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Sep 17, 2024, 10:30 AM
Postal documentation of ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
The Paris peace talks to end the Vietnam War began in 1968. -
Sep 17, 2024, 08:30 AM
Media unveiling for Carnival Nights stamps at Indiana stop for touring Ferris wheel
According to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
Sep 16, 2024, 08:00 AM
New U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude
The nondenominated (73¢) stamp will be issued in panes of 20 that include the text “Thank You, Healthcare Community” in surgical green across the pane’s wide top selvage. -
Sep 15, 2024, 06:48 AM
Cash prizes offered for Wisconsin topical exhibits
In January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75. -
Sep 11, 2024, 10:30 AM
Linn’s digital edition tips and tricks
When opening the link to the latest issue, the display will look like the two-page spread shown here. -
Sep 11, 2024, 08:00 AM
U.S. forever stamps are here to stay
On April 12, 2007, the United States Postal Service issued the first in its long series of forever stamps, a nondenominated (41¢) Liberty Bell booklet stamp. -
Sep 11, 2024, 07:56 AM
Dedication ceremony for Christmas Madonna and Child stamp Sept. 17 in Indianapolis
The dedication ceremony for the United States Christmas Madonna and Child forever stamp will be held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields in Indianapolis, Ind. -
Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
Colopex drops World Series of Philately status
There will not be a Colopex show in 2025. -
Sep 9, 2024, 10:15 AM
New date for Healthcare Community stamp ceremony
The Healthcare Community stamp will go on sale Oct. 1 and is currently available for preorder. The official first day of the stamp is still Oct. 1. -
Sep 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
USPS to issue 16th Kwanzaa stamp Sept. 25 in Pittsburgh
Ekua Holmes’ original artwork featured on the stamp depicts a male drummer and two female dancers. -
Sep 6, 2024, 14:00 PM
August cartoon caption contest winner fancies Lincoln as letter carrier
Several entries were quite serious, perhaps reflective of the times in the midst of an unusual presidential campaign. -
Sep 5, 2024, 10:45 AM
Nojex 2024 set for Sept. 27-29
Nojex will host meetings of the U.S. Stamp Society, the Collectors Club, the Ottoman and Near East Philatelic Society and New Jersey Postal History Society. -
Sep 4, 2024, 10:45 AM
Another successful Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show
Almost 1,500 postcards for both issues were given out at the two meetings to the more than 30 attendees. -
Sep 3, 2024, 11:30 AM
Inverted back printing found on 2024 junior duck stamp
Scott editors received the inverted back inscription error in an order placed via the U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Fulfillment Services in July. -
Sep 3, 2024, 10:00 AM
Town names used to create a souvenir for a politician
Sen. Paul Douglas (1892-1976) served in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat from Illinois from 1949 to 1967. -
Sep 2, 2024, 12:00 PM
WE Fest VIII to take place at Chicagopex
Registration is open for WE Fest VIII, the semiannual series of exhibiting workshops sponsored by the Women Exhibitors organization. -
Sep 2, 2024, 08:00 AM
Washington, D.C., museum focused on Jewish life to host Sept. 19 first day for new U.S. Hanukkah stamp
The new Hanukkah stamp features USPS art director Antonio Alcala’s stylized illustration of a white nine-candle menorah set against a solid bright blue background. -
Aug 31, 2024, 10:00 AM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to Hank Aaron, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps
What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2025 Scott catalogs. -
Aug 29, 2024, 11:30 AM
Boston 2026 receives Federation of European Philatelic Associations recognition
The Federation of European Philatelic Associations consists of national philatelic federations, associations and unions in 45 countries. -
Aug 29, 2024, 08:30 AM
After nearly 11 years the $2 Jenny Invert finally sold out
The $2 Jenny Invert stamps were issued in panes of six as a tribute to America’s most famous stamp error.
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US Stamps Sep 17, 2024, 10 AM
Postal documentation of ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
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US Stamps Sep 17, 2024, 8 AM
Media unveiling for Carnival Nights stamps at Indiana stop for touring Ferris wheel
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World Stamps Sep 16, 2024, 10 AM
Canada Post proposes new postal rates
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US Stamps Sep 16, 2024, 8 AM
New U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude