The market for a Black Swan stamp from Down UnderLinn’s Stamp NewsThe Western Australian 1-penny Black Swan postal-fiscal stamp on paper watermarked crown and “W A” (Scott AR8) is a good buy in unused original gum condition at the 2017 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940 value …
Read More »Run, run to the Rudolph Post Office – Sentinel-Tribune: Home – Sentinel-Tribune
Run, run to the Rudolph Post Office – Sentinel-Tribune: HomeSentinel-TribuneThe tiny town of Rudolph, population 450, will be a flurry of activity in December as thousands upon thousands of letters arrive for the coveted Rudolph the …and more » More: continued here
Read More »California works to help food-stamp recipients buy fresh produce – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle California works to help food-stamp recipients buy fresh produceSan Francisco ChronicleSACRAMENTO — California hopes to expand a nutrition program for the poor that puts more Brussels sprouts, chard and other vegetables and fruits on the tables of food-stamp recipients by awarding them with extra dollars when they …
Read More »Visit remote Pitcairn Islands through their stamps, both old and new – Linn’s Stamp News
Visit remote Pitcairn Islands through their stamps, both old and newLinn’s Stamp NewsCovers with New Zealand stamps and Pitcairn postmarks are difficult to find. The good news is that it is much easier to jump in on collecting the postage stamps issued specifically for Pitcairn Islands in 1940. There were …
Read More »Jacksonville Post Office audited after four perfect inventory reports – Jacksonville Daily News
Jacksonville Post Office audited after four perfect inventory reportsJacksonville Daily NewsThe Jacksonville Main Office post office was on track for 12 months' worth of perfect inventory count reports. But the unusual perfection sent up red flags for United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, which later determined the reports …
Read More »No Package Left Behind: Post Office Preps for Cyber Monday … – KVRR
KVRR No Package Left Behind: Post Office Preps for Cyber Monday …KVRRCyber Monday is right around the corner and post offices are gearing up for the large amount of shipments.and more » More: continued here
Read More »Petition drive underway to move Hertford Post Office – The Daily Advance
Petition drive underway to move Hertford Post OfficeThe Daily AdvanceHERTFORD — An on-line petition drive is underway to determine if residents want the Hertford Post Office moved to a better location. Customers have long complained about the parking situation at the facility. The final straw appears to have been this … …
Read More »Mural from former Ukiah Post Office returns to city – Ukiah Daily Journal
Ukiah Daily Journal Mural from former Ukiah Post Office returns to cityUkiah Daily JournalThe city of Ukiah got an early Christmas present this month when the mural that used to hang in the former downtown Post Office was finally returned. “It came in the mail in a big tube,” said …
Read More »Stunning discovery of U.S. Columbian stamp pane reported in Germany – Linn’s Stamp News
Linn’s Stamp News Stunning discovery of U.S. Columbian stamp pane reported in GermanyLinn’s Stamp NewsIn a stunning discovery, a nearly intact pane of $2 Columbian stamps has surfaced in Germany. The sheet, although separated into two parts, is the only known complete pane of 100 of the $2 stamp (Scott …
Read More »Royal Mail announces last posting dates for sending gifts and cards to troops abroad – Spenborough Guardian
Chichester Observer Royal Mail announces last posting dates for sending gifts and cards to troops abroadSpenborough GuardianRoyal Mail said; “The partnership between Royal Mail and the military has been in place for nearly 200 years and this important link is even more important at Christmas. We would urge people to …
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