WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 8, 2023, 10:30 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London announces 2023 awards
The RPSL presented its 2023 awards at the society’s annual general meeting on June 29. -
Jul 3, 2023, 11:30 AM
Bahamas celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence with new stamps
After 300 years of British rule, the United Kingdom granted the Bahamas independence via a June 20, 1973, order. -
Jul 3, 2023, 07:45 AM
Great Britain June 22 issue celebrates contribution of Caribbean migrants
Great Britain’s Royal Mail issued eight stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush, which carried several hundred West Indian migrants to the United Kingdom. -
Jul 2, 2023, 13:00 PM
Faroe Islands, Martin Mörck and epic engraved stamp issues for stamp show
Norwegian-Swedish artist and master engraver Martin Mörck’s talents will be celebrated with two events at the Aug. 10-13 Great American Stamp Show. -
Jun 29, 2023, 11:30 AM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 4?
Approximately 2,900 value changes, mostly increases and very few decreases, were made for Macao. -
Jun 28, 2023, 07:45 AM
Full set of Mongolia 1932 pictorial stamps worth looking for
Short sets of the lower denomination stamps (Scott 62-70) are inexpensive and plentiful. The full set is rarely offered. -
Jun 27, 2023, 10:30 AM
Unitrade in Canada to be sold, owner to retire in 2024
Among the philatelic brands Unitrade carries is the Scott line of stamp catalogs published by Amos Media, the parent company of Linn’s. -
Jun 24, 2023, 09:00 AM
World’s oldest local post Lundy island issued new set of stamps May 13
The nondenominated stamps are inscribed 1st, 2nd and ROW, respectively. ROW is an abbreviation of “rest of the world.” -
Jun 22, 2023, 11:30 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail issues barcoded stamp reminder
Commemorative and Christmas stamps without barcodes remain valid. -
Jun 22, 2023, 07:45 AM
Canada’s New Indigenous Leaders stamps revealed
Canada Post unveiled the stamp designs in three separate events on June 11, June 12 and June 13. -
Jun 14, 2023, 13:00 PM
France features sports of Oceania on new round sheet
The sheet includes six €1.80 stamps illustrating the sports of golf, wrestling, weightlifting, surfing, sports shooting and para-cycling. -
Jun 14, 2023, 08:15 AM
A popular Costa Rica issue celebrating Columbus
In 1927, Costa Rica issued five postal tax stamps by overprinting “Renta Postales” on regular postage stamps. -
Jun 13, 2023, 12:00 PM
United Nations urges action on climate change with three June 20 souvenir sheets
Each souvenir sheet contains a single stamp, denominated for use at one of three U.N. post offices. -
Jun 13, 2023, 08:15 AM
British Machin stamp images added to Scott digital catalog
Images of the hundreds of different major Scott catalog-listed British Machin stamps featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II were added to the Great Britain section. -
Jun 12, 2023, 14:35 PM
Amos Media seeks deputy editor for Scott catalogs
There is no set closing date for the position, and it will remain open until filled. -
Jun 8, 2023, 12:00 PM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail recognizes tabletop game Warhammer on stamps
Royal Mail’s June 8 issue includes a set of six stamps presented in three vertical se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs, and a souvenir sheet of four se-tenant stamps. -
Jun 8, 2023, 09:06 AM
Inside Linn’s: Austria offices in the Ottoman Empire
Also this week, challenges remain for collectors of United States unofficial-city FDCs, and a review of 100 stamps from 55 countries. -
Jun 6, 2023, 08:15 AM
Clash of Empires: the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War to open at Royal Philatelic Society London July 1
The exhibition, open July 1-31, will feature more than 500 historical artifacts with the goal of bringing this Victorian-era conflict to life. -
Jun 5, 2023, 12:30 PM
Gustaf Douglas, 1938-2023
Mr. Douglas’ numerous philatelic achievements include being invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 2018. -
Jun 1, 2023, 08:30 AM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 3?
The most significant changes in this year’s catalog occurred in India Feudatory States, where the editors began a thorough review that is likely to span a few catalog seasons.
Headlines
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World Stamps Sep 19, 2023, 12 PM
United Nations stamps highlight World Heritage sites in Turkey Sept. 8
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US Stamps Sep 19, 2023, 8 AM
Pinata Festival an interesting choice for stamp ceremony location
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World Stamps Sep 18, 2023, 11 AM
Isle of Man spotlights its birds of prey on new stamp series
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US Stamps Sep 18, 2023, 7 AM
National Portrait Gallery to host Oct. 2 debut of stamp for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg