WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Feb 15, 2023, 10:26 AM
Set of two French military stamps seldom offered
A military franchise stamp serves the same purpose as a free frank notation. -
Feb 9, 2023, 09:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamps trace Italy’s 1939-43 occupation of Albania
Also this week, taking a closer look at the storied ArtCraft line of first-day cover cachets, and a review of a mixture worldwide stamps that cost a penny apiece. -
Feb 8, 2023, 13:00 PM
Walsh and Moore win 2022 Pratt award
The Pratt award is the annual prize for the best-judged writing related to the philately of Newfoundland. -
Feb 8, 2023, 00:00 AM
Royal Mail reveals King Charles III definitive stamp
Royal Mail adapted the image showing the new monarch facing to the left from a portrait created by Martin Jennings for new coinage from the Royal Mint. -
Feb 7, 2023, 11:30 AM
Canada Post showcases ranunculus blooms in Spring Flowers series
The stamp designs show the blossoms of Ranunculus asiaticus, commonly known as the Persian buttercup. -
Feb 3, 2023, 12:00 PM
Alderney celebrates 150th anniversary of popular adventure novel
The Alderney issue marking the 150th anniversary of Around the World in 80 Days includes a set of six stamps and a souvenir sheet with one additional stamp. -
Feb 2, 2023, 10:30 AM
Royal Mail celebrates 60 years of the X-Men with Feb. 16 issue
Royal Mail’s X-Men issue includes 12 stamps in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of six, and a souvenir sheet of five stamps. -
Feb 2, 2023, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Boats on Britain’s stamps reveal its rich maritime history
Also this week, a surface mail cover sent in August 1939 gets caught up in the start of World War II, and French stamps honoring Louis Pasteur debut during turbulent financial times. -
Feb 1, 2023, 10:00 AM
Stamp projects during the winter months
Have you picked up a new collecting area this winter? Has organizing an existing collection taken priority? -
Feb 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
A scarce Central Albania 1915 set
Legitimately used examples on cover bring a big premium. -
Jan 31, 2023, 13:00 PM
Virtual Stampex show to return in May
Stampex will be available via an app for easier use on a smartphone or tablet, and collectors around the globe can connect via live chat and video calling. -
Jan 30, 2023, 13:52 PM
Canada Post honors the defiant Chloe Cooley on new stamp
Canada Post honored Chloe Cooley, whose act of resistance influenced legislation leading to the abolition of slavery in Upper Canada, on a stamp issued Jan. 30. -
Jan 30, 2023, 08:15 AM
Iconic Mauritius 1847 Bordeaux cover, German rarities to go on display at Ibra exhibition May 25-28
The Bordeaux cover has graced the collections of Alfred Lichtenstein, Maurice Burrus, Hiroyuki Kanai and Arthur Hind. -
Jan 24, 2023, 08:15 AM
St. Petersburg, Fla., celebrates centennial of club
The club began in 1923 as the St. Petersburg Stamp and Coin Club with just 10 members. -
Jan 20, 2023, 09:15 AM
New Zealand celebrates tie to popular movie with March 1 set
The six stamps in the set depict the humanoid characters and imaginative creatures who populate the Avatar film franchise’s universe. -
Jan 18, 2023, 11:00 AM
Artwork by acclaimed designer on Jan. 5 issue from China Post
One stamp features a blue rabbit holding a pen and paper, and the other shows three rabbits running in a circle. -
Jan 18, 2023, 08:00 AM
Guatemala airmail set may be undervalued
On Dec. 18, 1953, Guatemala issued a set of nine airmail stamps commemorating the National Fair held Oct. 20, 1953. -
Jan 11, 2023, 12:00 PM
APS StampStore open for business on HipStamp
The APS will continue to provide StampStore sellers the same services, including scanning, posting, fulfillment, and fielding questions from buyers. -
Jan 9, 2023, 08:00 AM
Great Britain’s 2023 commemorative stamp program
Subjects to be honored include X-men, King Charles III, river wildlife and Harry Potter. -
Jan 5, 2023, 10:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamps trace the history of Saxony
Also this week, a collector fondly recalls a visit to the Liberec 2022 show in the Czech Republic, and servicing the Great American Stamp Show’s first-day covers will require many envelopes.
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US Stamps Sep 25, 2023, 12 PM
October cartoon caption contest goes to the beach
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US Stamps Sep 25, 2023, 8 AM
New Scott publications available Oct. 1
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Auctions Sep 22, 2023, 9 AM
Trio of ‘Hindenburg’ crash covers in Oct. 11-13 Kelleher auction of Commander’s collection of zeppelin flights
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US Stamps Sep 21, 2023, 2 PM
Deciphering British diamonds on United States covers