News from the World of Stamp Collecting and Philately

A Special cover was released to celebrate 100 years of State Bank of India Shillong Branch on 11th January 2026 at Shillong.

 New issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -14 May 2026 - ‘Celebrating Britain’, Morecambe and Wise (British comedian double act - ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 11th May 2026 on the occasion of National Technology Day. This ...

 New issues -🇵🇰 Pakistan Post -16 April 2026 - Centenary of the Pakistan Academy of Letters - 1 stamp. Lithographed by ...

 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 ...

 New issues -🇮🇲 Isle Of Man Post Office -20 May 2026 - EUROPA, 70th anniversary of Europa stamps - 5 stamps in a ...

A new PPC on the Saraighat Bridge was inaugurated at the Guwahati G.P.O on 8th January 2026.

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 150th anniversary of Bombay Gymkhana on 13th December 2025.

PortugalDate of Issue: 9th May 2026 one stamp (1.30 €) and one souvenir-sheet (3.75 €)the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 ...

MadeiraDate of Issue: 9th May 2026 one stamp (1.30 €) and one souvenir-sheet (3.75 €)the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 ...

Azores Date of Issue: 9th May 2026 one stamp (1.30 €) and one souvenir-sheet (3.75 €)the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 ...

Turkey Date of Issue: 9th May 2026 one stamp (45.- TRY)

1905-06 Upper DSe4negal and Niger in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's ObservationsFrom Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non ...

 New issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -21 May 2026 - Castles  - 8 stamps, 1 miniature sheet containing 4 different stamps and 1 ...

A Special Cover was released on International Day of Forests at Gandhinagar on 21st March 2026.

Postcards of Croatia 2026 – 300th Anniversary of Arrival of Arbanasi in Zadar Zadar is celebrating the 300th anniversary of the ...

Stamps of Croatia -EUROPA 2026 70th Anniversary of Europa Stamps – Croatia 2026 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of EUROPA Stamps, ...

70th Anniversary of Europa Stamps – Croatia 2026 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of EUROPA Stamps, a philatelic initiative ...

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

Kosovo Date of Issue: 9th May 2026 two stamps 2 stamps (1.- & 2.- €) and one souvenir-sheet (2.- €) NOTE - those stamps don't ...

Montenegro Date of Issue: 8th May 2026 two stamps (2x 1.- €) and one souvenir-sheet (2x 1.- €)both stamps are issued in mini-sheets ...

Greenland Date of Issue: 8th May 2026one stamp (25.- DKK) out of a set of two stamps, only this stamp bears the Europa logoboth ...

Cyprus Date of Issue: 11th May 2026 one stamp (0.64 €)this stamp is issued in a mini sheet of 8 stampsthis stamp is also issued in ...

Italy Date of Issue: 9th May 2026 one stamp (B zona 1 value = 1.35 €) - NOTE this stamp is self-adhesive

Vatican Date of Issue: 8th May 2026 one stamp (1.35 €)  the stamps are issued in mini-sheets of 10 stamps

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of the launch of the Indus River Green Corridor Eco-Restoration Project at Spituk Pharka, ...

The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC) will hold its annual general meeting virtually via Zoom on Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m. (ET), ...

With fewer than three weeks remaining before opening day, the roster of postal administrations and agencies attending the Boston 2026 ...

Serbia Date of Issue: 7th May 2026 two stamps (67.- & 160.- RSD)  both stamps are issued in mini-sheets of 8 stamps + 1 ...

North Macedonia Date of Issue: 5th May 2026 one stamp (184.- MKD)  this stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 9 stamps

Malta Date of Issue: 9th May 2026 one stamp (2.- €) this stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 11 stamps + 1 vignettes this ...

Latvia Date of Issue: 7th May 2026 one stamp (3.- €)this stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 stamps tête-bêche

A Special Cancellation was released to celebrate T20 World Champions of India at Bengaluru on 9th March 2026.

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

 🇲🇹 MaltaPost -9 May 2026 - EUROPA, 70th anniversary of Europa stamps - 1 stamp and 1 booklet containing 5 identical stamps. ...

Souvenir Sheet on Latvia Medallists – 2026 Winter Olympics Elīna Ieva Bota is a Latvian athlete who competes in the winter sport ...

A Special Cover was released on Dada Gurudev Shri Jinduttsuriji on 6th March 2026 at Jaiselmer.

A remarkable archive from one of Canada’s most historic royal events is about to come to market, offering collectors a rare inside ...

1898-1902 Uganda in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

For children and adults alike model railway sets provide a fascinating hobby. Here we celebrate a company that has produced scale models ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 4th May 2026 on the occasion of International Fire Fighter's Day. This ...

