For years, Scott catalog editors have been working hard to update images for stamps of Paraguay that bear a specimen overprint in Spanish, “MUESTRA.”

The UNPA issued its first stamps on United Nations Day, Oct. 24, 1951, and two stamps released on that day are featured on the pane.

Canada Post issued a stamp April 8 to mark the 50th anniversary of its music awards known as the Junos.

This set is popular with topical collectors, particularly the three high denominations that depict a lioness, a Cape oryx and an elephant, respectively.

This will be the fifth time that Royal Mail has featured artwork by children on its postage stamps.

For the United States, current Scott values accurately reflect market values for very fine stamps.

Also this week, questioning the genuineness of first-day covers of the U.S. 1962 4¢ Dag Hammarskjold error stamp, and an appreciation of France’s Great Moments in French History souvenir sheets.

Each medal is awarded for an outstanding presentation given to the society or an article published in the society’s world-renowned magazine, the London Philatelist.

Examples with forged overprints exist, so expertization by one of the recognized services is a good idea.

The stamps continue the United Nations Postal Administration’s Endangered Species series, which began in 1993.

The three stamps feature colorful vibrant artwork created by Abracadabra Design Studio in Mexico.

The show starts in the United States at 4 a.m. Eastern Time March 25 and is open around the clock through 4 a.m. March 28.

Royal Mail has previously placed bar codes on other products, including its souvenir sheets.

La Poste promotes France’s agriculture on a €1.08 stamp issued March 15 to honor the Order of Agricultural Merit.

The invitation to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is the highest and most prestigious of honors in philately.

Great Britain’s new the Legend of King Arthur stamps feature original illustrations by concept artist Jaime Jones.

The triangular stamp is designed to look like the cheese wedge, and it will be sold in a pane of eight that resembles the round box.

The announcement in mid-March that shoe designer Stuart Weitzman will sell two philatelic icons June 8 through Sotheby’s in New York City made headlines worldwide.

Although they are rarely stocked and sold, Colombian states stamps have gained in popularity in recent years.

These two iconic items will be sold along with the 1933 Double Eagle, the only example of the $20 gold coin available to collectors.