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US Stamps
May 14, 2019, 10 AMU.S. Penny Black centennial: no stamp but many souvenirs
The philatelic press pushed the idea, asking readers to sign and send a petition to the White House. -
US Stamps
May 14, 2019, 9 AMCompex stamp show May 31-June 2 in Chicago suburb
A bourse of approximately 25 national and local dealers will offer stamps, covers, postcards, coins and supplies. -
US Stamps
May 13, 2019, 10 AMUSPS smashes an ace with Little Mo stamp
An enthusiastic crowd welcomed the latest U.S. sports-themed postage stamp onto the scene during a first-day ceremony for the Little Mo forever stamp April 23 in Dallas, Texas. -
US Stamps
May 13, 2019, 8 AMUnited States 1919 coil waste stamp remains in demand
This stamp is surprisingly difficult to find in all three conditions in very fine grade and is well worth full Scott catalog value in that grade. -
World Stamps
May 12, 2019, 10 AMWuhan to host June 11-17 China 2019 World Stamp Exhibition
The seven-day exhibition features 3,500 exhibit frames and celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. -
US Stamps
May 11, 2019, 10 AMNew Amos Media digital ebooks available
Linn’s Complete Stamp Collecting Basics, one of the two new ebooks, is divided into 14 chapters organized by subject. -
World Stamps
May 10, 2019, 2 PMNapex show to honor 50th anniversary of first manned moon landing
The 44th Napex stamp show will feature 69 dealers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. -
World Stamps
May 10, 2019, 10 AMMaximum cards face a 21st century challenge: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, how to identify a redrawn stamp from Cundinamarca and stamps featuring cultural and natural wonders in Dzukija, an ethnographic region in Lithuania. -
World Stamps
May 10, 2019, 8 AMCanada Signs of the Zodiac pane of 12 in demand: Week's Most Read
Also popular this week were stories about the Postmuseum in Stockholm and Sweden issuing exclusives for those attending the Stockholmia stamp show. -
US Stamps
May 9, 2019, 10 AMEllsworth Kelly set of 10 celebrates artist’s paintings
The paintings depicted on these 10 nondenominated (55¢) forever stamps range chronologically from 1951 to 1990. -
World Stamps
May 9, 2019, 9 AMU.N. definitive stamp pays tribute to Kofi Annan
The $1.30 definitive stamp is for use from the post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City. -
World Stamps
May 7, 2019, 12 PMUNPA to issue Kofi Annan stamp at ASDA show
The American Stamp Dealers Association will hold its spring stamp show May 31 through June 2 at the Watson Hotel in New York City. -
US Stamps
May 7, 2019, 12 PMBeware of colored-paper stamps offered as rare white-paper types
U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner continues his examination of colored-paper stamps that are not what they appear to be. -
World Stamps
May 6, 2019, 9 AMSweden’s post office to offer exclusive for Stockholmia show
The Stockholmia 2019 stamp exhibition, May 29-June 2, provides an opportunity to showcase Sweden’s Postmuseum and more to the world. -
World Stamps
May 6, 2019, 9 AMBritish engineering of the past 50 years celebrated on stamps issued May 2
Great Britain’s Royal Mail is recognizing British innovations in engineering of the past half century on a set of 10 stamps issued May 2. -
Auctions
May 6, 2019, 8 AMBennett auction features 1851 1¢ Benjamin Franklin rarity
The rarity is described as having balanced margins barely touching in a couple of spots, but with all type characteristics completely visible. -
Auctions
May 6, 2019, 8 AM1875 6¢ Lincoln special printing highlights Kelleher auction
The May 21-23 Flagship series sale from Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions opens with Great Britain, British Commonwealth and worldwide stamps and covers. -
US Stamps
May 4, 2019, 9 AMCoral Reefs, Star Ribbon stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
The new Scott numbers detailed here are for U.S. and U.N. stamps issued during the past month. -
World Stamps
May 3, 2019, 11 AMA philatelic exploration of Van Diemen’s Land: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, Denmark's innovative vacation pay stamps and the many ways to collect and enjoy booklet stamps. -
US Stamps
May 3, 2019, 10 AMColor-missing error verified on 2001 Pan-American pane: Week's Most Read
Also popular this week were stories about the upcoming Ellsworth Kelly stamp event and stamp societies working together for presentations.