Stamps & Coins: Stamp honors famous World War II cartoonist

The price of first-class stamps will increase in May. More: continued here

Born Feb. 2: James JoyceLinn’s Stamp NewsMany readers find the effort of reading Finnegans Wake rewarding, while others have abandoned the lengthy work as incomprehensible. James Joyce has been honored on multiple stamps from his native Ireland, including a single 30-penny stamp issued on …and more » More: continued here

Stamps of Approval for Legends at ApolloWall Street Journal"Before the world knew about me, or the world knew about the Commodores, the Apollo gave us the stamp of approval," Mr. Richie said during his acceptance speech. "This is our temple. This is our Carnegie Hall." This copy is for your personal, …and more » More: continued…

Traditionally, farmers market shopping has been nearly impossible for two groups of people–those who don’t carry cash and those who use food stamps to buy their food…. More: continued here

SPTC releases commemoration stampsThe Swazi Observer, Swaziland –5 hours agoSWAZILAND Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (SPTC) has released a set of four stamps in commemoration of community-based tourism. … More: continued here

Financial Times (blog) Hong Kong sale sets Chinese stamp recordStraits TimesHONG KONG – A RARE stamp set dating back to China's Cultural Revolution has sold for US$1.15 million (S$1.5 million) in Hong Kong, organisers said on Wednesday, setting a world record for Chinese stamps sold at auction. The connected set of four from …Cultural Revolution…