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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. -
Oct 11, 2018, 11:10 AMNot much of a keepsake for Hot Wheels stamp issue
The pane of stamps in the Hot Wheels keepsake is folded, ruining it from a collector’s standpoint. -
Oct 9, 2018, 04:55 AMBighorn sheep stamp contest winners
The 2017 WPA Posters stamp used as for the September cartoon caption contest stamp drew a dozen or so highly partisan entries. -
Oct 8, 2018, 05:15 AMLooking up detailed postal rules
U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner discusses the importance of the United States Postal Bulletin. -
Oct 8, 2018, 05:00 AMQuest for completion: first-day events in 50 states
Editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke completes his goal of attending a first-day ceremony in all 50 states. -
Oct 4, 2018, 09:15 AMFlawless Benjamin Franklin with E grill extremely hard to find
This week, our tipsters discuss the 1867-70 U.S. 1¢ blue Benjamin Franklin stamp with E grill (Scott 86). -
Oct 3, 2018, 07:15 AMAnn Arbor, Mich., stamp show Nov. 3-4
The show features 28 stamp, cover and supply dealers from nine states, selling United States and foreign stamps and postal history. -
Oct 3, 2018, 05:45 AMReflecting on upright $2 Jenny Invert five years later
Stamp production video reveals new tidbit in the production of the intentionally created version with the plane flying the correct way. -
Oct 2, 2018, 05:45 AMScott numbers assigned to Art of Magic, Dragons stamps
These new Scott catalog numbers were assigned to U.S. stamps issued during the past month. -
Sep 28, 2018, 07:00 AMUSPS, Israel Post prepare joint issue for 2018 Hanukkah stamp
For the second year in a row, the United States Postal Service is engaging in an end-of-the-year joint issue with another postal authority. -
Sep 28, 2018, 06:45 AMMail of Swan Island: Inside Linn’s
Ken Lawrence’s in-depth 16-page Spotlight on Philately feature in this month’s issue covers Swan Island, a former United States Caribbean possession. -
Sep 28, 2018, 06:30 AMWinter birds take off at FDOI ceremony in Vermont
The Birds in Winter forever stamp dedication on Sept. 22 included a demonstration with birds and an owl. -
Sep 28, 2018, 05:45 AMA tale of three expertizing certificates
First appearances can sometimes be misleading; careful examination is needed of some stamps and covers to determine what they are. -
Sep 28, 2018, 05:30 AM2019 Scott U.S. Specialized catalog offers two Special Feature articles
Many important value and editorial changes enhance the 97th edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Sep 28, 2018, 05:15 AMNojex/ASDA stamp show runs Oct. 19-21
More than 40 dealers are set to participate at the East Rutherford, N.J. show next month. -
Sep 28, 2018, 05:00 AMCoca-Cola Christmas: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, New Zealand Post's cost-saving measure, Johns Hopkins stamp varieties and more.
Headlines
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US Stamps
Feb 15, 2019, 9 AMMissing wife puzzle solved
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Postal Updates
Feb 15, 2019, 8 AMU.S. Postal Service governors, postmaster, address UPU exit
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US Stamps
Feb 15, 2019, 8 AMReflections on the forever stamp: Week’s Most Read
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Auctions
Feb 14, 2019, 2 PMAmelia Earhart signature cover in upcoming Cherrystone auction
