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Postal Updates
Nov 14, 2019, 2 PMPostal Service records $8.8 billion loss for fiscal 2019
On a more positive note, the Postal Service's board of governors said a fond farewell to Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, who is retiring January 31. -
Postal Updates
Nov 14, 2019, 1 PMPostal Regulatory Commission rejects Postal Service’s planned 2020 rate increases
When the Postal Service announced the new rates on Oct. 9, it did not spell out the first-class rates that would be increased. -
Auctions
Nov 14, 2019, 1 PMErivan Switzerland, zeppelin mail at Corinphila sale Dec. 3-7
Among the highlights in the 45 lots of the Erivan Switzerland collection is a spectacular 1854 cover sent from Geneva to Paris. -
US Stamps
Nov 14, 2019, 10 AMA 1943 N.Y. post office notice reminds patrons to mail early for Christmas
A copy of the notice likely was included with the mail of every recipient in New York City and the city’s associated boroughs. -
Postal Updates
Nov 13, 2019, 3 PMUSPS inspector general reveals how manager stole $630,000 worth of postage stamps
The USPS manager managed to manipulate stamp rules to amass a large number of stamps at his North Kenner, La., station. -
Auctions
Nov 13, 2019, 2 PMKelleher auction Dec. 3-5 offers U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history
Stamps spanning the globe are the focus of the first day of the sale, with more than 500 lots up for bids. -
US Stamps
Nov 13, 2019, 1 PMAPRL member’s legacy eliminates two huge Match Factory debts
A life member of the American Philatelic Research Library who died one year ago left a $1.5 million investment account to the library. -
US Stamps
Nov 13, 2019, 9 AMBusiness reply mail envelope bears invalid 1¢ Bobcat imprints
The printed Bobcat coil stamp images likely were added when the envelope was produced. -
US Stamps
Nov 13, 2019, 8 AMMooseheart cinderella mistakenly used as postage stamp
The label was created for fundraising in support of Mooseheart, a residential childcare facility. -
US Stamps
Nov 12, 2019, 9 AMWedding planners and the stamp aftermarket
These 70¢ stamps are ideal for mailing wedding invitations at the 2-ounce rate. Mint panes are becoming harder and harder to find. -
US Stamps
Nov 8, 2019, 2 PMHealing PTSD semipostal to be issued Dec. 2 in Charlotte, N.C.
The stamp design features a photograph of a green plant sprouting from the ground, which is covered in fallen leaves. -
Postal Updates
Nov 8, 2019, 11 AMNew postmarks honor and commend U.S. veterans
Several organizations have sponsored pictorial postmarks to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. -
US Stamps
Nov 8, 2019, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Servicing first-day covers takes time
Also this week, using stamps and postal history to trace the fortunes of Hrodna, Belarus, in the 20th century and exploring a 1-pound mix of Japanese stamps. -
US Stamps
Nov 8, 2019, 8 AMAlzheimer’s semipostal has raised almost $1 million
The Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness semipostal stamp has raised $991,000 for Alzheimer’s research, according to the USPS. -
US Stamps
Nov 7, 2019, 2 PM$2 Jenny Invert pane of six returns to sale on USPS online site
The stamps can be ordered from Stamp Fulfillment Services in full panes of six for $12 each. -
World Stamps
Nov 7, 2019, 11 AMCanada unveils Red River Resistance stamp on its Nov. 6 issue date
The commemorative stamp was unveiled next to the gate of Fort Garry in Winnipeg, Manitoba. -
US Stamps
Nov 6, 2019, 12 PMThe Hammarskjold inverts and a Christmas card
The centerpiece of Perry Nahl’s 1962 Christmas greeting is the special printing of the 4¢ Dag Hammarskjold stamp with the yellow background inverted. -
Postal Updates
Nov 5, 2019, 2 PMU.S. self-service kiosks won’t vend new Christmas labels in 2019
The self-service kiosk is an automated mailing station found in thousands of U.S. post offices. -
World Stamps
Nov 5, 2019, 1 PMBritain’s 2019 Christmas stamps depict scenes of the Nativity
Charlie Smith Design of London designed the stamps using illustrations by paper-cut artists Hari and Deepti. -
US Stamps
Nov 4, 2019, 11 AMScott catalog numbers assigned to Whitman, Winter Berries stamps
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the catalogs and learn about their production and values.