WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 3, 2018, 04:30 AMVols. 4A and 4B of 2019 Scott catalogs available
The Netherlands and colonies received a thorough review in Vols. 4A and 4B of the 2019 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Jul 3, 2018, 04:00 AMAustria issues EU presidency stamp
The €1.35 stamp commemorates Austria's presidency of the European Union, which runs July 1 to Jan. 1, 2019. -
Jun 29, 2018, 07:30 AMMauritius 1847-59 stamps stand among the world’s greatest rarities: Inside Linn’s
Also included in this issue: A mysterious cancellation on a 1990 Illinois cover and a recent PVI example. -
Jun 26, 2018, 11:22 AMLebanese souvenir sheets might be undervalued in dealer stocks
Lebanon's imperforate souvenir sheets that accompany its regular stamp and airmail stamp issues are worth looking for. -
Jun 26, 2018, 05:00 AMForeign stamps feature stars of animated shows and cartoon strips
Like the USPS with its new Scooby-Doo stamp, other countries including Croatia, Poland, Spain, and more are featuring their characters on recent stamps. -
Jun 25, 2018, 12:00 PMNew Zealand updates round Kiwi definitive stamps for new postal rates
The new version New Zealand Post’s popular stamps feature all five species of its national bird, the kiwi. -
Jun 25, 2018, 09:00 AMUNPA to issue Nelson Mandela definitive
The United Nations Postal Administration's new stamp honoring Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid leader, will be issued July 18. -
Jun 22, 2018, 07:30 AMGreat Britain’s Victorian-era color trials: Inside Linn’s
Also included in this issue: A mysterious cancellation on a 1990 Illinois cover and a recent PVI example. -
Jun 21, 2018, 07:00 AMSwiss stamp for papal visit
Swiss Post issued a stamp June 21 to commemorate Pope Francis’ first visit to Switzerland. -
Jun 20, 2018, 04:00 AMSouth Sudan £2.50 Coat of Arms stamp in strong demand
This week's stamp market tip involves a 2011 stamp that was never issued. -
Jun 18, 2018, 12:30 PMStamps commemorate 2018 World Cup
Lebanon is one of several countries issuing stamps for the quadrennial international tournament. -
Jun 18, 2018, 09:00 AMCast of treasured BBC sitcom featured on new Royal Mail stamps
The eight Dad’s Army stamps feature photos of the show’s main characters along with their most famous catchphrases. -
Jun 13, 2018, 04:00 AMStamps issued for Australian mining town’s local post
This week's stamp market tip involves stamps issued for the Coolgardie Cycle Express Co. circa 1896. -
Jun 12, 2018, 04:15 AMShattered Poppy voted Great Britain’s favorite stamp of 2017
The 2017 winner is a nondenominated first-class stamp and part of Royal Mail’s five-year series commemorating World War I. -
Jun 12, 2018, 04:00 AMNew United Nations stamps recognize achievements in space
The June 20 issue commemorates UNISPACE+50 and the more than 50 years of international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. -
Jun 11, 2018, 15:30 PMFrankenstein’s monster comes to life on Jersey Post souvenir sheet
The souvenir sheet has an effect that allows Frankenstein’s eyes to open and close and gives the appearance of electricity flashing on and off around him. -
Jun 8, 2018, 07:20 AMReviving leaders via stamps: Inside Linn’s
Also included in this issue: Stamps issued for Eastern Rumelia and South Bulgaria and much more. -
Jun 6, 2018, 07:30 AMIndia's 1899 Sirmoor set is one to seek
The last postage stamp issued for Sirmoor — a small state in northern India — was a set of four Sir Surendar Bikram Prakash stamps. -
Jun 1, 2018, 06:00 AMVols. 3A and 3B of 2019 Scott catalogs available
The 2019 volumes are the 175th edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. Vol. 3A includes listings for countries beginning with the letter G. -
May 30, 2018, 12:45 PMRoyal Canadian national stamp exhibition set for June 22-24
The three-day event will include a host of speakers, 30+ dealers and a competition of single-frame and multi-frame exhibits.
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World Stamps
Dec 17, 2018, 12 PMCanada Post reveals more details about 2019 program
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World Stamps
Dec 17, 2018, 9 AMAland Post adds sparkle to its Christmas stamps
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World Stamps
Dec 17, 2018, 9 AMSpecial finish used on new Luxembourg Christmas stamps
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US Stamps
Dec 17, 2018, 8 AMWashington crossing the Delaware Christmas stamp proposed in 1950; extra printings of 1962 stamp
