News
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World Stamps
Feb 7, 2019, 9 PMCanada’s pioneer postal cards: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, a Kitchen Table Philately review of stamps 1940s and older, and an India share transfer stamp. -
US Stamps
Feb 7, 2019, 9 PMAlabama Statehood stamp features state park scene
A first-day ceremony has been scheduled for Feb. 23, 10 a.m. CT in Huntsville, Ala. -
US Stamps
Feb 7, 2019, 9 PMU.S. special delivery stamps used in Canal Zone
A 1965 cover bears a special delivery stamp and a Canal Zone airmail stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. -
World Stamps
Feb 7, 2019, 8 PMChris King named to receive 2019 Lichtenstein award
The lifelong collector of stamps and postal history and former president of the Royal Philatelic Society London will receive the 2019 Alfred F. Lichtenstein memorial award for distinguished service to philately on May 8. -
US Stamps
Feb 7, 2019, 8 PMFive new U.S. issues for 2019: Week’s Most Read
The announcement of five new U.S. stamp designs for 2019 has been the most-read story this week. -
US Stamps
Feb 5, 2019, 1 PMNew edition of Scott errors catalog debuts
Last published in 2014, this go-to reference work on U.S. postage stamp errors has been thoroughly reviewed and updated. -
World Stamps
Feb 5, 2019, 1 PMCanada’s Black History stamp honors mail carrier
The commemorative salutes Albert Jackson, the nation’s first black postal carrier. -
US Stamps
Feb 5, 2019, 12 PMA dozen years and 14¢ later: reflections on the forever stamp
From the Liberty Bell in 2007 to Gregory Hines in 2019, there are a multitude of forever stamps to add to your collection. -
Auctions
Feb 5, 2019, 9 AMGaertner plans five-day auction
The upcoming sale taking place Feb. 18-22 includes specialized China, Asia and Spain, plus extensive Germany, Europe and worldwide offerings. -
Auctions
Feb 5, 2019, 9 AMCherrystone presents three specialty sales Feb. 20-21
The auctions will take place over two days offering German World War II Occupation issues, Great Britain and Western Ukraine. -
Postal Updates
Feb 4, 2019, 8 PMPenner retires, Gicker named acting director of USPS stamp services
Mary-Anne Penner, the director of stamp services for the United States Postal Service, retired as of Jan. 31. -
US Stamps
Feb 2, 2019, 8 AMLove stamp headlines new Scott numbers
It's time to reveal a new batch of Scott catalog numbers for U.S. and U.N. stamps. -
US Stamps
Feb 1, 2019, 10 AMGenuine rarity or dangerous forgery? Inside Linn’s
Also this week, the “champion” of Indian classic stamp issues, and French advertising covers and the stories they tell. -
Auctions
Feb 1, 2019, 9 AMRasdale ends printed catalogs as its auction options expand
The oldest family owned and operated stamp auction house in the United States looks for innovations that will strengthen the business while also serving its customer base. -
US Stamps
Feb 1, 2019, 9 AMExpertizing articles compiled for online resource
U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner introduces a valuable expertizing tool. -
US Stamps
Feb 1, 2019, 9 AMUnderstanding Fourth Bureau Issue coil waste and sheet waste stamps
Expertizing is essential for the Fourth Bureau Issue coil waste and sheet waste stamps because it is easy to mistake the normal for the rare. -
US Stamps
Jan 31, 2019, 9 PMJohn Lennon forever stamps found as imperforate errors: Week’s Most Read
Our report on missing die cuts found on a pane of 16 Lennon stamps was the story of the week. -
US Stamps
Jan 31, 2019, 9 AMPostal Museum reopened Jan. 29
The Smithsonian National Postal Museum, closed for almost the entire month of January because of the partial federal government shutdown, has reopened. -
US Stamps
Jan 30, 2019, 2 PMIssue dates for Marvin Gaye, post office murals
The United States nondenominated (55¢) Marvin Gaye forever stamp in the Music Icons commemorative series will be issued April 2 in Los Angeles, Calif. -
US Stamps
Jan 30, 2019, 9 AMLook for this postage due stamp
Our tip this week is the 1930 United States 10¢ carmine Numeral postage due stamp.