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  • uss-bear-1940-byrd-expedition-cover

    US Stamps

    Sep 20, 2022, 9 AM

    ‘USS Bear,’ an ancient mariner

    The ship had an exceptionally diverse service life, including being part of Adm. Richard E. Byrd’s second and third expeditions to Antarctica.

  • united-states-2022-kwanzaa-stamp

    US Stamps

    Sep 19, 2022, 5 PM

    Ceremony details for Oct. 13 Kwanzaa stamp

    Kwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday that takes place annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

  • greenland-2022-tattoo-art-stamps

    World Stamps

    Sep 19, 2022, 12 PM

    Greenland debuts Tattoo Art stamp series

    The stamps are denominated 3 kroner and 35.50k and feature women’s hands with traditional Inuit tattoos.

  • zne-dh-luxembourg-postcrossing-bg

    World Stamps

    Sep 19, 2022, 10 AM

    Luxembourg commemorates Postcrossing with Sept. 13 issue

    Post Luxembourg issued a stamp Sept. 13 to commemorate Postcrossing, an online project that allows users to send and receive postcards from random people around the world.

  • wilmington-new-york-bicentennial-postmark

    Postal Updates

    Sep 18, 2022, 12 PM

    Picturesque Essex County, N.Y. town turns 200

    The town was officially named “Wilmington” by the state legislature on March 22, 1822.

  • 1934-admiral-richard-byrd-little-america-cover

    US Stamps

    Sep 16, 2022, 4 PM

    Rare altered cancellation on Little America cover

    Little America was the name of Adm. Richard Byrd’s Antarctic exploration base.

  • boston-2026-world-expo-benjamin-franklin-label

    World Stamps

    Sep 16, 2022, 12 PM

    Second Boston 2026 label issued

    As was the case with the first Boston 2026 label, a limited edition of 450 sheets of the second label was signed by Calle.

  • registered-cover-mcmurdo-station-antarctica

    US Stamps

    Sep 16, 2022, 10 AM

    Inside Linn’s: A nifty registered cover from Antarctica

    Also this week, a philatelic word search tied to the theme of Halloween, and a review of sample of stamps from a worldwide mixture from a seller in Florida.

  • zne-cs-2022prog-women-crypto-bg

    US Stamps

    Sep 16, 2022, 8 AM

    Ceremony details for Oct. 18 Women Cryptologists of World War II stamp

    The first-day ceremony for the Women Cryptologists of World War II commemorative forever stamp will take place Tuesday, Oct. 18.

  • united-states-1983-eagle-express-mail-stamp-cartoon-contest-winner

    US Stamps

    Sep 15, 2022, 3 PM

    August cartoon winner inflates Igor the eagle

    Many entries in the August cartoon caption contest noted the stern look on the face of Igor the eagle on the U.S. 1983 $9.35 Express Mail stamp.

  • united-states-2013-jenny-new-finds

    US Stamps

    Sep 15, 2022, 2 PM

    Upright Jenny pane tally hits 42 with two new reports in August

    More than nine years after the $2 Jenny Invert stamps were placed on sale collectors continue to find the rare upright Jenny Invert variety.

  • boston-2026-world-expo

    World Stamps

    Sep 15, 2022, 11 AM

    U.S. Philatelic Classics Society donation to Boston 2026

    Boston 2026 World Expo will take place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center.

  • 2022-scott-standard-postage-stamp-catalogue-volume-6

    World Stamps

    Sep 15, 2022, 9 AM

    What’s new for 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 6?

    Among the significant additions made to the Vol. 6 listings are more stamps of Sharjah and new listings for South Kasai and Viet Cong.

  • isle-man-2022-david-bowie-stamp

    World Stamps

    Sep 14, 2022, 2 PM

    Isle of Man honors Bowie’s acting career

    The Isle of Man also is offering several related products, including a 28-page booklet containing the stamps.

  • mongolia-1943-pictorial-stamp

    World Stamps

    Sep 14, 2022, 8 AM

    Sharp rise in value for 1943 Mongolia set

    This set is both scarce and in demand. The Scott catalog values are in italics, indicating that the set is rarely sold, so pricing is difficult to establish.

  • stampex-international-stamp-show-exhibition

    World Stamps

    Sep 13, 2022, 12 PM

    Stampex Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in London, England

    On Thursday, Sept. 29, Great Britain’s Royal Mail will release its Royal Marines stamp issue at Stampex.

  • united-states-2022-charles-schulz-stamps-first-day-postmarks

    US Stamps

    Sep 13, 2022, 9 AM

    Ten cheery stamps for ‘Peanuts’ cartoonist Charles M. Schulz debut Sept. 30

    The stamps were designed by USPS art director Greg Breeding using Schulz’s artwork.

  • 1851-george-washington-stamp-interpane-selvage

    Auctions

    Sep 12, 2022, 11 AM

    Kramer, Rose, Allen collections in Sept. 28-29 Siegel auction series

    Separate catalogs have been prepared for the Kramer and Rose collections and for the classic U.S. stamps and covers sale featuring the Allen and Houdon collections.

  • american-commemorative-panel-shel-silverstein-stamp

    US Stamps

    Sep 12, 2022, 8 AM

    American Commemorative Panels program marks 50th anniversary

    The Postal Service started issuing commemorative panels Sept. 20, 1972, with the Wildlife Conservation stamp issue.

  • united-states-2022-hanukkah-stamp

    US Stamps

    Sep 9, 2022, 1 PM

    Ceremony details for Oct. 20 Hanukkah forever stamp

    The Hanukkah first-day ceremony is free and open to the public.

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