Don cracks the case of the Famous CIA Invert Stamp…
in the Stamp Story of the 1980s! In 1986, news of a newly discovered US invert stamp rocked the philatelic world. Invert stamps are some of the most valuable and…
Don Sundman Donates to Boston 2026 World Expo
Donald J. Sundman, president of Mystic Stamp Company, has made a personal donation of $25,000 to Boston 2026 with an additional pledge being made on behalf of the firm.
Don Shares His Recent Visit to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
On Monday, March 18, I was in Washington, DC, for our meeting of the Council of Philatelists for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM). The council is a great group…
Don Shares His Recent Visit to the National Postal Museum & William Gross Stamp Gallery
Whenever I’m in Washington, DC, (like I was on March 17, 2024) I visit our museum for stamp collectors – the Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM). It’s right next to…
Stamps Uplift Us During Challenging Times
If you’re like me, you’re finding the world kind of chaotic and a little scary right now. Foreign wars, politics, the economy and other big issues of the day are…
U.S. Postal Service Reveals Stamps for 2024
The US Postal Service announced October 23 many of the stamps it will issue in 2024. This is a partial list, with more to be revealed in the weeks and months ahead.
A Speech About Janet Klug From 2008
In 2008, I wrote this speech to honor my dear friend and fellow collector Janet Klug, who passed away on June 16th, 2023. I’ve been reminiscing about our long friendship…
Janet Klug (1950-2023) A Collector for All Seasons
The stamp-collecting world lost one of its kindest, most enthusiastic voices when my very good friend and fellow stamp collector, Janet Klug, passed away June 16th, 2023. During a 2014…
Elvis Presley – King of Rock ‘n’ Roll AND Postage Stamps
Ever since Elvis Presley’s death in 1977, fans across America clamored for a postage stamp honoring the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The world’s first Elvis stamps were issued by…