The design of a United States forever commemorative stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush (1925-2018) was unveiled May 8.

The National Postal Forum, which opened April 27 and ran through April 30 this year, brings together thousands of businesses, mailing industry leaders and technology providers.

The immediate sellout of this press sheet underscores its popularity among philatelists and history enthusiasts.

If approved by the board of governors, Steiner would replace Louis DeJoy, who resigned as postmaster general on March 24.

To honor this milestone, the Postal Service has introduced a new “Eagle in Flight” symbol.

More than 6,250 value changes were made to the 2025 Scott Classic Specialized catalog.

The scarcer and more expensive pairs are in great demand, but counterfeits made from pairs of imperforate stamps are rife.

This strategy aimed to pinpoint where and why delays occur, particularly those affecting subscribers in rural areas.

Barbara Bush was the wife of George H.W. Bush (1924-2018), who served as president of the United States from 1989 to 1993.

The show will feature at least 32 dealers, 13 society and activity booths and up to 400 exhibit frames.

U.S. Postal Service art director Antonio Alcala designed the three stamps.

The cover has been signed by Capt. Mitsuo Fuchida (1902-76) of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

“This is the first time a northern shoveler has been selected for the Junior Duck Stamp,” according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Great Britain’s Royal Mail acknowledges the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a May 1 Valour and Victory stamp issue honoring specific individuals who helped to win the war.

Originally created at a time when parcel post volume was growing rapidly, special handling filled a critical need for more delicate shipments.

On July 26, 2023, Macedonia issued a 111-denar Flag of Israel stamp to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israeli independence.

A key rarity of China will cross the auction block on May 13: a mint, never-hinged 1941 $2 blue and black Dr. Sun Yat-sen stamp with the black vignette (center portrait) of Sun Yat-sen inverted.

The sede vacante, which translates to “the chair being empty,” is the period when the last pope is no longer pope and the new pope has not yet been elected.

Ralph Kimble was a pioneer in bringing stamp collecting to the airwaves and initiated a weekly philatelic broadcast in 1930.

The United States Postal Service announced April 28 two stamp issues commemorating its 250th anniversary.