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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

  • 2024-scott-vol-4
    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.

  • mongolia-1932-pictorial-definitive-stamp
    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.

  • unitrade-associates-logo
    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.

  • lundy-2023-puffins-on-coast-local-post-stamp
    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.”

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    Jun 22, 2023, 11:30 AM

    Britain’s Royal Mail issues barcoded stamp reminder

    Commemorative and Christmas stamps without barcodes remain valid.

  • canada-2023-indigenous-leaders-thelma-chalifoux-stamp
    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.

  • france-2023-oceania-sports-stamps-souvenir-sheet
    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.

  • costa-rica-1927-christopher-columbus-postal-tax-stamp
    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.

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    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.

  • scott-catalog-digital-subscription-machins-section
    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.

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    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.

  • great-britain-2023-warhammer-stamps
    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.

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    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.

  • clash-empires-1879-anglo-zulu-war-artifacts
    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.

  • gustaf-douglas-stockholmia-2019-king-carl-xvi-gustaf
    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.

  • 2024-scott-vol-3
    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.

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