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US Stamps
May 28, 2019, 7 AMWhere is the U.S. D-Day 75th anniversary stamp?
Great Britain’s Royal Mail and a few other postal administrations are issuing stamps this year to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of but the United States Postal Service has not announced a stamp for the anniversary. -
World Stamps
May 28, 2019, 4 AMRoyal Philatelic Society honors several for their contributions
Two officers of the American Philatelic Society are among those who recently received honors from the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
World Stamps
May 27, 2019, 7 AMValuable Baden rarity found in American family collection
A longtime stamp collector in the United States has revealed that he discovered a top rarity from the old German state of Baden neatly mounted on an album page in his worldwide collection. -
Auctions
May 26, 2019, 8 AMCorinphila June 11-17 auctions offer the world in 10 volumes
The Swiss auction firm Corinphila has prepared a 10-volume auction catalog series for the sales of stamps and postal history taking place June 11-17 at its Zurich facility. -
US Stamps
May 23, 2019, 8 PMThe story behind the Johnston-Dienstag stamp: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, exploring postage due payments made with regular stamps and sorting through a worldwide mixture featuring stamps from 37 countries. -
US Stamps
May 23, 2019, 8 PMGeorge H.W. Bush stamp to be issued June 12 in Texas
United States memorial stamp for President George H.W. Bush will be issued June 12 in College Station, Texas, home of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus of Texas A&M University. -
US Stamps
May 23, 2019, 8 PMFive-year wait for autographed Adlai Stevenson cover
In 1952, one of Stevenson’s fans, Louis V. Middleton of Grand Rapids, Mich., sent him a cover with a request for an autograph. -
Postal Updates
May 23, 2019, 8 PMDwindling cash liquidity adds to Postal Service woes: Week's Most Read
Also popular this week were stories about the United States Transcontinental Railroad and Tyrannosaurus Rex stamp issues. -
US Stamps
May 23, 2019, 9 AMDamaged 20¢ Soil and Water FDC is a keeper
Despite a bumpy ride through the mailstream, John Hotchner was pleased to add this first-day cover to his collection. -
US Stamps
May 22, 2019, 1 PM1935 2¢ Grand Canyon National Parks cover makes an unlikely claim
What draws philatelic interest to the cover is the bold claim below the description of the Grand Canyon: “This Stamp Will be Very Valuable.” -
US Stamps
May 22, 2019, 11 AMJune 22 Detroit ceremony for Sesame Street set of 16
The 16 United States Sesame Street forever stamps first announced in March will be issued June 22. -
Postal Updates
May 22, 2019, 8 AMPictorial postmark showcases Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind, a problem-solving contest, began in 1978 with the innovative teachings of C. Samuel Micklus. -
US Stamps
May 21, 2019, 8 AMVanishing Species semipostal awaiting Congressional action
Semipostal stamps raise money for designated causes by adding a surtax to the postage price of the stamp. -
Auctions
May 20, 2019, 9 AMRarity auctions in Sweden, Germany, offer Erivan material
Much of the material on offer is from the lifelong collection of German-born billionaire businessman Erivan Haub, who died March 6, 2018, at his ranch in Wyoming. -
World Stamps
May 20, 2019, 9 AMThree U.N. souvenir sheets honor World Bee Day
Each souvenir sheet contains a single stamp showing a photograph of a bee and part of a flower on a black background. -
World Stamps
May 20, 2019, 9 AMMarshall Islands first to welcome royal baby with stamps
Liberia is the second country to issue stamps welcoming the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. -
US Stamps
May 20, 2019, 9 AMTranscontinental Railroad stamp issue celebrated in Utah
According to newspaper reports, a crowd of approximately 20,000 people attended the May 10 event. -
Postal Updates
May 20, 2019, 9 AMDwindling cash liquidity adds to Postal Service woes
The United States Postal Service renewed an appeal for legislative action to reverse its worsening financial condition. -
World Stamps
May 20, 2019, 8 AMMongolian 1958 stamp selling for much more than its Scott value
This stamp would be a tremendous bargain if you found it offered anywhere near its Scott catalog value. -
US Stamps
May 17, 2019, 11 AMFirst Washington-Franklin heavyweight issued in 1909: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, a useful primer for the Scott online eCatalogues and a favorable review of an assortment of high-value worldwide stamps.