The peacock-themed hanukkiah features eight candles symbolizing the eight nights of the holiday, plus one candle, called a shamash, that is used to light the other eight.

The stamps, presented in four se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs, feature photographs of Churchill at defining moments of his life.

The 1918 Christmas seal was issued by the American Red Cross.

The Postal Regulatory Commission will review the changes before they are scheduled to take effect, the USPS said in a Nov. 15 press release

Cheryl Ganz, president of the APS, welcomed all in attendance before APS executive director Scott English called the roll of each board.

Also this week, an exploration of older U.S. stamps with straight edges, and a tip to look for the set of overprinted Canal Zone 1925 postage due stamps.

McReynolds was appointed to the board of governors by President Joe Biden and was confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 2021.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to philately. Clearly AI is going to be a powerful tool for stamp and cover collecting.

In their use in the United States, postage due stamps were to be applied to any underpaid mail piece to show the amount collected from the addressee.

The stamps will be issued in six panes of four, with a single denomination and design for each pane.

These are the first Wales country definitive stamps to feature the silhouette of King Charles III.

The first stamp pictures facial profiles that intersect a multicolored blood drop emphasizing the importance of blood donations. The second stamp highlights the role that organ donors and their donations play in the preservation of life.

The stamps feature illustrations by Judy Joel, an artist who paints in the naive style, which is a style characterized by the lack of formal education and training in the artist.

The United States Postal Service has announced 14 subjects that will appear on 55 stamps and postal stationery in 2025.

Also this week, a review of blog sites devoted to ships, and a tip to collect an affordable United States 1879 Numeral postage due stamp.

One stamp illustrates a snowman skiing down a slope complete with ski poles, scarf and winter hat. The second stamp pictures a dog wearing a Santa hat while sledding downhill on a wooden sled.

The show is organized by the Florida Stamp Dealers’ Association and the Central Florida Stamp Club.

The program will begin Jan. 17 with a pane of 10 stamps celebrating the Year of the Snake.

France issued its first stamps in 1849-50. The first set of definitives featured the Roman goddess Ceres in the design.

Do readers know of any countries that might have an international postcard rate higher than Denmark’s?