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World Stamps
Jun 25, 2019, 2 PMStamps commemorate 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing and more
Some of these stamps show photographs and drawings of the July 20, 1969, moon landing and scenes of the Apollo 11 mission. -
Auctions
Jun 25, 2019, 10 AMAlexandria ‘Blue Boy’ cover auctioned for $1.18 million
The Alexandria Blue Boy, a famous cover franked with a unique Alexandria, Va., postmaster’s provisional stamp and mailed in 1847, sold at auction in New York City for $1.18 million. -
US Stamps
Jun 25, 2019, 7 AMJenny Invert, other top U.S. rarities in July 10 Cherrystone sale
The auction is a single-owner sale of United States material dubbed the New Amsterdam collection. -
Auctions
Jun 24, 2019, 3 PMSpink Collectors’ Series sale July 10-11 in London
Among the highlights of the sale are the Michael Lewis collection of Malta and the “Rothman” collection of Rhodesia postal history and cancellations. -
US Stamps
Jun 24, 2019, 1 PMTyrannosaurus Rex first-day ceremony at Smithsonian museum Aug. 29
The set of four United States Tyrannosaurus Rex forever stamps will have its first-day ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. -
World Stamps
Jun 24, 2019, 8 AMCanada Post proposes 2¢ rate increase for 2020
Rate increases also were proposed for mail to the United States, international mail and domestic registered mail. -
US Stamps
Jun 24, 2019, 8 AMAPS board re-elected; new trustees chosen for library
Each member of the board sworn in three years ago ran unopposed for the same positions in the recent APS elections. -
World Stamps
Jun 21, 2019, 8 AMPhilatelic bureau changes for San Marino and Vatican City
San Marino and Vatican City have passed laws to incorporate their philatelic and numismatic bureaus into the respective postal operations. -
World Stamps
Jun 21, 2019, 7 AMBelgian Youth Philately stamps focus on millennials
Called the Anatomy of a Millennial, the pane of five nondenominated stamps was issued June 17. -
US Stamps
Jun 20, 2019, 2 PMExploring 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair covers: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, a report on a piece of high-tech gadgetry on display at the Stockholmia 2019 show and a short-lived U.S. Post Office Department form used to collect postage due. -
World Stamps
Jun 20, 2019, 7 AMColorful crown of flowers graces new stamp from Latvia
The stamp arrives just in time for the summer solstice and Latvia's midsummer festivals. -
US Stamps
Jun 19, 2019, 3 PMMore living people on stamps: the Little Rock Nine and Mississippi Statehood
There are now more than 75 U.S. stamps identified as showing people who were living at the time the stamp was issued. -
US Stamps
Jun 19, 2019, 1 PMUSPS changes minimum order for pane stamps
Starting in June, the U.S. Postal Service center only sells full-pane formats for nearly all of its stamp issues through its Stamp Fulfillment Services. -
World Stamps
Jun 19, 2019, 1 PMJennifer Miller named ATA executive director
An avid topical collector and ATA member, Miller brings many years of customer service experience to her new role. -
World Stamps
Jun 18, 2019, 8 AM1935 Commonwealth of the Philippines issue very affordable
The beautiful Temples of Human Progress allegorical design is featured on all five stamps in the set. -
US Stamps
Jun 17, 2019, 4 PMMichael Laurence receives APRL philatelic literature award
Laurence received the award on June 8 at the Napex stamp show and exhibition in McLean, Va. -
World Stamps
Jun 17, 2019, 9 AMAustria blazes new trail with digital Crypto stamp
In announcing the stamp, Austrian Post said that it serves two purposes: The traditional postage part is on the left, and “a virtual collector’s item” is on the right. -
World Stamps
Jun 17, 2019, 9 AMStockholmia 2019 show welcomes more than 7,800 attendees
Stockholmia 2019 came together as the premier event marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
World Stamps
Jun 17, 2019, 9 AMImpressive exhibit award presentation at Stockholmia 2019
Approximately 800 people attended the awards ceremony in the Vasa Museum, Sweden’s top-rated museum. -
US Stamps
Jun 14, 2019, 9 AM1990 $1 Seaplane coil breaks new ground: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, pondering the many ways to collect stamps and exploring a new online learning tool from the American Philatelic Society.