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Niue defends royal wedding stamp that splits in two
BBC News The leader of the Pacific nation of Niue has mounted a robust defence of stamps marking Britain's royal wedding which have a perforated line that splits the happy couple. Premier Toke Talagi admitted the stamps were "unusual" but said they showed Niue … Pacific island defends stamps that part Will and Kate She's $2.40, he's $3.40 |
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Linn’s Stamp News Put yourself in a gingerbread house for the December US Stamp Notes cartoon …Linn’s Stamp NewsThe cartoon contest stamp for December is one of the Christmas Gingerbread House stamps from the block of four issued in 2013. Picture one of the characters from Hansel and Gretel, or anyone else inside the house,…
Adding postal stamps could unravel a mathematical mysteryNew Scientist (subscription), UK –4 hours agoBut even mathematicians have been surprised by the depth of the mystery that lurks behind an innocent question about postage stamps. Suppose that your post … More: continued here
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Arutz Sheva UN Stamps Out Anti-Semitism and Elects Israel to Postal CouncilArutz Sheva, Israel –2 hours agoby Baruch Gordon (IsraelNN.com) For the first time in the history of the organization, the Postal Operations Council of the United Nations' Universal Postal … More: continued here
ICYMI: Price of stamps rose todayDubuque Telegraph HeraldMany people won't feel the increase right away: Forever stamps are good for first-class postage at whatever the future rate. The last increase for stamps was a year ago, when the cost of sending a letter rose by a penny to 46 cents. The Postal Service … More:…
Irish artist's painting to appear on UN stamp for autism awarenessthejournal.ieA PAINTING BY Irish artist Colm Isherwood has been chosen by the United Nations for use on one of its new stamps to raise awareness about autism. The Cork man's painting was one of just eight pieces selected following a worldwide search for talented ……