WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Oct 20, 2023, 09:00 AM
Ferries praised on Norwegian stamps
Each stamp features a ferry with the name of its route along the right side. -
Oct 19, 2023, 13:40 PM
Donald Sutherland stars on new Canadian stamp
In its Oct. 19 press release announcing the stamp, Canada Post called Sutherland one of the country’s most respected and versatile actors. -
Oct 18, 2023, 11:00 AM
Boston Connection contest supports 2026 World Expo
The contest invites collectors from around the world to compile a list of stamps and souvenir sheets related to Boston. -
Oct 18, 2023, 08:00 AM
Two stamps from Spain with fine arts appeal
On Dec. 1, 1947, Spain issued two airmail stamps, a 25-peseta Manuel de Falla and a 50p Ignacio Zuloaga. -
Oct 17, 2023, 12:00 PM
Great Britain celebrates Harry Potter in Oct. 19 set
The Harry Potter film series consists of eight movies based on the novels by British author J.K. Rowling. -
Oct 16, 2023, 07:45 AM
United Nations announces 2024 stamp program
The program will begin Jan. 19 with a pane of 10 stamps celebrating the Year of the Dragon. -
Oct 12, 2023, 11:00 AM
United Nations definitive stamp celebrates Marie Curie
The 2.50-franc Marie Curie stamp is for use from the post office at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Oct 11, 2023, 11:00 AM
New Zealand Christmas stamps covered in symbolism
The stamp images include colored metallic paper as a nod to the offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh the three wise men brought to Jesus. -
Oct 10, 2023, 14:00 PM
Interesting modern postal history from a location off the beaten path
The postcard shows some woven flowers by Elefa Handicraft Shop in Majuro, Marshall Islands. -
Oct 9, 2023, 08:00 AM
Canada Post stamps illuminate painful truths
The stamps were issued Sept. 28 ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 and are the second issue in the annual series for the future of truth and reconciliation. -
Oct 4, 2023, 08:00 AM
A Wallis and Futuna airmail stamp with cross-topical appeal
The first stamps for Wallis and Futuna were issued in 1920 by overprinting stamps of New Caledonia. -
Oct 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
UN Expo returns with full schedule
UN Expo is back for the first time since 2017. -
Oct 1, 2023, 13:00 PM
U.S. Bridges, recent U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Sep 28, 2023, 11:30 AM
U.N. recognizes World Mental Health Day with Oct. 10 set
World Mental Health Day began in 1992 as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health. -
Sep 28, 2023, 09:45 AM
Inside Linn’s: Latvia airmail semipostal stamps benefited wounded aviators
Also this week, a British cover decorated with U.S. stamps, and a review of a five-volume set of books about the history, philatelic and otherwise, of the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition. -
Sep 26, 2023, 11:00 AM
When mail volume dropped, Singapore raised rates dramatically
Starting Oct. 9, the cost to mail a first-class local letter in Singapore will increase from 31¢ to 51¢. -
Sep 21, 2023, 08:45 AM
Dutch semipostal stamps honor Lego 90th anniversary
The new souvenir sheet of five is the latest Child Welfare semipostal issue. -
Sep 20, 2023, 10:45 AM
Sept. 21 issue of 12 stamps from Great Britain celebrates musical icon Dame Shirley Bassey
The issue includes a set of eight stamps presented in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of four. The other four stamps are presented in a souvenir sheet. -
Sep 20, 2023, 08:30 AM
Soviet Union 1964 Olympic Gymnast sheet has held its value
The souvenir sheet is noted and valued, but not listed, in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Sep 19, 2023, 12:00 PM
United Nations stamps highlight World Heritage sites in Turkey Sept. 8
There are two stamps and one prestige booklet for each of the three U.N. post offices.
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US Stamps Dec 1, 2023, 9 AM
Christopher Columbus lobbies Queen Isabella for December cartoon caption contest
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US Stamps Nov 30, 2023, 12 PM
USPS reveals designs for 2024 stamps celebrating Dungeons & Dragons, Ansel Adams, more
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Postal Updates Nov 30, 2023, 11 AM
Letters to Santa Claus touch the heart
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US Stamps Nov 30, 2023, 8 AM
U.S. 2024 Love stamp to be issued Jan. 12 in Romance, Ark.