Tag: usa

NASA’s stunning sun set

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Even the Sun knows that if you want to be noticed these days, you need a good filter

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Auction watch: The world’s most valuable stamp (it’s the ugly one)

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If a stamp collector you know is jumping around like an excited puppy, either there’s a sale on argyle knitwear, or they’ve heard about Sotheby’s Three Treasures auction.

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Watch auctions for clues to buried treasure

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Perhaps you can't afford to buy high-priced rarities. But pay attention, and maybe one day you'll sell one...

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It’s getting steamy in here

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A new railroad issue has Punk steamed up, while another recent release is totally off the wall

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Dragons fire up StampShow

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A superbly named fire-breathing mascot seeks to fan the flames in a new generation

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Souvenirs, novelties, party tricks…

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Scents, silly shapes, heat-sensitive ink, music that you can hear on a record player... welcome to the super-fun world of novelty stamps!

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Lost in the System

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Punk returns with one of his favourite issues of 2016. Check out these stunning, spacey stamps!

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Everything old is new again

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Vintage graphic designs on stamps are so hot right now

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

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With their eyes on Star Wars profits, more nations turn to the Dark Side

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Portraits of the USA (plus the best stamp they never released)

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The USA sure knows how to honor its greats on a stamp. But will the Post Office go for my alternative suggestion for Johnny Cash?

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Holy geekgasm, Batman! Nerds collide!

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Superheroes on stamps! Can they save the post office from financial ruin?

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Acting the goat – or the sheep?

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It's the Asian Century, and everyone's cashing in with Lunar New Year stamps. But the jury is still out on what this year's animal actually is

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