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World Stamps
Jun 11, 2019, 9 AMU.N. twin pandas event sheets for stamp shows in China, Singapore
Twin pandas are featured on two event souvenir sheets from the United Nations Postal Administration. -
Postal Updates
Jun 11, 2019, 7 AMPost office manager sentenced in Louisiana stolen stamps case
The manager admitted manipulating stamp stock counts by using another supervisor’s password to access the computer system. -
Auctions
Jun 10, 2019, 1 PMWorldwide stamps, covers in June 24-28 Gaertner auction
The Christoph Gaertner firm in Germany will present a series of public auctions from June 24 through June 28, including German and worldwide stamps, postal history and collections. -
US Stamps
Jun 10, 2019, 8 AMJenny Invert position 13 in June 26 Siegel rarities auction
The Jenny Invert is the most famous error stamp among U.S. issues, with only one sheet of 100 stamps discovered. -
Auctions
Jun 10, 2019, 8 AMFirst-day cover classics, more in June 25 Kelleher auction
The material offered in the June 25 public auction from Daniel F. Kelleher, advertised as the MLG collection, includes many United States first-day covers and pre-first-day covers (those postmarked prior to the announced issue date), plus flight covers, exposition covers and much more. -
World Stamps
Jun 10, 2019, 8 AMArchival exhibit page protectors join Amos Advantage product line
Produced by Atlantic Protective Pouches, these page protectors are made from high-quality archival acid-free polyester. -
US Stamps
Jun 10, 2019, 8 AMInternet scammers target two stamp groups; one suffers loss
At least two prominent philatelic organizations were targeted recently by someone trying to steal money from the group through a fraud scheme. -
US Stamps
Jun 9, 2019, 8 AMOklahoma City-area show taking place June 28-29
With a competitive display of 2,000 collector pages, Okpex is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately event. -
US Stamps
Jun 8, 2019, 9 AMClever advertisements use stamps to heighten sales pitch
Using United States stamps to aid in advertising campaigns has a long history. -
US Stamps
Jun 7, 2019, 11 AMFrogs first-day ceremony at Idaho nature center July 9
The set of four United States forever stamps depicting four different frogs will have its first-day ceremony in an Idaho nature center. -
World Stamps
Jun 7, 2019, 9 AMThe case of Saudi Arabia Scott L186: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, a review of an article about U.S. Consular Service envelopes and sifting through an engaging assortment in Kitchen Table Philately. -
World Stamps
Jun 7, 2019, 8 AMU.N. stamps honor the International Labor Organization
The United Nations Postal Administration will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the International Labor Organization on 15 stamps to be issued June 24. -
US Stamps
Jun 6, 2019, 2 PMLook for Great Americans John J. Audubon stamp tagging variety
This 22¢ Audubon tagging variety is one of the most difficult to find in full mint panes. -
Postal Updates
Jun 6, 2019, 1 PMRoyal Mail to offer second daily delivery of parcels
Also, as part of this plan, Royal Mail will collect returns from its customers at their homes. -
US Stamps
Jun 6, 2019, 1 PMColopex show June 14 and 15 in Columbus, Ohio
Colopex will host numerous single-frame and multiframe exhibits, which will be judged by APS-accredited judges. -
US Stamps
Jun 6, 2019, 12 PMJune cartoon caption contest: Personal Computers stamp
You are invited to use your imagination to put words in the mouth of the young woman at the computer. -
World Stamps
Jun 6, 2019, 9 AMBritain remembers D-Day on stamps showing scenes of the WWII invasion
The stamps in Great Britain’s D-Day set reproduce black-and-white photographs of the invasion in which 156,000 Allied troops from the United States, Great Britain, Canada and 10 other countries landed on the beaches of Normandy. -
World Stamps
Jun 6, 2019, 8 AMWhat’s new for 2020 Scott Standard catalog Volumes 3A and 3B?
The stamps of Germany received a thorough review, with thousands of value changes reflecting a mix of increases and decreases. -
US Stamps
Jun 6, 2019, 8 AMCelebrating 50 years of ‘Sesame Street’
A new set of 16 Forever stamps from the United States Postal Service pays tribute to the popular children’s television series Sesame Street. -
Auctions
Jun 5, 2019, 8 AMStamp Out Cancer auction raises $7,680
The Quad City Stamp Club (American Philatelic Society chapter 249) has sponsored the annual event for 43 years and raised close to $295,000 for the cancer fund.