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Nov 5, 2018, 06:45 AMLooking for stamps missing colors not as simple as it might appear
An expertizer takes a look at various examples in the search to determine whether a stamp is a Scott Catalog listed error or not. -
Nov 3, 2018, 10:00 AMHot Wheels, John Lennon among recent U.S. stamps receiving Scott numbers
These new Scott catalog numbers were assigned to U.S. stamps issued during the past month. -
Nov 2, 2018, 05:45 AMFlorex stamp show in new location in Kissimmee, Fla.
The Florida Stamp Dealers Association and the Central Florida Stamp Club will present Florex Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-2, at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center. -
Nov 2, 2018, 04:00 AMDealing with detrimental gum on Confederate States stamps
A special feature in the 2019 Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue sheds further light on controversial gum issues related to Confederate stamps. -
Oct 31, 2018, 05:30 AMTip of the week: 1901 Fast Ocean Navigation stamp
This bicolor engraved United States stamp is a real treat for the eyes. -
Oct 31, 2018, 05:15 AMWhat are these children thinking? You tell us
The cartoon caption contest stamp for November is this 1968 6¢ commemorative featuring four young people under the banner “Support Our Youth.” -
Oct 31, 2018, 05:00 AMWorking together to create a successful stamp show
In mid-October, the American Stamp Dealers Association collaborated with Nojex to jointly host a show in East Rutherford, N.J. -
Oct 29, 2018, 09:30 AMStamp illustrations appear on vintage postcards
John M. Hotchner shares three illustrations of United States stamps found on postcards from the early days of the 20th century. -
Oct 29, 2018, 08:45 AMWashington Stamp Exchange to close at year-end
Washington Stamp Exchange of Florham Park, N.J., a fixture of the stamp hobby for 85 years, is closing its business at the end of 2018. -
Oct 24, 2018, 04:15 AMTip of the week: Alexander’s Matches 1¢ Chicken stamps
If poultry is your thing, these stamps are for you. -
Oct 22, 2018, 04:00 AMRiveting read: Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society
The true story of a postal inspector and a crime ring in the early 20th century. -
Oct 19, 2018, 09:15 AMA cover with 55 Marshall stamps: Inside Linn’s
Covers franked with numerous high-denomination stamps can be quite alluring for some collectors. Charles Snee shares the story of one such cover. -
Oct 19, 2018, 06:00 AMSparkling Holidays Santa on next kiosk postage label
A painting of Santa Claus by Haddon Sundblom serves as the illustration for the postage labels dispensed by self-service kiosks in post offices. -
Oct 18, 2018, 13:00 PMTwo versions of Beautification of America stamps: Week’s Most Read
The backstory on stamps that were part of first lady Claudia A. “Lady Bird” Johnson’s national campaign garnered top clicks this week. -
Oct 18, 2018, 12:45 PMSpringfield Stamp Club mystery half solved
U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner solves a mystery with help from readers. -
Oct 17, 2018, 05:45 AMChicagopex to host two conventions
The show will include 75 dealers, plus the USPS and UNPA; an exhibition of nearly 300 frames of philatelic material; and a philatelic literature competition. -
Oct 15, 2018, 09:00 AMMississippi Statehood stamp wins music design award
The USPS stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mississippi’s statehood took the top prize in a poll for the most popular music stamp of 2017. -
Oct 15, 2018, 08:30 AMUSPS self-service kiosks dispensing new Flag design
The image shows only a detail of a fluttering 50-star flag, with 13 stars showing entirely or partially, along with segments of eight red or white stripes. -
Oct 12, 2018, 04:10 AMUS $2 Jenny Invert reflections: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, solid results at first Gross stamp treasures sale, Czech stamps that tell the story of religious reformer, and more. -
Oct 11, 2018, 13:10 PMTwo versions of Beautification of America stamps
U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner looks at two issuances of Beautification of America stamps.
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US Stamps
Dec 6, 2019, 8 AMInside Linn’s: 2019 an eventful year for FDC collecting
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US Stamps
Dec 6, 2019, 8 AMPatriotic Spiral forever coil discovered with no tagging
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Postal Updates
Dec 6, 2019, 7 AMUSPS offering Healing PTSD pictorial postmarks for first-day covers
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World Stamps
Dec 5, 2019, 2 PMSpanish souvenir sheet honors ‘The Simpsons’ animated series
