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Mar 4, 2021, 13:16 PM
March Party show April 9-11 near Cleveland
Because social distancing will be the rule, no exhibits will be on display for attendees to enjoy. -
Mar 4, 2021, 12:37 PM
May 4 issue date planned for U.S. Star Wars Droids set
The Postal Service has planned a virtual first-day ceremony at 11 a.m. on the issue date, to take place on the USPS Facebook and Twitter pages. -
Mar 3, 2021, 12:15 PM
Airmails, postage due, back-of-book pages added to used singles album line
The Scott line of album pages designed for collecting used United States single stamps now includes pages for airmails, postage dues and more. -
Mar 3, 2021, 09:13 AM
APS approaches reopening, summer show with caution
Nearly a year after the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa., had to close to visitors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the doors are being cautiously cracked open. -
Mar 2, 2021, 11:07 AM
Butterfly first-day ceremony planned for online March 9
Collectors can view the event live by visiting the United States Postal Service social media pages at Facebook and Twitter. -
Mar 1, 2021, 12:06 PM
Brush Rabbit, other recently issued U.S. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Feb 25, 2021, 11:31 AM
St. Louis Stamp Expo March 19-21
This year’s show will feature 30 dealers and no exhibits. -
Feb 25, 2021, 08:30 AM
Variety on 2016 duck stamp might be worth looking for
The variety is not an error and therefore not expected to be listed in the Scott catalog. -
Feb 24, 2021, 09:30 AM
U.S. 1913 parcel post stamps enjoy popularity
When first issued, these stamps were only valid for parcel post and regular postage stamps were not authorized to pay postage for parcel post mail. -
Feb 23, 2021, 15:34 PM
Press sheets without die cuts sell out within days, or less
Stamp collectors were clearly excited to learn that the United States Postal Service would resume offering uncut press sheets without die cuts for selected new issues in 2021. -
Feb 23, 2021, 10:30 AM
Wyoming senator championed the 1945-46 Armed Forces series
The Armed Forces series honors the heroism and sacrifices of members of the armed forces of the United States during World War II. -
Feb 22, 2021, 08:30 AM
New U.S. nonmachineable stamp features hairstreak butterfly
Like the more familiar forever stamp, the nonmachineable surcharge rate stamp continues to fulfill the designated rate even if the nonmachineable rate increases in the future. -
Feb 19, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Bigfoot or dinosaur hunting, anyone?
Summary: Also this week, raising a toast to the Wine on Stamps Study Unit, and discovering the history behind a 1939-40 New York World’s Fair item franked with a Czechoslovakia 1919 semipostal stamp. -
Feb 18, 2021, 09:30 AM
March cartoon contest calls for some horse talk
There will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
Feb 17, 2021, 10:00 AM
U.S. 10¢ Prexie on postal form auctioned for almost $400
The item sold Dec. 7, 2020, on the eBay online commerce platform. -
Feb 16, 2021, 11:30 AM
An update on stamp dealer ads on stock cards
Why collect such nonphilatelic items? They are evidence of the history of the stamp trade. -
Feb 15, 2021, 11:34 AM
Creativity with Garden Beauty first-day location selection noticed
The Garden Beauty stamps will have a Feb. 23 first-day postmark of Bloomfield, Ind., but no event will take place in the town. -
Feb 15, 2021, 10:00 AM
New U.S. Garden Beauty set continues floral offerings
This is the third year in a row that the Postal Service has issued a double-sided pane of 20 flower stamps with 10 different designs. -
Feb 12, 2021, 09:00 AM
National Postal Museum advisory council adds three members
The Museum Advisory Council provides guidance on the strategic direction of the museum. -
Feb 12, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Bald eagle on 1991 $2.90 Priority Mail stamp
Also this week, helpful tips for using the expanded online David Straight Memorial Philatelic Union Catalog, and a review of a worldwide assortment of stamps costing less than 2¢ each.
Headlines
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US Stamps
Mar 4, 2021, 12 PMMay 4 issue date planned for U.S. Star Wars Droids set
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US Stamps
Mar 3, 2021, 12 PMAirmails, postage due, back-of-book pages added to used singles album line
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US Stamps
Mar 3, 2021, 9 AMAPS approaches reopening, summer show with caution
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Postal Updates
Mar 2, 2021, 1 PMDeJoy gets friendlier reception before House committee; Biden nominates three to USPS board of governors