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US Stamps
Apr 30, 2023, 9 AMArt of the Skateboard stamps assigned Scott catalog numbers
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
World Stamps
Apr 29, 2023, 9 AMAmerican Air Mail Society makes donation to Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo
Boston 2026 World Expo will take place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. -
US Stamps
Apr 28, 2023, 1 PMColumbian stamps with the values punched out
One reader surmised the values might have been punched out to be used with other cut-up stamps to make philatelic creations. -
US Stamps
Apr 28, 2023, 9 AMRocky Mountain Stamp Show in Colorado May 26-28
The show will feature at least 35 dealers and up to 400 frames of exhibits. -
World Stamps
Apr 27, 2023, 7 PMBritish stamps celebrate May 6 coronation of King Charles III and his public service
The detailed stamp designs are based on newly commissioned wood engravings by British artist and stamp designer Andrew Davidson. -
US Stamps
Apr 27, 2023, 1 PMMissing light green of the 1969 United States Christmas stamp can fool collectors
There are many minor to major color misregistrations, misperfs, missing digits in the plate numbers, and some color intensity varieties to find on this Christmas stamp. -
World Stamps
Apr 27, 2023, 8 AMWhat’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 2?
China, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China were reviewed closely. -
Auctions
Apr 26, 2023, 12 PMCIA Invert, Monaco overprint rarity in May 9-10 Cherrystone auction
The CIA Invert in the Cherrystone sale is accompanied by a 2014 graded extra fine-90 certificate from the Philatelic Foundation in New York City. -
World Stamps
Apr 26, 2023, 10 AMNews report about state gifts to the Royal Philatelic Collection
The article looks in detail at the private stamp collection that has been passed down for a couple of generations of the British royal family. -
US Stamps
Apr 26, 2023, 8 AMInteresting history behind Van Duzer revenue stamp
Private die proprietary revenue stamps remain one of the most popular and active areas of revenue stamp collecting. -
US Stamps
Apr 25, 2023, 11 AMChief Standing Bear stamp to debut in Nebraska May 12
The nondenominated (63¢) Chief Standing Bear stamp will be issued in panes of 20. -
US Stamps
Apr 25, 2023, 8 AM‘Life’ magazine’s invitation to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The cover is franked with a 1½-penny green Queen Elizabeth II stamp (Scott 294) and canceled Jan. 9, 1953. -
US Stamps
Apr 24, 2023, 1 PMEndangered Species May 19 ceremony details
Among the animals shown on the stamps are the black-footed ferret, Key Largo cotton mouse, Wyoming toad and Guam Micronesian kingfisher. -
Postal Updates
Apr 24, 2023, 10 AMWriter Robert E. Howard, ‘Weird Tales’ on postmark
The Cross Plains, Texas, cancellation coincides with Howard Days 2023 (April 28-29), an annual event honoring Howard’s life and legacy. -
US Stamps
Apr 24, 2023, 8 AMTime to fly like an eagle for May cartoon caption contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
US Stamps
Apr 21, 2023, 11 AMExhibiting prospectus available for Sept. 22-23 Milcopex show
The show theme is postcards, and the show is welcoming postcard exhibits, too. -
US Stamps
Apr 21, 2023, 9 AMNetflix ending DVD mail service after 25 years
Sept. 29 is the last day Netflix will ship DVDs to subscribers. -
US Stamps
Apr 20, 2023, 12 PMKenneth B. Grant, 1948-2023
As an avid and respected philatelist, Mr. Grant served in a variety of roles and brought good cheer to all who knew him. -
US Stamps
Apr 20, 2023, 10 AMSiegel first auction house to make donation to Boston 2026
Boston 2026 president Yamil Kouri announced that the Siegel firm and its president, Scott Trepel, have pledged a donation of $10,000. -
US Stamps
Apr 20, 2023, 8 AMInside Linn’s: An unofficial and illegal promotional FDC folder
Also this week, an interpretation of postage due on a short-paid undeliverable U.S. postal card, and a crossword puzzle with clues featuring philatelic terms in Italian that must be translated into English.