News from the World of Stamp Collecting and Philately

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2893. 🇬🇧 Royal Mail Commemorates Birth Centenary of Queen Elizabeth II.

New issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -21 April 2026 - Birth centenary of Queen Elizabeth II - 8 stamps (4  vertically se-tenant pairs) ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 6 hours ago
Hungary 2026

Hungary Date of Issue: 10th April 2026 two stamps (2x 1020.- HUF) issued in one souvenir-sheet of 4 stamps (2 of each)

europa stamps  - 15 hours ago
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodCentral African Republic 2025 Chinese Art - The Twelve Beauties ...

Philaquely Moi  - 19 hours ago
2892. 🇮🇳 India Commemorates Postal Training Centre.

 New issues - 🇲🇼 Malawi Post -2025 - Christmas, previous issue surcharged. In addition to the 3 values previously ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 20 hours ago
Narnala Festival

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of Narnala Festival at Akot on 17th February 2026.

MB's Stamps of India  - 21 hours ago
Europa 2026

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

europa stamps  - 9th Apr 2026
Lithuania 2026

Lithuania Date of Issue: 10th April 2026 one stamp (2.05 €) this stamp is issued a mini-sheet of 10 stamps

europa stamps  - 9th Apr 2026
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodCentral African Republic 2025 Chinese Art - Gallery of Beauties ...

Philaquely Moi  - 9th Apr 2026
Kokkare Bellur

A Special Cover was released on Kokkare Bellur on 21st January 2026 at Bellur. Kokkare Bellur is a village in Maddur Taluk of ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 8th Apr 2026
Part III: Selling a Collection? Consignment Sales

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

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 8th Apr 2026
RPSC President Gregg Redner resigns

Gregg Redner has stepped down as president of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC), citing concerns that his personal decision ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 8th Apr 2026
2891. 🇳🇦 Namibia First 2026 Issue Revealed.

New issues -🇳🇦 NamPost (postal service of Namibia) -15 April 2026 - Lithops of Namibia - 4 stamps. Designed by Helge Denker and ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 8th Apr 2026
Romania 2026

Romania Date of Issue: 9th April 2026 one stamp (16.- RON) out of a set of two stamps, only this stamp bears the Europa logothis stamp ...

europa stamps  - 8th Apr 2026
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodCentral African Republic 2025 Chinese Art - Xu Beihong Galloping ...

Philaquely Moi  - 8th Apr 2026
Gangasagar Mela

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of Gangasagar Mela at Kolkata on 15th January 2026.Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 7th Apr 2026
Curious about judging? This is your chance

The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada is opening the door for collectors curious about exhibiting from a different perspective, one ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 7th Apr 2026
Youth Auction offers fun for kids and families

Families looking for a fun and interactive activity this weekend are invited to attend the popular Youth Auction at the National Postage ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 7th Apr 2026
National show returns with strong philatelic focus

Collectors from across Ontario and beyond will gather this weekend for the National Postage Stamp and Coin Show, set for April 11 to 12 ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 7th Apr 2026
CSN seeks freelance writer

Canadian Stamp News is seeking a freelance writer to contribute general news and feature stories for upcoming issues. The role is ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 7th Apr 2026
Tripolitania - Bud's Big Blue

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 ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 7th Apr 2026
Czech Republic 2026

Czech Rep. Date of Issue: 6th May 2026 one stamp (E value = 48.- CZK) the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 6 stamps

europa stamps  - 7th Apr 2026
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - Wood/ Extra Large Stamp Central African Republic 2025 Chinese ...

Philaquely Moi  - 7th Apr 2026
2890. 🇦🇺 Australia New Issues Feature Bluey, Bush Medicine And Dahlias.

 New issues -🇦🇺 Australia Post -6 May 2026 - Bluey, cartoon character - 1 ‘stamp pack’ containing 12 different My Stamps ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 6th Apr 2026
Stamps with Thermochromic Ink Printing - Update

Category -  Touch/SightSubcategory - Thermochromic StampsSwitzerland 2025 Solar System Special Sheet with Thermochromic ink ...

