WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Sep 23, 2024, 11:30 AM
Estonia new issues for Mare Balticum 2024
by Kenneth GilbertThe revival of this show for Baltic nations after a 19-year absence had Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) recognition, International Federation of Philately (FIP) sponsorship, 153 exhibits and a small bourse (sales area). -
Sep 20, 2024, 09:30 AM
Guernsey commemorates 150 years of the Universal Postal Union
by David HartwigThe UPU coordinates postal policies among member nations and ensures the smooth functioning of international mail delivery. -
Sep 18, 2024, 10:45 AM
Poland 2019 Henryk Slawik stamp in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerHenryk Slawik is credited with saving the lives of at least 5,000 Polish Jews during World War II. -
Sep 18, 2024, 08:30 AM
Unconventional crypto stamps treated as products
by Jay BigalkeGuernsey Post recently announced a new Guernsey Goat crypto stamp. -
Sep 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail to raise postage rates Oct. 7
by Linn’s StaffThe cost for first-class postage will climb 30 pence, from £1.35 to £1.65. The second-class rate will remain unchanged at 85p. -
Sep 16, 2024, 10:30 AM
Canada Post proposes new postal rates
by Linn’s StaffCanada Post proposed a 25¢ increase in its domestic letter rate to go into effect Jan 13, 2025. -
Sep 13, 2024, 10:00 AM
Germany champions new Freddie Mercury stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe issue, coinciding with the 77th anniversary of the late singer’s birthday, is the second in Deutsche Post’s Legends of Pop/Rock Music series. -
Sep 6, 2024, 10:00 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 50th anniversary of comedy series ‘Porridge’
by David HartwigFirst airing on the BBC between 1974 and 1977, Porridge follows the experiences of prisoners at the fictional men’s prison HMP Slade. -
Sep 5, 2024, 09:30 AM
Changes in United Nations 2024 program announced
by Linn’s StaffThe 2024 UNPA program is tentative and subject to change. -
Sep 4, 2024, 08:00 AM
Bull’s-eye cancels on Belgian Congo 1910-15 pictorial stamps a worthy challenge
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerColonial stamps have great appeal for many collectors, especially those who collect the 1840-1940 classic period of postage stamp production. -
Sep 3, 2024, 08:30 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard catalog Volume 6?
by Jay BigalkeVolume 6A includes listings for the countries of the world San (San Marino) through Tete. Listings for Thai (Thailand) through Z countries of the world can be found in Vol. 6B. -
Aug 23, 2024, 13:00 PM
McGill wins Champion of Champions award for his Marvelous Machins exhibit
by Jay BigalkeThe prestigious award recognizes McGill’s 20th- and 21st-century exhibit “Britain’s Marvelous Machins” as the top national exhibit of the past year. -
Aug 22, 2024, 11:45 AM
Fourth label issued for Boston 2026
by Linn’s StaffBoston 2026 World Expo will take place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Mass. -
Aug 21, 2024, 08:00 AM
Look for scarce Lithuania 1922 White Knight stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis is by far the scarcest stamp from the 1922 overprinted and surcharged issue. -
Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 PM
Royal Mail updates Union Flag stamp with silhouette of King Charles III
by David HartwigThe first-class (currently £1.35) stamp features a design of the Union Flag which first appeared on a British stamp in 2001 as part of a Flags set. -
Aug 19, 2024, 10:45 AM
Royal Mail commemorates the Tower of London with new stamps
by David HartwigA set of six stamps issued Aug. 13 by Great Britain’s Royal Mail explores the history and traditions of the Tower of London, and four stamps in a souvenir sheet depict some of the most famous prisoners ever held in the tower. -
Aug 19, 2024, 08:30 AM
Mascot of 2024 Olympic Games in Paris modeled after the famous Phrygian cap
by Allen AbelMany Frenchmen and foreigners were puzzled at first by the mascots that were quite different from the tigers and pandas seen at previous Olympic Games. -
Aug 9, 2024, 09:30 AM
Royal Mail adds stamp scanner to mobile phone app
by David HartwigRoyal Mail advises customers who did not purchase their stamps from Royal Mail, post offices or other reputable outlets to scan their stamps before use. -
Aug 7, 2024, 13:00 PM
UNPA commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Vienna International Center Aug. 23
by David HartwigAccording to the U.N. office at Vienna, the Vienna International Center was inaugurated Aug. 23, 1979, and has been home to international organizations ever since. -
Aug 7, 2024, 08:00 AM
Look for Rhodesia 1966 overprinted and surcharged Winston Churchill stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp is popular with Churchill and World War II topical collectors as well as British Empire collectors.
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