The arrangement allowed Stanley Gibbons and its sister numismatic firm, A.H. Baldwin & Sons, to get out of a number of intractable debt situations that had been dragging down their finances for several years.

Collectors of Japanese stamps are likely aware of the implications of a large increase in the letter rate. Japan typically issues hundreds of stamps annually, many in 10-stamp panes with all-different designs.

David M. McLaughlin has served on the foundation’s board of directors since 2019.

Canada Post will continue its tradition of showing wildlife on stamps with a July issue featuring endangered frogs.

Beginning Jan. 1, only stamps inscribed “INDLAND” (domestic) are valid on mail to addresses in Denmark because the face value of such stamps now also includes a 25 percent value-added tax.

The stamps show an intricate dragon winding its way through flowers, smoke and fire.

Qatar issued its first stamps in 1957. Prior to that, stamps of Muscat were used in Qatar.

Thomas Fortunato, public relations chair for Boston 2026, said the chapter is one of the most active groups within the American First Day Cover Society.

The stamps feature designs in the World of Letters, Subway Stations and Time Travel Germany series, and a tribute to the 500-year history of the evangelical hymnbook.

“People have sent me letters just because they wanted to send me a letter with my stamp on it,” Sutherland said.

Ukrainian artist Kostya Lavra designed the stamp, which combines elements of the St. Nicholas tradition with elements of the armed forces.

Stamp issues in the 2024 program include Belgium’s first cryptocurrency stamp, stamps that glow in the dark, and a stamp that attempts to break a record.

the issue includes a single £1.65 stamp in panes of 10 and a £4 stamp in a souvenir sheet of one, both to be issued Jan. 4.

There is something for everyone among Mexican stamps, from great classic rarities to colorful and attractive modern topicals that are easily affordable.

Other countries have reimagined the story of Santa Claus, often to comport with their climates, and other times just for fun.

Also called the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah commemorates the historic rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Jewish people reclaimed it around 165 B.C.

The Harry Sutherland Philatelic Library houses the world’s foremost British North America philatelic reference collection.

Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.

Luxembourg’s first stamp (Scott 1) features a left profile of Grand Duke William III.

Symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, Diwali is marked by the lighting of lamps, colorful decorations, gifts and fireworks.