New issues -🇸🇸 Postal service of South Sudan -30 April 2026 - Wildlife of South Sudan - 16 stamps and 1 miniature sheet containing ...

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

 On the occasion of International Leopard Day on 4th May 2026, a special picture postcard and cancellation were solemnly released ...

A Special Cover was released on Amarajeevi Pottisreeramulu Memorial Trust on 16th March 2026 at Sakhamuru.

 New issues -🇬🇬 Guernsey Post -27 May 2026 - SEPAC, Victoria Tower - 4 stamps (total cost £10.02 ). Designed by Chloe Sarrre ...

Here is one of those stories where they try to put the best face on a pretty bad picture. In doing so, they come right up to the edge of ...

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

A Special Cover was released to Celebrate Veer Bal Diwas 2025 on 26th December 2025 at New Delhi.

Category - Touch / SightSub category -  3D - Stamps with Laminated Prismatic Ribbed Plastic Surface / Odd Shaped Miniature ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 25 years of Uttaranchal University, Dehradun on 24th march 2026 at Dehradun.Courtesy: Sreejesh ...

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of 1st Indian Sailing League at Umiam Lake on 27th March 2026 at Umiam.

Stamps on Nepalese Newspapers 2016- Gorkhapatra Daily Philately – Nepal issued a Commemorative stamp on a Nepalese Newspaper ...

1915-22 Ubangi-Shari  in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

 New issues -🇧🇲 Bermuda postal service -30 April 2026 -Royal visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Bermuda (30 April ...

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

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth StampsHong Kong China 2026 Museum Collections - 20HKD Sheetlet "Returning Home with a Qin" Stamp on ...

United States Bruce Lee FDC, posted on February 18, 2026 from Seattle to Taipei with arrival postmarked on April 30, 2026. 

France 2026 Winter Sports cover, posted on March 31, 2026 from France to Taipei with arrival postmarked on April 28, 2026. 

 New issues -🇳🇿 New Zealand Post -3 June 2026 - Commemoration of Sir Dave Dobbyn, New Zealand popular musician- 4 stamps ...

A Special Cover was released a Special Cover of the Battle of Longewala at Mumbai on 21st January 2026.Cover Code: MH/02/2026.

Collectors heading to ORAPEX this weekend in Ottawa, Ont., can expect a full slate of presentations, study group meetings and social ...

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

A limited-edition series of eight official cachets for Boston 2026 World Expo has been created by award-winning artist and stamp ...

 New issues -🇵🇬 PNG Post (postal service of Papua New Guinea) -?2025 (originally said to be due for release in June 2024 - ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodDjibouti 2026 Chinese Art -  Song Dynasty Zhang Xuan Court ...

A while back The-Philatelist presented a Saint Vincent post independence stamp that concentrated on the issues of that time, see ...

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of National Workshop on MISHTI held at Vijayawada on 8th January 2026.

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

Malaysia 2026 Horse FDC, posted on February 24, 2026 from Sarawak Kuching to Taipei with arrival postmarked on April 28, 2026.  

Malaysia 2026 Horse FDC, posted on February 24, 2026 from Sarawak Kuching to Taipei with arrival postmarked on April 28, 2026. 

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Horse Year express registered souvenir cover, posted on April 25, 2026 from Taipei temporary post ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Horse Year express registered souvenir cover, posted on April 25, 2026 from Taipei temporary post ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Horse Year express registered souvenir cover, posted on April 25, 2026 from Taipei temporary post ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Horse Year express registered souvenir cover, posted on April 25, 2026 from Taipei temporary post ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Horse Year registered souvenir cover, posted on April 25, 2026 from Taipei temporary post office. 

The American Numismatic Association will take part in the Boston 2026 World Expo, marking a notable crossover between the numismatic and ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Horse Year express registered souvenir cover, posted on April 25, 2026 from Taipei Beimen main post ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Horse Year express registered souvenir cover, posted on April 25, 2026 from Taipei Beimen main post ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Year of Horse express registered souvenir covers, posted on April 25, 2026 from Taipei temporary post ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodDjibouti 2026 Chinese Art -  Court Ladies Wearing Flowers ...

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

A small selection of stamps added to PostBeeld’s stock recently can be seen below. Please note: for each country featured in the ...

1882-94 Turks Islands in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodDjibouti 2026 Chinese Art - Guan Yu Holy Deity Ruler of Guan ...

 New issues -Royal Gibraltar Post Office -24 April 2026 - Chinese new year, Year of the Horse - 6 stamps (£7.95) and 1 miniature ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) PHILATAIPEI 2026 World Stamp Championship Exhibition will held at the Taipei World Trade Centre Exhibition ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodDjibouti 2026 Chinese Art - Emperor Qianlong Hunting (Lang ...