Philaquely Moi  - 6th Apr 2026
Club News

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 5th Apr 2026
Kanwant Ger Mela

A Special cover was released on the Kanwant Ger Mela at Chhotaudepur on 5th March 2026.

MB's Stamps of India  - 5th Apr 2026
Occupied Poland 1940, Germany needs living space but Poland doesn’t require a Queen

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

The-Philatelist  - 5th Apr 2026
Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

A Special Cover was released on Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya at Lucknow on 18th December 2025.Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 4th Apr 2026
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - Wood / Extra Large StampsCentral African Republic 2025 Chinese ...

Philaquely Moi  - 4th Apr 2026
Part II: Selling a Collection? Stamp Auctions

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

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 4th Apr 2026
Water Transversality Global Award and Conclave 2026

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of  Water Transversality Global Award and Conclave 2026 at New Delhi on 6th March 2026.

MB's Stamps of India  - 4th Apr 2026
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodCentral African Republic 2025 Chinese Art - Sun Wukong wreaks ...

Philaquely Moi  - 4th Apr 2026
2889. 🇵🇬 Spectre-of-Stamps Reports 2025 Papua New Guinea Issues.

 New issues -🇵🇬 PNG Post (postal service of Papua New Guinea) -2025 issues - previously unreported, these issues are now ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 3rd Apr 2026
Trinidad and Tobago - Bud's Big Blue

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 ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 3rd Apr 2026
ICC Women's World Cup Cricket 2025.

A Special Cover was released to celebrate the Championship of Women's World Cup 2025 at Kolkata on 23rd November 2025.Courtesy: Sreejesh ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 3rd Apr 2026
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodCentral African Republic 2025 Chinese Art - 3 Heroes fight Lu Bu ...

Philaquely Moi  - 3rd Apr 2026
02 April – World Autism Awareness Day-Stamps on Autism

02 April – World Autism Awareness Day-Stamps on Autism Autism affects approximately 1 out of every 150 children around the world. It ...

Stamp Digest  - 3rd Apr 2026
World Forestry Day.

A Special cancellation was released on World Forestry Day on 21st March 2026 at Rajkot..

MB's Stamps of India  - 2nd Apr 2026
Stamps India 2026

Stamps India 2026 Date of Issue Denomination Type Subject 01 Feb 2026 Rupees 5 Commemorative Stamp Uddhavdas Mehta(Ayurvedic Scholar ...

Stamp Digest  - 2nd Apr 2026
Canada Post opts out of Boston 2026

Canada Post has confirmed it will not attend the Boston 2026 World Expo, citing financial reasons. The Crown corporation confirmed its ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 2nd Apr 2026
India Security Press.

India Post released a stamp on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of India Security Press, Nashik on 7th March 2026.

MB's Stamps of India  - 1st Apr 2026
Stamps printed on Special Paper - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from Special Traditional PaperChina 2026 -2 Chinese Painting Leading Horses out of the Stable ...

Philaquely Moi  - 1st Apr 2026
Bharath Petroleum

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 50th year of Serving the nation by Bharath Petroleum on 24th January 2026 at Mumbai.

MB's Stamps of India  - 31st Mar 2026
2888. 🇮🇴 New Stamps For The Chagos Islands.

 New issues -🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory - 1 April 2026 - ‘Our home, Chagos’ - 2 stamps, previously ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 31st Mar 2026
2887. 🇯🇪 Jersey New Issue Features Local Art.

 New issues -🇦🇪 Emirates Post, postal service of the United Arab Emirates -4 February 2026 - Sharjah Heritage Days - 1 ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 31st Mar 2026
Mint introduces new series and returning favourites

The Royal Canadian Mint’s April 2026 commemorative releases reflect a familiar but evolving formula, combining technical innovation, ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 31st Mar 2026
Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery to four million homes

Canada Post is moving to eliminate the remaining door-to-door mail delivery across the country, with approximately four million ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 31st Mar 2026
Stamp Collecting Gaining Popularity With Youngsters?

