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  • Veterans Day: Postage Stamps Honoring Those Who’ve Served

    Veterans Day, observed every year on November 11, is a day for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. Its origins trace back to the end of World War I, when the armistice between the Allied countries and Germany took effect on November 11, 1918.
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  • #620-21 - 1925 Norse-American Issues, Complete Set of 2 Stamps

    The Arrival of Norwegian Immigrants to America

    Over 200 years ago in 1825, a small wooden sloop set sail from Stavanger, Norway, on a voyage that would quietly alter the course of history.
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  • U.S. Postal Service Provides Sneak Peek at 2026 Stamps

    The US Postal Service announced Wedensday, October 29, many of the stamps it will release in 2026. “This early preview of our 2026 stamp program underscores the Postal Service’s commitment to celebrating the artistry and storytelling that make stamps so special,” said Lisa Bobb-Semple, the organization’s Stamp Services director.
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  • The Bold—and Controversial—Birth of Australia’s First Stamp

    On January 2, 1913, the first Kangaroo and Map stamp appeared at post offices across the country. The reaction was immediate—and fierce. Supporters saw it as a proud national symbol, a break from colonial convention. But Loyalists complained it was unpatriotic to omit the king’s portrait.
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  • The Minting of Indian Head Pennies

    Minted from 1859 through 1909, the Indian Head penny bridged the years of westward conquest, the Civil War, and the dawn of modern America—capturing the nation’s spirit in copper.
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  • Stamps to Haunt You This Halloween

    As Halloween approaches, some stamps capture the spirit of the season with eerie imagery and spooky themes. From designs that echo old legends to monsters that have appeared on the silver screen, these stamps can give any collection a haunting twist.
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  • Postal History of the Confederacy

    When the Civil War began in 1861, the Confederate States of America needed to build its own postal system from scratch. With Union stamps declared invalid in the South, the Confederacy rushed to design and issue its own postage.
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  • Mystic Stamp Company’s Approval Service Makes Collecting Easy!

    At Mystic Stamp Company, stamp collecting is meant to be easy, enjoyable, and risk-free. That’s why we offer our famous Approval Service – a simple way for collectors to explore new stamps from the comfort of home, with no obligation to buy.
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  • The Story of America’s Duck Stamps

    Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamps, more commonly known as “Duck” stamps, have been a cornerstone of American conservation since their debut in 1934. The program was born out of…
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