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World Stamps
Sep 20, 2022, 2 PMGreenland debuts Tattoo Art stamp series
Greenland’s postal administration, Tusass Greenland, began a new Tattoo Art in Greenland series with two stamps issued Aug. 31. -
Postal Updates
Sep 20, 2022, 12 PMMassive shrinkage of USPS postal police force prompts hearing in Philadelphia
The Postal Inspection Service issued a statement Sept. 8 rejecting the charges that it had limited the duties of the uniformed postal police force and reduced the size of the force. -
Postal Updates
Sep 20, 2022, 11 AMOperation Santa launches six weeks early
Letters to Santa must be postmarked by Dec. 12. Dec. 21 is the last day to adopt letters. -
US Stamps
Sep 20, 2022, 9 AM‘USS Bear,’ an ancient mariner
The ship had an exceptionally diverse service life, including being part of Adm. Richard E. Byrd’s second and third expeditions to Antarctica. -
US Stamps
Sep 19, 2022, 5 PMCeremony details for Oct. 13 Kwanzaa stamp
Kwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday that takes place annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. -
World Stamps
Sep 19, 2022, 12 PMGreenland debuts Tattoo Art stamp series
The stamps are denominated 3 kroner and 35.50k and feature women’s hands with traditional Inuit tattoos. -
World Stamps
Sep 19, 2022, 10 AMLuxembourg commemorates Postcrossing with Sept. 13 issue
Post Luxembourg issued a stamp Sept. 13 to commemorate Postcrossing, an online project that allows users to send and receive postcards from random people around the world. -
Postal Updates
Sep 18, 2022, 12 PMPicturesque Essex County, N.Y. town turns 200
The town was officially named “Wilmington” by the state legislature on March 22, 1822. -
US Stamps
Sep 16, 2022, 4 PMRare altered cancellation on Little America cover
Little America was the name of Adm. Richard Byrd’s Antarctic exploration base. -
World Stamps
Sep 16, 2022, 12 PMSecond Boston 2026 label issued
As was the case with the first Boston 2026 label, a limited edition of 450 sheets of the second label was signed by Calle. -
US Stamps
Sep 16, 2022, 10 AMInside Linn’s: A nifty registered cover from Antarctica
Also this week, a philatelic word search tied to the theme of Halloween, and a review of sample of stamps from a worldwide mixture from a seller in Florida. -
US Stamps
Sep 16, 2022, 8 AMCeremony details for Oct. 18 Women Cryptologists of World War II stamp
The first-day ceremony for the Women Cryptologists of World War II commemorative forever stamp will take place Tuesday, Oct. 18. -
US Stamps
Sep 15, 2022, 3 PMAugust cartoon winner inflates Igor the eagle
Many entries in the August cartoon caption contest noted the stern look on the face of Igor the eagle on the U.S. 1983 $9.35 Express Mail stamp. -
US Stamps
Sep 15, 2022, 2 PMUpright Jenny pane tally hits 42 with two new reports in August
More than nine years after the $2 Jenny Invert stamps were placed on sale collectors continue to find the rare upright Jenny Invert variety. -
World Stamps
Sep 15, 2022, 11 AMU.S. Philatelic Classics Society donation to Boston 2026
Boston 2026 World Expo will take place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. -
World Stamps
Sep 15, 2022, 9 AMWhat’s new for 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 6?
Among the significant additions made to the Vol. 6 listings are more stamps of Sharjah and new listings for South Kasai and Viet Cong. -
World Stamps
Sep 14, 2022, 2 PMIsle of Man honors Bowie’s acting career
The Isle of Man also is offering several related products, including a 28-page booklet containing the stamps. -
World Stamps
Sep 14, 2022, 8 AMSharp rise in value for 1943 Mongolia set
This set is both scarce and in demand. The Scott catalog values are in italics, indicating that the set is rarely sold, so pricing is difficult to establish. -
World Stamps
Sep 13, 2022, 12 PMStampex Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in London, England
On Thursday, Sept. 29, Great Britain’s Royal Mail will release its Royal Marines stamp issue at Stampex. -
US Stamps
Sep 13, 2022, 9 AMTen cheery stamps for ‘Peanuts’ cartoonist Charles M. Schulz debut Sept. 30
The stamps were designed by USPS art director Greg Breeding using Schulz’s artwork.