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

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 31st Mar 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Croat post) 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina (Croat post) Date of Issue: 5th April 2026 one stamp (4.- BAM) & 1 souvenir-sheet (4.- BAM)this stamp is ...

europa stamps  - 31st Mar 2026
Moldova 2026

 MoldovaDate of Issue: 3rd April 2026one stamp (12.- MDL) out of a set of two stamps, only this stamp bears the Europa ...

europa stamps  - 31st Mar 2026
2886. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Issues Children’s Stamps.

 New issues -🇭🇰 Hong Kong Post -30 April 2026 - Children’s stamps, Animals in Chinese idioms - 4 stamps and 1 miniature ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 30th Mar 2026
Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs

A Special cover was released to celebrate 8 decades of Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs at Bengaluru on 27th February 2026.Cover ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 30th Mar 2026
Trinidad - Bud's Big Blue

 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 ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 30th Mar 2026
Hungary 1977, when Czech CSA airlines flew far and wide and so did the Ilyushin Il-62

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 ...

The-Philatelist  - 29th Mar 2026
Seva Teerth

India Post released a stamp on Seva Teerth the newly inaugurated Prime Minister's Office on 13th February 2026.

MB's Stamps of India  - 29th Mar 2026
Contemplating Selling a Stamp Collection?

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) ...

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 29th Mar 2026
2885. 🇨🇾 Cyprus Commemorates Event Of The Greek War Of Independence.

 New issues -🇨🇾 Cyprus Post -26 March 2026 - 75th anniversary of the Cyprus Red Cross - 1 stamp. Lithographed by Baltic ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 29th Mar 2026
The Collector | Venezuela | Will Castillo

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

Classic Latin America  - 29th Mar 2026
Faroe Islands 2026 stamps – 50 years of exciting design

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

Bitter Grounds Magazine  - 29th Mar 2026
Best Sepac stamp 2025

EuropeTime again to select the Best Sepac stamp !As you can read on the official Sepac website : "By casting your vote below, you’ll ...

europa stamps  - 29th Mar 2026
Karthavyapex-25

A Special Cover was released on the occasion of Karthavyapex-25, District level Philatelic Exhibition at Delhi on 5th December ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 28th Mar 2026
Switzerland 2026

Switzerland Date of Issue: 7th May 2026 2 stamps (2x 1.20 CHF)both stamps are issued in sheets of 16 stamps

europa stamps  - 28th Mar 2026
World Tuberculosis Day – 24 Mar 2026 -Special Cancellation

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

Stamp Digest  - 27th Mar 2026
Sree Thyagaraja Co-operative Bank Ltd.

A Special cover was released to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Sree Thyagaraja Co-operative Bank Ltd. on 22nd January 2026 at ...

MB's Stamps of India  - 27th Mar 2026
GERMANY ~ Bird FDC

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

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 27th Mar 2026
Folk Costumes (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage) – Finland 2026

Folk Costumes (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage) – Finland 2026 On 5 December 2024, the use of traditional Norwegian folk ...

Stamp Digest  - 27th Mar 2026
OL Chiki Script.

India Post released a stamp to celebrate 100 years of OL Chiki Script by Pandit Raghunath Murmu on 16th February 2026.

MB's Stamps of India  - 26th Mar 2026
Cloth Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth Stamps / Odd Shaped Stamps / Special perforations/ Glow in the dark under UVChina 2024 Mogoa ...

Philaquely Moi  - 26th Mar 2026
Chiu wins Grand at Edmonton Spring National

Award-winning exhibits took centre stage at the Edmonton Spring National Stamp Show, held March 21–22, 2026, where a strong national ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 26th Mar 2026
Myanmar Coffee Commemorative Stamp Issued

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 26th Mar 2026
Transvaal - Bud's Big Blue

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 ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 26th Mar 2026
Now I am 42 (again)



Stories Behind The Stamps  - 26th Mar 2026
Armenia 2026

Armenia Date of Issue: 10th April 2026 one stamp (400.- AMD) this stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 10 stamps 

europa stamps  - 25th Mar 2026
CUPW leadership split over Canada Post deal

A split has emerged within the Canadian Union of Postal Workers’ national leadership as members prepare to vote on tentative ...

