WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 16, 2024, 10:45 AM
New Great Britain stamps celebrate two decades of Peppa Pig
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 20 years of Peppa Pig, the British animated TV series for preschool children, on a set of 12 stamps issued May 16. -
May 15, 2024, 14:00 PM
Royal Mail issues definitive for new international standard rate
by David HartwigThe stamp features a portrait of King Charles III initially created by Martin Jennings for new coinage from the Royal Mint. -
May 15, 2024, 13:30 PM
Canada Post distinguishes the graphic novel with new stamps
by Scott TiffneyThe set of four celebrates the works of Chester Brown, Michel Rabagliati, Seth, and cousins Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki. -
May 15, 2024, 08:00 AM
An unusual souvenir sheet from Czechoslovakia
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerNewspaper stamps were stamps issued specifically for the prepayment of mailing rates for newspapers, periodicals and printed matter. -
May 9, 2024, 11:03 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard Volume 2
by Jay BigalkeThe covers of this year’s catalogs feature a postal theme, a nod to the United States Postal Service’s 250th anniversary in 2025, with a photograph of a letter carrier. -
May 8, 2024, 13:00 PM
Canada Post issues new set of From Far and Wide definitives
by Scott TiffneyThe nine stamps showcase “seven provinces and two territories, taking viewers on a cross-country journey that will stir a sense of adventure and appreciation,” Canada Post said. -
May 8, 2024, 11:15 AM
Canada Post continues semipostal series
by David HartwigCanada Post retail employees chose the design of the stamp, which features artwork by Seung Jai Paek. -
May 6, 2024, 12:00 PM
Portugal stamp set of four celebrates skating
by David HartwigThe four designs in the set celebrate roller hockey, roller speed skating, artistic roller skating and skateboarding. -
May 4, 2024, 13:00 PM
Prelaunch or first day of issue; can it be both ways?
by Jay BigalkeWhile the concept of a prelaunch isn’t new, recently these events have occurred more frequently. -
May 2, 2024, 08:30 AM
Royal Mail to pause fines for counterfeit stamps
by David HartwigRoyal Mail plans to reinstate the fines once a counterfeit stamp scanner is developed in the Royal Mail smartphone app. -
May 1, 2024, 13:00 PM
Greene Foundation updates website
by Linn’s StaffThe website boasts new security features, the ability to order publications and expertizing services online. -
May 1, 2024, 08:00 AM
Elusive Syria 1961-63 airmail set a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is of interest to Old World archeology topical collectors and is surprisingly elusive -
Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM
Denmark hosts Hafnia 24 in October
by Linn’s StaffThe show celebrates 400 years since Danish King Christian IV signed a regulation implementing the delivery of mail inside the kingdom, thus starting the Danish post. -
Apr 23, 2024, 11:45 AM
Airport executive named CEO of Royal Mail starting May 1
by David HartwigEmma Gilthorpe currently serves as the chief operating officer for Heathrow Airport. -
Apr 22, 2024, 10:45 AM
International music study group polling for best 2023 music stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe designer of the most popular music stamp will be awarded the Yehudi Menuhin trophy, awarded in memory of violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99). -
Apr 18, 2024, 10:30 AM
Canada Post honors Royal Canadian Air Force centenary with commemorative envelope
by David HartwigThe envelope is a postal collectible and cannot be mailed. -
Apr 17, 2024, 14:50 PM
Isle of Man’s the Life of Bees set of six commemorative stamps
by Scott TiffneyIn recognition of the 150th anniversary of the British Beekeepers Association, the Isle of Man Post Office issued a set of six stamps on April 12. -
Apr 17, 2024, 09:57 AM
Hatay has ties to Ottoman Empire and Turkey
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerHatay issued its first set of postage stamps (Scott 1-11) in 1939 by overprinting and surcharging Turkish stamps. -
Apr 11, 2024, 11:30 AM
Royal Mail commemorates 100 years of commemoratives
by David HartwigEach stamp in the set of 10 shows three commemorative stamps issued around the same time in the past century. -
Apr 10, 2024, 10:15 AM
France’s La Poste honors the artisan baguette with new stamp
by Scott TiffneyOn May 17, La Poste will issue a stamp in honor of the baguette, a symbol of French gastronomy and its rich artisan culture.
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US Stamps Apr 28, 2025, 2 PM
New prestige booklet with engraved stamp and pane of 20 announced for USPS 250th
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Postal Updates Apr 28, 2025, 12 PM
Honoring the World War II U.S. ‘Six Triple Eight’ postal battalion
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World Stamps Apr 28, 2025, 8 AM
United Nations adds to Endangered Species series
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US Stamps Apr 24, 2025, 11 AM
New color-omitted error of U.S. 1996 32¢ James Dean stamp discovered