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Jan 19, 2018, 11:02 AMSecond annual Brett cup competition in May celebrates the finest 20th-century exhibits
If you are not one of the 66 exhibitors eligible to enter, consider this motivation to do what it takes to get your exhibit to the required level for the future. -
Jan 19, 2018, 05:42 AMAre engraved duck stamps gone for good? Week’s Most Read
Also this week, the USPS responded to the looming issue of its shipping agreement with Amazon. -
Jan 18, 2018, 03:00 AMFive Prexie stamps on soldier’s duffel bag tag
Insured mail tag that was once attached to a military duffel bag that traveled in 1951 from Camp Cooke, Calif., to Fort Monmouth, N.J. -
Jan 17, 2018, 06:45 AMArizona federation’s Aripex show Feb. 16-18
The Arizona Federation of Stamp Clubs will present the 60th annual Aripex stamp show Feb. 16-18. -
Jan 17, 2018, 06:30 AMASDA winter show Feb. 9-11 in Florida; Flag stamp to debut
The American Stamp Dealers Association will present the ASDA Winter Postage Stamp Show Feb. 9-11 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -
Jan 17, 2018, 05:21 AMBack-of-the-book collections an active project for collectors
The United States first issued Official stamps in 1873 for cabinet departments of the executive branch of government. -
Jan 16, 2018, 04:00 AMOn these covers, Santa doesn't just come on Christmas Eve
The two patriotic covers that are pictured with this column feature Santa Claus. -
Jan 16, 2018, 04:00 AMJacques C. Schiff Jr. (1931-2017)
Jacques C. Schiff Jr., a prominent stamp dealer, auctioneer and renowned error stamps expert, died Dec. 20, 2017. -
Jan 15, 2018, 07:35 AMEngraved duck stamps gone for good? Printing technology cited for change
The days of engraved printing on federal duck stamps appeared to be over. -
Jan 15, 2018, 04:45 AMAmerican Philatelic Society opens registration for 2018 Summer Seminar
Attendees can choose between 10 different two-day courses or three different four-day courses taught by experts. -
Jan 13, 2018, 04:30 AMIn the stamp world, Christmas is never really over
Can anyone come up with a "Please Mail Early for Christmas" cancellation even earlier in the year? -
Jan 12, 2018, 14:30 PMOffering some informational Rockefeller Christmas tree history
Uncovered photo portrays the informal start of the Rockefeller Center tradition in 1931 when workmen involved in the construction of the center. -
Jan 12, 2018, 05:23 AMLena Horne celebrated Jan. 30 on newest stamp in U.S. Black Heritage series
The new vertical commemorative is the 41st stamp in the U.S. Postal Service’s long-running Black Heritage stamp series. -
Jan 12, 2018, 04:54 AMHere we have a first-day invitation stamp mismatch
The model from which the stamp was designed stood in front of the shop of James Fales of New Bedford, Mass., some time during the 19th century. -
Jan 11, 2018, 11:45 AMWhy is the usage of this 20th century Christmas seal odd?
The seal is the 1912 design, and it is tied to the letter by a receiving handstamp dated Dec. 26. -
Jan 9, 2018, 13:00 PMAlzheimer’s Disease Awareness stamp the lone issue to become Scott official this month
What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, these stamps’ place in upcoming editions of the Scott catalogs. -
Jan 8, 2018, 08:51 AMTwo high-denomination U.S. stamps issued Jan. 21 for new priority mail rates
Two new high-denomination United States stamps are being issued Jan. 21 in panes of four. -
Jan 8, 2018, 07:46 AMTransit passes advertised Christmas seals
Measured by sales, the 1934 Christmas seal was a great success, realizing $3.7 million dollars, nearly $300,000 more than the 1933 seal. -
Jan 8, 2018, 06:53 AMHand-painted floral accents on colorful Love Flourishes forever stamp
The first-day ceremony for the new stamp will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., in Ballroom North 120B. -
Jan 5, 2018, 08:00 AMSoutheastern Stamp Expo Jan. 26-28
The Southeast Federation of Stamp Clubs will host the Southeastern Stamp Expo 2018 Jan. 26-28 at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast.
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