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US Stamps
Jan 13, 2023, 9 AMTwo new U.S. Love forever stamps depict hearts and cherished pets
The inclusion of conventional pets on Love stamps shows a deviation from the common images, such as hearts and flowers, that the Postal Service uses in the popular Love series. -
US Stamps
Jan 12, 2023, 12 PMBaker Island, a rare APO number
The United States claimed Baker Island in 1857. It is administered today by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. -
US Stamps
Jan 12, 2023, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Son created Genesis Graphics covers as tribute to his father
Also this week, a market tip for the most often misidentified stamp in U.S. classics collecting, and sifting through a 49-stamp sample from a mixture of 209 worldwide stamps. -
US Stamps
Jan 12, 2023, 7 AMKaufmann, Neil, Verge win 2023 Lichtenstein awards
Alfred F. Lichtenstein (1876-1947) was widely considered one of the greatest American philatelists of the first half of the 20th century. -
World Stamps
Jan 11, 2023, 12 PMAPS StampStore open for business on HipStamp
The APS will continue to provide StampStore sellers the same services, including scanning, posting, fulfillment, and fielding questions from buyers. -
US Stamps
Jan 11, 2023, 8 AMSCADTA consular overprints are a good buy
The stamps were available at all Colombian consulates, trade missions and agencies maintained by SCADTA. -
US Stamps
Jan 10, 2023, 1 PMSpecial flight cover for Christmas 1929
Few special flight covers connect directly to Christmas. An exception is a Dec. 25, 1929, cover canceled in Chicago. -
US Stamps
Jan 10, 2023, 11 AMIssue dates, locations announced for upcoming 2023 U.S. stamps
Five stamps depicting noteworthy railroad stations are set to be issued March 9 in Cincinnati, the home of Union Station, which is shown on one of the stamps. -
US Stamps
Jan 10, 2023, 9 AMIdentifying counterfeit U.S. stamps
The new 2023 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Counterfeits is the essential reference work for collectors of United States counterfeit stamp issues. -
US Stamps
Jan 9, 2023, 11 AMDecember cartoon contest winner digs political dirt
Because it was the December cartoon caption contest, quite a few entries mentioned Christmas. -
World Stamps
Jan 9, 2023, 8 AMGreat Britain’s 2023 commemorative stamp program
Subjects to be honored include X-men, King Charles III, river wildlife and Harry Potter. -
Postal Updates
Jan 6, 2023, 12 PMPostal issues may take back seat under new House leadership
Republicans on the House Oversight and Reform Committee have been highly protective of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and his Delivering for America plan. -
US Stamps
Jan 6, 2023, 10 AMProposed merger of APS and ASDA will not happen
Scott English, executive director of the APS, made the announcement Jan. 6 on the APS website. -
US Stamps
Jan 6, 2023, 8 AMTwo new American Landmarks stamps featuring Florida Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains debut Jan. 22
The $9.65 stamp satisfies the new flat rate for standard Priority Mail envelopes, and the $28.75 stamp pays the corresponding Priority Mail Express rate. -
Auctions
Jan 5, 2023, 1 PMVasseur Newfoundland airmail collection in Jan. 25 Cherrystone auction
The cover is franked with a 3¢ red brown Caribou with a manuscript “Aerial Atlantic Mail JAR.” -
World Stamps
Jan 5, 2023, 10 AMInside Linn’s: Stamps trace the history of Saxony
Also this week, a collector fondly recalls a visit to the Liberec 2022 show in the Czech Republic, and servicing the Great American Stamp Show’s first-day covers will require many envelopes. -
World Stamps
Jan 5, 2023, 8 AMHeavy metal band Iron Maiden thrashes on Jan. 12 set from Britain’s Royal Mail
Royal Mail pulled images from eight of the band’s more than 2,000 live performances for the set of eight stamps, which feature all six current members of the band. -
US Stamps
Jan 4, 2023, 11 AMJan. 27-29 Southeastern Stamp Expo
The show will feature more than 140 frames of exhibits and a bourse (sales area) with 20 dealers. -
World Stamps
Jan 4, 2023, 8 AMJapanese occupation of Malaya 1944 set of two
The design of the stamps shows Malayans planting rice in the foreground with a map of Malaya in the background. -
World Stamps
Jan 3, 2023, 8 AMPosta Faroe Islands and engraver Mörck to reach 1,000th marks
The number 1,000 is key to two separate celebrations to take place at the Great American Stamp Show Aug. 10-13 in Cleveland, Ohio.