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World Stamps
Aug 9, 2023, 8 AMGimmicky Austria stamp printed on felt of tennis ball
The stamp pictures Dominic Thiem, the men’s singles champion at the 2020 United States Open Tennis Tournament. -
Auctions
Aug 8, 2023, 10 AMNylander Washington-Franklins, second part of Kilgas China in Aug. 22-24 Cherrystone auction series
A scarce perforation variety from the Nylander Washington-Franklin holdings is a used example of the 1914 2¢ rose red type I George Washington stamp with gauge 12-by-10 perforations. -
US Stamps
Aug 8, 2023, 8 AMSome war savings dollar-value conundrums
Dollar-value war savings stamps can be attractive collectibles because of their imposing size and intricate designs. -
US Stamps
Aug 7, 2023, 11 AMQuartet of bridges to grace U.S. coil stamps Aug. 24
Portland, Conn., the location of one of the bridges featured on the stamps, will serve as the first-day city. -
US Stamps
Aug 7, 2023, 7 AMModern first-day cover centennial celebration set for Sept. 1
The simple postmark design mimics the look of the 1973 postmark used in Marion, Ohio, for the 50th anniversary of the modern cacheted first-day cover. -
US Stamps
Aug 6, 2023, 9 AMWaterfalls, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps receive Scott numbers
All of the new numbers will appear in the Scott New Listings Update section of the August 2023 Scott Stamp Monthly. -
World Stamps
Aug 5, 2023, 9 AMFinnish stamps celebrate anniversaries, Christmas
In the coming months, Finland’s postal administration, Posti, will issue six new stamp sets with 16 different designs. -
Postal Updates
Aug 4, 2023, 9 AMFormer postmaster recalls a 30-year career in tiny Ash, N.C.
Every post office has a story to deliver, if you open an ear to listen. In tiny Ash, this is largely the history of a man named Waburn Walton. -
World Stamps
Aug 3, 2023, 1 PMWhat’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 5?
For the 2024 Scott catalog season, the Scott editors continue a review of Portuguese areas, which for Vol. 5 include Kionga, Nyassa, Ponta Delgada, Portuguese Africa, Portuguese Congo, Portuguese Guinea, Portuguese India and Quelimane. -
Postal Updates
Aug 3, 2023, 8 AMHouse postal clerk at her station for July 21 first day of John Lewis stamp
Deep below the main floor of the Longworth House Office Building, Joan Kelsey was behind the post office counter. -
US Stamps
Aug 2, 2023, 12 PMUSPS board member Stroman reflects on stamp collector John Lewis
Lewis was an avid collector and purchaser of new stamps from the Postal Service. -
US Stamps
Aug 2, 2023, 8 AMTagged 2003 Eagle and Shield strip of 10 is elusive
The stamps were designed by Tom Engeman and printed by the American Packaging Corp. for Sennett Security Products. -
Postal Updates
Aug 1, 2023, 11 AMCollect 17 California State Fair postmarks
Attendees could stop by the booth daily to obtain an official fair postmark. A new design was available each day reflecting one of the day’s events or other fair attractions. -
US Stamps
Aug 1, 2023, 8 AMA famous talking horse inspires August cartoon caption contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
US Stamps
Jul 31, 2023, 10 AMNew how-to book on philatelic writing and editing
While the book is primarily intended for philatelic writers and editors, much of the content applies to all writers, regardless of subject. -
US Stamps
Jul 31, 2023, 7 AMNew plate number surfaces on U.S. 10¢ Red Pears coil stamp
The new plate number was discovered more than seven years after the stamp was issued. -
US Stamps
Jul 28, 2023, 1 PMSeapex show Sept. 8-9 south of Seattle
Seapex is a bourse (sales area) only event this year. There will be no exhibits and no auction. -
World Stamps
Jul 28, 2023, 8 AMThe United Nations recognizes Chinese cultural heritage with Aug. 10 issue
The Body, Mind and Soul stamps and souvenir sheets represent three culturally significant practices from China: taijiquan, calligraphy, and the guqin instrument and its music. -
US Stamps
Jul 27, 2023, 1 PMSarasota 2024 stamp show to host sixth articles-only literature exhibit
The literature exhibit is open only to articles of fewer than 8,000 words. -
US Stamps
Jul 27, 2023, 11 AMInside Linn’s: The story behind a snake dancer fancy cancel
Also this week, a close examination of a 1949-63 U.S. postage rate applicable to odd-size third-class mail, and Linn’s anonymous reviewer finds countries galore in a $10 mixture of worldwide stamps.