News from the World of Stamp Collecting and Philately

Republic of China (Taiwan) Planets of the Solar System express registered FDC, posted on September 22, 2026 from south Taiwan Tainan ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) Planets of the Solar System express registered FDC, posted on September 22, 2026 from south Taiwan Tainan ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) Planets of the Solar System express registered cover, posted on September 22, 2026 from south Taiwan Tainan ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) Planets of the Solar System express registered cover, posted on September 22, 2026 from south Taiwan Tainan ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth Stamps /Miniature Sheets with Materials AffixedIndonesia 2026 Bandung 2026 Stamp Exhibition ...

A Set of 4 Special cover were released on the second day of Tirupex - 2026 Distric Level Philatelic exhibition held on 2nd and 3rd ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth Stamps /Miniature Sheets with Materials AffixedIndonesia 2026 Bandung 2026 Stamp Exhibition - ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 22nd September 2026 on the occasion of World Rhino Day. This cancellation ...

What’s behind the current spate of “sell your stamps now, before it’s too late” posts?

Category - SightSubcategory - Crypto Stamps/ QR Code Stamps / 3D Holographic Foil StampsFrance 2026 Jean de La Fontaine's fables ...

This is the second in a series of articles highlighting key philatelic resources for collectors of Central and South American stamps. ...

The latest issue of Canadian Stamp News (Vol. 51 No. 13), released Sept. 22, takes collectors behind the printed image to explore two ...

A Set of 4 Special cover were released on the first day of Tirupex - 2026 Distric Level Philatelic exhibition held on 2nd and 3rd ...

  20 September 2026 : Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, Katra : KatraLieutenant Governor J&K Shri Manoj Sinha,released a ...

If we can just get free of colonialism the innate negritude can finally move us forward. Then colonialism ends and things only get ...

A Special Cover was released on Gonbo Rangjon on 15th September 2026 at Zanaskar.

 New issues -🇮🇳 India Post -4 September 2026 - Birth centenary of Uttam Kumar (1926-80), late Indian film star - 1 stamp. ...

Category - SightSubcategory - 3D - Holographic StampsLatvia 2026 Science Center VIZIUM - Hologram StampIssue date 06 August ...

A Special cancellation was released on the occasion of Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan at Nagpur on 18th September 2026.

Hello,  this to promote a special cddstamps sale coming up very soon.  The IPDA Branded Hipstamp weekend special -  25, ...

Canadian Stamp News marked its 50th anniversary in another way during the National Postage Stamp & Coin Show last weekend with the ...

Stamp dealers from across Canada are setting up today in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., as collectors prepare for the opening of BNAPEX ...

 15 September 2026 : Himachal Eco Warriors : Eco Task Force : ShimlaRelease of special cover by Director Postal , SSP , Col ...

Europe - Sepac "Iconic Landmarks 17", this special folder contains the 9 Sepac stamps issued in 2026. This folder will be on sale by ...

 New issues -🇮🇲 Isle of Man Post Office -20 September 2026 - 250th birth anniversary of John Harrison, clock maker (there are ...

Luxembourg - Sepac Date of Issue: 15th September 2026 one stamp (1.70 €)  this stamp is issued in mini-sheets of 10 stamps

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

New issues -🇳🇿 New Zealand Post -7 October 2026 - Christmas - 4 gummed stamps, 3 self-adhesive stamps from booklets and 1 ...

4th Battalion Brigade of Guards (1 Rajput) – 228 Years of Glory and Valour (1798-2026) 4th Battalion Brigade of Guards (1 Rajput) – ...

Why we can’t seem to put the Boston 2026 judging snafu behind us.

War between major powers often takes place in some far off places. An otherwise costly, lonely outpost can become suddenly important ...

Special Covers India 2026 – Birth Centenary Uttam Kumar A Special Cover was released at Kolkata on 3rd Sept 2026 to celebrate ...

Faroe Islands - Sepac Date of Issue: 7th September 2026 one souvenir-sheet (37.- DKK)

Ireland Date of Issue: 10th September 2026 one stamp (E value = 3.50 €) out of a set of two stamps, only this stamp bears the Europa ...

Category - SightSubcategory - 3D - Holographic StampsOman 2025 National Day Stamp Holographic StampIssue day 20 November 2025Oman Post ...

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

 New issues -🇯🇪 Jersey Post -5 October 2026 - Centenary of the British Grand Prix (motor racing) - 8 stamps & 1 miniature ...

A Special cover was released to celebrate World Elephant Day at Dhenkanal on 12th August 2026.

 New issues -🇨🇦 Canada Post -10 September 2026 - 2 self-adhesive stamps sold in booklets of 6 (3 of each design). ...

 New issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -17 September - 45th anniversary of the release of the first music album by the vintage popular ...

Two historic quilts dating from the late 19th and mid-20th centuries are featured on a pair of new Canadian stamps issued Sept. 10. The ...