Canadian Stamp News  - 25th Mar 2026
2884. 🇬🇮 Gibraltar £10 Stamp To Commemorate Late Queen Elizabeth II.

 New issues -🇬🇮 Royal Gibraltar Post Office -30 March 2026 - High value definitive, Birth centenary of the late Queen ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 24th Mar 2026
ROC ~ Chunghwa Post 130 Years FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Chunghwa Post 130 Years postal service exclusive limited FDC in conjunction with Taipei Postal Museum 60 ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 24th Mar 2026
ROC ~ Chunghwa Post 130 Years Cover

Republic of China (Taiwan) Chunghwa Post 130 Years postal service express registered cover, posted on March 20, 2026 from Taipei Beimen ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 24th Mar 2026
Unusual Subjects on Stamps – Sand Sculptures

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

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 24th Mar 2026
Stamps with Interactive (QR/Bar/Augmented Reality/C) codes - Update

Category - Hearing/SightSubcategory - Stamps with Interactive (QR/Bar/Augmented Reality/C) codes Germany 2026 Sponge Bob Stamp ...

Philaquely Moi  - 24th Mar 2026
Ivory Coast 1974, Felix the irresistible force thinks he has been stolen from too much

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

The-Philatelist  - 22nd Mar 2026
V-Mail Envelopes

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

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 22nd Mar 2026
2883. 🇸🇬 Singapore Promotes Health.

 New issues -🇸🇬 Singapore Post -1 April 2026 - 25th anniversary of the Health Promotion Board - 5 stamps. Lithographed. ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 22nd Mar 2026
Transcaucasian Federated Republics - Bud's Big Blue

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 ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 22nd Mar 2026
2882. 🇬🇭🇳🇬🇸🇱🇬🇲🇹🇬 ECOWAS Multicountry Sheet.

 New issues -🇬🇭🇳🇬🇸🇱🇬🇲🇹🇬 The 2026 ECOWAS Omnibus -12 February 2026 - 50th anniversary of the Economic ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 21st Mar 2026
My Stock Portfolio is Tanking, But My Investment in U.S. Forever Stamps is Fine

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

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 20th Mar 2026
Germany 2026

Germany Date of Issue: 7th May 2026 one stamp (0.95 €)

europa stamps  - 20th Mar 2026
France 2026

France Date of Issue: 9th May 2026 one stamp (2.25 €) This stamp is issued in a sheet of 12 stamps

europa stamps  - 19th Mar 2026
Cloth Stamps - Update

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth Stamps / Odd Shaped Miniature Sheet / Embossed StampsTurkey 2019 Year of Turkish Culture in ...

Philaquely Moi  - 19th Mar 2026
The 1859-60 King Ferdinand II Issues of Sicily

The post The 1859-60 King Ferdinand II Issues of Sicily appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 19th Mar 2026
Happy Ugadi

Happy Ugadi Greetings on Ugadi to readers in Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka and Telangana. Ugadi is Hindu, Telugu and Kannada New Year.

Stamp Digest  - 18th Mar 2026
Gibraltar 2026

Gibraltar Date of Issue: 30th March 2026 one stamp (1.96 GBP) and one souvenir-sheet of 2 stamps (1.96 & 3.16 GBP) - NOTE the ...

europa stamps  - 18th Mar 2026
2881. 🇸🇭🇫🇰🇬🇸🇸🇭 South Atlantic Islands Commemorate Queen Elizabeth II Birth Centenary.

