U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jan 4, 2022, 09:00 AM
New Scott U.S. Errors catalog debuts
This 18th edition contains a multitude of enhancements including hundreds of updated values, new imagery and much more. -
Jan 4, 2022, 08:30 AM
Partially solving a D stamp puzzle
When a pane of nondenominated D stamps described as a counterfeit came out of left field, John Hotchner asked others for their opinions. -
Jan 3, 2022, 10:00 AM
Stamp show in Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 21-23
The show will include a dealer bourse (sales area) and more than 200 frames of exhibits. -
Jan 1, 2022, 10:00 AM
Santa Claus computer-vended stamp is Scott official
What do Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
Dec 30, 2021, 16:04 PM
Westpex show April 22-24 near San Francisco airport
A bourse (sales area) of 65 national and international dealers will offer stamps, postal history and supplies. -
Dec 29, 2021, 10:00 AM
January cartoon contest gallops in on U.S. 1869 Pictorial stamp
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Dec 28, 2021, 09:00 AM
Year of the Tiger stamp to debut Jan. 20 in New York
The Year of the Tiger forever stamp features an ornate three-dimensional ceremonial mask by Camille Chew. -
Dec 26, 2021, 13:30 PM
Election results for AFDCS board of directors
The AFDCS reported a larger voter turnout than usual; the number of ballots cast more than doubled the 2018 number. -
Dec 23, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Significant drop in 2021 cost to collect U.S. stamps
Also this week, a detailed look at a most unusual U.S. paid reply postal card mailed in 1958 to Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies, and a crossword puzzle focused on translating philatelic French into English. -
Dec 23, 2021, 08:00 AM
Low dealer stock leads to high prices on recent U.S. se-tenant issues
Look for mint panes of 20 of the (46¢) Gingerbread House Christmas stamps (Scott 4820c and 4820e) issued Nov. 6, 2013. -
Dec 22, 2021, 14:30 PM
ASDA announces several changes in board of directors
These changes were necessitated following the Nov. 23, 2021, death of ASDA president Stanley M. Piller. -
Dec 22, 2021, 14:15 PM
Postal Inspection Service warns about proliferation of counterfeit stamps
The warning comes as an increasing number of news outlets are reporting sales of counterfeit stamps. -
Dec 22, 2021, 09:49 AM
Celebrating Christmas cards from stamp collectors
Certainly one of the exciting things about the Christmas season is receiving cards from near and far. -
Dec 22, 2021, 08:00 AM
Romeo, Mich., to host Jan. 14 ceremony for two new U.S. Love forever stamps
Both stamps showcase Bailey Sullivan’s “graphic illustrations of flowers inspired by old European folk art,” according to the Postal Service. -
Dec 21, 2021, 11:56 AM
Dates, locations announced for four 2022 U.S. issues
All of these stamps are being issued without an official United States Postal Service first-day ceremony. -
Dec 21, 2021, 09:30 AM
No new EKUs of U.S. Christmas seals reported in 2021
From 1936 onward, there were designated first days of sale for Christmas seals. -
Dec 21, 2021, 08:00 AM
Flag City, USA Jan. 9 first-day location for U.S. Flags stamps
The U.S. Postal Service revealed the new nondenominated (58¢) stamp design in November 2021. -
Dec 20, 2021, 14:13 PM
Many new U.S. counterfeit booklet panes turn up
The counterfeiting of United States stamps has been a noticeable problem for the stamp collecting community for the last two decades. -
Dec 19, 2021, 10:15 AM
Pipex 2022 show prospectus available
The show will feature 240 exhibit frames, 40 dealers, a welcome pavilion, a youth area, and more. -
Dec 17, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: APS mailing provides attractive dollar-sign cover
Also this week, reviewing online sources for Europa stamp information, and a reader submits a letter to Collectors’ Forum about a strangely perforated Canada 1888 3¢ Queen Victoria stamp.
Headlines
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US Stamps
May 25, 2022, 10 AMOhio Colopex show June 10 and 11
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US Stamps
May 25, 2022, 8 AMSome United States high face value stamps can be a challenge to find
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World Stamps
May 24, 2022, 3 PMJersey receives award for Lockdown Birds stamps
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Auctions
May 24, 2022, 11 AMFred Fawn Large Queens collection in June 10 Maresch sale at Capex 2022