News from the World of Stamp Collecting and Philately

 India Post released a stamp on Acharya Dinesh Chandra Joshi on 15th May 2026.

FIFA Football World Cup 2026 – FDC by Armenia FIFA Football World Cups – History The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd edition of ...

FIFA Football World Cup 2026 – Stamp by Armenia FIFA Football World Cups – History The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd edition ...

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

A Special Cover was release on the occasion of the World Environment  on the Sri Lankan Frogmouth at the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary ...

Collectors of Canadian and Newfoundland philately will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity this month as Eastern Auctions continues ...

The life-saving impact of donating blood is the focus of a new Permanent stamp issued by Canada Post. Released on June 11 to coincide ...

 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 ...

 New issues -🇮🇲 Isle of Man Post Office -24 June 2026 - ‘Petrolcarhedonism, Supercar Island 2026’ - 6 stamps. Designed by ...

India Post released a stamp on Somnath Temple, 1000 years of India's unwavering faith and devotion on 11th May 2026.

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 New issues -🇸🇬 Singapore Post -19 June 2026 - “Our last kampongs” - 4 stamps. Lithographed. Rating:- *****.🇲🇾 Pos ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 90 years of  APS Educational Trust at Bengaluru on 21st April 2026.

It might not be a surprise to find that Greenland has more stamps featuring this subject than other countries. Historically, the dog ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 5th June 2026 on the occasion of World Brain Tumor Day. This cancellation ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Taiwan Trains express registered FDCs, posted on June 5, 2026 from Taipei main railway station post ...

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

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

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

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. ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 5th June 2026 on the occasion of World Environment Day. This cancellation ...

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 ...

More than 200 exhibit frames, 28 dealers and a full slate of seminars and social events will welcome collectors to Royal 2026 Royale, ...

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

A Special cover was released on Spandan, SBI Local Head Office, Maharashtra on 24th April 2026 at Pune. 

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

A Special cover was released on the World Trade Centre for it's service to India's International Trade of over five decades on 15th ...

Four sites and events that helped shape Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ rights movement are being commemorated on a new set of stamps issued ...

Category - SightSubcategory - 3D - Holographic StampsArgentina 2008 Olympex 2008 World Stamp Exhibition Beijing Holographic ...

 New issues -🇦🇺 Australia Post -1 July 2026 - Mammal emblems of Australian states (I), revised postal rates - 4 gummed stamps ...

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 ...

Collectors of stamps, postcards, postal history and historical documents will gather in Quebec City this weekend as the Quebec City Old ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 75 years of Central Food and Technological Research Institute, Mysore on 3rd April 2026 at ...

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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 ...

Sparks International, formerly known as Sparks Auctions, is drawing attention to two June sales that together offer more than 1,000 lots ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth StampsThis Post has been updated to reflect correct Country and Category from an earliest Post where ...

 New issues -🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Post -27 May 2026 - State Vesak Festival - 1 stamp. Lithographed. Rating:- *****.27 May 2026 - ...

A Special Cover was released on the occasion on NIMHANS South Campus, Sakalawara on 3rd January 2026 at Bengaluru.Cover Code: KTK01/2026.

Library of Congress connection to stamp design revealed.

One of the headline features in the latest issue of Canadian Stamp News (Vol. 51 No. 5), released June 2, is our in-depth preview of ...

The term “Lowriders” is used to define the automobiles seen on these stamps, issued by the United States Postal Service in ...

Category - Touch / SightSub category -  3D - Stamps with Laminated Prismatic Ribbed Plastic Surface (Lenticular)Micronesia 2009 ...

Karnataka Postal Circle released a special cancellation on 1st June 2026 on the occasion of Global Day of Parents. This cancellation ...

Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of new collective agreements with Canada ...

BOSTON, Mass. — Canadian exhibitors earned an impressive array of awards and high scores at BOSTON 2026, highlighted by David L. ...

 New issues -🇮🇳 India Post -15 May 2026 - Commemoration of Acharya Dinesh Chandra Joshi, Sanskrit scholar and educationalist ...

India Post released a stamp to celebrate the Centenary year of Shri Ram College of Commerce on 25th April 2026. 

New issues -  The stamp dealer, Prince Stamps, based in Spain, is offering a large number of new surcharges fron Fiji Post which ...

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

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodCentral African Republic 2025 Drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn ...

A Special Cancellation was released on 6ht March 2026 at New Delhi on the occasion of Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026.

 New issues -🇯🇪 Jersey Post -12 June - 150th anniversary of the Band of the Island of Jersey - 6  stamps and 1 ...