 New issues -Birth Centenary of the late Queen Elizabeth II -🇸🇭🇫🇰🇬🇸🇸🇭 21 April 2016 - Issues from the ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 18th Mar 2026
Tonga - Bud's Big Blue

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 ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 18th Mar 2026
Myanmar Participation at Hong Kong Stampex 2026

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 ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 17th Mar 2026
The Embossed Issues of Great Britain

The post The Embossed Issues of Great Britain appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 17th Mar 2026
BRUNEI ~ Sultan's Diamond Jubilee Wedding FDC

Brunei Sultan Diamond Jubilee Wedding anniversary FDC, posted on January 26, 2026 from Seria to Taipei with arrival postmarked on March ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 17th Mar 2026
The David Feldman Philatelists – Professionals and Collectors

The post The David Feldman Philatelists – Professionals and Collectors appeared first on David Feldman SA.

David Feldman SA  - 17th Mar 2026
In the Lap of the “Crypto” Gods

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

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 16th Mar 2026
India 1972, India remembers the Tamil Helmsman

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

The-Philatelist  - 15th Mar 2026
When a Major Error Suddenly Becomes a Freak: EFOs That Aren’t What They Seem, Part I

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

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 15th Mar 2026
2880. 🇧🇸 Bahamas Commemorates Late Queen’s Centenary.

New Issues -🇧🇸 Postal service of Bahamas -3 March 2026 - Birth centenary of the late Queen Elizabeth II who was Quenof Bahamas - 4 ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 15th Mar 2026
Cycle Carried Cover -Special Covers India 2025

Cycle Carried Cover -Special Covers India 2025 A Special Cycle Carried Cover was released during SutlejPex 2025 on 04 Dec 2025 at Ludhiana.

Stamp Digest  - 14th Mar 2026
Water Metro Carried Cover -Special Covers India 2026

Water Metro Carried Cover -Special Covers India 2026 A Special Water Metro Carried Cover was released during KERAPEX 26 on 20th Jan ...

Stamp Digest  - 14th Mar 2026
Austria 2026

Austria Date of Issue: 24th April 2026 one stamp (1.25 €)

europa stamps  - 14th Mar 2026
Togo - Bud's Big Blue

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 ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 14th Mar 2026
Special Covers India 2026 – Stamp Exhibition Dubai

Special Covers India 2026 – Stamp Exhibition Dubai A Special Cover was released on 06 Feb 2026 at Dubai on Cuisine of India.

Stamp Digest  - 14th Mar 2026
2879.🇳🇷 Nauru Commemorates The Return From Truk.

 New issues -🇳🇷 Nauru Post -2026, probably 31 January - 80th anniversary of the return of the Nauruans from Truk at the end ...

Commonwealth Stamps  - 14th Mar 2026
Coins & Stamps Exhibition Feb- Apr 2026

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

Stamp Digest  - 13th Mar 2026
My Recent Covers

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 13th Mar 2026
3D - Motion stamps - Update

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - 3D - Motion Stamps Turkey 2013 Mersin XVII Mediterranean Games 3D Motion Stamp Issue ...

Philaquely Moi  - 13th Mar 2026
ROC ~ 2026 Chiayi Lantern Festival Covers

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year - Lantern Festival express registered souvenir covers, posted on March 3, 2026 ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 12th Mar 2026
ROC ~ 2026 Taichung Lantern Festival Covers

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year - Taichung Lantern Festival express registered souvenir covers, posted on March ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 11th Mar 2026
Eleanor, Gee I Think You’re Swell ...

... But Western Union apparently had other ideas

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 10th Mar 2026
Transparent Stamps - Update

Category - SightSub Category - Transparent StampsSwitzerland 2026 Hockey26 Transparent Chalk Paper StampIssue date 5 March 2026Swiss ...

Philaquely Moi  - 10th Mar 2026
Guernsey 2026

Guernsey Date of Issue: 1st April 2026 one stamp (1.54 GBP) out of a set of six stamps, only this stamp bears the Europa ...

europa stamps  - 10th Mar 2026
They’re Supersonic

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

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 10th Mar 2026
Great Britain 1986, Remembering Hugh Dowding and the Hawker Hurricane fighter

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

The-Philatelist  - 9th Mar 2026
New Picture Postcards and Special Cancellations

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 9th Mar 2026
India are ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Champions 2026.

