WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
United Nations continues Endangered Species series
Since 1993, the Endangered Species stamp series has emphasized the need for protection of plants and animals listed on the appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. -
Apr 5, 2024, 12:00 PM
Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation announces updated website
The new website includes postage stamps from nations not previously listed or available through IGPC. -
Apr 5, 2024, 08:30 AM
Canada Post showcases dessert staple on March 27 Eid stamp
The stamp shows a photograph of maamoul butter cookies, along with a wooden mold used to make them. -
Apr 3, 2024, 08:00 AM
Colombia issued its first special delivery stamp in 1917
The design of the 5-centavo dark green stamp features one of the most laid-back special delivery messengers ever depicted. -
Apr 2, 2024, 08:24 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard Volume 1
Volume 1A includes listings for the United States, United Nations, and countries of the world Aden through Australia. Listings for Austria through B countries of the world can be found in Vol. 1B. -
Apr 1, 2024, 14:00 PM
Five to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in Southampton, England
The honorees are Walter Britz of Uruguay, Yu-An Chen of Taiwan, John Davies of the United Kingdom, Bernard Jimenez of France, and Ivar Sundsbo of Norway. -
Mar 20, 2024, 08:00 AM
Appealing design on 1895 Madagascar local stamps
Among the most interesting local stamps listed in the Scott catalogs are those issued by the British Inland Mail postal service for Madagascar. -
Mar 15, 2024, 09:00 AM
London’s Postal Museum announces new chair
Sue Wilkinson, the museum’s new chair, replaces Rick Wills. -
Mar 14, 2024, 14:09 PM
Canada Post celebrates April 8 total solar eclipse with new stamp
This will be the first total eclipse to cross Canada since February 26, 1979, and the last total solar eclipse to be visible in Canada until 2044. -
Mar 14, 2024, 10:45 AM
March 12 Great Britain stamps travel back to the age of dinosaurs
Eight of the 12 stamps depict dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles from the Jurassic and Cretaceous eras (201.3 to 66 million years ago). -
Mar 14, 2024, 08:15 AM
France’s La Poste, Pikachu join forces
The single €1.29 stamp from France features the mascot of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu. -
Mar 13, 2024, 09:00 AM
Wonders of America pane spreads fun of stamps
The design subjects feature native wildlife, geographic landmarks and natural wonders. -
Mar 12, 2024, 13:00 PM
APS picks Cherrystone to sell massive Kugel estate
The philatelic estate of Alfred F. “Al” Kugel (1930-2022) was donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death. -
Mar 11, 2024, 12:45 PM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail to raise postage rates April 2
In a March 1 press release announcing the new rates, Royal Mail said it “sought to keep price increases as low as possible.” -
Mar 8, 2024, 09:30 AM
Wildflowers bloom March 1 on stamps in Canada Post’s Spring Flowers series
The latest in Canada’s Spring Flowers series, the stamps show Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as butterfly milkweed; and Monarda punctata, known as spotted beebalm. -
Mar 6, 2024, 08:00 AM
Start collection of France with 1947 airmail set
There are multiple catalogs and extensive literature available for collectors interested in the stamps of France. -
Mar 5, 2024, 08:15 AM
Vote for Greenland’s 2023 stamp of the year
The grand prize is an iPhone 14 Pro. Votes must be received by April 2. -
Feb 28, 2024, 10:45 AM
United Nations adds four stamps to Flag series
The stamps will be issued at the March Party stamp show to be held Friday, March 15, through Sunday, March 17, near Cleveland, Ohio. -
Feb 27, 2024, 08:15 AM
Stamp set from Royal Mail explores Britain’s Viking legacy
The stamps show images of Viking artifacts in the foreground and maps marked with significant archaeological locations in the background. -
Feb 24, 2024, 10:00 AM
U.N. pane commemorates annual IAEA charitable ball
The stamp designs show photographs taken at previous IAEA balls, and se-tenant (side-by-side) labels promote the ball with text reading “IAEA Staff Appreciation Ball since 1961.”
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Dedication ceremony for Christmas Madonna and Child stamp Sept. 17 in Indianapolis
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Colopex drops World Series of Philately status
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Postal Updates Sep 10, 2024, 8 AM
Delivering mail by the pail along the Detroit River