If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!For long time readers of this blog, you’ll know that I like to point out articles I find in the mainstream press about stamps, stamp collecting, postal history, or anything philatelic. Today, an article appears on Courant.com, the website […]
The following press release was issued yesterday.
Heritage Auction Galleries, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer, is expanding the scope of their operations once again, this time into the exciting world of philately. Consequently, they are seeking a world-class expert to lead their new division.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right person,” […]
Today, there’s a story over on the Military Family Network that combines two things that hit close to home for me: The US Air Force and stamp collecting. You see, I was a member of the Air Force for 12 years starting right out of high school until I decided to leave for greener pastures […]
The UK issued a new set of stamps yesterday honoring the queen’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. The stamps show scenes from the wedding of Queen Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh in 1947. There are 6 stamps total, plus a “miniature sheet”, as well as various presentation packs and a souvenir coin.
Queen Elizabeth is apparently the […]
China issued a new stamp and a souvenir sheet for the 17th Communist Party Congress on October 15th. The release of the stamps was timed to coordinate with the opening of the Congress, which is currently being held in Yinchuan. The stamps feature the hammer and sickle symbol of communism prominently along with other symbols […]
 APS # 204320 Visit the American Philatelic Society Website at www.stamps.org |
 PSS # 7600 Visit the Precancel Stamp Society Website at www.precancels.com |