India are ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Champions 2026. The ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 was jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. It was ...

Stamp Digest  - 8th Mar 2026
Club News

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 7th Mar 2026
... And Here's the Link to the APS Zoom Meeting Discussing Proposed Changes to Circuit Sales

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

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 6th Mar 2026
Greenland’s 2026 stamps – a bit of normality in a trying & weird year

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

Bitter Grounds Magazine  - 6th Mar 2026
Three Enduring Mysteries of the Cape of Good Hope Triangular Issues, 1853-64 (Part 3)

The COGH, SG19c 4d Steel Blue with BPA certificate In my CollectionBy Christopher K. Dorn, aka “The Beryllium ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 6th Mar 2026
ROC ~ Passing Lamp and Honoring FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Passing the Lamp and Honoring express registered FDC, posted on March 3, 2026 from south Taiwan Kaohsiung ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 6th Mar 2026
ROC ~ Passing Lamp and Honoring FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Passing the Lamp and Honoring express registered FDC, posted on March 3, 2026 from south Taiwan Kaohsiung ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 6th Mar 2026
ROC ~ Paasing the Lamp and Honoring FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Passing the Lamp and Honoring express registered FDC, posted on March 3, 2026 from south Taiwan Kaoshiung ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 6th Mar 2026
ROC ~ Passing the Lamp and Honoring FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Passing the Lamp and Honoring express registered FDC, posted on March 3, 2026 from south Taiwan Kaohsiung ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 6th Mar 2026
ROC ~ Passing the Lamp and Honoring FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) Passing the Lamp and Honoring express registered FDC, posted on March 3, 2026 from south Taiwan Kaohsiung ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 6th Mar 2026
Control Stamps For Sales Books, a Short-lived Solution for the American Philatelic Association

APA was forerunner of American Philatelic Society; also, update on APS Circuit Sales

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 5th Mar 2026
2026 French stamps are here! WOO HOO!

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 ...

Bitter Grounds Magazine  - 5th Mar 2026
Unusual Postal Souvenirs - Update

Category - Sight / TouchSubcategory - Unusual Postal Souvenirs Russia 2018 Happy New Year - Snow Maiden  3D - ...

Philaquely Moi  - 3rd Mar 2026
China’s 2026 stamp program is a testament to the country’s rich beauty

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

Bitter Grounds Magazine  - 2nd Mar 2026
Tibet - Bud's Big Blue

1913-1933 Tibet in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 2nd Mar 2026
Great Shows Generally Reflect Great Committees

By those standards Linpex 2026 was a smashing success!

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 1st Mar 2026
New Picture Postcards and Special Cancellations

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 27th Feb 2026
Thurn and Taxis - Bud's Big Blue

1852-1866 Thurn and Taxis Northern District in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 26th Feb 2026
Albania 1925, Electricity changes everything

This looked like an interesting old bridge. I picked this stamp to write up to see if it was Roman or Ottoman in origin. It was Ottoman. ...

The-Philatelist  - 25th Feb 2026
1963 Battle of Gettysburg “Centennal” Stamp

How the winner of a stamp design contest ignited another battle

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 25th Feb 2026
Myanmar Tea Commemorative Stamp

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 25th Feb 2026
SINGAPORE ~ 2026 CLNY - Year of Horse Cover

Singapore 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year - Year of Horse cover, posted on January 29, 2026 from Singapore to Taipei with arrival postmarked ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 24th Feb 2026
LIECHTENSTEIN ~ 2026 CLNY - Year of Horse Cover

Liechtenstein 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year - Year of Horse cover, posted on February 4, 2026 from Vaduz to Taipei with arrival postmarked ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 24th Feb 2026
Recently Added to Stock

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

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 24th Feb 2026
Thrace - Bud's Big Blue

1919-20 Thrace in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 22nd Feb 2026
New Barbados Stamps – Dove of Peace – 8th December 2025

