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Jul 12, 2023, 08:00 AM
1934 Italian Somaliland airmail set was staple of stamp approval houses
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set is of interest to Italy and area collectors, as well as fauna topical collectors. -
Jul 11, 2023, 12:00 PM
Canada issues stamp for filmmaker Denys Arcand
by Molly GoadBorn in Quebec in 1941, Arcand’s storied 60-year career has many highlights. -
Jul 11, 2023, 08:00 AM
Nostalgic drawings embody truly Dutch theme on new stamps from the Netherlands
by Molly GoadThe new designs are the successors to the 2014 definitive stamps showing Dutch icons in blue and white. -
Jul 10, 2023, 11:30 AM
Guernsey pays homage to old regional stamps in new quartet
by Molly GoadThe original Queen Elizabeth II regional stamps were designed by Eric A. Piprell, who was born and educated in Guernsey. -
Jul 8, 2023, 10:30 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London announces 2023 awards
by Linn’s StaffThe RPSL presented its 2023 awards at the society’s annual general meeting on June 29. -
Jul 3, 2023, 11:30 AM
Bahamas celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence with new stamps
by Molly GoadAfter 300 years of British rule, the United Kingdom granted the Bahamas independence via a June 20, 1973, order. -
Jul 3, 2023, 07:45 AM
Great Britain June 22 issue celebrates contribution of Caribbean migrants
by Pete GibsonGreat Britain’s Royal Mail issued eight stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush, which carried several hundred West Indian migrants to the United Kingdom. -
Jul 2, 2023, 13:00 PM
Faroe Islands, Martin Mörck and epic engraved stamp issues for stamp show
by Jay BigalkeNorwegian-Swedish artist and master engraver Martin Mörck’s talents will be celebrated with two events at the Aug. 10-13 Great American Stamp Show. -
Jun 29, 2023, 11:30 AM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 4?
by Jay BigalkeApproximately 2,900 value changes, mostly increases and very few decreases, were made for Macao. -
Jun 28, 2023, 07:45 AM
Full set of Mongolia 1932 pictorial stamps worth looking for
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerShort sets of the lower denomination stamps (Scott 62-70) are inexpensive and plentiful. The full set is rarely offered. -
Jun 27, 2023, 10:30 AM
Unitrade in Canada to be sold, owner to retire in 2024
by Linn’s StaffAmong the philatelic brands Unitrade carries is the Scott line of stamp catalogs published by Amos Media, the parent company of Linn’s. -
Jun 24, 2023, 09:00 AM
World’s oldest local post Lundy island issued new set of stamps May 13
by Christer BrunströmThe nondenominated stamps are inscribed 1st, 2nd and ROW, respectively. ROW is an abbreviation of “rest of the world.” -
Jun 22, 2023, 11:30 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail issues barcoded stamp reminder
by Linn’s StaffCommemorative and Christmas stamps without barcodes remain valid. -
Jun 22, 2023, 07:45 AM
Canada’s New Indigenous Leaders stamps revealed
by Molly GoadCanada Post unveiled the stamp designs in three separate events on June 11, June 12 and June 13. -
Jun 14, 2023, 13:00 PM
France features sports of Oceania on new round sheet
by Linn’s StaffThe sheet includes six €1.80 stamps illustrating the sports of golf, wrestling, weightlifting, surfing, sports shooting and para-cycling. -
Jun 14, 2023, 08:15 AM
A popular Costa Rica issue celebrating Columbus
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1927, Costa Rica issued five postal tax stamps by overprinting “Renta Postales” on regular postage stamps. -
Jun 13, 2023, 12:00 PM
United Nations urges action on climate change with three June 20 souvenir sheets
by David HartwigEach souvenir sheet contains a single stamp, denominated for use at one of three U.N. post offices. -
Jun 13, 2023, 08:15 AM
British Machin stamp images added to Scott digital catalog
by Jay BigalkeImages of the hundreds of different major Scott catalog-listed British Machin stamps featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II were added to the Great Britain section. -
Jun 12, 2023, 14:35 PM
Amos Media seeks deputy editor for Scott catalogs
by Jay BigalkeThere is no set closing date for the position, and it will remain open until filled. -
Jun 8, 2023, 12:00 PM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail recognizes tabletop game Warhammer on stamps
by David HartwigRoyal Mail’s June 8 issue includes a set of six stamps presented in three vertical se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs, and a souvenir sheet of four se-tenant stamps.
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