STAMP PROGRAMS
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Jul 30, 2016, 09:00 AM
A new stamp store opens in Portland, Oregon: Stamp Dealer Vignettes
Uptown Stamp Show opened its doors to collectors in March 2016 in Portland, Oregon. The eclectic shop caters to a wide range of collectors. -
Jul 30, 2016, 03:30 AM
Born July 30: Emily Bronte
The author of Wuthering Heights and a member of the literary Bronte family, Emily Bronte was born July 30, 1818, the second youngest of five children. -
Jul 29, 2016, 17:00 PM
Noted French artists produced Monaco’s early issues: Classic Stamps of the World
Monaco began issuing its own stamps on July 1, 1885, with a set of stamps depicting the ruling monarch, Prince Charles III. -
Jul 29, 2016, 13:00 PM
In Chinese stamp market, early Taiwan issues strong: Tip of the Week
Current markets for Chinese stamps are not as much of a wild ride as they once were, but there are still great moneymakers. -
Jul 28, 2016, 20:00 PM
When France honored 27 heroes of the World War II Resistance on stamps
France issued stamps honoring more than two dozen heroes of the resistance, all but one of whom were killed during the war. -
Jul 28, 2016, 13:00 PM
Sydney Views: the world’s first pictorial postage stamps, part II
We wrap up our two-part series on the Sydney Views stamp of New South Wales, the world’s first pictorial postage stamp. -
Jul 28, 2016, 03:30 AM
Born July 28: Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter, the author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and many other beloved children's stories, was born 150 years ago on July 28, 1866. -
Jul 27, 2016, 17:00 PM
The story behind the airmail collection of one of the hobby’s leading ladies
It may not have sold for a record-setting amount, or been stolen and recovered, but it has a great story that should be told. -
Jul 27, 2016, 16:19 PM
Swiss stamp honors round-the-world flight of solar-powered aircraft
One day after the completion of the first round-the-world trip in a solar-powered aircraft, Swiss Post issued a stamp paying tribute to the pilots. -
Jul 27, 2016, 13:00 PM
More than 9,100 changes recorded for Vol. 5 of 2017 Scott Standard catalog
Collectors of Nicaragua and Portugal will be happy to know there has been upward movement of values for their stamps. -
Jul 27, 2016, 12:42 PM
India Post set to open philately museum at it's top location: Linn's Buzz
An expanded museum is coming to the India Post in August, giving tourist a chance to learn more about the region's deep stamp history. -
Jul 25, 2016, 13:00 PM
New UN souvenir sheet first to contain stamps in three different currencies
The first such sheet will be issued Aug. 10 for the 32nd Asian international stamp exhibition in Bangkok. -
Jul 24, 2016, 14:00 PM
Rio 2016 Games celebrated on stamps all over the globe: New Stamps of the World
Host country Brazil is certainly not the only country issuing stamps celebrating the upcoming Summer Olympics. -
Jul 23, 2016, 03:30 AM
Born July 23: Pope Clement XI
Pope Clement XI was born into a noble family with Albanian ancestral ties. He was honored on stamps from Vatican City in 2002, and Albania in 2007. -
Jul 22, 2016, 17:00 PM
Stamps tell story of Tonga, the South Pacific’s last monarchy: Stamps Down Under
Little islands in the South Pacific don’t get much attention. Tonga is certainly one of them, but it has an interesting history. -
Jul 22, 2016, 13:00 PM
Covers tell the story of Great Britain’s Decimal Day, Feb. 15, 1971
The UK's decision to decimalize the pound was a long time coming, and had major effects on stamp collectors. -
Jul 22, 2016, 09:32 AM
Island issues its last stamps, USPS Pets stamp release on the way: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, a stamp that flew past Pluto entered the Guinness Book of World Records, and WWI German war crime propaganda labels were profiled. -
Jul 21, 2016, 19:00 PM
Lick-and-stick Dark Side of the Moon stamps issued with Pink Floyd set
Great Britain’s Royal Mail has issued two versions of one of the stamps in its Pink Floyd set. -
Jul 21, 2016, 17:00 PM
Asian cuisine, from shrimp tempura to bubble tea, becoming a common stamp theme
Local and international cuisine have been making more appearances on postage stamps. Asian cuisine is no exception. -
Jul 21, 2016, 03:30 AM
Born July 21: Marshall McLuhan
In the 1950s, Marshall McLuhan emerged as a prominent authority in the study of mass communications, media and how people make use of it. -
Jul 20, 2016, 15:00 PM
Bahrain 1950 King George VI overprint variety valuable and in demand: Stamp Market Tips
British Commonwealth plate and printing varieties are popular and often command large premiums over normal stamps. -
Jul 20, 2016, 03:30 AM
Born July 20: Sir Edmund Hillary
