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Nov 7, 2019, 11:05 AMCanada unveils Red River Resistance stamp on its Nov. 6 issue date
The commemorative stamp was unveiled next to the gate of Fort Garry in Winnipeg, Manitoba. -
Nov 5, 2019, 13:02 PMBritain’s 2019 Christmas stamps depict scenes of the Nativity
Charlie Smith Design of London designed the stamps using illustrations by paper-cut artists Hari and Deepti. -
Nov 1, 2019, 08:30 AMInside Linn’s: Unveiling the 1851 Queen Isabella II stamps
Also this week, a philatelic history lesson on Swedish migration to America and exploring the enduring popularity of British postal orders. -
Oct 31, 2019, 15:34 PMA stiletto, Weitzman and the unique British Guiana 1¢ Magenta
Since June 2015 (with a few exceptions), this unique stamp has been on display at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum. -
Oct 31, 2019, 11:11 AMImportant value and editorial changes enhance 2020 Scott Classic Specialized catalog
Swiss postage dues and Thailand surcharges are among the areas that were added or updated in the 26th edition. -
Oct 30, 2019, 13:19 PMNew Canada Magi, Shiny and Bright Christmas stamps debut Nov. 4
A reindeer, a trio of dancers and a partridge in a pear tree are the subjects of Canada Post’s secular Shiny and Bright Christmas stamps. -
Oct 29, 2019, 14:19 PMLatvia 1931 anti-tuberculosis semipostal set is difficult to find
The set was produced by overprinting and surcharging previously issued semipostal stamps. -
Oct 29, 2019, 08:49 AMCanada Post to issue new Hanukkah stamp Nov. 14
A stylized menorah and its nine glowing candles dominate the design of the stamp, which celebrates the eight-day Jewish festival of lights. -
Oct 29, 2019, 08:00 AMStamps celebrate small towns and villages of Italy, Liechtenstein
The new Italian stamp honors the 20th anniversary National Association of Small Towns of Italy. -
Oct 27, 2019, 09:00 AMMarch Party 2020 exhibitor’s prospectus available
March Party 2020 will host the annual meeting of the United States Philatelic Classics Society, and many society members are expected to exhibit. -
Oct 24, 2019, 16:30 PMIrish stamps issued Oct. 3 honor Thin Lizzy
The two stamps were issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Irish rock band. -
Oct 24, 2019, 12:00 PMChicagopex Nov. 22-24 in Itasca, Ill., near Chicago
The show will include a bourse (sales area) of more than 75 dealers, plus the United States Postal Service and the United Nations Postal Administration. -
Oct 20, 2019, 08:00 AMStamps honor 50th anniversary of U.N. post office in Geneva
The designs show different photographs of the interior and exterior of the Palais des Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Oct 19, 2019, 08:00 AMBrazil and Germany win 2019 religious stamp awards
The St. Gabriel award was established in 1969 in Verona, Italy, and is named after “the Lord’s postman,” St. Gabriel. -
Oct 17, 2019, 14:00 PMThe UNPA announces stamp program for 2020
The United Nations Postal Administration announced its 2020 stamp program in its bulletin for collectors, Philatelic Bulletin. -
Oct 17, 2019, 11:15 AMNew name announced for a new kind of stamp show
The new show name was chosen through online voting by APS members. -
Oct 17, 2019, 08:00 AMPipex 2020 exhibitor’s prospectus available
The show will feature 240 exhibit frames, 40 dealers, a welcome pavilion and a youth area. -
Oct 16, 2019, 11:00 AMTaiwan’s 1954 Silo Bridge set in strong demand
On Jan. 28, 1954, Taiwan issued a set of four Silo Highway Bridge stamps. The set commemorates the first anniversary of the bridge’s opening. -
Oct 11, 2019, 11:00 AMU.N. stamps showcase Cuba’s World Heritage sites
This stamp series features sites that have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. -
Oct 11, 2019, 08:30 AMInside Linn’s: Soviet occupation stamps in six German provinces
Also this week, tracing the history behind a scarce Medina postal marking and sifting through a “hay bale” assortment of worldwide stamps.
Headlines
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US Stamps
Nov 14, 2019, 10 AMA 1943 N.Y. post office notice reminds patrons to mail early for Christmas
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Postal Updates
Nov 13, 2019, 3 PMUSPS inspector general reveals how manager stole $630,000 worth of postage stamps
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Auctions
Nov 13, 2019, 2 PMKelleher auction Dec. 3-5 offers U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history
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US Stamps
Nov 13, 2019, 1 PMAPRL member’s legacy eliminates two huge Match Factory debts