New Stamp issues India 2026 – Pandit Chatur Lal Technical Details A Commemorative Postage stamp of Rupees Five was issued on 16 ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - Wood / Extra Large StampRepublic of Djibouti 2026 Black Penny ...

The incessant drumbeat of those who feel the hobby is dead or dying gets old ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodSierra Leone 2025 Propaganda Art from Cultural Revolution Era ...

1909 Turks and Caicos Islands in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodTogolaise Republic 2025 1980 Year of the Monkey 8 Fen ...

 Happy St George’s Day! -🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 23 April 2026 - previous British Post Office and Royal Mail issues ...

There is an old African tradition among the Yoruba People of communicating between villages though the use of hourglass shaped drums ...

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 ...

ORAPEX returns to Ottawa this May 2-3, with veteran philatelist Brian Wolfenden named as the show’s 2026 honouree. A well-known figure ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodTogolaise Republic 2025 Mao Painting "Chairman Mao Goes to ...

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

The United States Postal Service has unveiled a series of eight themed daily postmarks for use at the Boston 2026 World Expo, offering ...

Canadian collectors and societies are pressing ahead with plans to participate in Boston 2026, ensuring a national presence at one of ...

Canada Post lost $1.57 billion in 2025, the most money it has ever lost in a single year, as fewer people used its services and ongoing ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodTogolaise Republic 2025 Mao Painting "Opening Ceremony of the ...

 2026 New issue programmes.🇬🇧 Royal Mail -Royal Mail has now revealed most of the remaining new issues for 2026.The subjects ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodTogolaise Republic 2025 Mao Painting "Founding Ceremony of the ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodRepublic of Djibouti 2025 Propaganda Art from Cultural ...

1922 Turkey in Asia in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

There is a way to absolutely assure many of the Forever stamps you are buying are genuine; also, more details on Boston 2026 counterfeit ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodDjibouti 2025 1897 Qing Dynasty Imperial Revenue StampsIssue ...

 New issues -🇯🇪 Jersey Post -21 April 2026 - Birth centenary of Queen Elizabeth II - 1 x £10 stamp printed in lithography by ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodDjibouti 2025 1894 Chinese Empress 60th Birthday Commemorative ...

Okay, so what, exactly, is Treasure House?

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Calla Lily Festival express registered cover, posted on April 6, 2026 from Yangmingshan National Park ...

1865-74 Turkey in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

 New issues -🇳🇿 New Zealand Post -6 May 2026 - ‘Foraging’ - 4 gummed stamps and 1 miniature sheet containing all 4 ...

Are there collectors of Esperanto stamps out there? Esperanto is the unusual subject featured in this series. Esperanto is the ...

What do you do when a country’s leadership no longer has their heart in it. Perhaps the correct path is to quietly resign and ...

What is this stamp actually worth, and who is that woman?

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

1888-92 Tunisia in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

Phillis Wheatley was the first African-American author to publish a book of poetry. Thought to have been born in 1753 in West Africa, ...

Regardless whether it’s your own collection or one you inherited, here are some basics you should know (from a dealer’s ...

1923 Tripolitania in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

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

The borders of Poland were not set in stone. Therefore the Polish people were mixing with many others. German conquest meant that only ...

Regardless whether it’s your own collection or one you inherited, here are some basics you should know (from a dealer’s ...

1913-1922 Trinidad and Tobago in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

02 April – World Autism Awareness Day-Stamps on Autism World Autism Awareness Day was established on December 18, 2007 by the United ...

An article in the Dutch national daily newspaper “Trouw” indicates that the hobby of stamp collecting seems to be increasing ...

 1878-84 Trinidad in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

A Czech CSA Il-62 airliner flying over Africa. Exciting isn’t it. If you go back 46 years it seems more so. The Il-62 replaced ex ...

It doesn't matter whether it's your own or one you inherited, here are some basics you should know (from a dealer’s perspective) ...

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, ...

World Tuberculosis Day – 24 Mar 2026 – Special Cancellation. A Special Cancellation was provided by Karnataka Postal Circle ...

Germany Bird FDC, posted on January 8, 2026 from Bonn to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March 27, 2026. 

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

1885-95 Transvaal in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

In 2021, during the COVID-19 epidemic period, the Bermuda Post Office issued a stamp set featuring the annual Bermuda Sandcastle ...

The Ivory Coast charted a different course than many in Africa by staying close to colonial power France. The President for life ...

Who knw there were so many different types and collectible varieties?

1923 Transcaucasian Federated Rep in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non ...

The current proposed rate increase to 95¢ will up the value of my Forever stamps by 22%; still, this rate increase may drive many ...

