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Nov 25, 2019, 15:06 PMLetter inside an FDC reveals 1965 Christmas stamp controversy
The 1965 5¢ Christmas stamp, based on a watercolor showing a church’s 1840 weather vane, depicts the angel Gabriel with a trumpet. -
Nov 25, 2019, 08:00 AMMany older Christmas stamps remain available at post offices
A contemporary (nonreligious) issue continues to be a staple every year. -
Nov 22, 2019, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: Researching a U.S. 1947 ‘insufficiently prepaid’ airmail cover
Also this week, Minnesota revenue stamps combat trafficking of Christmas trees and an unpicked mixture of stamps receives a grade of B+. -
Nov 21, 2019, 12:00 PMGeorge H.W. Bush panes found imperforate, pair to be auctioned
Two full panes of 20 error stamps were authenticated recently by the American Philatelic Expertizing Service. -
Nov 21, 2019, 10:00 AMWag the dog’s tail for the December cartoon contest
There will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
Nov 20, 2019, 11:21 AMFind United States 1847 10¢ Washington to fit your budget
Even examples in lower grades or with minor faults sell for a surprising percentage of Scott catalog value. -
Nov 19, 2019, 08:37 AMTatham Co. pamphlet promoted Christmas seals
The company rose to fame based on its service and the series of 15 numbered TASCO “educational booklets” that it produced. -
Nov 18, 2019, 13:09 PMFlorex stamp show new location: Kissimmee, Fla., Dec. 13-15
A show cancel and cacheted (decorated) cover will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. -
Nov 16, 2019, 10:00 AMCivil War Postal Exhibition and Symposium a success
Patricia A. “Trish” Kaufmann recounted the event in the Confederate Stamp Alliance’s November E-Newsletter. -
Nov 15, 2019, 08:30 AMInside Linn’s: $1 Seaplane coil on unusual certified mail cover
Also this week, exploring an important website devoted to errors, freaks and oddities, and reviewing a worldwide mixture from a dealer in England. -
Nov 14, 2019, 10:00 AMA 1943 N.Y. post office notice reminds patrons to mail early for Christmas
A copy of the notice likely was included with the mail of every recipient in New York City and the city’s associated boroughs. -
Nov 13, 2019, 13:05 PMAPRL member’s legacy eliminates two huge Match Factory debts
A life member of the American Philatelic Research Library who died one year ago left a $1.5 million investment account to the library. -
Nov 13, 2019, 09:00 AMBusiness reply mail envelope bears invalid 1¢ Bobcat imprints
The printed Bobcat coil stamp images likely were added when the envelope was produced. -
Nov 13, 2019, 08:00 AMMooseheart cinderella mistakenly used as postage stamp
The label was created for fundraising in support of Mooseheart, a residential childcare facility. -
Nov 12, 2019, 09:29 AMWedding planners and the stamp aftermarket
These 70¢ stamps are ideal for mailing wedding invitations at the 2-ounce rate. Mint panes are becoming harder and harder to find. -
Nov 8, 2019, 14:34 PMHealing PTSD semipostal to be issued Dec. 2 in Charlotte, N.C.
The stamp design features a photograph of a green plant sprouting from the ground, which is covered in fallen leaves. -
Nov 8, 2019, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: Servicing first-day covers takes time
Also this week, using stamps and postal history to trace the fortunes of Hrodna, Belarus, in the 20th century and exploring a 1-pound mix of Japanese stamps. -
Nov 8, 2019, 08:00 AMAlzheimer’s semipostal has raised almost $1 million
The Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness semipostal stamp has raised $991,000 for Alzheimer’s research, according to the USPS. -
Nov 7, 2019, 14:07 PM$2 Jenny Invert pane of six returns to sale on USPS online site
The stamps can be ordered from Stamp Fulfillment Services in full panes of six for $12 each. -
Nov 6, 2019, 12:48 PMThe Hammarskjold inverts and a Christmas card
The centerpiece of Perry Nahl’s 1962 Christmas greeting is the special printing of the 4¢ Dag Hammarskjold stamp with the yellow background inverted.
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