One of the most famously flawed stamps in U.S. history sold for $825,000 to a New York man who bought it slightly cheaper than the record price another “Inverted Jenny” copy fetched at auction last month. More: continued here

Postal Service Previews 2008 StampsSunHerald.com, MS –2 minutes agoThey're some of the subjects recognized in the Postal Service's 2008 stamp program. The 2008 stamp program recognizes a range of subjects as diverse as … More: continued here

Postal Service Previews 2008 StampsPR Newswire (press release), NY –3 minutes agoThey're some of the subjects recognized in the Postal Service's 2008 stamp program. The 2008 stamp program recognizes a range of subjects as diverse as … More: continued here

FedEx Corp. will increase rates by more than 5 percent for its freight and long-haul service next month. (FDX) More: continued here

LONDON Extra-long stamps are to be issued to mark the centenary of the birth of the James Bond creator, Ian Fleming. The Royal Mail says that six stamps to be issued on January 8 will feature different editions of his novels, including Casino Royale and Dr No . More: continued …

A face that will tease you, and please you and perhaps unease you is coming to the post office next year, it’s those Bette Davis eyes. On the 100th anniversary of her birth the great actress will be honored on a commemorative stamp, the 14th in the Legends of Hollywood …

William Thomas Royal, Jr., 63, of Nicholasville, Ky., died Monday at his home. He was a native of Owensboro, Ky., a Baptist by faith and was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. He had worked as a master technician for Freedom Dodge in Lexington. More: continued here

What do Bette Davis, flags and baseball have in common? They are all going to be honored with U.S. postage stamps in the new year. more More: continued here

eBay sets up microlending website for Third WorldThe South African Star (subscription), South Africa –16 hours agoOnline auction giant eBay has launched a microlending website that lets people invest in entrepreneurs in poor communities around the world and get a return … More: continued here

Britain’s unwanted holiday gifts have appeared by the thousands on Internet auction sites. Popular site eBay has been hosting the sales of unwanted Sony Playstation 3 gaming consoles for as much as $3,000 — many times the $600 retail price, The Daily Tel… More: continued here