Canadian stamp dealers are facing a significant new challenge as a 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian-origin stamps and other ...

After more than half a century in the stamp business, veteran Canadian dealer and auctioneer Vance Carmichael says one change in ...

Collectors from across southern Ontario and beyond will converge on Mississauga this weekend as the National Postage Stamp & Coin ...

 New issues -🇦🇺 Australia Post -6 October 2026 - 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Society - 2 gummed stamps and 1 gummed ...

A Special Cover was released to pay tribute to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary at Kolkata on 3rd September 2026.

Stamps India – Jan – Sep 2026. Date of Issue Denomination Type Subject 01 Feb 2026 Rupees 5 Commemorative Stamp Uddhavdas ...

 New issues -🇮🇱 Israel Post -11 August 2026 - ‘Festivals 2026’, Tales of the Tzaddikim (Jewish sages and spiritual ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 50 years of Maaza at New Delhi on 22nd July 2026.

The 4¢ Angel’s Trumpet stamp isn’t a design error, despite the confusion it could create.

Malaysia Visit Johor 2026 FDC, posted on August 8, 2026 from Sarawak Kuching to Taipei with arrival postmarked on September 7, 2026. 

Malaysia Medical Mushrooms FDC, posted on July 17, 2026 from Sarawak Kuching to Taipei with arrival postmarked on September 7, 2026. 

Lithuanian Gastronomy FDC, posted on August 14, 2026 from Vilnius to Taipei with arrival postmarked on September 7, 2026. 

Aland rally driver cover, posted on August 17, 2026 from Mariehamn to Taipei with arrival postmarked on September 7, 2026. 

Russia sailing sports cover, posted on August 13, 2026 from St. Petersburg to Taipei with arrival postmarked on September 7, 2026. 

A fake stamp may still be interesting. They can get quite convoluted. So slip on your smoking jacket, fill your pipe, take your first ...

Finally, after what seems like an age, I can now follow up my earlier article about the Barbados Rum Shop... Read More The post Barbados ...

A Special Cancellation was released on Digital Detox on 16th August 2026 at Nagpur.

 New issues -🇫🇰 Postal service of the Falkland Islands -28 September 2026 - Street names in the Falkland Islands, streets ...

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

 New issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -17 September 2026 - 45th anniversary of the release of the first studio album by veteran popular ...

 New issues -3 September 2026 - Centenary of the Dromcollogher cinema fire disaster in which 48 people were killed - 1 ...

Collectors of postcards and postal history have another way to add the U.S. Postal Service’s 2026 Postcrossing issue to their ...

Collectors will find several new faces on the bourse floor when the National Postage Stamp & Coin Show returns to the Hilton ...

Canadian stamp dealers facing a new 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian-origin stamps and other philatelic material are asking ...

New issues -🇫🇰 Postal service of Falkland Islands -7 September 2026 - Reindeer - 6 stamps. Designed by Bee Design from photographs ...

 New issues -🇦🇺 Australia Post -7 September 2026 - Stamp packs with stamps inscribed with new postage rates (domestic rate of ...

Stamps of Belgium 2026 – Royal Observatory of Belgium 200 Years of the Royal Observatory of Belgium Photo of the Royal Observatory ...

Coins & Stamps Exhibition Jan -SEP 2026 The Tentative List of Coins and Stamps exhibitions to be held in India and Abroad is ...

  New Issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -1 December - The final issue of 2026 has now been announced to the general public as being on ...

This is the first in a series of articles highlighting key philatelic resources for collectors of Central and South American stamps. The ...

 New issues -🇦🇺 Australia Post -29 September 2026 - ‘Sporting giants’ - 4 gummed stamps (self-adhesive versions and other ...

It’s not a pronunciation thing; It appears to be a large U.S. stamp design error

Here is another stamp where the lead times to produce a new stamp meant the story told by the stamp was out of date. Thus the early ...

 A Special Cancellation was released on the occasion of World Elephant Day on 12th August 2026 at Bhubaneswar. 

 BANDUNG 2026Asian International Stamp Exhibition 27-31 August 2026Bandung 2026 is an Asian International Stamp Exhibition ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 28th August 2026 on the occasion of World Sanskrit Day. This cancellation ...

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Shantikunj Post Office on 27th July 2026 at ...

EuropePostEurop informed me about the 2028 Europa stamps theme. ”Trains connecting Europe” More information to follow ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 80th Independence Day of India on 15th August 2026 at Bhubaneswar.

Although USPS makes exceptions for presidents, a 3-year guideline stands for all others; why it’s a poor idea to consider honoring ...

Ex-Beatle bride was well-known photographer and animal rights / vegetarian activist. Original images used for stamp designs featured here

Losing becomes self perpetuating. Kuomintang leader General Chiang Kai-shek had to flee to Taiwan after losing the Chinese civil war. ...