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

The Barbados Stamps blog  - 22nd Feb 2026
Postcard Story : The Lion Throne of Burma

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 21st Feb 2026
1855 Eyewitness Account of Train Tragedy

Contents of some covers supersede all postal history aspects

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 20th Feb 2026
Dubai 2026 World Stamp Exhibition

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 18th Feb 2026
World Food Day Stamps, 1981

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 18th Feb 2026
Thailand (Siam) - Bud's Big Blue

1883 Thailand in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations and ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 18th Feb 2026
World Air Mail Day

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 18th Feb 2026
USA 1965, Getting inspired to have a strong mind in a sound body by a flocking of Slavic falcons performing gymnastics

This is a strange stamp. Wanting to do a stamp celebrating and perhaps suggesting more interest in physical fitness, the USA ties it to ...

The-Philatelist  - 17th Feb 2026
Unusual Subjects on Stamps – Fishing Lures/Flies

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

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 17th Feb 2026
2026 Chinese Lunar New Year - Year of Horse

Happy 2026 Chinese Lunar New YearYear of Horse 

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 17th Feb 2026
Stamps for Vietnam 2026 – the year is a mystery!

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

Bitter Grounds Magazine  - 16th Feb 2026
Dealer Promotion Shows How Item Entered the Philatelic Marketplace

A glimpse into a 70-year-old promotion

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 15th Feb 2026
New Special Cover and Cancellation

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 14th Feb 2026
Tasmania - Bud's Big Blue

1855-68 Tasmania in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic obligations ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 14th Feb 2026
A Serious Account of My Time on the “Inside”

Lima Correctional Institution may have been “medium security,” but it was solid!

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 11th Feb 2026
ROC ~ 2025 LLBWS Baseball Championship FDC

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2025 LLBWS Baseball Championship FDC. posted on February 10, 2026 from Taipei FDI ceremony temporary post ...

Gulfmann Stamps Collection  - 11th Feb 2026
Tunisia 1960, the system? what system? I am the system!

Is this what independence activists were about. A President for life, living in the old Ottoman Bey’s house and insulting the ...

The-Philatelist  - 10th Feb 2026
Tannu -Tuva - Bud's Big Blue

1927 Tannu-Tuva Issue in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 10th Feb 2026
New Picture Postcards

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 8th Feb 2026
New Special Cancellation

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 8th Feb 2026
Year of the Fire Horse

The Chinese New Year begins on February 17th this year, 2026 being the year of the Horse – to be precise the Year of the Fire ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 7th Feb 2026
Duba 2026 Indian winners

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 7th Feb 2026
I was Astounded!

Primary problem with APS circuit sales is not what you’d think

Wayne Youngblood's Substack  - 6th Feb 2026
Tanganyika - Bud's Big Blue

1922-1931 Tanganyika in Bud's Big BlueBud's Big BlueBud's Observations(From Jim: Bud is well, but has a lot of non philatelic ...

Big Blue 1840-1940  - 6th Feb 2026
Club News

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

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 5th Feb 2026
2026 Canadian stamps – WOW, I actually wrote them up!

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 ...

Bitter Grounds Magazine  - 3rd Feb 2026
Straits Settlements 1912, Trying to keep Singapore British, when the people are Chinese, Malay, and Indian

Singapore is today a prosperous, multiracial trading city with very few British. This was true right from the beginning, when it was ...

The-Philatelist  - 2nd Feb 2026
My Recent Cover

 Magh Mela 2026 - Basant Panchami : 23 January 2026 : PrayagrajBasanta Panchami and Saraswati Puja in honour of the ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 29th Jan 2026
Starting a new year – 2026 will be better.

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

Bitter Grounds Magazine  - 28th Jan 2026
Black Heritage – Part 18

The subject of 2025’s Black Heritage stamp series is Allen Toussaint (1938–2015), an American musician, songwriter, arranger and ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 27th Jan 2026
Great Britain 1987, Using Victoria and Albert to remind of paternalistic one nation Toryism

This is a great semi modern stamp. It gently and unthreateningly reminds how things once were. In doing so, it subtly reminds the 1987 ...

