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  • stamp-auction-premiums
    Jan 18, 2022, 08:32 AM

    In search of ideas for auction house premiums

    Many philatelic auction houses charge a 20 percent buyer’s premium, and some offer a small percentage off if payment is received promptly.

  • united-states-star-quilts-plate-number-coil-cover
    Jan 18, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Quilts coil plate number moved to the other stamp on reprint

    The stamp on the cover is the nondenominated (25¢) Quilt stamp (Scott 5099) with plate number B11111.

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    Jan 17, 2022, 09:15 AM

    The impossible philatelic dream

    What is your dream philatelic item?

  • united-states-2022-mighty-mississippi-stamps
    Jan 14, 2022, 09:49 AM

    Issue dates, locations announced for more 2022 U.S. stamps

    Except where noted, a first-day ceremony is planned for each issue.

  • united-states-1959-oregon-statehood-stamp-cartoon-contest-winner
    Jan 12, 2022, 10:30 AM

    December cartoon contest winner falls off the wagon

    Several contest entries commented on the U.S. Postal Service’s performance.

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    Jan 11, 2022, 15:14 PM

    USPS unveils more stamps in 2022 stamp program

    Two new stamps for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express featuring artwork by Dan Cosgrove will be issued Feb. 14 in different locations.

  • united-states-1994-bureau-engraving-printing-100th-anniversary-souvenir-sheet
    Jan 11, 2022, 11:00 AM

    The USPS phrase that created stamps just for collectors

    Sales of the never fully defined “assorted philatelic materials” aimed at stamp collectors — not the general public — have continued over the years.

  • southeastern-stamp-expo-stamp
    Jan 11, 2022, 11:00 AM

    Southeastern Stamp Expo to be held Jan 28-30

    The Southeastern Stamp Expo is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately exhibition.

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    Jan 11, 2022, 08:54 AM

    APS meet the candidates night online Feb. 15

    As of mid-January, all of the APS and APRL candidates in the 2022-25 election are running unopposed.

  • united-states-2022-edmonia-lewis-black-heritage-stamp
    Jan 11, 2022, 08:30 AM

    Sculptor Edmonia Lewis to be honored on 45th Black Heritage stamp Jan. 26

    The nondenominated (58¢) Edmonia Lewis forever commemorative stamp will go on sale in panes of 20.

  • american-first-day-cover-society-logo
    Jan 10, 2022, 14:30 PM

    Prospectus available for first-day-cover exhibits at Great American Stamp Show

    Included in the exhibit competition will be the Americover exhibit for first-day covers.

  • united-states-2022-mountain-flora-stamps
    Jan 10, 2022, 14:28 PM

    Paper supply issues move Mountain Flora stamps’ date

    The four Mountain Flora forever stamps will now be issued March 14 instead of the previously announced Feb. 17.

  • us-stamp-society
    Jan 10, 2022, 14:15 PM

    United States Stamp Society officers and board begin new term

    The society’s bylaws dictate that elective officers serve three-year terms that start Jan. 1 of the year following the election.

  • james-lee-essays-proofs-course-great-american-stamp-show
    Jan 10, 2022, 13:30 PM

    APS course prior to Great American Stamp Show Aug. 24

    The American Philatelic Society will host a course on essays and proofs taught by instructor James E. Lee.

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    Jan 10, 2022, 09:30 AM

    2021 U.S. ‘Stamp Yearbook’ available for purchase

    The yearbook includes 68 stamps and matching mounts from what the Postal Service calls its “collectible program,” or what collectors typically call commemoratives.

  • united-states-2020-mayflower-stamp-combination-first-day-cover
    Jan 7, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Potential combination FDCs for 2022 U.S. stamps

    Also this week, highlighting covers that celebrate the achievements of private launch companies in space, and a tribute to the U.S. Postal Service executive who helped create the 1993 29¢ Elvis Presley commemorative stamp.

  • united-states-1976-maine-stamp
    Jan 6, 2022, 14:00 PM

    Maine Philatelic Society resumes after hiatus

    The society is offering free membership as a special incentive for anyone interested in joining.

  • united-states-1956-minute-man-savings-stamp
    Jan 6, 2022, 08:00 AM

    U.S. Minute Man savings stamp still in steady demand

    This stamp is a good buy in true very fine to extra fine grade at up to $150 in mint, never-hinged condition.

  • celebrate-century-express-train-artwork
    Jan 4, 2022, 13:30 PM

    Celebrate the Century Express train memories from 1999

    The U.S. Postal Service needed a hand at many events across the country as it rolled out the Celebrate the Century Express train in partnership with Amtrak.

  • united-states-2022-pony-cars-stamps
    Jan 4, 2022, 11:50 AM

    First-day date and location announced for Pony Cars stamps

    The stamps will be issued in a pane of 20 with the five designs se-tenant (side-by-side).

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