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World Stamps
Jun 15, 2022, 8 AMJose Kusugak stamp unveiled as part of Indigenous Leaders set
In addition to Kusugak, the first set in the Indigenous Leaders series will feature Harry Daniels and Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier. -
US Stamps
Jun 14, 2022, 2 PMEngraving returns to the U.S. federal duck stamp
The June 2 Postal Bulletin provided technical details for the printing of the $25 Redheads duck stamp. -
US Stamps
Jun 14, 2022, 11 AMStamp show commemorative labels of the early 20th century
There was a time when major stamp shows issued sets of commemorative seals as part of the festivities. -
World Stamps
Jun 14, 2022, 11 AMNew U.N. specialized catalog and checklist book debut
The new 2023 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United Nations Stamps is the essential reference work for collectors of United Nations postage stamps and postal stationery. -
World Stamps
Jun 13, 2022, 3 PMCanada Post unveils first stamp in Indigenous Leaders series
Canada Post unveiled the Harry Daniels stamp June 13 at an event in Regina, Saskatchewan. -
Postal Updates
Jun 13, 2022, 3 PMPRC questions DeJoy’s plan for air transportation
The commission’s caution came in response to a proposed change in delivery standards for retail ground and parcel select ground shipments. -
Auctions
Jun 13, 2022, 9 AM1918 Jenny Invert error, iconic 1869 Miro cover in June 28-29 Siegel auctions
The June 28 Rarities of the World sale will be followed by the June 29 auction of part 3 of the Magnolia collection of U.S. mail in China and Japan. -
World Stamps
Jun 9, 2022, 10 AMCanada Post issues Vintage Travel Posters stamps at Capex 2022
The nondenominated, permanent-rate Vintage Travel Posters stamps were printed in booklets of 10. The issue also includes two souvenir sheets. -
World Stamps
Jun 9, 2022, 10 AMSet of eight stamps from Royal Mail shows cats doing what they do best
Royal Mail said in a press release that the stamps “are sure to melt the hearts of stamp and cat enthusiasts everywhere.” -
World Stamps
Jun 9, 2022, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Lithuanian stamps celebrate Vytautas the Great
Also this week, a closer look at cachetmakers directories, and celebrating a pair of Lebanon airmail stamps issued in 1971 for the 25th anniversary of the United Nations. -
US Stamps
Jun 9, 2022, 8 AMUsed U.S. airmail postal cards offer an affordable challenge
Because so few of them see actual postal use, most airmail postal cards are much more valuable in used condition than in mint condition. -
US Stamps
Jun 8, 2022, 9 PMBuzz Lightyear on four new stamps unveiled at red-carpet event
In a surprise stamp unveiling at the June 8 red-carpet premiere of Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear movie, the United States Postal Service revealed it will issue four new stamps showing the movie’s star, Buzz Lightyear. -
Postal Updates
Jun 8, 2022, 8 AMUSPS bows to Congress over electric trucks
The U.S. Postal Service announced June 1 that it will add a supplemental environmental impact statement to its plan for a new generation of mail delivery trucks. -
US Stamps
Jun 8, 2022, 8 AMThe stamp expertizer’s nightmare: Bunker Hill coil perforation hole size
The 2½¢ Bunker Hill Monument coils of the Liberty series were processed on different equipment, resulting in either large or small perforation holes. -
Auctions
Jun 7, 2022, 8 AMFamed 1869 Waterbury Running Chicken cover in June 22-24 H.R. Harmer auction series
The Running Chicken and numerous other well-known cancels were the creation of Waterbury, Conn., postmaster John W. Hill. -
US Stamps
Jun 6, 2022, 11 AMFirst lady Jill Biden unveils Nancy Reagan stamp at White House
The stamp honoring Nancy Reagan is set to be issued July 6. -
World Stamps
Jun 6, 2022, 10 AMNew book highlights London museum’s collection
Douglas Muir, former senior philately curator for the Postal Museum, authored the 300-page book about the museum’s philatelic collections. -
World Stamps
Jun 6, 2022, 8 AMWhat’s new for 2023 Scott Standard Volume 3?
Great Britain and related areas received a significant review for Vol. 3 with thousands of value changes made for all of the areas. -
US Stamps
Jun 4, 2022, 10 AMScott catalog numbers for Shel Silverstein, other recent U.S. stamps
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps
Jun 3, 2022, 12 PM2022 federal duck stamp with engraved security feature to debut June 24
For the first time since 2006, the new duck stamp will feature an engraved element. But you have to look closely to see it.