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US Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 7 AMUnited States 2016 nonprofit stamp is a sleeper
Most dealers and collectors have yet to notice that the “USA” and Star coil is not readily available in quantity. -
US Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 7 AMBetsy Ross stamp contest winners
Fake news, polka dots, and laundering instructions: Readers have fun with the Betsy Ross 1953 3¢ commemorative stamp. -
World Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 3 AMNew Zealand cancellations return with a new look
New Zealand Post has resumed canceling stamps on mail with a new type of cancellation. -
World Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 3 AMU.N. souvenir sheets honor two stamp exhibitions
The 131st Veronafil stamp show in Verona, Italy, and Thailand's 2018 world stamp exhibition are featured. -
World Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 3 AMStamps of Turkey, Belgium win Europa design contests
Both winning stamps depict bridges, the theme for the 2018 multi-nation Europa stamp series. -
Postal Updates
Nov 12, 2018, 8 AMMilitary museum reopens, honors heroes with postmark
A Nov. 10 postmark honors those who sacrificed their lives in World War I. -
World Stamps
Nov 10, 2018, 4 AMRoyal Mail celebrates Prince Charles’ 70th birthday
Great Britain’s Royal Mail unveiled the design Nov. 10 for its souvenir sheet celebrating the 70th birthday of the Prince of Wales. -
US Stamps
Nov 9, 2018, 4 AMStatus of United States no-die-cut press sheets
Jay Bigalke has an update on the United States Postal Service's press sheets produced without die cuts. -
US Stamps
Nov 9, 2018, 4 AMYoung Americans on stamps of Japan and Russia
John M. Hotchner takes a look at Japanese and Russian commemorative stamps featuring two young Americans. -
World Stamps
Nov 9, 2018, 4 AMTwo Ecuador space stamps on cover: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, Lloyd de Vries gives thanks in his First-Day Covers column. -
Auctions
Nov 9, 2018, 3 AMDavid Feldman auction offers worldwide in eight catalogs
The Dec. 3-7 auction offers a wide range of material including single-item lots, multiples, large lots and collections. -
US Stamps
Nov 9, 2018, 3 AMWashington Stamp Exchange to close: Week’s Most Read
Here's a look back at our five most-read stories this week. -
World Stamps
Nov 8, 2018, 7 AMFaroe Islands' Armistice souvenir sheet
The sheet issued by Posta Faroe includes four se-tenant 10-krone stamps. -
US Stamps
Nov 7, 2018, 6 AMAPS 2020 spring meeting will take place at Westpex
The show is scheduled to take place April 24-26, 2020, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront in Burlingame, Calif. -
World Stamps
Nov 7, 2018, 5 AMKingdom of Iraq issues in demand
Like many sets of the kingdom, the first issue of 1923-25 is selling at or near the 2019 Scott value in fine-very fine grade and unused hinged condition. -
Auctions
Nov 7, 2018, 5 AMNew Zealand’s Castle cover in next Corinphila auction
The Nov. 26-Dec. 1 Corinphila auction in Zurich, Switzerland, is offering a prominent rarity of New Zealand. -
World Stamps
Nov 6, 2018, 3 AMExplorers honored on WWI anniversary stamps
Stamp pairs from British Antarctic Territory and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands depict an explorer on left and his military honors on the right. -
World Stamps
Nov 6, 2018, 3 AMBelgium's WWI anniversary series: We Shall Never Forget
Belgium's series used photographs from the archives of the Army Museum and other sources. -
World Stamps
Nov 5, 2018, 9 AMRoyal Mail focuses on mailboxes on its new Christmas stamps
The stamps show vibrant red public mailboxes outlined in snow to convey a warm feeling in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle. -
US Stamps
Nov 5, 2018, 6 AMLooking for stamps missing colors not as simple as it might appear
An expertizer takes a look at various examples in the search to determine whether a stamp is a Scott Catalog listed error or not.