#USA stamps
Charles Alfred "Chief" Anderson stamp from the USA
The USPS has released a new stamp to immortalize legendary Charles Alfred "Chief" Anderson. He served as the Chief Instructor at Tuskegee Training Center, Alabama. Thus, Tuskegee Airmen became a sort of military brand for the US armed forces. Anderson is frequently recognized as the Father of Black Aviation. Due to his great input in the military, the USPS decided to create a commemorative stamp f
Music icons Jimi Hendrix stamp from the USPS
In March 2014, the United States Postal Service (USPS) released the Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp, honoring one of the most important musicians in rock history. This stamp is part of the "Music Icons" series, which celebrates legendary artists who have greatly influenced the music industry and popular culture. Jimi Hendrix, known for his amazing guitar skills and exciting performances, changed rock m
Stamp collector promotes hobby for youths
William Melver has been involved in stamp collecting for more than 50 years, since he was a 13-year-old growing up in Texas. Now the West Hill resident would like to see more young people pick up the hobby that he said has enriched his life so much. "Stamps are such great media for teaching or relating stories, from historic events to geography and culture," said Melver, who is a member of several
Black River Stamp Club hosted annual show on Saturday
Philatelist, cover collector, cancellations — this club has a secret language, and its members are more than willing to let you in on the secret. A philatelist is a stamp collector. There are 80 of them in the Black River Stamp Club. North Ridgeville resident Warren Dolata, a chef at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, is the club's president and has been for the past three years. Dolata, 40, started coll
1880 Special Printing 15c stamp valued at $37,500 with Regency Superior
A fine example of the 15c stamp from the US 1880 Special Printing will provide one of many highlights at Regency Superior's November 22-24 sale as the official auctioneer of Chicagopex 2013. There are less than 50 known examples of the 15c, with only around 10-12 in sound condition. This example is fresh and bright, in unused condition without gum as issued. Although poorly centred (as is usual),
International Christmas Evergreen Wreath stamp by USPS
A new entry in the annual USPS Holiday issues rollout is a Global Forever stamp that depicts an Evergreen Wreath. This international rate stamp offers a single price for any First-Class Mail International one-ounce letter to any country in the world or for a 2-ounce letter to Canada. To distinguish it from domestic rate Forever stamps, it is round and bears the words "Global Forever." The wreath t
1901 2c Pan-American invert auctions for $38,350
As FindYourStampsValue.com found out from PaulFraser Collectibles, one of just seven used 1901 2c Pan-American inverts was sold last week at Kelleher Auctions. A 1901 2c Pan-American centre invert was the leading lot across four sessions of sales at Kelleher Auctions between September 18 and 19. One of just 200 printed, and one of only seven known used examples, the stamp sold for $38,350 at the F
1851 Franklin 1c Blue set for $75,000 auction
An 1851 Franklin 1c Blue Type I stamp is expected to provide the highlight of Regency Superior's October sale at the 69th Annual Stamp Exhibition of Southern California (SESCAL) in Los Angeles, Unites States. The $75,000-valued example, which has an opening bid of $57,500, will auction on the second day of the October 3 to 6 sale. The stamp's estimate can be attributed to its considerable rarity (
US Postmaster General in talks with Stamp News
StampNews.com portal launches a series of interviews with the heads of post offices from different countries of the world. We begin with the interview with US Postmaster General, Patrick R. Donahoe. Patrick R. Donahoe is the Chief Executive Officer of the world’s largest postal organization and a lifelong postal employee. He was appointed Postmaster General by the US Postal Service Board of
France and USA joint stamp issue: Edith Piaf and Miles Davis
The joint issue of France and the U.S. pays tribute to Edith Piaf and Miles Davis, two world-renowned figures who have triumphed in France and the United States. For Americans, Piaf is the symbol of France and Paris. For Miles Davis, France was a revelation, a country less racist than the U.S. and where he had the sensation of "being treated like a human."