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 ...

A Special cover was released on the occasion of 160 years of Auckland House School at Shimla on 21st May 2026.Cover Code: HP/02/2026.

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

Final Day of the Boston Exhibition Week !!Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from different material - WoodCentral African ...

A Special Cover was released to celebrate 18 years of Kempegowda International Airport at Bengaluru on 25th May 2026.Courtesy: Jagannath ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth Stamps / Stamps with LeatherIndonesia 2026 Wayang Puppets - Stamps on Silk SheetletIssue date 20 ...

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

 New issues.🇬🇸 Bounty Post (postal service of Pitcairn Islands) - 2023 - Friends of Pitcairn Islands - 2 stamps issued ...

Canadian collectors continue sending Canadian Stamp News photos and stories from Boston 2026 World Expo, and Yellowknife’s Kevin ...

 New issues -🇯🇴 JO Post (postal service of Jordan) -25 May 2026 - 80th anniversary of Independence (Transjordan was liberated ...

Category - Touch / HearingSub-Category - Stamps with Vinyl Disc Form / Stamps with holes / Odd Shaped Stamp / Odd Shaped Miniature Sheet ...

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

Republic of China (Taiwan) New Taipei Scenery express registered FDC, posted on May 19, 2026 from Banqiao temporary post office. 

Republic of China (Taiwan) New Taipei Scenery express registered FDC, posted on May 19, 2026. 

Republic of China (Taiwan) New Taipei Scenery express registered FDC, posted on May 19, 2026 from Sanchong temporary post office. 

Republic of China (Taiwan) New Taipei City express registered FDCs, posted on May 19, 2026. 

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Hydrangea Festival express registered cover, posted on May 23, 2026 from Yangmingshan National Park ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Hydrangea Festival express registered cover, posted on May 23, 2026 from Yangmingshan National Park ...

Republic of China (Taiwan) 2026 Hydrangea Festival express registered cover, posted on May 23, 2026 from Yangmingshan National Park ...

Indonesian plants cover, posted on May 2, 2026 from Malang to Taipei with arrival postmarked on May 26, 2026. 

Category - TouchSubcategory - Stamps made from Special Traditional PaperChina 2010 - 11 Ancient Chinese Calligraphy - Running ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth StampsChina 2017 - 14 Zhang Qian Silk Stamps SheetletIssue date 20 September 2017China Post has ...

  2026 is the year in which the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the rebellion of the 13 British ...

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

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

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

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

Category - SightSubcategory - Stamps Security with micro printingCanada 2018 From Far and Wide with Micro text printIssue date 15 ...

 New issues -🇳🇿 New Zealand Post -6 May 2026 - Participation of the All Whites New Zealand Football team in the FIFA World ...

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Happy Boston Exhibition Weekend!!!Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth StampsChina 2023 Journey to the West - The Five Immortals Achieve ...

Category - TouchSubcategory - Cloth StampsMadagascar 2014 Animals of Madagascar and China Silk SheetIssue date 21 July 2014Madagascar ...

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 ...

Category - Touch / SightSub category -  3D - Stamps with Laminated Prismatic Ribbed Plastic SurfaceEgypt 2006 50th Anniversary ...

 New issues =🇫🇯 Fiji Post -19 May 2026 - 147th Girmit commemoration - 3 stamps. Lithographed. The Girmit Era in Fiji was the ...

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

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

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

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

Category - Touch/SightSubcategory - Metal Stamps Republic of Guinea 2019 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations of Republic of ...

Poland birds cover, posted on April 28, 2026 from Tarnowskie Gory to Taipei with arrival postmarked on May 20, 2026. 

Brazil cover, posted on March 29, 2026 from Caixias do sul to Taipei with arrival postmarked on May 20, 2026. 

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

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 New issues.🇲🇼 Malawi postal service -.2025 or 2026 - Surcharges - 3 values surcharged on 4 stamps (total 12) contained in ...

Category - SightSubcategory - Stamps Security with micro printingCanada 2024 From Far and Wide with Micro printIssue date 6 May ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 New issues -🇮🇪 An Post (postal service of the Irish Republic) -14 May 2026 - Irish traveller history and culture - 2 ...

 New issues -I have reported previously in several Blogs on the confused picture of the new issues of Papua New Guinea in recent ...

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

Republic of China (Taiwan) President Office express registered cover, posted on May 9, 2026 from President Office temporary post ...

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, ...

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

 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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

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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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Okay, so what, exactly, is Treasure House?

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 ...

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?

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 ...

 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 ...

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

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, ...

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

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

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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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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