WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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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. -
Dec 9, 2024, 13:00 PM
Canada Post celebrates five French-Canadian authors
by David HartwigCanada Post issued a set of five stamps Nov. 27 to celebrate five French-Canadian authors: Marie-Claire Blais, Jean Marc Dalpe, Dany Laferriere, Antonine Maillet and Marguerite-A. Primeau. -
Dec 5, 2024, 09:00 AM
Stamps on Nov. 29 UNPA souvenir sheet feature scenes from historical novel
by David HartwigThe illustrations on the stamps depict scenes from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a 14th-century Chinese historical novel. -
Nov 27, 2024, 08:00 AM
Monaco 1955 Jules Verne set has broad appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps of the Principality of Monaco have high design and production values and are generally known for their great eye appeal. -
Nov 26, 2024, 08:00 AM
Canada Post Nov. 14 Hanukkah stamp features artifact recovered from Nazi Germany
by David HartwigThe peacock-themed hanukkiah features eight candles symbolizing the eight nights of the holiday, plus one candle, called a shamash, that is used to light the other eight. -
Nov 25, 2024, 12:00 PM
Winston Churchill’s 150th birth anniversary commemorated on Nov. 30 Royal Mail set
by David HartwigThe stamps, presented in four se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs, feature photographs of Churchill at defining moments of his life. -
Nov 19, 2024, 11:30 AM
United Nations Postal Administration High-Speed Trains stamps commemorate Nov. 26 World Sustainable Transport Day
by David HartwigThe stamps will be issued in six panes of four, with a single denomination and design for each pane. -
Nov 19, 2024, 09:00 AM
New Wales definitive stamps from Great Britain’s Royal Mail
by David HartwigThese are the first Wales country definitive stamps to feature the silhouette of King Charles III. -
Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 PM
Norway issue focuses on blood and organ donation
by Linn’s StaffThe first stamp pictures facial profiles that intersect a multicolored blood drop emphasizing the importance of blood donations. The second stamp highlights the role that organ donors and their donations play in the preservation of life. -
Nov 18, 2024, 08:15 AM
Royal Mail celebrates British cathedrals on Nov. 5 Christmas issue
by David HarwigThe stamps feature illustrations by Judy Joel, an artist who paints in the naive style, which is a style characterized by the lack of formal education and training in the artist. -
Nov 14, 2024, 08:30 AM
AI and children design Norway Christmas issues
by Linn’s StaffOne stamp illustrates a snowman skiing down a slope complete with ski poles, scarf and winter hat. The second stamp pictures a dog wearing a Santa hat while sledding downhill on a wooden sled. -
Nov 13, 2024, 13:01 PM
United Nations announces its 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigThe program will begin Jan. 17 with a pane of 10 stamps celebrating the Year of the Snake. -
Nov 13, 2024, 08:00 AM
France’s first stamps picture Roman goddess Ceres
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFrance issued its first stamps in 1849-50. The first set of definitives featured the Roman goddess Ceres in the design. -
Nov 12, 2024, 10:58 AM
Does Denmark have the most expensive postcard rate?
by Jay BigalkeDo readers know of any countries that might have an international postcard rate higher than Denmark’s? -
Nov 11, 2024, 12:00 PM
Canada issues sacred, secular Christmas stamps
by Linn’s StaffCanada Post introduced two stamp issues on Nov. 4 to usher in the Christmas season, continuing a tradition of issuing holiday stamps that began in 1964. -
Nov 7, 2024, 08:00 AM
Canada Post honors young people who supported agricultural efforts during wartime
by David Hartwig“This stamp issue reminds us of the enormous contributions made by ordinary Canadians who chose to give their all when their country called on them,” Canada Post said on its Perspectives blog. -
Nov 4, 2024, 12:00 PM
United Nations Postal Administration commemorates 55 years of its office in Geneva
by David HartwigIn 1969 the UNPA opened a branch in Geneva and started issuing stamps denominated in Swiss francs. This followed the successful opening of the UNPA in New York in 1951. -
Nov 4, 2024, 08:30 AM
Innovative idea for booth fees at 2025 show in Germany
by Jay BigalkeThe different arrangement concerns the show’s approach to the dealer, postal administration and auctioneer booths at the event.
Headlines
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World Stamps Dec 11, 2024, 11 AM
Stamps commemorate discovery of a famous shipwreck
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World Stamps Dec 11, 2024, 8 AM
Prices generally down for People’s Republic of China stamps
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Postal Updates Dec 10, 2024, 1 PM
Holiday-themed postmarks spread joy across United States
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World Stamps Dec 10, 2024, 8 AM
Shackleton’s expedition continues to make headlines