The American Philatelic Expertizing Service  recently received a piece of parcel wrapping paper containing a US Scott No. Q5, the first 5¢ Parcel Post stamp. It appeared to be used on the first day of Parcel Post service on January 1, 1913.

On Giving Tuesday, APS members and friends helped the organization exceed its goal. Your support of the StampsTeach had double the impact thanks to the generosity of our matching donors, Michael Bloom and Jack Dykhouse. Meet our donors and learn how your donations can bring the love of stamp collecting to K-12 students.

A recent scene in the Netflix series “The Crown” caught our attention. Anyone who collects Great Britain stamps would know why we got so excited looking at the opening for season three of this show! It’s not every day you see something so historic related to stamps on television.

Like many cherished pastimes, the stamp hobby can soothe the soul. In these turbulent times, stamps also can remind us why we have the freedoms that mean so much to us.
I found one of those reminders on Friday, October 4, at a dedication ceremony for the new Purple Heart stamp held at INDYPEX in Noblesville, Indiana.