 2021, 13:30 PMAn unusual first-day ceremony program invert
Appearances are deceiving in this case. -
Mar 8, 2021, 09:35 AMU.S. stamps, postal cards off sale March 31
A total of eight stamp issues will be removed from sale. -
Mar 7, 2021, 13:00 PMJanuary cartoon contest pokes fun at misdelivered mail
Several entries focused on the cold snowy scene shown on the stamp. -
Mar 4, 2021, 13:16 PMMarch Party show April 9-11 near Cleveland
Because social distancing will be the rule, no exhibits will be on display for attendees to enjoy. -
Mar 4, 2021, 12:37 PMMay 4 issue date planned for U.S. Star Wars Droids set
The Postal Service has planned a virtual first-day ceremony at 11 a.m. on the issue date, to take place on the USPS Facebook and Twitter pages. -
Mar 3, 2021, 12:15 PMAirmails, postage due, back-of-book pages added to used singles album line
The Scott line of album pages designed for collecting used United States single stamps now includes pages for airmails, postage dues and more. -
Mar 3, 2021, 09:13 AM
APS approaches reopening, summer show with caution
Nearly a year after the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa., had to close to visitors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the doors are being cautiously cracked open. -
Mar 2, 2021, 11:07 AMButterfly first-day ceremony planned for online March 9
Collectors can view the event live by visiting the United States Postal Service social media pages at Facebook and Twitter. -
Mar 1, 2021, 12:06 PMBrush Rabbit, other recently issued U.S. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Feb 25, 2021, 11:31 AMSt. Louis Stamp Expo March 19-21
This year’s show will feature 30 dealers and no exhibits. -
Feb 25, 2021, 08:30 AMVariety on 2016 duck stamp might be worth looking for
The variety is not an error and therefore not expected to be listed in the Scott catalog. -
Feb 24, 2021, 09:30 AMU.S. 1913 parcel post stamps enjoy popularity
When first issued, these stamps were only valid for parcel post and regular postage stamps were not authorized to pay postage for parcel post mail. -
Feb 23, 2021, 15:34 PMPress sheets without die cuts sell out within days, or less
Stamp collectors were clearly excited to learn that the United States Postal Service would resume offering uncut press sheets without die cuts for selected new issues in 2021. -
Feb 23, 2021, 10:30 AMWyoming senator championed the 1945-46 Armed Forces series
The Armed Forces series honors the heroism and sacrifices of members of the armed forces of the United States during World War II.
Headlines
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World Stamps
Jul 29, 2021, 8 AMLook for Sierra Leone’s attractive 1938 Wilberforce set
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US Stamps
Jul 28, 2021, 12 PMScott numbers assigned to Sun Science, Tap Dance, U.N. stamps
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US Stamps
Jul 28, 2021, 8 AMGrist mill and covered bridge on Missouri Statehood stamp
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World Stamps
Jul 27, 2021, 3 PMInstitute for Analytical Philately seeks papers for 2023 symposium
