History can be a fascinating subject. A little knowledge of history stretched too far can make a guy think he knows something he doesn’t. Case in point: I heard mention about the first U.S. postage ...
"Postage stamps serve a purpose far greater than their practical use. These miniature works of art masterfully depict images of a country's disasters and triumphs, its people and politics, its ...
Rainer Gerlach, owner of Sooner Stamps, shares his unique perspective on postal history as USPS celebrates 250 years of ...
A postage stamp is a small but mighty canvas, sealing history onto every envelope with a historic image, vibrant ink and adhesive. When these miniature tributes bring to our everyday lives the leaders ...
The United States Postal Service has announced their stamp selection for 2024. The list covers a wide range of subjects and designs featuring original illustrations, photographs and art. The first U.S ...
The book is intended to give a broad commercial background to this historic Steam Ship Company and it is hoped will appeal to some outside the narrower philatelic world. Having set a broader scene I ...
As 1975 ended, it was a holiday gift from the U.S. Postal Service. The 3-cent increase took effect on Dec. 31 that year. "Bid ...
The recent sale of a 1-cent Ben Franklin stamp for $4.4 million, the most expensive U.S. stamp ever sold, again raises for consideration the question, “Are postage stamps good investments?” Certainly ...