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US Stamps
Sep 23, 2024, 8 AMColton wins top honors in AFDCS cachetmakers contest
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. -
Postal Updates
Sep 22, 2024, 5 AMBiden nominates Hartogensis to serve on USPS board of governors
Gordon Hartogensis recently completed a five-year term (2019-2024) as the director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. -
US Stamps
Sep 20, 2024, 2 PMGrimm notches third win in 2024 federal duck stamp art contest
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. -
World Stamps
Sep 20, 2024, 9 AMGuernsey commemorates 150 years of the Universal Postal Union
The UPU coordinates postal policies among member nations and ensures the smooth functioning of international mail delivery. -
US Stamps
Sep 19, 2024, 11 AMHotchner to receive Neinken medal from Philatelic Foundation
Hotchner will receive the recognition during a ceremony Oct. 26 at the Collectors Club in New York City. -
US Stamps
Sep 19, 2024, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Liberty series Jefferson issue a workhorse stamp
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. -
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Sep 18, 2024, 1 PM2024 Canada Stamp Program
The 2024 Canada Stamp Program contains up-to-date information about stamps and postal stationery from Canada Post. -
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Sep 18, 2024, 1 PM2024 U.N. Stamp Program
The 2024 U.N. Stamp Program contains information about all of the United Nations Postal Administration products released during 2023. -
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Sep 18, 2024, 1 PM2024 Great Britain Stamp Program
The 2024 Great Britain Stamp Program contains up-to-date information about stamps and postal stationery from Royal Mail. -
World Stamps
Sep 18, 2024, 10 AMPoland 2019 Henryk Slawik stamp in demand
Henryk Slawik is credited with saving the lives of at least 5,000 Polish Jews during World War II. -
World Stamps
Sep 18, 2024, 8 AMUnconventional crypto stamps treated as products
Guernsey Post recently announced a new Guernsey Goat crypto stamp. -
World Stamps
Sep 17, 2024, 12 PMGreat Britain’s Royal Mail to raise postage rates Oct. 7
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. -
US Stamps
Sep 17, 2024, 10 AMPostal documentation of ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
The Paris peace talks to end the Vietnam War began in 1968. -
US Stamps
Sep 17, 2024, 8 AMMedia unveiling for Carnival Nights stamps at Indiana stop for touring Ferris wheel
According to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
World Stamps
Sep 16, 2024, 10 AMCanada Post proposes new postal rates
Canada Post proposed a 25¢ increase in its domestic letter rate to go into effect Jan 13, 2025. -
US Stamps
Sep 16, 2024, 8 AMNew U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude
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. -
US Stamps
Sep 15, 2024, 6 AMCash prizes offered for Wisconsin topical exhibits
In January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75. -
World Stamps
Sep 13, 2024, 10 AMGermany champions new Freddie Mercury stamp
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. -
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Sep 13, 2024, 9 AMBy Topic – September 2024
The listings from the September 2024 Scott New Issues Update fall into a wide range of popular topical collecting areas. -
Postal Updates
Sep 12, 2024, 11 AMUSPS plans temporary price increases for 2024 holiday mailing season
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.