From the Basement to Boston
Michael Karasick reflects on his collection and his passion for railroad poster stamps.
Category: Collecting Topics
Something About Coils
Pat Morgan shares a bit about the two major types of coil stamps.
Haimann signs the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
During the Boston 2026 World Expo on May 28, 2026, John Hotchner RDP introduced Alex Haimann at the signing ceremony for the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists.
Oct 22, 1954 – Steamboat Cancel
In 1954, it had been almost 50 years since any mail had been delivered by steamboat. The revival of a steamboat delivery was sponsored by the Mound City Stamp Club (MCSC) in connection with the American Philatelic Congress. To pull this off, a lot of red tape had to be cut.
I Don’t Own This Stamp: Collection of None
In 1856, British Guiana Postmaster E.T.E. Dalton authorized an emergency issue …
Fun with Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes debuted in the 1930’s and ….
U.S. Possessions: Alaska
Why are there no overprint Alaska possession stamps?
What is the First Christmas Stamp?
The first Christmas stamp is probably not the one you think it is.
Haimann awarded APS’s Nicholas G. Carter Volunteer Recognition Awards for National Service
The Nicholas G. Carter Volunteer Recognition Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of American Philatelic Society volunteers at the national, regional and local level, and also recognize our younger members whose contributions and abundant talents are crucial to our future.
New Issue: Protect Sea Turtles
On June 11th, 2024, in Corpus Christi, TX, the USPS issued a new set of 5 stamps called Protect Sea Turtles. The stamps show incredible photos of 6
turtle species up close and personal. The stamp art director, Derry Noyes, set out to emphasize the uniqueness of these turtles along with showing each of their faces to help show their vulnerability.