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  • singapore-tokyo-2020-olympics-stamp
    Sep 26, 2023, 11:00 AM

    When mail volume dropped, Singapore raised rates dramatically

    Starting Oct. 9, the cost to mail a first-class local letter in Singapore will increase from 31¢ to 51¢.

  • netherlands-90th-anniversary-lego-semipostal-stamps
    Sep 21, 2023, 08:45 AM

    Dutch semipostal stamps honor Lego 90th anniversary

    The new souvenir sheet of five is the latest Child Welfare semipostal issue.

  • great-britain-dame-shirley-bassey-stamps
    Sep 20, 2023, 10:45 AM

    Sept. 21 issue of 12 stamps from Great Britain celebrates musical icon Dame Shirley Bassey

    The 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.

  • russia-soviet-union-1964-olympic-gymnast-imperf-souvenir-sheet
    Sep 20, 2023, 08:30 AM

    Soviet Union 1964 Olympic Gymnast sheet has held its value

    The souvenir sheet is noted and valued, but not listed, in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue.

  • united-nations-world-heritage-sites-turkey-stamps
    Sep 19, 2023, 12:00 PM

    United Nations stamps highlight World Heritage sites in Turkey Sept. 8

    There are two stamps and one prestige booklet for each of the three U.N. post offices.

  • isle-of-man-2023-birds-of-prey-stamps
    Sep 18, 2023, 11:30 AM

    Isle of Man spotlights its birds of prey on new stamp series

    New Isle of Man stamps issued Sept. 1 feature birds of prey images painted by acclaimed wildlife artist Jeremy Paul.

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    Sep 15, 2023, 13:00 PM

    France celebrates centennial of Walt Disney Company

    The Walt Disney Co. has been celebrating the milestone throughout the year all over the world.

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    Sep 13, 2023, 11:30 AM

    Posti issues colorful Finland in NATO stamp Sept. 6

    Finland became the 31st North Atlantic Treaty Organization partner on April 4, 2023, when the stamp design collaboration began.

  • ukraine-russia-snake-island-stamp-asiago-award-philatelic-art
    Sep 12, 2023, 10:45 AM

    Ukraine’s Snake Island stamp wins Asiago top prize for philatelic art

    The awards for stamps issued in 2022 were presented July 23 in Asiago, Italy.

  • quebec-feminists-stamps-lea-roback-madeleine-parent-simonne-monet-chartrand
    Sep 7, 2023, 14:00 PM

    A trio of strong females praised on Canada’s stamps issued Aug. 28

    Champions 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.

  • 2024-scott-vol-6
    Sep 7, 2023, 11:00 AM

    What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 6?

    Volume 6A includes listings for the countries of the world San (San Marino) through Tete. Listings for Thai (Thailand) through Z countries of the world can be found in Vol. 6B.

  • greenland-faroe-islands-joint-issue-andreas-mogensen
    Sep 6, 2023, 11:00 AM

    Faroe Islands, Greenland joint issue honors Danish astronaut

    Each postal administration issued a souvenir sheet with a single stamp featuring a raven and the International Space Station soaring above Earth.

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    Sep 6, 2023, 08:00 AM

    China’s Chrysanthemum FDCs in great demand

    In 1960-61, China issued a set of 18 Chrysanthemum stamps. This set is popular with both China and topical collectors.

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    Sep 5, 2023, 12:00 PM

    Pop-up shop in Japan dedicated to using the mail

    In the photo area, you could have a photo taken and made into a personalized stamp.

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    Sep 4, 2023, 09:00 AM

    A quest to find the giant of Donald Trump philately

    The search for the giant of Donald J. Trump philately — if there is one — begins with a Floridian named Edward Krohn.

  • british-guiana-1856-penny-magenta-2023-stampex-show
    Aug 31, 2023, 08:00 AM

    Legendary British Guiana 1856 1¢ Magenta to be displayed at Stampex

    The legendary stamp was last showcased in 2021 when London-based stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons opened an exhibition dedicated to the stamp.

  • great-britain-2023-paddington-bear-stamps
    Aug 24, 2023, 11:47 AM

    Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 65 years of Paddington with Sept. 5 issue

    Paddington, Peru’s most famous talking bear, celebrates his 65th birthday in 2023.

  • postcrossing-meetup-great-american-stamp-show-2023-cleveland
    Aug 23, 2023, 13:30 PM

    Successful Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show

    Linn’s Stamp News produced a meetup postcard and handed out almost 2,000 for free.

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    Aug 23, 2023, 08:15 AM

    China 1963 Butterfly set popular with topicalists

    China remains one of the most popular collecting areas and active stamp markets in the world.

  • austria-trombone-2022-most-popular-music-stamp
    Aug 22, 2023, 11:30 AM

    Trombone design tops poll for 2022’s most popular music stamp

    The poll is conducted by Motivgruppe Musik, the International Philatelic Music Group.

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