The first recorded journey of organized emigration from Norway to North America began when 52 emigrants boarded the Restauration and set sail from Stavanger, Norway, on July 4, 1825, to arrive in New York City Oct. 9.

June 2025 marks 350 years since a June 1675 royal warrant signed by King Charles II to establish an observatory.

When the Chinese economy is in flux, the stamp market reacts, sometimes with more volatility than the economy in general.

This book is more than a reference — it is a celebration of the shared human tradition of marking time, celebrating identity, and cherishing cultural heritage through postage stamps.

The stamp designs highlight four locations tied to events that played roles in advancing LGBTQ rights or recognition in Canada.

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, became the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis.

The Boston 2026 World Expo and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary are being celebrated on the cover of the 2026 Scott catalogs.

The €0.95 commemorative stamp celebrates the International Day of Play observed annually on June 11.

Swiss Post issued a stamp May 8 to mark the first time that Switzerland will host the UEFA Women’s European Championship.

In 2022 the United Nations adopted a resolution to declare 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, along with a proclamation to establish March 21 as the World Day for Glaciers.

The €5.50 stamp shows an embroidered depiction of the crown of the grand duke over the letter “H” on an orange and blue background.

The stamp designs feature Sir Francis Drake, William Dampier, the Jolly Roger flag, pirate ships and other piratical subjects.

The design of a stamp denominated £1.96 features a depiction of two Neanderthals, and a £3.16 stamp shows a Neanderthal skull.

Scenes from each of the seven novels are depicted on stamps denominated at the first-class rate (currently £1.70) in a set of eight.

The stamps commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum in Beijing, as well as International Museum Day.

On March 15, 1933, Latvia issued four airmail semipostal stamps to raise funds for the relief of Latvian aviators wounded in the war for independence.

This issue coincides with the 50th anniversary of the 1975 film adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of science fiction, horror, and musical theatre.

Canada Post is selling the self-adhesive stamp in booklets of 10 with $1 from the sale of each booklet going to the Canada Post Community Foundation to find nonprofit groups that assist Canadian youth.

More than 6,250 value changes were made to the 2025 Scott Classic Specialized catalog.

Great Britain’s Royal Mail acknowledges the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a May 1 Valour and Victory stamp issue honoring specific individuals who helped to win the war.