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World Stamps
Nov 19, 2018, 4 PMPopular Spanish West Africa stamp
The Spanish West Africa 1949 4-peseta dark gray green stamp (Scott 1) is popular with Scott No. 1s of the world collectors. -
World Stamps
Nov 19, 2018, 9 AMMacau international stamp exhibition recap
On Sept. 21-24, Macau hosted the 35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel. -
Postal Updates
Nov 19, 2018, 9 AMCommission approves USPS rate change request
The Postal Regulatory Commission on Nov. 13 approved the U.S. Postal Service's request for planned changes to postage rates for letters and packages. -
Postal Updates
Nov 19, 2018, 4 AMCancellation test in Virginia
The United States Postal Service is testing a new postmark design at its mail-processing plant in northern Virginia. -
US Stamps
Nov 16, 2018, 6 AMHot Wheels first-day cover burns up the track: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, learn where to find Christmas stamp info online and explore classic stamps of Ecuador with Janet Klug. -
Postal Updates
Nov 16, 2018, 6 AMPostal Service seeks changes in regulations to ease losses
USPS revealed a net loss of $3.9 billion for fiscal year 2018 at a Nov. 14 meeting. -
US Stamps
Nov 16, 2018, 6 AMCollecting outside the box via local postal ads
John M. Hotchner shares a local postal flyer circa 1974 promoting available philatelic products as possible Christmas gifts. -
US Stamps
Nov 15, 2018, 10 AMNov. 15 Jenny Invert sale sets record
Locked away in darkness for nearly a century, the mint condition error stamp entered the market with a bang at the Thursday afternoon Siegel auction. -
US Stamps
Nov 15, 2018, 6 AMStatus of U.S. no-die-cut press sheets: Week’s Most Read
Our most popular article this week was Jay Bigalke's update on the United States Postal Service's press sheets produced without die cuts. -
World Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 8 AMCold weather stamps from Finland
The stamps show photographs of a swimmer taking a dip in a hole in the ice and a father and daughter ice fishing. -
US Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 7 AMUnited States 2016 nonprofit stamp is a sleeper
Most dealers and collectors have yet to notice that the “USA” and Star coil is not readily available in quantity. -
US Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 7 AMBetsy Ross stamp contest winners
Fake news, polka dots, and laundering instructions: Readers have fun with the Betsy Ross 1953 3¢ commemorative stamp. -
World Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 3 AMNew Zealand cancellations return with a new look
New Zealand Post has resumed canceling stamps on mail with a new type of cancellation. -
World Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 3 AMU.N. souvenir sheets honor two stamp exhibitions
The 131st Veronafil stamp show in Verona, Italy, and Thailand's 2018 world stamp exhibition are featured. -
World Stamps
Nov 13, 2018, 3 AMStamps of Turkey, Belgium win Europa design contests
Both winning stamps depict bridges, the theme for the 2018 multi-nation Europa stamp series. -
Postal Updates
Nov 12, 2018, 8 AMMilitary museum reopens, honors heroes with postmark
A Nov. 10 postmark honors those who sacrificed their lives in World War I. -
World Stamps
Nov 10, 2018, 4 AMRoyal Mail celebrates Prince Charles’ 70th birthday
Great Britain’s Royal Mail unveiled the design Nov. 10 for its souvenir sheet celebrating the 70th birthday of the Prince of Wales. -
US Stamps
Nov 9, 2018, 4 AMStatus of United States no-die-cut press sheets
Jay Bigalke has an update on the United States Postal Service's press sheets produced without die cuts. -
US Stamps
Nov 9, 2018, 4 AMYoung Americans on stamps of Japan and Russia
John M. Hotchner takes a look at Japanese and Russian commemorative stamps featuring two young Americans. -
World Stamps
Nov 9, 2018, 4 AMTwo Ecuador space stamps on cover: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, Lloyd de Vries gives thanks in his First-Day Covers column.