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41-cent stamp could be on way
The U.S. Postal Service is expected to start seeking approval for a double-digit percentage increase in postage rates early next year.
SEACOASTONLINE.COM
December 26, 2004
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New from Jersey
Though small in size, perhaps a square inch at most, stamps can include much information - such as the complete menu of traditional foods of the Island of Jersey in the English Channel.
In its 2005 program, Jersey announced that four commemoratives will be issued in March with the menus as its gastronomy issue for the annual Europe issue.
JERSEYSTAMPS.COM
December 24, 2004
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USPS introduce Color Postmark
Stamp collecting will take on new color January 6 when the U.S. Postal Service introduces a First-Day Digital Color Postmark product with the issuance of the Lunar New Year Souvenir Stamp Sheet.
USPS
December 22, 2004
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Elves put stamp on holiday
Sweden Post's new holiday stamps feature a blend of humor, tradition, and the postal debut of technology that may catch the attention of youngsters looking for gift ideas.
INDIANAPOLIS STAR
December 18, 2004
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Jane Eyre stamps
The second issue in the Royal Mail's 2005 release schedule has been unveiled.
Six stamps featuring characters from Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre go on sale on 24th February, a change from the original issue date of 3rd March.
December 16, 2004
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NBA stars on stamps: Top Basketball players featured
Some of US Basketball's biggest names are appearing on stamps designed by Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation (IPGC), a New York-based stamp manufacturer that makes commemorative stamps for over 50 nations.
December 09, 2004
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North Korea to issue Repatriation stamps
North Korea issue a new stamp on 16th December to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Repatriation of Korean Nationals returning from Japan.
December 07, 2004
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USPS reveal Muppet stamps
It isn't easy being green. It isn't easy getting on a U.S. postage stamp either, but Kermit the Frog will manage it next year, along with his Muppet friends.
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
December 05, 2004
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Monaco: Stade Louis II
The new Louis II Stadium is 20 years old. It replaced the old one built in the year 1939. 18 meters high, there is a football ground and athletic facilities with a seating capacity of 19.000 spectators. The floor below, one can find a sports hall with 2.500 seatings and different gyms, as well a as an olympic swimming-pool and a 3 levels car park. There are also some offices in this building.
OETP-MONACO.COM
December 03, 2004
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Natura 2000
With the issue of a new postage stamp the Hungarian Post calls attention to the protection of habitats.
POSTA.HU
December 03, 2004
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Monaco: 75 years of the Law Courts
The structure of the Law Courts with a Florentine Style has been accommodating for 75 years the Courts whose independence is insured by the Constitution.
OETP-MONACO.COM
December 02, 2004
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Monaco: Hypodermic Syringe
150th anniversary of the invention of the modern hypodermic syringe by Dr Alexander Wood.
OETP-MONACO.COM
December 02, 2004
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