The so-called “hot line” on the philatelic reprint is difficult to locate

  2026 Queensland Stamp & Coin Show, Brisbane, Australia13-16 August 2026Congratulations !Result : Indian participants1. ...

France20th April 1974 - "Sculpture"design & engraving : Georges Bétempsprinter: Imprimerie des Timbres-poste et des ...

A Special Cover was released on 01 Aug 2026 to mark six decades of Empowering Women. Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi, ...

Special Covers India 2026 – 50 Years of Maaza A Special Cover was released on 22 July 2026 to mark 50 Years of Maaza. The cover ...

Stamps India 2026 – Birth Centenary Satish Gujral India Post has issued a ₹5 commemorative postage stamp honouring the birth ...

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

When I first launched this website ten years ago, I added the Resources section you see on the menu bar above. The idea was to provide a ...

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - 3D - Motion StampsUpdating from an earlier post to reflect correct category - Country of issue. ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 13th August 2026 on the occasion of World Organ Donation Day. This ...

Category - Sight Subcategory - Glow in the Dark Stamp Under UV Stamps / Odd Shaped StampsChina 2026-9 The Investiture of the ...

Special Covers India -International Tiger Day 29th Jul 2026 A Special Cover was released to celebrate the International Tiger Day at ...

Category - Smell / TouchSubcategory - Scented Stamps / Embossed StampsChina 2026-3 15th China International Garden Expo Scented ...

Barbuda is a small island in the Caribbean. When Antigua achieved independence in 1981, Barbuda was declared a dependent. A well known ...

Category - Touch / SightSubcategory - Stamps with Interactive Folds / Glow in the Dark under UV StampsChina 2026-5 Children's Games ...

Finland29th April 1974 - "Sculpture"design : Pirkko Vahteroprinter: Bank of Finland Security Printing House Finland has chosen the ...

“Print has always been about more than ink on paper. It’s about connection.” -- Jay Bigalke, CEO and president of ...

India celebrates 80th Independence Day -2026 India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day. Stamp Digest wishes all its India viewers a ...

 Happy 80th Independence Day !Greetings to every Indian living in differnt corners of the world on the auspicios occasion of 80th ...

Singapore 61st National Day FDC, posted on August 7, 2026 from Tampines Central Post Office to Taipei with arrival postmarked on August ...

Finland cover, posted on August 4, 2026 from Helsinki to Taipei with arrival postmarked on August 14, 2026. 

A Special Cover was released to celebrate the International Tiger Day at Chndrapur on 29th July 2026.

Cyprus29th April 1974 - "Sculpture"design : unknownprinter: unknownCyprus Post has selected only one design to appear on its three ...

One of the smallest just happened this past Saturday ... and we had fun!

This isn’t the first Polish scientist stamp I have covered. See ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodRepublic of Guinea 2025 Four Beauties of Ancient China Wood ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodRepublic of Guinea 2025 Paul Cezanne The Card Players Wood ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodRepublic of Guinea 2025 Leonardo Da Vinci Savior of the World ...

 Rainbow Stamp News August 2026Dear ReaderI am pleased to release August 2026 issue of Rainbow Stamp news . It is available at the ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodRepublic of Guinea 2025 Leonardo Da Vinci  The Last Supper ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) Street Food express registered FDC, posted on August 4, 2026 from south Taiwan Kaoshiung temporary post office.

Republic of China (Taiwan) Street Food express registered FDC, posted on August 4, 2026 from south Taiwan Kaoshiung temporary post ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) Street Food express registered FDC, posted on August 4, 2026 from south Taiwan Kaoshiung temporary post office.

Republic of China (Taiwan) Street Food express registered FDC, posted on August 4, 2026 from south Taiwan Tainan temporary post office.

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodRepublic of Guinea 2025 Michael Angelo The Creation of Adam Wood ...

Malta - Sepac Date of Issue: 7th August 2026 one stamp (2.21 €) out of a set of two stamps (only this stamp is bearing the ...

Also, link to July 27 Postal History presentation, “The Price of Postal History”

Along the Baltic and the North Sea there were a group of trading cities that formed a Hanseatic League to protect their interest. When ...

Word has reached me that the new stamps mentioned in my last post, “It’s official – it’s Rum Time” are... ...

Belgium4th May 1974 - "Sculpture"design : Jean Malvauxengraver : Jean de Vosprinter: Zegeldrukkerij van Mechelen - BelgiumThe first ...

 3rd International Virtual Aero- & Astrophilatelic Exhibition14-21 February 2027ONLINE ENTRY FORM IS NOW LIVEHighlights of ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodUpdating a stamp from my collection not earlier postedDjibouti ...

Please join me Monday July 27 at 7 p.m. (Central Time) as I discuss “The Price of History; Postal History From one Dealer’s ...

Austria8th May 1974 - "Sculpture"design : Adalbert Pilchengraver : Rudolf Tothprinter: Österreichische Staatsdruckerei - Austria The ...

 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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

 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 ...

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 ...