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Postal Updates
May 23, 2019, 8 PMDwindling cash liquidity adds to Postal Service woes: Week's Most Read
Also popular this week were stories about the United States Transcontinental Railroad and Tyrannosaurus Rex stamp issues. -
US Stamps
May 23, 2019, 9 AMDamaged 20¢ Soil and Water FDC is a keeper
Despite a bumpy ride through the mailstream, John Hotchner was pleased to add this first-day cover to his collection. -
US Stamps
May 22, 2019, 1 PM1935 2¢ Grand Canyon National Parks cover makes an unlikely claim
What draws philatelic interest to the cover is the bold claim below the description of the Grand Canyon: “This Stamp Will be Very Valuable.” -
US Stamps
May 22, 2019, 11 AMJune 22 Detroit ceremony for Sesame Street set of 16
The 16 United States Sesame Street forever stamps first announced in March will be issued June 22. -
Postal Updates
May 22, 2019, 8 AMPictorial postmark showcases Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind, a problem-solving contest, began in 1978 with the innovative teachings of C. Samuel Micklus. -
US Stamps
May 21, 2019, 8 AMVanishing Species semipostal awaiting Congressional action
Semipostal stamps raise money for designated causes by adding a surtax to the postage price of the stamp. -
Auctions
May 20, 2019, 9 AMRarity auctions in Sweden, Germany, offer Erivan material
Much of the material on offer is from the lifelong collection of German-born billionaire businessman Erivan Haub, who died March 6, 2018, at his ranch in Wyoming. -
World Stamps
May 20, 2019, 9 AMThree U.N. souvenir sheets honor World Bee Day
Each souvenir sheet contains a single stamp showing a photograph of a bee and part of a flower on a black background. -
World Stamps
May 20, 2019, 9 AMMarshall Islands first to welcome royal baby with stamps
Liberia is the second country to issue stamps welcoming the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. -
US Stamps
May 20, 2019, 9 AMTranscontinental Railroad stamp issue celebrated in Utah
According to newspaper reports, a crowd of approximately 20,000 people attended the May 10 event. -
Postal Updates
May 20, 2019, 9 AMDwindling cash liquidity adds to Postal Service woes
The United States Postal Service renewed an appeal for legislative action to reverse its worsening financial condition. -
World Stamps
May 20, 2019, 8 AMMongolian 1958 stamp selling for much more than its Scott value
This stamp would be a tremendous bargain if you found it offered anywhere near its Scott catalog value. -
US Stamps
May 17, 2019, 11 AMFirst Washington-Franklin heavyweight issued in 1909: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, a useful primer for the Scott online eCatalogues and a favorable review of an assortment of high-value worldwide stamps. -
Postal Updates
May 16, 2019, 2 PMDistrict of Columbia judges express rate case concerns
The three judges hearing a challenge to the 55¢ first-class stamp price voiced concerns during a May 10 hearing about how quickly the large rate increase won approval from postal regulators. -
World Stamps
May 16, 2019, 9 AMU.N. Hello Kitty stamps delayed until Nov. 7
The pane of 10 $1.15 stamps was originally scheduled to be issued May 2. -
World Stamps
May 16, 2019, 8 AMLucky, domestic, wild and fictional pigs pictured on recent postage stamps
Features of these porcine-themed stamps from five different countries include cartoons, photos and a paper that is soft to the touch. -
US Stamps
May 15, 2019, 7 PMUSPS to reschedule ceremony for Tyrannosaurus Rex stamps
The planned ceremony date for the set of four Tyrannosaurus Rex forever stamps will be rescheduled, the United States Postal Service announced May 15. -
US Stamps
May 15, 2019, 4 PMAPS board appoints trustee, reviews expertizing service
The American Philatelic Society board of directors conducted a telephone conference on the afternoon of May 15 to discuss several matters of society business. -
US Stamps
May 15, 2019, 8 AMCreeks and paddles inspire April caption contest
“Up the creek (without a paddle)” was the predominant theme in the April cartoon caption contest featuring the 1985 22¢ Camp Fire stamp. -
US Stamps
May 14, 2019, 11 AMUSPS creates Railroad proofs, book to sell as boxed set
The United States Postal Service is selling a boxed set in association with the Transcontinental Railroad forever stamp pane issued May 10 in Promontory Summit, Utah.