According to Kelleher, the collection also shows considerable strength in airmail, special delivery, postage due, Official, newspaper and parcel post stamps.

The prestigious award recognizes Jan H. Hofmeyr’s exhibit “Philatelic Invention in the United States: 1861-1881” as the top national exhibit of the past year.

The Boston 2026 World Expo and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary are being celebrated on the cover of the 2026 Scott catalogs.

The column offered practical, experience-driven insights into buying, selling and collecting stamps in today’s market.

The 60-foot, steel-frame Kane Mountain fire tower was constructed in the summer of 1925 by the Aermotor Corporation.

Journal editors and authors are encouraged to submit articles of fewer than 8,000 words no later than Dec. 1.

The United States Postal Service hosted first-day ceremonies Aug. 14 for the set of two Boston 2026 stamps and Aug. 16 for the Luna Moth stamp.

The label design illustrates various pieces of artwork related to Paul Revere and the first battles between the British army and American patriot forces.

A fascinating exhibit offered during the first session of the sale focuses on the U.S. Army and its postal service abroad during World War II (1941-45).

Kirk Gillis, who assumed duties as APS executive director July 14, gave brief remarks during the meeting.

Also this week, taking a closer look at ghost impressions on U.S. stamps, and a crossword puzzle that spotlights the United States Postal Service.

Each of the six stamps shows a line drawing of either people, places or ships instrumental to the island’s shipbuilding industry.

The three new Holiday Cheer stamps feature vibrantly colored illustrations of three amaryllis flowers, a holly wreath, an evergreen branch decorated with fruit, and cardinals perched on mistletoe.

The stamps feature designs that Royal Mail has used for several years, with a lion rampant on a first-class stamp and the flag of Scotland on the second-class stamp.

The Postal Service filed a notice Aug. 8 with the Postal Regulatory Commission seeking temporary price changes for some package services.

The occasion was the unveiling of the 250 Years of Delivering commemorative stamp, a celebration that mirrored the national first-day ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Designed by USPS art director Greg Breeding, the stamp features a black-and-white portrait of Buckley. The artwork was created by artist Dale Stephanos.

According to Motivgruppe Musik, stamps from 66 postal administrations competed in the stamp poll, and collectors from 46 countries participated in the online vote.

Carter was the nation’s 39th president, serving in that position from 1977 to 1981.

Michael Elston, vice president of labor relations for the U.S. Postal Service, will serve as the dedicating official.