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US Stamps
Jan 30, 2019, 8 AMCaption this U.S. stamp for WWI veterans
Put yourself in uniform and consider what you might be thinking or saying as you advance up the hill. -
World Stamps
Jan 30, 2019, 8 AMBest rail exhibit award at Stampshow 2019 in Omaha
It’s time to start organizing your rail collection. -
US Stamps
Jan 29, 2019, 2 PMFive new United States issues for 2019 announced
The United States Postal Service will issue three different stamp sets celebrating the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, military working dogs, and abstract artist Ellsworth Kelly. -
World Stamps
Jan 29, 2019, 1 PM“Hello” in many languages on new U.N. stamps
The United Nations Postal Administration says hello in more than 40 languages on its upcoming stamp issue for International Mother Language Day. -
Auctions
Jan 29, 2019, 11 AMEastern Auctions offering rare Newfoundland airmail cover
Known as the Martinsyde cover (for the aircraft that carried it aloft), it is franked with two examples of the 2¢ carmine red Caribou stamp. -
World Stamps
Jan 29, 2019, 11 AMSpain's commemorative features heart-shaped tomato
The new stamp honors Almeria as the 2019 Spanish capital of gastronomy. -
US Stamps
Jan 26, 2019, 10 AMJohn Lennon forever stamps found as imperforate errors
The die cuts that separate the 16 Lennon stamps from each other are absent on a pane examined by stamp expertizer John M. Hotchner. -
World Stamps
Jan 26, 2019, 10 AMWorld Stamp Show-NY 2016 contributes remaining funds
The organizers of World Stamp Show-NY 2016 have donated the show’s remaining assets and leftover funds — more than $635,000 — to other philatelic organizations. -
Auctions
Jan 25, 2019, 9 AMSpink auction sets Dowager issue record
An unused 1897 10¢-on-9-candareen dark green Dragons and Shou stamp from China's Empress Dowager issue hits new territory in Hong Kong auction. -
World Stamps
Jan 24, 2019, 9 PMUnissued Croatian stamp mistakenly depicts Jefferson
In 2015, Croatia printed a commemorative stamp that was supposed to honor composer Luka Sorkocevic but instead showed Thomas Jefferson. -
World Stamps
Jan 24, 2019, 9 PMHealth and unemployment insurance stamps: Inside Linn’s
Also in this issue, jet packs and collecting airmail labeled “Not in air mail.” -
US Stamps
Jan 24, 2019, 9 PMColorful Cactus Flowers set Feb. 15 at Arizona stamp show
The Postal Service has released more information on its set of 10 Cactus Flowers forever stamps that will be issued Feb. 15 in Mesa, Ariz. -
US Stamps
Jan 24, 2019, 9 PMWas invalidating stamps considered under 1970 Postal Reorganization Act?
The Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 changed the name of the United States Post Office Department and more. But there were things it didn’t change — despite rumors to the contrary. -
US Stamps
Jan 24, 2019, 9 PMAmerican Philatelic Society plans Feb. 16 candidates forum
Presentation will take place at the Mesa Convention Center during the APS Ameristamp Expo in Mesa, Ariz. -
US Stamps
Jan 24, 2019, 3 PMA U.S. airmail stamp that never was: Week's Most Read
Also this week, a colorful character from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West helps Canada Post ring in the Lunar New Year. -
US Stamps
Jan 22, 2019, 10 AMModern Priority Mail postal stationery envelopes difficult to find
This week’s tip is a modern Priority Mail envelope that can be difficult to find in the aftermarket. -
World Stamps
Jan 22, 2019, 9 AMDealing with duplicates
How do you maximize the return on the duplicates residing in your collection? -
World Stamps
Jan 22, 2019, 8 AMCanada’s Year of Pig stamps inspired by 16th-century novel
The 11th issue in Canada Post’s current 12-year Lunar New Year series is based on the story of Zhu Bajie, a colorful character from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. -
World Stamps
Jan 22, 2019, 8 AMNew Australian stamps celebrate children's authors
The issue is part of the Australia Post Legends Awards series honoring the accomplishments of living Australians. -
World Stamps
Jan 22, 2019, 8 AMQueen appears on stamp for Canada’s new postage rate
A closely cropped image of the face of Queen Elizabeth II framed by her purple hat brim and jacket appear on a new stamp issued Jan. 14.