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US Stamps
Jan 2, 2023, 9 AMStamp show in Sarasota, Fla. Jan. 20-22
The fifth annual articles-only literature competition will be held at the show. The competition is co-sponsored by the American Philatelic Society Writers Unit No. 30. -
US Stamps
Jan 1, 2023, 10 AMU.S. Holiday Elves postage label assigned Scott number
The editors of the Scott catalogs each month assign catalog numbers to new issues from the United States, United Nations and postal services from around the world. -
US Stamps
Dec 30, 2022, 8 AMScott 2023 U.S. Pocket catalog
The pocket catalog provides a simplified version of the listings for U.S. stamps found in Vol. 1 of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
insights
Dec 30, 2022, 8 AMBy Topic – January 2023
The listings from the January 2023 Scott New Issues Update fall into a wide range of popular topical collecting areas. -
Auctions
Dec 29, 2022, 12 PMPart 8 of Erivan U.S., Confederate States collection in Jan. 17-18 H.R. Harmer sale
Highlights of the Erivan sale include rare postmasters’ provisionals, Pony Express and Waterbury fancy cancel covers. -
World Stamps
Dec 29, 2022, 12 PMInside Linn’s: British TV license fee stamps range from plentiful to rare
Also this week, an introduction to the Spitzbergen tourist stamps of Norway, and a postal salute to the United States Naval Academy. -
US Stamps
Dec 29, 2022, 12 PMMissing yellow on 1968 Christmas stamp even puzzles experts
The stamp is multicolored, with different shades of yellow used in reproducing the image of the angel Gabriel. -
World Stamps
Dec 28, 2022, 1 PMThe United Nations continues Lunar New Year series with Jan. 20 issue
The stamps are denominated $1.40 for use from the post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City. -
US Stamps
Dec 28, 2022, 10 AMNew report brings upright Jenny Invert tally count to 43
The $2 Jenny Invert stamps (Scott 4806) were issued in panes of six on Sept. 22, 2013, as a tribute to America’s most famous stamp error. -
US Stamps
Dec 28, 2022, 8 AMU.S. Offices in China stamp remains in steady demand
Offices abroad stamps are issued for use from extraterritorial post offices operated in foreign countries. -
US Stamps
Dec 27, 2022, 12 PMSignificant increase in 2022 cost to collect U.S. stamps
All of the 2022 increase can be attributed to the new high-denomination stamps for the Priority Mail rates, along with other stamps denominated at $2 and $5. -
World Stamps
Dec 27, 2022, 8 AMMexico philatelic society celebrates anniversary
The Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society International held its first meeting in 1935 in Elmhurst, Ill. -
US Stamps
Dec 26, 2022, 11 AMYear of the Rabbit stamp to arrive Jan. 12 in San Francisco
The new nondenominated (60¢) Year of the Rabbit forever stamp features an ornate three-dimensional ceremonial mask by Camille Chew. -
US Stamps
Dec 26, 2022, 10 AMMSDA announces 2023 show schedule
The Midwest Stamp Dealers Association is an organization of 70 professional collectible postage stamp and cover dealers. -
US Stamps
Dec 26, 2022, 8 AMSearching for a 1944 Original Order of Zunks cover
The Original Order of Zunks was an active cachetmaker group of Pittsburgh, Pa., collectors around 1940-45. -
US Stamps
Dec 25, 2022, 9 AMChristmas greetings combine with collecting specialty
The Christmas card was sent by Creighton C. Hart, who specialized in the two stamps of the United States first issue of 1847. -
US Stamps
Dec 23, 2022, 12 PMChannel your inner elf for the January cartoon contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
US Stamps
Dec 23, 2022, 8 AMJan. 22 Sailboats stamps fulfill new domestic postcard rate
The Jan. 22 issue date coincides with the domestic postcard-rate increase from 44¢ to 48¢. -
Postal Updates
Dec 22, 2022, 1 PMSnowy otter cancel honors America’s underwater parks
The Ventura County Philatelic Society in Ventura, Calif., sponsored the postmark in conjunction with its annual Youth Stamp Fair. -
US Stamps
Dec 22, 2022, 9 AMInside Linn’s: A 1942 cover to a blacklisted person in Colombia
Also this week, a postal historian’s rate analysis of a 1926 U.S. airmail cover with added airmail service in Europe, and an upbeat review of a mixture of worldwide stamps offered at a cost of $2 plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope.