News from the World of Stamp Collecting and Philately

A Permanent Cancellation was released on the Yana Caves at Kodambale Post of Kumta District on 4th June 2026.Yana caves are located in ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from Special Traditional PaperChina 2026-4 Chinese Seal Engraving Xuan Paper StampsIssue ...

Category - SightSub Category - Extra Wide Length StampsMacau PRC 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition – A Journey Through Day and ...

Fauna & Flora of Arunachal Pradesh – Miniature Sheets of India 2026. India Post has released a set two miniature sheets of 6 ...

GI Tag Products of Arunachal Pradesh – Miniature Sheets of India 2026. India Post has released a set two miniature sheets of 6 ...

 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, Scotland.23 July - 2 August 2026 - No stamps. It appears that ...

 New issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -30 July 2026 - Military jet aircraft. This issue is now shown on the Royal Mail internet site ...

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of the Centenary celebrations of Prayag Sangit Samiti at Prayagraj on 20th July ...

 New issues -🇳🇦 Nam Post, postal service of Namibia -8 May 2026 - Chameleons of Namibia - 1 miniature sheet containing 2 ...

 Philautsav 2026A Virtual One - Page Philatelic ExhibitionOrganisers The first ever National Virtual One Page Philatelic ...

Andorra (Spanish post)29th April 1974 - "Sculpture"design : unknownprinter: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT) - Spain Like ...

Singapore Heritage Neighbourhoods FDC, posted on July 10, 2026 from Tampine Central to Taipei with arrival postmarked on July 22, ...

Macau 2026 Youth Day Cover, posted on June 29, 2026 from Macau to Taipei with arrival postmarked on July 22, 2026. 

France FIP 100 Years FDC, posted on June 11, 2026 from Paris to Taipei with arrival postmarked on July 22, 2026. 

A Special Cover was released on Lok Samvardhan Parv at Dehradun on 11th July 2026. Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth StampsUpdating from a previous post to a correct Country, category from the year 2013 posts.. others ...

The Stamp Act of 1765 enraged the American Colonists...

EuropeIssue n°19 - 1974"Sculptures"Number of countries : 23Debuting countries : noneReturning countries : SwedenWithdrawing countries : ...

 🇬🇧 Royal Mail -30 July 2026 - Military jet aircraft, 30th anniversary of the death of Sir Frank Whittle - 8 stamps (2 ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June 2026 at Sambalpur.

Macau FIP 100 Years souvenir cover, posted on July 1, 2026 from Macau to Taipei with arrival postmarked on July 20, 2026. 

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps with Materials affixed - CrystalsUpdating from a previous post to a correct Country, category from ...

 New Issues -🇨🇦 Canada Post -17 July 2026 - Centenary of the Royal Canadian Legion - 1 self-adhesive stamp sold in booklets ...

Even for Italian fascists, this stamp does not age well. At first Italy was an important ally of Germany and Mussolini’s rise to ...

India Post released 2 miniature sheets with 6 stamps each in the GI tagged items and Flora & Fauna of Arunachal Pradesh on 17th July ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps with Materials affixed - CrystalsUpdating from a previous post to a correct Country, category from ...

  Andorra (French post)27th April 1974 - "Sculpture"design & engraving : Albert Decarisprinter: Imprimerie des Timbres-poste et ...

Birth Anniversary Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Sekhon PVC -17th July 2026 Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was born in Ludhiana on 17th July 1945. ...

BEST Completes 100 Years of Operations- 1826-1926 BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) bus service has been operating for ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodUpdating from a previous post to a correct Country, category ...

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of International Yoga Day at Chennai on 21st June 2026.

Canada Post has marked the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion with the release of a new commemorative stamp recognizing a ...

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - 3D - Motion Stamps Updating from a previous post to a correct Country, category from the year ...

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - 3D - Motion Stamps Updating from a previous post to a correct Country, category from the year ...

A Special cover was released on Sital Pati - Handwoven Eco-friendly mat with its natural cooling properties on 5th June 2026 at Kolkata.

 New issues -🇮🇲 Isle of Man Post Office -31 July 2026 - 150th anniversary of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and 50th ...

Canada Post paid $30.8 million in bonuses to executives and managers in 2025 despite posting a record financial loss of nearly $1.6 ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate birth centenary of Mario de Miranda at Panaji of 30th May 2026.

New Royal Philatelic Society of Canada president Peter MacDonald says the country's oldest national philatelic organization is entering ...

Singapore SG Law 200 FDC, posted on June 19, 2026 from Singapore GPO to Taipei with arrival postmarked on July 14, 2026. 

Singapore Our Last Kampong FDC, posted on June 19, 2026 from Singapore GPO to Taipei with arrival postmarked on July 14, 2026. 

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Dinosaurs express registered FDC, posted on July 7, 2026 from Kaoshiung temporary post office.  

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Dinosaurs express registered FDC, posted on July 7, 2026 from Kaoshiung temporary post office.  

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Dinosaurs express registered FDC, posted on July 7, 2026 from Kaoshiung temporary post office.  

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Dinosaurs express registered FDC, posted on July 7, 2026 from Tainan Zuozhen post office.  

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Dinosaurs express registered FDC, posted on July 7, 2026 from Tainan temporary post office.  

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Dinosaurs express registered FDC, posted on July 7, 2026 from Tainan temporary post office.  

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Dinosaurs express registered FDC, posted on July 7, 2026 from Tainan temporary post office. 

Republic of China (Taiwan) Trains express registered FDCs, posted on June 5, 2026 from Taipei Main Railway Station post office. 

Republic of China (Taiwan) Trains express registered FDC, posted on June 5, 2026 from Taipei Main Railway Station post office. 

A Special cover was released to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the film Lagaan at Mumbai on 30th June 2026.

Ukraine Date of Issue: 10th July 2026 two stamps (A value = 1.20 USD & W value = 1.80 USD)both stamps are issued in mini ...

 New issues -🇯🇴 Postal service of  Jordan -13 July 2026 - EUROMED, Traditional mosaics of the Mediterranean - 2 ...

Europe Europa 2026 "70th Anniversary of the Europa stamp - United in..." common design issue - celebrating Europa stamps ...

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - 3D Printed StampsFinally got mine.. after a long delay..Luxembourg 2026 National Day 3D Printed ...

1888-93 Zululand in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

A Special Cover was released on Dey's Food Product at Tezpur on 6th June 2026.

Switzerland is the globalist ideal. A multi language, multi religion place that is a peaceful, prosperous model for the world. It was ...

Although most post offices are closed, the rate hike takes effect today, July 12.

 New issues -🇨🇾 Cyprus Post -10 July 2026 - 2 issues both printed by Baltic Banknote High Security Printing -Euromed, ...

FIFA Football World Cup 2026 -FDC of Monaco FIFA Football World Cup 2026 – History The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd ...

FIFA Football World Cup 2026 -Stamps of Monaco FIFA Football World Cups – History The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd ...

It isn't often that new old fakes are found (let that sink in) ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate the Spirit of "Made in India" of the Titan Watches at Mumbai on 9th June 2026.

 New issues -🇮🇳 India Post -2026 - My stamps, personalised stamps usually issued in sheets of 12 with attached labels ...

A Special Cover was released to create awareness about Ending Plastic Pollution on 5th June 2026 at Kolkata.

1896-98 Zanzibar in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

A Special cover was released on Project Dream - ZP at Shankar Nagar Post Office, Nagpur on 30th May 2026.

Family, friends and members of the philatelic community will gather Aug. 15 to celebrate the life of longtime Canadian collector, ...

July 9, 10 a.m.: Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect new information provided by Canada Post. The update ...

A Special cancellation was released to celebrate 12 years of Transformative Governance and commitment to Viksit Bharat 2047 at Mumbai on ...

 New issues -🇳🇿 New Zealand Post -5 August 2026 - Centenary of the National Daffodil Society, Cancer Day - 1 miniature sheet ...

A Special Cover was released on the Swadeshi Market on 26th May 2026 at Mumbai. Cover Code: MH/15/2026.

Category - SightSub category - Extra Small Size Stamps Romania 2026 Bull Head Small sized StampsIssue date 26 February 2026Romania ...

Few people and lots of money. Does it lead to great achievement of just a big party and a big hangover. In Libya’s case the party ...

1930-31 Yemen in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

Special Cover India 2026 – Boston World Expo 2026 The Boston 2026 World Stamp show is the 12th International Philatelic Exhibition ...

Stamps India 2026 – 200 Years of Hindi Journalism. The First Hindi Newspaper of India i.e, UDANT MARTAND, was published from ...

Commemorative Stamps India 2026 – Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan ...

... or 250 years later and all I got was this lousy stamp...

 New issues -🇲🇼 Malawi Post -2026 - Provisional issue, surcharges in RED on previously issued stamps (surcharges on the same ...

Commemorative Coins India 2026 – Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan ...

