Due to an editorial delay caused by unforeseen but temporary circumstances, we've made the decision to push the launch of StampEd back to Monday, February 19.

We're disappointed to not meet our goal for the launch, but we want to be sure we put our best foot forward with the debut of this magazine. We'll be using the extra time to polish every article and column to perfection — in the meantime, we want to share some of what we've been working on with you as a big thank you for your patience and belief in StampEd. So without further ado, please enjoy a sneak peek of the inaugural cover of StampEd and a preview of the slate of topics and authors you'll see in the first issue.

Designed by our very own Chad Cowder, the inaugural cover of StampEd features scientific illustrations of six species of duck, including two types of shelduck, a mallard (or wild duck), a white-faced whistling duck, a common eider, and a wood duck.

StampEd Starting Lineup

ConnectEd

• Inheriting Large Lizards: A Beginner’s Journey, Still in Process by Sarah Giavedoni of ArmchairPhilately.com
• Michael’s Stamps – Free Stamp Collecting Starter Kits by Michael Lynn
• “Screentime,” a column about our great online creators, featuring Lisa Berthin of StampCat Stamps
• “Out and About,” a column about getting connected to the wider community, by John Hotchner
• “Make it Stick,” a column encouraging youth collecting, by Jessica Manack
• “The Bulletin Board,” a space for readers to write in, share resources, and more

DesignEd

• Duck Stamp Hero, an interview with Kira Sabin
• Heat of the Moment: Thermochromic Ink in Stamp Design, by Christina Tang-Bernas
• “The Gallery,” a column celebrating stamp art, featuring Tonia Jillings
• “The Topical Collector,” a column about topical collecting

SkillEd

• Countering Counterfeits, by Nora Bryson
• “Stamp Apprentice,” a basics advice column by James Taylor
• “Stamp Trek,” a column about collecting around the world, by Tony Bard and the Korea Stamp Society

Thank you for bearing with us, and we can't wait to finally share all of StampEd with you on Monday.

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