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Postal Updates
Sep 28, 2018, 8 AMFormer Postmaster General Paul N. Carlin honored
They gathered at the Metropolitan Club in Washington, D.C., to remember a man who got one of the rawest deals ever given a departing postal executive. -
US Stamps
Sep 28, 2018, 7 AMUSPS, Israel Post prepare joint issue for 2018 Hanukkah stamp
For the second year in a row, the United States Postal Service is engaging in an end-of-the-year joint issue with another postal authority. -
US Stamps
Sep 28, 2018, 6 AMMail of Swan Island: Inside Linn’s
Ken Lawrence’s in-depth 16-page Spotlight on Philately feature in this month’s issue covers Swan Island, a former United States Caribbean possession. -
US Stamps
Sep 28, 2018, 6 AMWinter birds take off at FDOI ceremony in Vermont
The Birds in Winter forever stamp dedication on Sept. 22 included a demonstration with birds and an owl. -
US Stamps
Sep 28, 2018, 5 AMA tale of three expertizing certificates
First appearances can sometimes be misleading; careful examination is needed of some stamps and covers to determine what they are. -
US Stamps
Sep 28, 2018, 5 AM2019 Scott U.S. Specialized catalog offers two Special Feature articles
Many important value and editorial changes enhance the 97th edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
US Stamps
Sep 28, 2018, 5 AMNojex/ASDA stamp show runs Oct. 19-21
More than 40 dealers are set to participate at the East Rutherford, N.J. show next month. -
US Stamps
Sep 28, 2018, 5 AMCoca-Cola Christmas: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, New Zealand Post's cost-saving measure, Johns Hopkins stamp varieties and more. -
World Stamps
Sep 27, 2018, 7 AMUNPA celebrates International Music Day
The three different panes feature various instruments: brass and woodwind; stringed; and percussion. -
World Stamps
Sep 27, 2018, 5 AMBritain adds a touch of magic to Harry Potter stamps
Harry Potter, his friends, teachers and other images from the popular film series will appear on 15 nondenominated first-class stamps. -
Postal Updates
Sep 26, 2018, 4 PMSenate approves mail measure to curb drugs
The 99-to-1 vote came Sept. 17 after the measure was bundled with others aimed at attacking the nation’s opioid crisis. -
Postal Updates
Sep 26, 2018, 2 PMTask force’s recommendations to Trump remain a mystery
The silence has led to several public predictions that the panel’s proposals will “never see the light of day.” -
US Stamps
Sep 26, 2018, 4 AMTip of the week: 1869 Post Horse and Rider
The 1869 United States 2¢ brown Post Horse and Rider stamp is a good buy at 70-80 percent of the 2018 Scott catalog values. -
Auctions
Sep 26, 2018, 4 AMRarities in Oct. 10-12 Kelleher auction include U.S. classics
In its Flagship sale in Danbury, Conn., Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions is offering a used example of the imperforate 1851 1¢ type I Benjamin Franklin stamp. -
Auctions
Sep 26, 2018, 4 AMRumsey plans two auctions at Sescal show
The Rumsey show auctions are organized in two catalogs: the general three-day sale and a sale from two collections of advertising covers. -
World Stamps
Sep 25, 2018, 4 AMU.S. presidents featured on Antigua and Barbuda stamps
All 45 United States presidents are being honored on stamps from the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. -
World Stamps
Sep 25, 2018, 4 AMU.N.'s new Knotted Gun stamp designs
The stamps from the United Nations Postal Administration have a connection to two members of the Beatles: John Lennon and Ringo Starr. -
US Stamps
Sep 24, 2018, 7 AMOct. 10 Sundman Lecture will cover first U.S. transcontinental mail
The 15th Maynard Sundman lecture at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is an hour-long talk by historian and author Glen Sample Ely. -
US Stamps
Sep 24, 2018, 7 AMIt’s a Coca-Cola Christmas on Sparkling Holidays stamp set
The nondenominated (50¢) forever stamps will be issued Oct. 11 and offered as a set of four on a double-sided pane of 20. -
US Stamps
Sep 24, 2018, 7 AMKwanzaa celebration forever stamp to be issued Oct. 10
The new Kwanzaa stamp shows a family appreciating symbols of the holiday, including a candleholder and a unity cup.