The-Philatelist  - 25th Jan 2026
Happy Republic Day

 Greetings on 77th Republic Day“Freedom, unity, and equality are the pillars of our Republic.”26 January, celebrated as ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 25th Jan 2026
New Barbados Stamp – We Gatherin’ – 10th November 2025

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 Barbados Stamps blog  - 21st Jan 2026
U.S. Postal Service 250th Anniversary

Issued in 2025 to celebrate a major U.S. Postal Service anniversary, the minisheet “250 Years of Delivering” is a superbly ...

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 21st Jan 2026
Superman - The Immigrant Story Behind the Cape



Stories Behind The Stamps  - 19th Jan 2026
Pressing Iron of Burma on a Romanian Stamp

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 18th Jan 2026
Club News

 News from Philatelic Societies Eastern India Philatelists' Association  The Annual General Meeting of the Eastern India ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 18th Jan 2026
Book Review

 Discover Incredible Madhya PradeshThrough Stamps and CoversDISCOVER INCREDIBLE MADHYA PRADESH through STAMPS and COVERS ...

Rainbow Stamp Club  - 18th Jan 2026
50th Anniversary of Armed Forces Day

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 15th Jan 2026
Recently Added to Stock

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

Freestampmagazine – Stamp Collecting Blog  - 15th Jan 2026
23rd Anniversary of Postal Business Meeting

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 13th Jan 2026
Low Value Definitives of 2017

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 13th Jan 2026
70th Anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 12th Jan 2026
69th Anniversary of Independence Day

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

Ko Toe Philately  - 12th Jan 2026
The Talented Mr. Lilley (and his friends)

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

Punk Philatelist  - 9th Jan 2026
78th Anniversary of Independence Day

On 4 January 2026, Myanmar Post issued a set of two commemorative stamps marking the 78th anniversary of Independence Day. Myanmar Post ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 4th Jan 2026
Kishinev, Bondi, and the Erosion of Empathy



Stories Behind The Stamps  - 31st Dec 2025
Almost Everything Must Go

Firstly, my apologies for being conspicuous by my absence for nearly three years. Whilst the King's definitives are similar in design to ...

31p purple  - 28th Dec 2025
Burma Arts through Soviet Eyes: A Postcard Set from the USSR

In the early 1960s, cultural exchange between the Soviet Union and Asia found expression not only in exhibitions and publications, but ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 26th Dec 2025
priced to sell or priced to get rid of?

The thing about  buying stamps from an online marketplace is, in my humble view,  you get what you pay for.  You can buy ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 24th Dec 2025
Myanmar Post celebrates Centenary of Mandalay University

Myanmar Post marked the centenary of Mandalay University with the issuance of a souvenir sheet containing a single stamp on 21 December ...

Ko Toe Philately  - 22nd Dec 2025
Dante - a new collecting thematic

 Have you ever wanted to start a new thematic collection.  just for the fun of it ,    and wondered and wondered and ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 21st Dec 2025
Barbados Dove of Peace stamp – back order update

The popularity of this new stamp issue has, quite frankly, caught everyone by surprise. The Philatelic Bureau in Bridgetown had... Read ...

The Barbados Stamps blog  - 17th Dec 2025
new cddstamps website domain

 Hello,   yes been away from writing for a while    too much happening.  One thing ...I lost my ...

cddstamps on stamps  - 14th Dec 2025
The curious tale of a Barbados SG1

As someone who has spent a lot of time collecting and studying the stamps of Barbados, I’m always interested when... Read More The ...

The Barbados Stamps blog  - 13th Dec 2025
Dove of Peace stamp update

The new Barbados ‘Dove of Peace‘ stamp was issued yesterday, 8th December 2025, but don’t expect to see it any... Read ...

The Barbados Stamps blog  - 9th Dec 2025