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World Stamps
Aug 8, 2019, 10 AMUruguay’s 1946 Mail Coach parcel post stamp hard to find
Despite the relatively low catalog value, this stamp is seldom encountered in online auctions or price lists. -
US Stamps
Aug 8, 2019, 8 AMLetter from the White House explained the Nixon pardon
History lurks inside many envelopes that have been saved by stamp and cover collectors. -
US Stamps
Aug 7, 2019, 1 PMChickens flock to July cartoon caption contest
The cartoon caption contest for July featured one of the stamps from the State and County Fairs strip of four forever stamps. -
US Stamps
Aug 7, 2019, 8 AMM-Bag tag for a shipment of printed matter to New Zealand
This cost-effective way to ship a heavy sack of printed matter and related materials to a single address is called M-Bag mail. -
World Stamps
Aug 6, 2019, 1 PMWhat’s new for 2020 Scott Standard catalog Volumes 5A and 5B?
New Zealand received a watchful eye, with approximately 1,600 value changes reflecting a mix of increases and decreases. -
US Stamps
Aug 6, 2019, 11 AMSesame Street Characters, U.S.S. Missouri now Scott catalog official
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
World Stamps
Aug 6, 2019, 10 AMGreenland 2018 stamp of the year
The winning design features a panoramic photograph of mountains and the northern lights. -
World Stamps
Aug 6, 2019, 10 AMAdditional Ras Al Khaima stamps added to the 2020 Scott catalog
Research by a number of specialists and dealers contributed to the information needed to list stamp issues of the Trucial States. -
Postal Updates
Aug 3, 2019, 12 AMU.S. Senate approves three postal board appointees
The presidentially appointed board that has overseen the United States Postal Service since 1970 is back in business. -
US Stamps
Aug 2, 2019, 10 AMInside Linn’s: Cal Rodgers’ historic 1911 flight in Vin Fiz Flyer biplane
Also this week, exploring Chile’s colorful journey to issuing stamps and upacking the essential features of the Facit line of stamp catalogs. -
US Stamps
Aug 2, 2019, 10 AMAPS Stampshow/ATA National Topical Stamp Show now open
The joint American Philatelic Society Stampshow and American Topical Association National Topical Stamp Show, taking place at the CHI Health Convention Center in Omaha, Neb., is now underway. -
US Stamps
Aug 1, 2019, 9 AMAPS board approves 2023 Stampshow site
The American Philatelic Society will present its 2023 summer stamp show, exhibition and annual convention in Cleveland, Ohio. -
Auctions
Aug 1, 2019, 9 AMKelleher auctions Aug. 13-15 include United States, British and worldwide
Many additional lots offer items from Europe and colonies, Asia, Africa and Latin America. -
World Stamps
Aug 1, 2019, 8 AMLiechtenstein stamps showing bird’s eyes capture Asiago international art award
The stamps feature the eyes of three birds: the gray heron, great crested grebe and cormorant. -
Postal Updates
Jul 31, 2019, 9 AMPostmark recalls 1902 French film ‘A Trip to the Moon’
The film takes a group of astronomers on an expedition to the moon where they escape captivity from lunar inhabitants. -
US Stamps
Jul 30, 2019, 2 PMU.S. Harry Potter booklet of 20 is in demand
If you need this booklet, it is well worth buying at the 2019 Scott catalog value. -
US Stamps
Jul 30, 2019, 2 PM1973 Boston Tea Party block is a puzzle for expertizers
The 1973 Boston Tea Party block of four has three catalog-listed missing-color errors. Misregistrations of color also are known. -
US Stamps
Jul 30, 2019, 11 AMUSPS reveals new Purple Heart stamp for 2019
In other 2019 U.S. stamp program news, issue dates and locations were announced for the Walt Whitman and Winter Berries stamps. -
World Stamps
Jul 30, 2019, 10 AMBalpex stamp show Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Maryland
The show will include a beginner’s room with free stamps and supplies for those starting their collections. -
World Stamps
Jul 30, 2019, 7 AMU.N. stamps and stationery honor 40th anniversary of Vienna, Austria, headquarters
The pane of 10 includes five different stamp designs featuring illustrations of the Vienna International Center in the style of Hundertwasser.