WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Feb 1, 2021, 08:43 AMLook for unissued Polish space stamp for Soyuz mission
There is demand for this stamp from collectors of Polish stamps as well as space topical collectors. -
Jan 29, 2021, 13:51 PMScott catalog numbers assigned to 2020 U.N. stamps
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Jan 24, 2021, 13:30 PMCapex 2022 international show sets up site
The show will include a dealer bourse (sales floor) of more than 18,000 square feet. -
Jan 22, 2021, 14:00 PMCanada’s Black History Month stamps remember two communities
The stamps show scenes of Willow Grove, New Brunswick, and Amber Valley, Alberta, respectively. -
Jan 22, 2021, 08:19 AMU.N. stamp pane celebrates the Year of the Ox
This is the 12th pane in the UNPA’s Lunar New Year stamp series, completing the zodiac cycle. -
Jan 21, 2021, 16:28 PMGreat Britain to honor Paul McCartney and more on its 2021 stamps
Britain’s 2021 stamp program began in January with 10 National Parks stamps on Jan. 14 and a United Kingdom: A Celebration souvenir sheet of four stamps on Jan. 26. -
Jan 20, 2021, 09:10 AMSouvenir sheet honors the people and achievements of the United Kingdom
The four stamps in the sheet are shown against an illustration described by Royal Mail as a “colourful interpretation of the Union Flag.” -
Jan 18, 2021, 08:30 AMHong Kong FDCs of 1930s-1970s in demand
Some prices vary widely for a given issue. -
Jan 17, 2021, 11:00 AMAmerican Philatelic Congress, Postal History Society combine
The news was first announced by Postal History Society president Yamil Kouri in Postal History Journal, published by the society. -
Jan 15, 2021, 10:35 AM‘The Simpsons’ highlight stamp collecting in episode
Philately took center stage in the episode of The Simpsons that aired Jan. 3. -
Jan 14, 2021, 09:00 AMGreta Thunberg on new Swedish Nature stamp
PostNord also provided details about other Swedish stamps to be issued in 2021. -
Jan 14, 2021, 08:03 AMBanchik, Maselis to receive 2021 Lichtenstein award
Banchik is a past president of the Collectors Club. Maselis is the immediate past president of the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
Jan 8, 2021, 08:46 AMInside Linn’s: Russo-Polish War of 1918-20 on stamps of three countries
Also this week, useful tips for commemorating special events with first-day covers, and our anonymous reviewer looks over a mixture of inexpensive stamps from 34 countries. -
Jan 6, 2021, 09:30 AMLook for Spanish Elobey, Annobon and Corisco set
The colony issued stamps from 1903 to 1910. Its stamps were superseded by those of Spanish Guinea. Today the islands belong to Equatorial Guinea. -
Jan 4, 2021, 14:00 PMOnline auction selling tips for eBay, Delcampe and HipStamp
Commentary from more than a dozen stamp collectors looks at different topics related to buying, selling and much more. -
Dec 30, 2020, 08:30 AMA flock of new bird stamps from several countries
A souvenir sheet in France’s Fauna and Flora series features birds of islands that are overseas departments and regions of France. -
Dec 28, 2020, 10:54 AMBritish stamps celebrate national parks’ anniversary
In addition to the stamps, Royal Mail is offering postmarks, first-day covers, a presentation pack, and 10 postcards reproducing the designs of the stamps. -
Dec 26, 2020, 09:30 AMThe Netherlands continues two stamp series in 2021
The Netherlands’ PostNL started 2021 by issuing new stamps Jan. 4 in its Typically Dutch and Experience Nature series. -
Dec 22, 2020, 11:36 AMCanada Post Lunar New Year stamp recap with 24 designs
It is possible that collectors may have 36 new Lunar New Year stamps to add to their collections. -
Dec 17, 2020, 11:31 AMPoland and Turkey take top honors in Europa competitions
A total of 55 postal administrations participated in the competitions, each entering one stamp.
Headlines
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US Stamps
Aug 3, 2021, 9 AMLook for used U.S. 1851 12¢ gray black George Washington stamp
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Auctions
Aug 2, 2021, 12 PMColorful 1893 Columbian cover, more in Aug. 10-11 Cherrystone sale
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World Stamps
Aug 2, 2021, 9 AMWhat’s new for 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 5?
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US Stamps
Jul 30, 2021, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Liberty series 2¢ Thomas Jefferson stamps
