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  • Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement on Stamps

    Martin Luther King Jr., born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, remains one of the most recognized leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Collecting Martin Luther King Jr. and related Civil Rights stamps is one way to honor the people, communities, and sacrifices that shaped the struggle for equality in the US.

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  • 2025 U.S. Stamp Year Sets & Supplements Are Here!

    It’s easier than ever to update your collection while saving time and money. Our 2025 year sets are a quick way to get every US stamp issued in 2025, all in one easy order. Plus, our exclusive high-quality supplements are loaded with stamp facts and important history.

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  • Worldwide Airmail Stamps for Collectors of Aviation and Postal History

    Worldwide airmail stamps showcase how air mail service transformed mail delivery at every level, from early domestic routes to long-distance international flights. Many countries first issued airmail postage stamps to…

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  • 2026 Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express Stamps Announced

    Source:USPS Newsroom Press Release WASHINGTON — The US Postal Service today announced the Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express stamps it will release in 2026. There will be additional stamp…

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  • Santa Stamps to Bring Christmas Cheer to Your Album

    Santa stamps bring the warmth and wonder of Christmas to life in miniature works of art. Each issue features its own creative interpretation of Santa—whether he’s preparing toys, delivering gifts, or sharing a joyful holiday moment. These Christmas stamps highlight the traditions, colors, and storytelling that make the season so meaningful.

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  • Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Stamp Collection

    Thanksgiving-themed US stamps offer collectors a warm glimpse into the nation’s history, traditions, and artistic heritage. While the holiday hasn’t been a frequent subject of US postage, several issues highlight its themes.

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  • Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Stamp Collectors

    Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a stamp collector? This season, make their collection shine with presents that inspire, organize, and delight. From classic US issues and beautifully designed First Day Covers to premium albums, mounts, and tools, there’s something here for every collector.

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  • Veterans Day: Postage Stamps Honoring Those Who’ve Served

    Veterans Day, observed every year on November 11, is a day for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. Its origins trace back to the end of World War I, when the armistice between the Allied countries and Germany took effect on November 11, 1918.

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  • #620-21 - 1925 Norse-American Issues, Complete Set of 2 Stamps

    The Arrival of Norwegian Immigrants to America

    Over 200 years ago in 1825, a small wooden sloop set sail from Stavanger, Norway, on a voyage that would quietly alter the course of history.

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This Day in History

Learn about the history of US stamps with a daily snapshot of this day in US stamp history.

  • January 21, 2026

    Founding of Kiwanis International

    On January 21, 1915, a small meeting in Detroit, Michigan sparked a global movement built on service and friendship. What began on that winter day would grow into Kiwanis International, an organization dedicated to improving communities and helping children around the world.
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