 Rainbow Stamp News July 2026Dear Reader,I am pleased to release July 2026 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. It is available at  ...

 🇺🇸 Postal service of the Thirteen Colonies akaThe United States of Artificial Intelligence -  4 July 2026 - ...

 New Issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -9 July 2026 - Moths - 10 stamps (2 se-tenant strips of 5, total cost £13.55), designed by ...

1851-52 Wurttemberg in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Date of Issue: 25th June 2026 two stamps (2x 4.- BAM) and one souvenir-sheet (2x 4.- BAM) both stamps are ...

Fresh-to-the-market rarities from one of the finest collections of British North America philately ever assembled generated more than $3 ...

Category - SightSubcategory - 3D - Holographic Stamps / Odd Shaped Stamps / Glow in the Dark under UV Stamps / Thermochromic StampsOne ...

 This post was completed in draft form on 10 May 2026 but was accidently not published. Now published to ensure completeness of ...

Featured prominently is virtue signaling and lots of holiday issues

New Issues -🇫🇰 Postal service of the Falkland Islands -3 August 2026 Airmail postcard rate stamps (£1,60), the gentoo penguin - 1 ...

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - Unusual Postal Souvenirs/Stamp with NFC/Stamp with LEDPoland 2022 200 Years of Rozewie Lighthouse ...

The USA issued a series of stamps that listed 13 countries overrun by the Axis during World War II. This implicitly promised USA help in ...

Word has reached me that a set of stamps to be issued this year by the Barbados Philatelic Bureau will... Read More The post It’s ...

1919 Western Ukraine in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

Category - SightSubcategory - Card Stamps North Korea 1995 50th Anniversary of First North Korean Stamps - Rose of Sharon ...

Master Class on "Postal Stationery Airgraphs of India"By Air Mail Society India Foundation (AMSI)Friday 26 June 2026 : Time : ...

Trajan Publishing’s offices, including Canadian Stamp News, Canadian Coin News and CoinStampSupplies.com, will be closed from June 29 ...

A new report published by the C.D. Howe Institute argues that Canada Post’s long-standing monopoly on letter delivery is no longer ...

1865-85 Western Australia in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

This year’s once-a-decade U.S. international show -- as with most events -- has both strong positive and negative take-aways. ...

As promised in the 2026 article, here is the Cyprus 2025 stamp program. I don’t believe it either, but let’s just enjoy the ...

A remarkable wartime cover carried from one of the most remote post offices in Canada to East Africa is among the highlights of Garden ...

The Soviet Union had within it many middle eastern types as a leftover from Czar time conquests, When life hands you lemons make ...

  21 June - International Day of YogaSpecial Covers11th International Day of Yoga :BhubaneshwarInternational Yoga Day : ...

Category - Sight Subcategory - Glow in the Dark Stamp Under UV StampsLuxembourg 2025 Christmas Stamps with Glow in the Dark under ...

Last time I posted Cyprus’ stamps was way back in 2023. Somehow I missed them in 2024 and well, 2025 was a dead loss as far as ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamp with seeds Luxembourg 2025 LUGA (Luxembourg Urban Garden) Stamp sheetletIssue date 6 May ...

1920-28 Wallis & Futuna in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

The legacies of three Indigenous sports leaders who inspired generations of athletes and helped strengthen cultural pride across Canada ...

1883-99 Virgin Islands in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

 Glimpses: Vadophil 51st Anniversary Release Baroda Philatelic Society marked its 51st anniversary with a special coffee-table ...

A while back, The Philatelist did an Austria Hungary Bosnian region stamp overprinted to reflect the occupation of Serbia, ...

Is the postmark “documentation” or a USPOD redemption marking?

 1856 Victoria in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

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One thing that happens when a home country is conquered is that there is a rush to get out the assets of the country that are moveable. ...

1879 Venezuela in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

   Rainbow Stamp News June 2026 Dear Reader ,I am pleased to release June 2026 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. It is ...

Europe We have a winner in the best Sepac stamp 2025 contest ! Malta wins for the 2nd time this contest. No more details were given by ...

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1929-31 Vatican City in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

Library of Congress connection to stamp design revealed.

 30 May 2026  :Special Cover : Mario De Miranda Birth Centenary 2026 :Panaji30 May 2026 : Special Cover : Project Dream -ZP ...

1885-96 Tobago in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

 Heartiest Congratulations to all Winners ! Large Gold and Gold Medal WinnersIndian Stars of BOSTON 20261.Pratisad Neurgaonkar ...

