WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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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. -
Apr 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
United Nations continues Endangered Species series
by David HartwigSince 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
by Linn’s StaffThe 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
by David HartwigThe 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
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 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
by Jay BigalkeVolume 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
by Linn’s StaffThe 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
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAmong 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
by Linn’s StaffSue 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
by David HartwigThis 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
by David HartwigEight 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
by Molly GoadThe 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
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design subjects feature native wildlife, geographic landmarks and natural wonders. -
Mar 12, 2024, 13:00 PM
APS picks Cherrystone to sell massive Kugel estate
by Charles SneeThe 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
by Linn’s StaffIn 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
by David HartwigThe 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
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThere 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
by Linn’s StaffThe grand prize is an iPhone 14 Pro. Votes must be received by April 2.
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US Stamps May 8, 2025, 8 AM
Battlefields no-die-cut press sheet sells out swiftly
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Postal Updates May 7, 2025, 2 PM
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Postal Updates May 7, 2025, 12 PM
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