Scenes from the 1893 Columbian Expo
Issued to commemorate the 1893 Columbian Exposition, the Columbian stamps are among the most desirable of all U.S. stamps. This video captures some of the awe of that huge World’s…
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First U.S. Airmail Flight
On May 15, 1918, a crowd of several hundred gathered at Washington’s Polo Grounds to witness history being made. After carefully reviewing the route to Philadelphia on Fleet’s map –…
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Hindenburg Disaster
Graf Zeppelin stamps are among the most sought-after of all U.S. stamps. Sadly, the golden days of dirigibles ended with the Hindenburg disaster. This short film clip captures that tragic…
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Black Heritage Series
In 1978, the USPS introduced the Black Heritage Series. Today, it’s one of the longest-running and most popular US stamp series. Harriet Tubman was born enslaved in Bucktown, Maryland. Tubman…
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U.S. Philately eBooks
There are many older stamp books and periodicals available for you to download for free. We’ve put together a list of resources we’ve found. It’s fun to read about stamps…
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All About Watermarks
Discover everything you need to know about watermarks on your stamps.
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Secret Marks on Classic U.S. Stamps
As stamp collectors, we love to have the “inside” story. It’s fun to know things about stamps others would certainly overlook.
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100 Greatest American Stamps
Enjoy listening as Don and Janet Klug introduce the stamps selected as the “100 Greatest American Stamps.”
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The Difference Between Definitive and Commemorative Stamps
Definitive stamps are sometimes called the “workhorse” of the postal system. They’re also known as regular-issue stamps.
