"... A recent study explored how spectroscopy can be applied to stamp collecting, also known as philately. A couple of researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba in Argentina proposed a new approach that they claim can improve the authentication of postal stamps. This study, which was published in the journal Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, investigates the effectiveness of using energy-dispersive inelastic X-ray scattering (EDIXS) to differentiate between types of inks used in cancellation marks ..." Source: www.spectroscopyonline.com
"...Entner and her son William visited in April to inspect the collection.
“At the on-site visit, Ms. Entner came to believe that some of the stamps that had been in the U.S. Collection at the time of consignment in 2016 were no longer there,” according to court papers. ..." Source: www.aol.com
"... A series of philatelic exhibitions will take place at the Garrison Library from Tuesday September 16 to Thursday September 18, bringing together collectors and enthusiasts from Gibraltar and overseas.
The first day will mark the 50th anniversary of the Gibraltar Study Circle, a specialist society based in the United Kingdom with members worldwide. Incoming president Stan Lawrence will co-ordinate displays showcasing the range of Gibraltar philately, including covers, stamps, postal history, postal stationery and revenue stamps. ..." Source: www.chronicle.gi
"The Postal Service’s latest release also celebrates the 2026 World Expo...The first of the two stamps depicts the Old North Church, the city’s oldest standing church building and an icon of the American Revolution. ... The second stamp shows a “midnight rider” on horseback, one of several who warned locals that the British soldiers were on the march. ...The intaglio-printed designs resemble vintage engravings, paying homage to stamps issued in the 19th and early 20th centuries." Source: news.usps.com
"Sept. 19, 2025, will mark the 21st annual commemoration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day. It is a few months away yet, but it’s not too early to start getting your pirate on. ... On Dec. 27, 2006, Ecuador issued a strip of five 30¢ Pirates stamps, a horizontal pair of 40¢ Pirates stamps, and a $1 Pirate stamp (Scott 1875-77, respectively) commemorating the pirates of the Galapagos Islands. The stamps were printed by lithography and are perforated gauge 13 by 13¼ or 13¼ by 13. The Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue values the set of three at $20.25 in mint, never-hinged condition. The set is a good buy at around $10 to $12. ..." Source: www.linns.com
"...first lady Melania Trump and members of the Bush family gathered to unveil a U.S postage stamp bearing the portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush.
Amid the anticipation of the unveiling, Trump, Bush’s daughter Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch and Judy de Torok, a vice president at U.S. Postal Service, took turns sharing stories chronicling the former first lady’s life and achievements. ..." Source: apnews.com
"...The first release — a 32-page booklet titled “Putting a Stamp on the American Experience” ...Both the booklet and pane are scheduled to be released in July and will be available at Post Offices and usps.com.
On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established “a line of posts” from Maine to Georgia to create a network of communications that kept Colonists’ messages from falling into the British Crown’s hands.
This postal system later became the Post Office Department and then the U.S. Postal Service.
"...The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, recognizing the enduring legacy and unwavering dedication of these vital branches of the American military. ...Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT" Source: usps.com
"... The U.S. Postal Service® $1 Statue of Freedom, offering a modern take on vintage patriotic stamp art for use on packages, large envelopes, and other mailings. ..." Source: store.usps.com
"... Panaji: A special postal commemorative cover, believed to be the first of its kind in India and among the few worldwide, was released to mark the 18th..." Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This set is our most complete offering, geared towards the worldwide collector. It includes all of our essential volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 which cover countries alphabetically from Abu Dhabi to Zululand. Plus, the set also includes the Scott Stamp Illustrated Identifier.
With the World Set, you’ll have access to every country past and present, that’s issued stamps and that Scott has listings for.
The World Set includes an astonishing 450+ countries (past and present). The main countries are as follows, per volume ...
"...Columbus Day, a holiday that celebrates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas, is Monday, Oct. 14.
The first Columbus Day celebration took place in 1792 ..." Source: news.usps.com
The 9-1/2-inch by 4-1/8-inch envelope features images of Trump and Pence against a background that shows the White House.
The words “58th Presidential Inauguration” are also included, along with a 2016 U.S. Flag stamp that has been canceled with an official Inauguration Day Digital Color Postmark.
USPS® is producing the collectible envelope in limited quantities. Each envelope will come with a clear, protective sleeve. ..." Source: United States Postal Service
"...Commemorate the 59th presidential inauguration with this collectible cachet. The #10 envelope features portraits of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris, along with an illustration of the White House.
..." Source: USPS
"...The UK's Royal Mail, which issues new stamps regularly to honor special occasions is to release a super-cool set of Dungeons and Dragons stamps to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D&D. ... Some of the framed, signed artwork is especially nice and if you are looking for that unique gaming memorabilia, which will definitely improve in value over time you should check out the Royal Mail's pre-order webpage and get ordering before the deadline." Source: www.msn.com
"Why is the 1868 1¢ Z Grill the rarest U.S. stamp?
In the late 1800s, officials had a real problem with stamps being illegally reused by washing away their cancels. Charles F. Steel came up with a solution – a grilling machine that ... Today, only two 1868 1¢ Z Grill stamps are known to exist. ..." Source: mysticstamp.com
"...In keeping with the exposition’s celebratory theme, the U.S. Post Office Department issued the nation’s first commemorative stamps, the “Columbians” (New South Wales issued the world’s first commemoratives in 1888). The American Bank Note Company printed the stamps, which comprised the last new series before the Bureau of Engraving and Printing assumed stamp production in 1894. ...Images of the Stamps" Source: postalmuseum.si.edu
"...the four new holiday sprayed-on postmarks being used throughout the United States.
The designs mostly corresponded with the 2023 Snow Globes forever stamps (Scott 5816-5819) issued Sept. 19, 2023. Those stamps show a snowman, Santa Claus, a deer and a tree.
The four new postmarks show snow globes with a snowman, Santa, a tree and a row of three buildings. ..." Source: www.linns.com
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