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US Stamps
Jan 15, 2021, 4 PMYankees legend Yogi Berra among six new 2021 U.S. stamp subjects
Except for the stamp honoring Le Guin, all of the newly announced stamps are planned as nondenominated forever stamps, which currently sell at 55¢. -
World Stamps
Jan 15, 2021, 10 AM‘The Simpsons’ highlight stamp collecting in episode
Philately took center stage in the episode of The Simpsons that aired Jan. 3. -
Postal Updates
Jan 15, 2021, 10 AMTwo postal unions start campaign to fill USPS board of governors vacancies
The campaign launched a petition drive to President-elect Biden on its website. -
US Stamps
Jan 15, 2021, 8 AMInside Linn’s: $5 Hamilton solo cover tops $3,700 at auction
Also this week, the debut of an exciting new column focusing on astrophilately, and a review of an engaging website that showcases a gallery of more than 5,600 U.S. stamps. -
US Stamps
Jan 14, 2021, 1 PMMore Harry Lindquist Christmas cards celebrating New York City
Harry and Marion Lindquist did not date most of their cards, and the envelopes in which they were sent were not kept. -
US Stamps
Jan 14, 2021, 10 AMJan. 14 Love stamp offered in press sheet without die cuts
On the day the nondenominated (55¢) Love stamp was issued, the Postal Service added two listings for corresponding press sheets on its online retail stamp store. -
US Stamps
Jan 14, 2021, 9 AMStamps return to ‘Jeopardy!’ during Trebek’s final week
On the Jan. 7 show, the three contestants encountered the category Black Heritage Stamps during the program’s Double Jeopardy round. -
World Stamps
Jan 14, 2021, 9 AMGreta Thunberg on new Swedish Nature stamp
PostNord also provided details about other Swedish stamps to be issued in 2021. -
Postal Updates
Jan 14, 2021, 8 AMPMG DeJoy names Holman to oversee stamp program
Holman will be vice president for marketing for the USPS. -
World Stamps
Jan 14, 2021, 8 AMBanchik, Maselis to receive 2021 Lichtenstein award
Banchik is a past president of the Collectors Club. Maselis is the immediate past president of the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
US Stamps
Jan 12, 2021, 2 PMDid this 1932 letter to Santa Claus get dropped in a mailbox?
Although the cover bears no stamp, it was processed and canceled Dec. 21, 1932, by the El Dara, Ill., post office. -
Auctions
Jan 12, 2021, 10 AMCorinphila Jan. 25-30 auction offers Erivan Switzerland, Moorhouse, other collections
With such an expansive variety of items available, bidders are sure to find something of interest to add to their collections. -
US Stamps
Jan 11, 2021, 3 PMAEF ‘Christmas Package Coupon’ helped soldiers during WWI
To help combat the Christmas blues, each soldier was issued one Christmas package coupon. -
US Stamps
Jan 11, 2021, 11 AMHow will collectors view the return of press sheets without die cuts?
Press sheets in general, even those with normal die cuts, continue to remain popular to the dedicated few. -
US Stamps
Jan 11, 2021, 9 AMDeadlines extended for December, January cartoon contests
Delays in mail delivery prompted the deadline extensions for the two contests. -
US Stamps
Jan 10, 2021, 11 AM‘Prevent falls’ public service announcement on machine cancel
Public service announcements were often seen as part of machine cancellations. -
US Stamps
Jan 9, 2021, 11 AMPlaywright August Wilson on U.S. forever stamp Jan. 28
The new stamp will be issued in a pane of 20, with a banner across the top of the pane that reads “Black Heritage/Celebrating August Wilson.” -
US Stamps
Jan 8, 2021, 8 AMUSPS plans to resume selling press sheets without die cuts
The imperforate uncut sheets will be available with the 2021 commemorative program. -
World Stamps
Jan 8, 2021, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Russo-Polish War of 1918-20 on stamps of three countries
Also this week, useful tips for commemorating special events with first-day covers, and our anonymous reviewer looks over a mixture of inexpensive stamps from 34 countries. -
US Stamps
Jan 8, 2021, 8 AMNew Scott album pages for United States semipostals and 2020 used singles
There are eight earlier parts with a total of 372 album pages and spaces for more than 5,200 stamps issued from 1964 through 2019.