USPS Unveils Barbara Bush Stamp
At the White House on May 8, the US Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial year of former first lady Barbara Bush’s birth.
U.S. Postal Service Announces Stamps Celebrating Its 250th Anniversary
On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established a postal system for the United Colonies and appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general.
Mystic Stamp’s Website is Getting a New Look!
Exciting news – we’ve upgraded our website! This will make shopping for stamps easier than ever.
U.S. Postal Service Announces Additional 2025 Stamps
On March 6, the US Postal Service announced stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the US Army, US Navy and US Marine Corps, a stamp previewing the 2026 World Stamp Show in Boston and a stamp honoring writer William F. Buckley Jr.
The Important Role of the Smithsonian Council of Philatelists
The Smithsonian Institution has long been a steward of history and culture, and its commitment to philately is no exception. At the heart of this dedication is the Smithsonian Council…
The Secret to a Brighter Day? It’s in Your Stamp Album
February 28th, 2025 Dear friend and fellow collector, Another year has rolled around and it’s our privilege (yours and mine) to be looking ahead to a fresh year. That’s really…
‘Goodnight Moon’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Stamps to Be Issued Later This Year
The US Postal Service announced on January 13 two more stamps it will release in 2025 – ‘Goodnight Moon’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’.
U.S. Postal Service Announces More Stamp Subjects for 2025
The US Postal Service announced on December 16 more stamps it will release in 2025. This is a partial list, with additional subjects to be announced in the coming weeks and months. These designs are preliminary and may change.
ApfelbaumInc.com will join MysticStamp.com
ApfelbaumInc.com will join and eventually be part of MysticStamp.com. I’m looking forward to sharing with you everything about the world of stamps…