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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June 29, 2026
USPS Announces Additional Stamps for 2026
The US Postal Service announced on June 29 several new stamp issues to be released later in this year. These… -
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…
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July 1, 2026
Teachers of America Issue
On July 1, 1957, the Teachers of America stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Education Association. Released in Philadelphia, where the organization began, the stamp honored a century of teachers working to build and improve American education.