Here’s how to tell the difference between the two (both genuine) stamps ...

26 May 2026 25 Days to International Day of Yoga  : Panaji A special cancelation on the occasion of 25 days to the ...

1885-1895 Timor in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

 The 12th international philatelic exhibition  is being hels held May 23-30, 2026 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition ...

 24 May 206 : Boston 2026 World Expo : Boston23 May 2026 : Boston 2026  World Expo : Boston23 May 2026 : World Turtle Day : ...

The stamp topical guys have found another important country with which to show off western art. Where do you guess this is? Thee ...

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Faroe Islands Date of Issue: 22nd May 2026 one stamp (37.- DKK)this stamp is also issued in a booklet of 6 stamps - NOTE the stamps ...

In fact, the counterfeit problem continues to grow; USPS loses billions of dollars each year; very important video ...

1877-80 Uruguay in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

 21 May 2026 : Auckland House School, ShimlaA  special cover was released by H.P. Circle on the occasion of 160th year ...

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Monaco - Sepac Date of Issue: 10th July 2026 one stamp (2.25 €) this stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 stamps

Greenland - Sepac Date of Issue: 8th May 2026 one stamp (28.- DKK) This stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 stamps

Guernsey - Sepac Date of Issue: 27th May 2026 one stamp (1.45 GBP) out of a set of four stamps (only this stamp is bearing the ...

Europe - Sepac Sepac 2026 "Iconic Landmarks"06.01.2026 Jersey - 1 stamp (4.- GBP) out of a set of 8 stamps & 1 ...

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An old postcard hides a stunning connection to a classic novel. Can you help solve its real mystery?

Video of a presentation given May 2 to the Badger Stamp Club

The Saudi capital of Riyadh translates into the gardens. The town, it is believed grew up around an oasis and indeed there is a large ...

Buckle up mammals, we’re off to see the 2026 Jersey stamps!  How in hell do I find so much to write about them each year. ...

Isle of Man Date of Issue: 20th May 2026 one stamp (2.63 GBP) issued in a set of five stamps (2x 1.96 ; 2.33 & 3.62 GBP). The four ...

Georgia Date of Issue: 8th May 2026 one stamp (5.- GEL) - NOTE the Europa logo is missing !this stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 6 ...

Cyprus (Turkish post) Date of Issue: 14th May 2026 two stamps (50.- & 64.- TRY) and one unperforated souvenir-sheet (50.- & ...

1920 Upper Volta in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

A previously undocumented old forgery of a Confederate Postmaster Provisional is found

Ah Japan, the post mark cancel capital of the world. If you are a cancel hound, this is the country for you. Many countries create them, ...

 Malwa Utsav 2026, IndoreSpecial Cover Released on Malwa Mohotsav 2026, Indore“Khushbu Virasat Ki, Rang Sanskriti Ka”A  ...

If interested in the craft of writing or editing, consider joining Writers Unit #30 of the American Philatelic Society; this essay is ...

Ok I have not written for 5 months.  Sorry,  too many things to write about.  Why bore you,    just ...

   Somnath Temple : 1000 Years of India's unwavering Faith and DevotionA new postage stamp was released today, 11 May 2026 to ...

What to do when your independence leaders are pumped and ready to take control, the colonial power is ready to depart and then the ...

 Rainbow Stamp News May 2026Dear Reader,I am pleased to release May 2026 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. It is available at the ...

My own experience, and that of others leads me to simply state “no.”

The stamp program for Türkiye this year is fascinating. It starts off with a bang with a spectacular piece of tech history. Al-Jazari ...

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Sixth Buddhist Council, originally convened during the 2,500th year of the Buddhist Era and ...

Also updates on Trump USPS Executive Order and the national security threat of counterfeit postage

The Sixth Buddhist Council was a general council of Theravāda Buddhism, convened in a specially constructed Mahā Pāsāṇa Guhā ...

Onwards to the 2026 Azerbaijan stamp program! Oh Azerbaijan. If I ever get a chance to travel again, you would be tops of my list. Major ...

The 2026 Åland stamps are here … or at least starting to wander in. Isn’t this a beautiful page already? Åland, the little ...

Will Castillo is a passionate collector of Venezuela and an avid student of how the philately of Venezuela is intertwined with the ...

I love the Faroe Islands and their stamps. To my tired little brain the islands take on a mythical status. Combine cultural pride, ...

Following the earlier issue of the Myanmar Tea stamp, Myanmar Post has released a new stamp in souvenir sheet form commemorating Myanmar ...