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  • september-11-2001-cover-ohio-osama-bin-laden-label

    US Stamps

    Aug 19, 2022, 8 AM

    When were these Sept. 11, 2001, cancels created?

    September 11, like Dec. 7, will always have a special meaning, especially for those who lived through it.

  • international-federation-philately-prakob-chirakiti-president

    World Stamps

    Aug 18, 2022, 2 PM

    Chirakiti elected president of FIP

    The election took place during the 76th FIP Congress at the Indonesia 2022 World Stamp Championship held Aug. 4-9 in Jakarta.

  • omaha-philatelic-society

    US Stamps

    Aug 18, 2022, 9 AM

    Omaha Philatelic Society hosts show Sept. 10 and 11

    The Omaha Philatelic Society was formed in 1926 and hosted its first stamp show in 1929.

  • 1983-printed-matter-mailling-sweden-mike-resnick-science-fiction

    US Stamps

    Aug 18, 2022, 8 AM

    Inside Linn’s: 1983 printed-matter mailing with a sci-fi twist

    Also this week, taking a closer look at the India-based Stamp Digest blog, and Linn’s anonymous reviewer sifts through a single-country mixture of 200 stamps from Laos.

  • souvenir-cover-1948-collectors-club-new-york

    US Stamps

    Aug 17, 2022, 11 AM

    Philatelic event souvenirs of the past

    Such souvenirs used to be common, but are seldom seen these days. They illuminate their times and give us a sense of the history of philately.

  • macao-1887-coat-arms-provisional-stamp

    World Stamps

    Aug 17, 2022, 10 AM

    Set of three stamps from Macao difficult to find with even perforations

    A set of the three stamps with moderately clean perforations is a good buy at full Scott catalog value.

  • civil-war-philatelic-society

    US Stamps

    Aug 16, 2022, 2 PM

    Civil War Philatelic Society presentations at Balpex

    The society also is sponsoring several presentations at the show.

  • kelleher-club-auction-catalogs

    Auctions

    Aug 16, 2022, 11 AM

    Kelleher launches club sale for budget-minded collectors

    According to the auction house, the sales will be conducted quarterly with the next one tentatively planned for October.

  • great-britain-2022-tranformers-stamps-souvenir-sheet

    World Stamps

    Aug 16, 2022, 10 AM

    Transformers battle on Sept. 1 stamps from Great Britain

    Eight stamps in Royal Mail’s Transformers issue feature these pop culture titans in four horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs.

  • san-marino-2021-doctors-without-borders-stamp-asiago-award

    World Stamps

    Aug 16, 2022, 8 AM

    San Marino wins top philatelic award

    Riccardo Guasco designed San Marino’s €0.70 and €3.10 Doctors Without Borders commemoratives issued June 1, 2021.

  • dayton-stamp-club

    US Stamps

    Aug 15, 2022, 1 PM

    Airpex 2022 in Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 26-27

    There will be a bourse (sales area) of 19 dealers with stamps and postcards. For those with a collection to sell, the dealers are also buying.

  • american-first-day-cover-society-logo

    US Stamps

    Aug 15, 2022, 10 AM

    American First Day Cover Society offers free teaching aids

    The lessons use first-day covers to track United States history from the colonization of North America through the Great Depression and into the presidency of Barack Obama.

  • united-nations-2022-world-heritage-great-spa-towns-europe-karlovy-vary-montecatini-terme-stamps

    World Stamps

    Aug 15, 2022, 8 AM

    United Nations tours the great spa towns of Europe on Sept. 9 stamps

    This new set includes six stamps and three prestige booklets that contain text and illustrations in addition to stamps.

  • balpex-stamp-show

    US Stamps

    Aug 14, 2022, 9 AM

    Balpex stamp show in Maryland Sept. 2-4

    Balpex is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately Show.

  • sarasota-stamp-show

    US Stamps

    Aug 12, 2022, 2 PM

    Sarasota 2023 stamp show plans articles-only literature exhibit

    The literature exhibit is part of the Sarasota Philatelic Club’s annual stamp show and exhibition scheduled for Jan. 20-22, 2023.

  • new-usps-mail-truck

    Postal Updates

    Aug 12, 2022, 10 AM

    Funding for USPS electric truck fleet clears Senate

    The measure now goes to the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.

  • wilkinsburg-stamp-club-2022-mystery-message-souvenir-sheet

    US Stamps

    Aug 12, 2022, 8 AM

    New Wilkinsburg spoof souvenir sheets

    The sheets poke fun at contemporary U.S. issues, and a set of the 60-plus sheets provides a lighter view of U.S. philately.

  • united-states-postal-service-logo

    Postal Updates

    Aug 11, 2022, 2 PM

    USPS settles lawsuit over foreign cigarette shipments

    In resolving the lawsuit, the Postal Service denied it had engaged in any “unlawful conduct or wrongdoing.”

  • boston-2026-world-expo

    World Stamps

    Aug 11, 2022, 11 AM

    Boston 2026 granted patronage by FIP

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

  • united-states-postal-service-logo

    Postal Updates

    Aug 11, 2022, 10 AM

    USPS proposes temporary price hikes for holiday season

    The increases would affect Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package, Parcel Select and Retail Ground services.

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