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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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