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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. -
Sep 26, 2018, 04:30 AMTip of the week: 1869 Post Horse and Rider
The 1869 United States 2¢ brown Post Horse and Rider stamp is a good buy at 70-80 percent of the 2018 Scott catalog values. -
Sep 24, 2018, 07:30 AMOct. 10 Sundman Lecture will cover first U.S. transcontinental mail
The 15th Maynard Sundman lecture at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is an hour-long talk by historian and author Glen Sample Ely.
Headlines
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US Stamps
Mar 20, 2019, 9 AMPlymouth, Mich., show celebrates 50th anniversary April 13-14
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World Stamps
Mar 19, 2019, 9 AMFrance honors Concorde flight anniversary on stamp
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Postal Updates
Mar 19, 2019, 9 AMUniversal Postal Union plans postal regulation conference
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US Stamps
Mar 18, 2019, 2 PMMarvin Gaye honored April 2 on USPS Music Icons stamp
