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Oct 16, 2023, 07:45 AM
United Nations announces 2024 stamp program
by David HartwigThe program will begin Jan. 19 with a pane of 10 stamps celebrating the Year of the Dragon. -
Oct 12, 2023, 11:00 AM
United Nations definitive stamp celebrates Marie Curie
by David HartwigThe 2.50-franc Marie Curie stamp is for use from the post office at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Oct 11, 2023, 11:00 AM
New Zealand Christmas stamps covered in symbolism
by Molly GoadThe stamp images include colored metallic paper as a nod to the offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh the three wise men brought to Jesus. -
Oct 10, 2023, 14:00 PM
Interesting modern postal history from a location off the beaten path
by Jay BigalkeThe postcard shows some woven flowers by Elefa Handicraft Shop in Majuro, Marshall Islands. -
Oct 9, 2023, 08:00 AM
Canada Post stamps illuminate painful truths
by Molly GoadThe stamps were issued Sept. 28 ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 and are the second issue in the annual series for the future of truth and reconciliation. -
Oct 4, 2023, 08:00 AM
A Wallis and Futuna airmail stamp with cross-topical appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe first stamps for Wallis and Futuna were issued in 1920 by overprinting stamps of New Caledonia. -
Oct 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
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Oct 1, 2023, 13:00 PM
U.S. Bridges, recent U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Sep 28, 2023, 11:30 AM
U.N. recognizes World Mental Health Day with Oct. 10 set
by David HartwigWorld Mental Health Day began in 1992 as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health. -
Sep 28, 2023, 09:45 AM
Inside Linn’s: Latvia airmail semipostal stamps benefited wounded aviators
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a British cover decorated with U.S. stamps, and a review of a five-volume set of books about the history, philatelic and otherwise, of the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition. -
Sep 26, 2023, 11:00 AM
When mail volume dropped, Singapore raised rates dramatically
by Jay BigalkeStarting Oct. 9, the cost to mail a first-class local letter in Singapore will increase from 31¢ to 51¢. -
Sep 21, 2023, 08:45 AM
Dutch semipostal stamps honor Lego 90th anniversary
by Jay BigalkeThe new souvenir sheet of five is the latest Child Welfare semipostal issue. -
Sep 20, 2023, 10:45 AM
Sept. 21 issue of 12 stamps from Great Britain celebrates musical icon Dame Shirley Bassey
by David HartwigThe issue includes a set of eight stamps presented in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of four. The other four stamps are presented in a souvenir sheet. -
Sep 20, 2023, 08:30 AM
Soviet Union 1964 Olympic Gymnast sheet has held its value
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe souvenir sheet is noted and valued, but not listed, in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Sep 19, 2023, 12:00 PM
United Nations stamps highlight World Heritage sites in Turkey Sept. 8
by David HartwigThere are two stamps and one prestige booklet for each of the three U.N. post offices. -
Sep 18, 2023, 11:30 AM
Isle of Man spotlights its birds of prey on new stamp series
by Molly GoadNew Isle of Man stamps issued Sept. 1 feature birds of prey images painted by acclaimed wildlife artist Jeremy Paul. -
Sep 15, 2023, 13:00 PM
France celebrates centennial of Walt Disney Company
by Molly GoadThe Walt Disney Co. has been celebrating the milestone throughout the year all over the world. -
Sep 13, 2023, 11:30 AM
Posti issues colorful Finland in NATO stamp Sept. 6
by Molly GoadFinland became the 31st North Atlantic Treaty Organization partner on April 4, 2023, when the stamp design collaboration began. -
Sep 12, 2023, 10:45 AM
Ukraine’s Snake Island stamp wins Asiago top prize for philatelic art
by Danilo BogoniThe awards for stamps issued in 2022 were presented July 23 in Asiago, Italy. -
Sep 7, 2023, 14:00 PM
A trio of strong females praised on Canada’s stamps issued Aug. 28
by Molly GoadChampions for equality, peace and social justice, Lea Roback, Madeleine Parent and Simonne Monet-Chartrand were honored as their families and friends gathered for the special event.
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