In 1953, New Zealand adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to conquer Mount Everest. -
Jul 19, 2016, 03:30 AM
Born July 19: Edgar Degas
The works of French impressionist artist Edgar Degas have been featured on stamps of France and other countries. -
Jul 16, 2016, 20:00 PM
Mystery and intrigue surround the Virgin Islands’ most famous rarity: Editor’s Insights
Among the mysteries surrounding the “Missing Virgin” error are the number thought to exist and how the error came about. -
Jul 16, 2016, 14:00 PM
Owls pictured on stamps across the globe: New Stamps of the World
A handful of postal administrations, including Australia and Switzerland, have featured owls on recent stamps. -
Jul 15, 2016, 13:00 PM
When American history and culture are featured on world stamps: U.S. Stamp Notes
While some of these stamps were issued with the objective of raking in long green from American collectors, that isn’t true of all. -
Jul 14, 2016, 19:00 PM
New United Nations stamps promote the contribution of sport to peace
The UN Sport for Peace stamps are being issued one week before the start of the Olympic truce period before the 2016 Summer Olympics. -
Jul 14, 2016, 17:25 PM
End of an era: Norfolk Island has issued its final postage stamp
On July 1, Norfolk Island, which is located 1,050 miles northeast of Australia, ceased having its own postal service and stamps. -
Jul 14, 2016, 17:00 PM
Among the many stamps celebrating queen’s 90th birthday, New Zealand’s stand out
The stamps move! Each one contains three different images, made possible by using a special technique called lenticular motion printing. -
Jul 14, 2016, 15:00 PM
International Federation of Philately jury system needs a clean sweep: Stamp Hobby Views
If proof were needed that the FIP jury system is broken, one has to look no further than last month’s World Stamp Show-NY 2016. -
Jul 14, 2016, 11:00 AM
WWI German war crimes focus of appealing propaganda labels: Tip of the Week
Propaganda was critical throughout Europe during World War I, a time period that was also the heyday of the propaganda label. -
Jul 14, 2016, 09:00 AM
Staying connected with other collectors through social media: Computers and Stamps
No stamp club meeting or stamp show happening anywhere near you? No problem if you use the Internet for social networking. -
Jul 9, 2016, 14:00 PM
Isle of Man stamps honor Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking
In conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the publication of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, the Isle of Man issued stamps July 1 honoring both Einstein and Stephen Hawking. -
Jul 9, 2016, 09:00 AM
Living in the past: old names inscribed on new postage stamps
Due to various circumstances, some postage stamps have continued to bear the former name of their country for a period after a name change. -
Jul 8, 2016, 17:00 PM
Shopping online for stamps offers both learning and buying opportunities: Stamps of Latin America
Be careful when trolling online auction and commerce websites. Ill-described and mispriced items abound, but you might learn something. -
Jul 8, 2016, 15:29 PM
Wealth of information found in Linn’s digital archive: Editor’s Insights
As a bonus to subscribers to Linn’s Stamp News, a few months ago Linn’s restored the digital archive of the weekly and monthly issues. -
Jul 7, 2016, 10:16 AM
The fight against tuberculosis on Republika Srpska postal tax stamps: Stamps of Eastern Europe
Since its formation in 1992, Republika Srpska has been one of the most prolific modern issuers of postal tax stamps. -
Jul 7, 2016, 07:00 AM
Stamp with solid value remembers Irish WWI participation, even if you don’t: Stamp Market Tips
Events such as the Easter Rebellion and establishment of the Irish Free State tend to overshadow Irish participation in WWI. -
Jul 7, 2016, 03:30 AM
Born July 7: Ringo Starr
The genial drummer from the Beatles celebrates his 76th birthday on June 7. Ringo Starr has released 18 solo studio albums and has twice been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -
Jul 6, 2016, 13:34 PM
Stamps, and the volcanoes and hot springs they portray, part of Iceland’s appeal
Wayne Chen recently visited Iceland and had a wonderful time touring some of his most memorable spots, including philatelic places. -
Jul 5, 2016, 15:49 PM
Royal Philatelic Society London elects officers, awards medals at annual meeting
At the Annual General Meeting of the Royal Philatelic Society London on 30 June, Frank Walton was elected president for his second year in office. -
Jul 2, 2016, 09:00 AM
Prices for Jules Verne stamps often fluctuate wildly: Tip of the week
Quite a few countries have issued stamps and sets commemorating Verne. These stamps are popular with several different groups of topical collectors, including not a few who specialize just in Jules Verne.