Mystic Stamp Learning Hub
Learn more about stamp collecting, take a dive into the history of stamps, or get any questions answered.
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2026 New Issue Stamps
Keep your collection up to date with the 2026 new issue stamps from the US Postal Service. From continuing series to stamps commemorating important anniversaries, enjoy the artistry and storytelling that make stamps so special. We’ll keep adding more 2026 new issue options as we get them in stock, which may take a few weeks after their issue date.
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2-Cent Reds Explained: Why Were So Many 2-Cent Stamps Printed in Red?
When stamp collectors speak of “2¢ Reds,” they’re referring to a colorful chapter in American philatelic history that spans decades of commemorative issues. But why were so many 2-cent stamps printed in red? The answer lies in an international agreement that standardized stamp colors around the world.
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Cape of Good Hope Triangle Stamps: The World’s First Triangular Postage Stamps
Few classic issues combine smart design, real colonial history, and collector appeal like the Cape of Good Hope triangle stamps. First released in 1853, these iconic triangles became the first triangular postage stamps in the world, and they remain some of the most recognizable stamps of the 19th century.
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Lunar New Year Stamps: A Collector’s Guide to USPS Chinese Zodiac Issues and Series
The Lunar New Year is a major seasonal holiday observed across many Asian cultures and communities, marking the start of a new year on lunisolar calendars. The US Postal Service first recognized the Lunar New Year with the issuing of a stamp honoring the Year of the Rooster on December 30, 1992.
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Mint Stamps, Fresh From Sheet
If you love stamps that look like they just came off the post office counter, Mint Stamp, Fresh From Sheet is a simple upgrade that makes a real difference. These stamps start out in full sheets, and we carefully separate them so you get a single stamp that still feels “fresh” and crisp—without the extra handling that many singles pick up over time.
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Explore the History of Spaceflight with Stamps
Collecting space-related stamps and coins is a fascinating way to explore the story of spaceflight around the world, from early rocket experiments and pioneering astronauts to satellites, moon landings, space stations, and deep-space missions. These stamps and coins feature dramatic artwork, detailed spacecraft designs, and major milestones in exploration, making them a favorite theme for collectors at every level.
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February 23, 2026
First Attacks on US Mainland During WWII
On February 23, 1942, millions of Americans were gathered around their radios listening to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fireside chat. At almost the same moment — 7:15 p.m. Pacific time — a Japanese submarine surfaced one mile off the California coast and began shelling an oil field near Santa Barbara. The war had just arrived on the American mainland.
