U.S. Possessions: Alaska
Why are there no overprint Alaska possession stamps?
Category: Member Articles
My One-Page Exhibit! – 2025
The My One-Page Exhibit! program is an ATA initiative to encourage new and experienced exhibitors to create single-page presentations of philatelic material that especially interest them. It is an opportunity to be creative, and most of all, share interests with the philatelic family. This is all about telling a story in one page!
What is the First Christmas Stamp?
The first Christmas stamp is probably not the one you think it is.
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.
“Me” on stamps: Queen Elizabeth II
“Would you like to see my stamp collection?” she asked. “It is quite large and quite
valuable. It even includes a complete collection of me on stamps!”
Topical: Origins of the Dishwasher
The story of Josephine Garis Cochran started when she was born on Mar.8, 1839, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, northeast of Cleveland. Her family influenced her to think outside of the box…
Dead Countries: Elobey, Annobon, and Carisco
Another article in the collection of Dead Countries by Phil Schorr. Check out Elobey, Annobon, and Carisco.
Recap of the Great American Stamp Show
If you weren’t able to join us in Cleveland for GASS 2023, don’t worry — here is what you missed!
Photo Album:
Exhibitor Palmares:
2023 Stamp Show Palmares- Click Here!
2023 Literature Palmares – Click Here!
Video Recap:
Hopefully you can attend next year in Hartford, CT or during 2025 in Schaumburg, IL
Member Spotlight: Silas Ernst
Silas Ernst, the Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Fellow, is from Pacific, Missouri. The discovery of an Utz potato chip can full of used stamps and covers in his grandmother’s attic ignited Silas’ interest in stamp collecting.