Other speakers included Laura Dowling, former White House chief floral designer; and Michael Mahoney, L.L. Bean’s chief legal and compliance officer.

Also this week, the fascinating connection between a 1937 U.S. federal duck stamp and a Civil War veteran, and an upbeat review of worldwide stamps from a seller in Canada.

The November cartoon caption contest is open, and a previous giveaway makes a return.

When buying the stamp, double-check to make sure that it is really on unwatermarked paper.

The United States Postal Service has revealed 20 subjects that it plans to commemorate on U.S. stamps in 2020.

To obtain a Hindenburg crash cover, it just takes bidding high enough when an example is offered at auction.

Having a postmaster general who is supportive of the stamp collecting hobby is something collectors might take for granted.

Also this week, exploring the United States $1 David G. Farragut stamp and diving into a stamp mixture featuring just three countries.

The Milford Pumpkin Festival in Milford, N.H., hosted the U. S. Postal Service's Spooky Silhouettes stamp dedication Oct. 11.

The four new nondenominated (55¢) forever stamps will be issued in a double-sided pane of 20, which the U.S. Postal Service identifies as a booklet.

The Washington state $15 Wood Ducks stamp was voted best design of 2018.

Contemporary reports of historical events are a nice surprise when a letter is found inside an old cover.

Unused cut squares of the third design type are scarce and are needed by many collectors.

The United States Postal Service has announced that the first-day ceremony for the four Holiday Wreaths forever stamps will take place Oct. 25 at the L.L. Bean flagship store, 95 Main St., in Freeport, Maine.

Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the catalogs and learn about their production and values.

The U.S. Postal Service's plan means collectors have one more chance — while supplies last — to find an upright Jenny Invert pane.

“Special” booklet paper varieties and modern Christmas seals are among the enhancements to the 98th edition of the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog.

The United States Postal Service is about to remove all of the $2 Jenny Invert stamps issued in 2013 from its post offices around the country.

The location of the first-day ceremony for the Winter Berries stamps put the author on a quest to obtain unofficial first-day covers.

Treating other collectors and their questions with respect can provide a welcome introduction to the stamp hobby.