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1886-95 Tonga in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

Hong Kong Stampex 2026 was held from 13 to 15 March 2026 at the 6/F Exhibition Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Hong Kong. The exhibition ...

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The Netherlands’ PostNL issued the NL crypto stamp 4 – Hermes on September 18, 2025, in an edition of 15,000 pieces. The crypto ...

Part of the Indian independence movement was swadeshi. This was the idea that Indians could hasten the departure of the British by only ...

For years the subject pane of stamps was thought to be a color-omission error

1900-14 Togo in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

 2 January 2026 : Mirzapur Handmade Dari : Mirzapur6 February206 : Regional Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Exhibition: Lucknow18 ...

... But Western Union apparently had other ideas

Great Britain recently issued these eight special stamps, presented as four horizontal se-tenant pairs, to celebrate the 50th ...

Hugh Dowding commanded the British Fighter Command during the Battle or Britain. One might have expected a more splashy Spitfire fighter ...

India T 20 World Champions 9 March 2026 : Team India ICC Men's T20 World Cuo 2026 Champions  : Raipur-Capt. Vijay Wasdhwa: ...

 Rainbow Stamp News March 2026Dear Reader,Just released March 2026 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. It is available at the following ...

Please see my March 5 posting for the survey results ...

Greenland’s 2026 stamps are a glorious dive into the country’s historical roots and culture. Everything from dogsleds to a ...

Ah France, you drive me crazy. As you can guess it’s time to look at the 2026 French stamps and if I sound like I’m ...

China’s 2026 stamp program is a testament to the country’s rich beauty, history and culture all distilled down into postage ...

 1st All India Postal Para Games Tournament 2025-26, Bhilai4 Picture Postcards with special cancellation released today,27 February ...

Myanmar Post issued a souvenir sheet on 26 February 2026 to commemorate Myanmar Tea, highlighting the country’s long-standing tea ...

A small selection of stamps added to PostBeeld’s stock recently can be seen below. Please note: for each country featured in the ...

PEACE – a state of harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. This statement appears clearly in the brochure... Read ...

The Lion Throne, also known as the Sihasana or Thihathana Palin (Burmese: သီဟသနပလ္လင်, meaning “lion throne”), ...

Myanmar proudly participated in the Dubai 2026 World Stamp Exhibition, held from 4–8 February 2026 at the Sheikh Maktoum Hall, World ...

The World Food Day commemorative set was issued on 16 October 1981 and printed by the Wazi Security Printing Works, Myanmar. The stamps ...

 18 February - World Air Mail DayWorld's First Official Air MailTo celebrate World Air Mail day on 18 February, the Royal ...

The latest in our series of unusual subjects on postage stamps features fishing hooks disguised as flies, other insects or small fish. ...

With the year nearly two months old, it’s time to put together a page devoted to the Vietnam 2026 stamp program.  Vietnam’s ...

 13 February 2026 : Magh Mela : PrayagrajRelease of Special Cover and Cancellation on Magh Mela 2026, Prayagraj A special cover ...

 Flora of Uttar PradeshTwo sets of Picture Postcards on Flora of Uttar Pradesh  were released by Governor of Uttar Pradesh on ...

 Under-19CRICKET WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSUnder 19 Men's Cricket World Cup7 February 2026 : RaipurSPECIAL CANCELLATION RELEASED BY RAIPUR ...

 Dubai 2026 World Stamp ExhibitionHeartiest Congratulations !!R 1: 1.Ramchandran Mahalingam2. Piyush Khaitan 3.Ronald Nelson ...

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

Here we are with the 2026 Canadian stamps. I know, it seemed like 2025 would never end, but we made it. No better way to celebrate ...

No better way to start a new year than with the 2026 Canadian stamp program … and an apology … of sorts.    Last year ...

Towards the back end of 2025, the Barbados Philatelic Bureau issued two new stamps within the space of four weeks.... Read More The post ...

The Muzeul Recordurilor Româneşti (Museum of Romanian Records) issued a series of stamps on the theme of pressing irons in two parts. ...

Myanmar Post has issued commemorative stamps on three occasions to mark Armed Forces Day: the Silver Jubilee, Golden Jubilee, and ...

Myanmar hosted the 23rd Anniversary of the Postal Business Meeting, and to mark the occasion Myanmar Post issued a commemorative set of ...

Following the issue of the high-value definitives in 2017, four low-value definitives—two in the 200-kyat denomination and two in ...

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Myanmar Post issued a stamp and a postal stationery envelope on ...

Myanmar Post issued a commemorative stamp in 2017 to mark the 69th Anniversary of Independence Day. The design, by Zaw Maw Oo, depicts ...

A chance discovery sheds light on a flourishing artistic scene from the past