America’s First Inverts
Nearly 150 years ago, officials unveiled a revolutionary stamp series produced by the National Bank Note Company.
Amazing Flying Boats Carried First Trans-Pacific Airmail
Aviation in the 1920s developed at an incredible pace. Instead of the fragile wood and fabric of early biplanes, aircraft were soon being constructed of sturdy, streamlined metal propelled by increasingly light and powerful motors.
Martín Ramírez First Day of Issue Ceremony
On March 26, 2015, New York City’s Ricco/Maresca Gallery hosted the First Day of Issue dedication ceremony for five stamps.
What is microprinting?
Microprinting is tiny type added to a stamp’s design. The type is so small, it can’t be read without a magnifying glass or microscope.
World War II 50th Anniversary
World War II was the most significant event of the 20th century. The U.S. Postal Service began planning for the war’s 50th anniversary in 1985. It wanted to honor the…
Owney the Postal Dog E-book
Chances are you’ve heard about Owney the Postal Dog. Now you can enjoy the tale of the terrier mixed-breed dog with your young friends.
ZIP Code Hootenanny
In 1963, the US introduced a “Zone Improvement Plan” designed to move mail more efficiently. Used in postal addresses, the five-digit code helped “ZIP” mail along more quickly. Zip codes…
Come Fly with Early Airmail Pilots
This series of videos was produced in 1935 by the U.S. Postal Service to promote airmail service and showcase the DeHavilland DH-4 plane. Part 1 features a daylight flight, while…
The Stickney Press: a Revolution in Stamp Production
Benjamin Rollin Stickney isn’t a household name. In fact, he’s not known at all today outside of collectors and a handful of government workers. But Stickney caused a revolution in stamp…