WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 12, 2025, 11:00 AM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show honored in New Zealand May 7
by Linn’s StaffThis issue coincides with the 50th anniversary of the 1975 film adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of science fiction, horror, and musical theatre. -
May 12, 2025, 08:30 AM
Canada Post semipostal series continues
by David HartwigCanada Post is selling the self-adhesive stamp in booklets of 10 with $1 from the sale of each booklet going to the Canada Post Community Foundation to find nonprofit groups that assist Canadian youth. -
May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940?
by Jay BigalkeMore than 6,250 value changes were made to the 2025 Scott Classic Specialized catalog. -
May 1, 2025, 09:00 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail honors heroes of World War II in a May 1 stamp issue
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail acknowledges the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a May 1 Valour and Victory stamp issue honoring specific individuals who helped to win the war. -
Apr 30, 2025, 08:00 AM
Look for Macedonia 2023 Flag of Israel stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn July 26, 2023, Macedonia issued a 111-denar Flag of Israel stamp to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israeli independence. -
Apr 29, 2025, 09:36 AM
Vatican City issues Sede Vacante stamps April 28
by Linn’s StaffThe sede vacante, which translates to “the chair being empty,” is the period when the last pope is no longer pope and the new pope has not yet been elected. -
Apr 28, 2025, 08:15 AM
United Nations adds to Endangered Species series
by David HartwigLike previous stamps in this series, the new stamps are issued in panes of 16, each with four se-tenant (side-by-side) designs. There is a separate pane for each U.N. post office. -
Apr 21, 2025, 11:30 AM
UPU 2024 State of the Postal Sector report shows challenges ahead
by Linn’s StaffUPU economist Jose Anson, who conducted the study, said that maintaining the status quo “will almost certainly lead to the UPU’s extinction.” -
Apr 17, 2025, 12:00 PM
Royal Philatelic Society London announces short list for Crawford medal
by Linn’s StaffThe 2025 Crawford medal winner will be announced at the end of the Crawford Festival taking place June 24-25 in London. -
Apr 16, 2025, 08:00 AM
Beautiful designs on French Equatorial Africa 1937 first airmail set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps boast high design and production values typical of French colonies issues. -
Apr 14, 2025, 11:30 AM
Guernsey Post issue celebrates Alderney’s blonde hedgehogs
by Linn’s StaffEach of the six stamps in the set shows a different photograph of a blonde hedgehog. -
Apr 14, 2025, 08:00 AM
International music study group polling for best 2024 music stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe designer of the most popular music stamp will be awarded the Yehudi Menuhin trophy, awarded in memory of violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99). -
Apr 12, 2025, 09:00 AM
New bird stamps from Lundy
by Christer BrunströmAll five designs feature the work of Bideford, England, artist Sharon Read. -
Apr 10, 2025, 13:00 PM
Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation announces July anniversary event
by Linn’s StaffThe Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation will celebrate its 50th anniversary July 19 with an event hosted in conjunction with the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
Apr 10, 2025, 08:30 AM
Canada Post celebrates over 40 years of country rock band Blue Rodeo
by David HartwigThe permanent-rate (currently $1.24) stamp features the portraits of all seven current members of country rock band Blue Rodeo. -
Apr 8, 2025, 11:30 AM
UNPA issues sheet for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan
by David HartwigThe expo will be open through Oct. 13. Each of the three stamps on the souvenir sheet shows close-up photos of the pavilions. -
Apr 4, 2025, 09:00 AM
Royal Mail announces additional subjects in 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail announced details on eight additional issues in its 2025 commemorative stamp program. -
Apr 2, 2025, 08:00 AM
1949 ‘Blue Flea’ postal tax stamp difficult to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1948, West Germany issued the famous 2-pfennig “Blue Flea” stamps. -
Apr 1, 2025, 09:00 AM
Royal Mail explores myths and legends with eight commemorative stamps in a March 27 issue
by David HartwigThe eight first-class stamps depict different mythical creatures and folklore characters and are presented in two se-tenant strips of four. -
Mar 26, 2025, 08:00 AM
Canal Zone 1939 set of 16 in steady demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCanal Zone stamps are especially popular with collectors who worked or lived in the Canal Zone during its existence.
Headlines
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World Stamps May 12, 2025, 11 AM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show honored in New Zealand May 7
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World Stamps May 12, 2025, 8 AM
Canada Post semipostal series continues
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US Stamps May 9, 2025, 10 AM
2025 APS, APRL election underway
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US Stamps May 8, 2025, 4 PM
Design of surprise U.S. stamp for Barbara Bush unveiled May 8 at White House