News from the World of Stamp Collecting and Philately

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

 New Issues -🇳🇿 New Zealand Post -2 September 2026 - 25th anniversary of the release of The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship ...

New issues -🇧🇲 Postal service of Bermuda -17 September 2026 - 65th anniversary of the Bermuda Regiment - 6 stamps. Lithographed. ...

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

Canadian stamp dealers selling to collectors in the United States could face a significant new obstacle beginning Aug. 19, with certain ...

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

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

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

“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 ...

 New issues -🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Post -1 July 2026 - Centenary of the National Institute of Health Sciences - 1 stamp. Lithographed. ...

 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. 

Canada Post has turned its attention to one of the country’s most recognizable wilderness species with a new stamp issue showcasing ...

Toronto’s postal past will take centre stage during a special evening Aug. 19 featuring veteran philatelist Garfield Portch at the ...

Boston 2026 World Expo welcomed more than 20,000 attendees and featured nearly 3,750 exhibit frames during its eight-day run, according ...

New issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -20 August 2026 - Pets - 10 stamps issued in 2 se-tenant strips of 5 (5 x 2nd Class & 5 x 1st ...

 New issues -🇹🇨 St Helena postal service -1 August 2026 - Definitive issue, endemic invertebrates - 12 stamps and 1 sheetlet ...

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 ...

Canadian exhibitors are proving that the country’s philatelic scholarship, research and collecting expertise can stand alongside the ...

A Special Cover was released on Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram Fort PO on 10th August 2026 depicting the newly ...

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

 New issues -🇬🇧 Royal Mail -20 August 2026 - Pets - 10 stamps in 2 se-tenant strips (5 x 2nd class and 5 x 1st class). A ...

Total Solar Eclipse – Postcards of Spain 2026 Total Solar Eclipse, Spain August 12 Spain faces a truly exceptional astronomical ...

Special Covers India 2026 – Kaifi Azmi A Special Cover was released in Mumbai on 10th May 2026 on his Death Anniversary. He was a ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Philatelic Bureau Indore on 1st January 2026. at Indore

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 ...

 New issues -🇮🇳 India Post -7 August 2026 - Handlooms of India - 4 stamps and 1 miniature sheet containing all 4 stamps. ...

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

A Special Cover was released as a tribute to the Timeless Bond of Guru and Shishya on 7th August 2026 at Konchady on the occasion of ...

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

 New issues -🇲🇾 Pos Malaysia -8 August 2026 - ‘Visit Johor 2026’, Tourism promotional campaign - 2 stamps in a ...

 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.

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

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

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

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

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

A Special Cover was released on the Rath Shilpkar Samman at Bhubanehwar on 21st July 2026.

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

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

Republic of China (Tauwan) Street Foods express registered FDCs, posted on August 4, 2026 from Taipei Dihwa Street post office. 

Brunei Technology University 40 Years FDC, posted on July 30, 2026 from Seria to Taipei with arrival postmarked on August 5, 2026. 

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 ...

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

A Special Cancellation was released on the occasion of International Tiger Day at Nagpur on 29th July 2026.

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

 New issues.🇳🇷 Naoero Post -15 July 2026 - 21st anniversary of the nationalisation of the phosphate industry and the new ...

United States Postcrossing cover, posted on July 6, 2026 from Sparta WI to Taipei with arrival postmarked on July 27, 2026. 

Singapore Revitalising Spaces Connecting Communities FDC, posted on July 14, 2026 from Tampines Central PO to Taipei with arrival ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 100 years of Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Patna on 26tth July 2026.

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 ...

 New Issues -🇻🇺 Vanuatu Post -15 March 2017 - 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the ...

 New issues -🇭🇰 Hong Kong Post -30 July 2026 - ‘Biodiversity’ part 2 - 4 stamps and 1 miniature sheet containing all 4 ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 30th July 2026 on the occasion of International Day of Friendship. This ...

Canadian Coin News, Canadian Stamp News and CoinStampSupplies.com will be closed for a one-week summer break beginning Aug. 1, with ...

The Trajan Publishing team will be on the road in August, at two of Ontario’s popular collector events. The first stop is the ...

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

Collectors planning to exhibit at SLOVPHILEX 2027 have been given additional time to submit their applications. The organizing committee ...

A Special cover was released on Kaifi Azmi on 10th May 2026 at Mumbai.

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

 New issues -🇮🇲 Isle of Man Post Office -10 August 2026 - Trinacria (second issue) - 6 stamps. Lithographed. Further details ...

Category - SightSub Category - Extra Wide Length StampsMy first Pakistani Unusual StampPakistan 2026 Sadequain Art Extra Wide length ...

For nearly a century, collectors accepted the colourful "Riel Essay" as an unissued stamp essay prepared for Louis Riel's provisional ...

 New issues - 🇸🇭 postal service of Ascension Island -9 September 2026 - 10th anniversary of the Blue Belt Programme - 4 ...

Category - SightSubcategory - 3D - Holographic Stamps/ Glow in the dark Under UV lightChina 2026-7 Artificial Intelligence Holographic ...

A Special cancellation with Golden cancellation and a Picture Post Card on the Rath Yatra was released on 25th July 2026. Courtesy: ...

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 ...

Category - SightSubcategory - 3D - Holographic Stamps/ Glow in the dark Under UV lightChina 2025-12 World Cultural Heritage - Beijing ...

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

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 ...

 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 ...

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...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

... 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 ...

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

Featured prominently is virtue signaling and lots of holiday issues

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 : ...

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 ...

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 : ...

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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

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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

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...