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Feb 5, 2025, 08:00 AM
Netherlands New Guinea 1954-60 set a challenge to assemble
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerA good place to start a Netherlands New Guinea collection is with the set of 16 definitive stamps issued from 1954 to 1960. -
Feb 3, 2025, 11:30 AM
New philatelic catalog focuses on 1918-19 Western Ukraine
by Linn’s StaffThe catalog provides a comprehensive listing of all varieties and printings for the stamps and stationery of Western Ukraine, the brief Austria-Hungary successor state that later came under Polish administration. -
Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 PM
Artifacts from the Royal Armouries pictured on Jan. 30 issue from Great Britain’s Royal Mail
by David HartwigStamps in a set of eight show examples of 16th-century and 17th-century armor owned by monarchs such as King Henry VIII, King Charles I, King Charles II and King James II. -
Jan 28, 2025, 08:30 AM
Canada Post announces subjects for 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigCanada Post will continue the long-running Black History Month series with an issue commemorating Marie Joseph Angelique, a Portuguese-born slave who allegedly set fire to her owner’s house in 1734. -
Jan 22, 2025, 08:00 AM
Kingdom of Sedang local post stamps have great appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAccording to Focus on Forgeries by Varo Tyler, the stamps of Sedang were forged in 1889, almost before the ink was dry on the genuine stamps. -
Jan 21, 2025, 08:30 AM
Jan. 13 Canada Post definitives meet new postal rates
by David HartwigCanada Post issued four new stamps in its multiyear From Far and Wide series Jan. 13 to match postal rate increases taking effect the same day. -
Jan 20, 2025, 08:15 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates the ‘Vicar of Dibley’ sitcom Jan. 14
by David HartwigThe Vicar of Dibley follows the female vicar Geraldine Granger (Dawn French) who is assigned to the church in the fictional Oxfordshire village of Dibley. -
Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 PM
New catalog of Italian classic stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe catalog of 256 color pages by Franco Filanci and Domenico Tagliente is presented in both Italian and English. -
Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 PM
Isle of Man celebrates the Year of the Snake
by Linn’s StaffThe Isle of Man Post Office issued the set of four stamps in two vertical se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs. -
Jan 13, 2025, 08:15 AM
Details on Great Britain’s 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail announced details on the first eight issues of its 2025 commemorative stamp program. -
Jan 9, 2025, 09:00 AM
Society announces 2025 presentation schedule
by Linn’s StaffA discussion will follow each session, and both will be recorded and made available on the Society of Australasian Specialists/Oceania website. -
Jan 8, 2025, 08:00 AM
Soviet Union 1934 Dirigible airmail set in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp designs show various aspects of airships in operation. -
Dec 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Demand for Soviet stamps from 1930s through the 1950s remains strong
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerPrices for Soviet stamps of the 1930s to the 1950s as a percentage of Scott catalog values are all over the place. -
Dec 24, 2024, 09:00 AM
New Zealand welcomes the Year of the Snake with four stamps in a Jan. 15 issue
by David HartwigEach stamp in the set of four illustrates a different subject using images of a snake along with a young child. -
Dec 23, 2024, 12:00 PM
Belgium reveals its 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigThe program includes a sheet of Postcrossing stamps, a stamp commemorating the 600th anniversary of two academic institutions, and a sheet of round stamps issued in honor of the irrational number pi. -
Dec 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
Collector’s photo used for stamp commemorating social security centennial in Chile
by Linn’s StaffThe new 100 Years of Social Security stamp is denominated 500 pesos, the rate for a domestic priority mail letter weighing up to 50 grams. -
Dec 16, 2024, 12:30 PM
Hungarian-American escape artist Harry Houdini honored on Nov. 29 Magyar Posta souvenir sheet
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp shows a padlock, while the selvage of the sheet captures a scene from one of Houdini’s film performances. -
Dec 11, 2024, 11:45 AM
Stamps commemorate discovery of a famous shipwreck
by David HartwigStamps issued Nov. 5 by three British overseas territories commemorate the discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance. -
Dec 11, 2024, 08:45 AM
Prices generally down for People’s Republic of China stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe People’s Republic of China 8-fen Year of the Monkey stamp issued Feb. 15, 1980, is the bellwether of the ever-volatile Chinese stamp market. -
Dec 10, 2024, 08:15 AM
Shackleton’s expedition continues to make headlines
by Jay BigalkeShackleton’s ship Endurance was honored in November by three British overseas territories with new stamp issues.
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