“The four new stamps … celebrate the winter season with lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes,” the Postal Service said.

The APS recommends potential buyers take various measures to protect themselves.

A stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of an opera festival in Verona, Italy, placed first in a poll for the top music stamp issue of 2023.

The revival of this show for Baltic nations after a 19-year absence had Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) recognition, International Federation of Philately (FIP) sponsorship, 153 exhibits and a small bourse (sales area).

Kevin Colton, a retired photographer who has been creating cachets under the trade name KSC Cachets off and on since 1998, had never before entered the cachetmakers contest.

Gordon Hartogensis recently completed a five-year term (2019-2024) as the director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

Grimm’s painting of male and female spectacled eiders with a mountain scene in the background will appear on the duck stamp scheduled to be issued sometime in June 2025.

The UPU coordinates postal policies among member nations and ensures the smooth functioning of international mail delivery.

Hotchner will receive the recognition during a ceremony Oct. 26 at the Collectors Club in New York City.

Also this week, a review of a blog site that focuses on the Scott Classic Specialized catalog, and a Canada 1949 Official mail stamp that is worth keeping an eye out for.

Henryk Slawik is credited with saving the lives of at least 5,000 Polish Jews during World War II.

Guernsey Post recently announced a new Guernsey Goat crypto stamp.

The cost for first-class postage will climb 30 pence, from £1.35 to £1.65. The second-class rate will remain unchanged at 85p.

The Paris peace talks to end the Vietnam War began in 1968.

According to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth.

Canada Post proposed a 25¢ increase in its domestic letter rate to go into effect Jan 13, 2025.

The nondenominated (73¢) stamp will be issued in panes of 20 that include the text “Thank You, Healthcare Community” in surgical green across the pane’s wide top selvage.

In January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75.

The issue, coinciding with the 77th anniversary of the late singer’s birthday, is the second in Deutsche Post’s Legends of Pop/Rock Music series.

If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the temporary rate increases would go into effect at 12 a.m. Central Time on Oct. 6 and remain in place until 12 a.m. Central Time on Jan. 19, 2025.