Mystic Stamp Learning Center
Every stamp has a story. Explore the history, learn the hobby, and get your questions answered.
Top Stories and Guides
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Semipostals: Stamps With a Cause
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The Journey That Opened the American West
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Discover the Beauty of Bird Stamps and the Legacy of John James Audubon
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American Circus History on US Stamps
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Canada’s Diamond Jubilee Stamps: The First Commemorative Stamps of Canada
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What are Farley’s Follies? The Famous 1935 Stamp Scandal That Shook US Collecting
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St. Patrick’s Day: Irish History, Heritage, and Stamps
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2026 New Issue Stamps
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Stamp Collecting News
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May 24, 2026
Welcome Back to the Neighborhood, Mister Rogers
Sunday, May 24, at the Boston 2026 World Exposition, the Postal Service announced the winner of its Stamp Encore contest:… -
May 12, 2026
U.S. Postal Service to Honor Nation’s 250th Anniversary With American Icons Stamps Curated by Ralph Lauren
The US Postal Service (USPS) announced on May 12th that it will honor the nation’s 250th anniversary with the release… -
May 1, 2026
Barbie To Be Celebrated With New Stamps
Barbie commemorative stamps will be released on July 11, during the 2026 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, TX…. -
March 31, 2026
USPS Announces Stamp Issues for World Stamp Show
The US Postal Service announced on March 31 the stamp issues that will be premiered at the Boston 2026 World Exposition,… -
February 23, 2026
2026 New Issue Stamps
Keep your collection up to date with the 2026 new issue stamps from the US Postal Service. From continuing series… -
February 17, 2026
Happy Birthday Stamps Make A Come Back in 2026
The US Postal Service announced Tuesday, February 17, two new stamps to be released later in 2026: Happy Birthday and…
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June 19, 2026
The Founding of the National Archives
On June 19, 1934, President Franklin Roosevelt signed legislation creating the National Archives. The archives houses billions of historic documents, photographs, maps, videos, and more.
