American Philatelic Research Library Receives Gift of Postal History Research May 3, 2013…Thomas J. Alexander has donated his postal history research archive and library to the American Philatelic Research Library. The donation includes Alexander’s entire philatelic library, consisting of many hundreds of books, along with copious notes, clippings, and research files. The materials reflect his […]

C of C Winning Cipolla Exhibit on Distribution Of The Printed Word now Online! 2013-May-31…The award-winning exhibit by Roland H. Cipolla on “How the Post Facilitated Distribution of the Printed Word 1775-1870” has been posted in the Resource Center under Philatelic Exhibits. Drop by to view this fantastic exhibit and many others today.

STOLEN FROM THE MAILS: Genuinely used Hussey 87L5 cover 2013-May-12…Stolen from the Mails: Genuinely used Hussey 87L5 cover with good PFC, stamp tied with local post handstamp. Stolen from Registered Mail, likely at a NYC/NJ sort facility. If someone tries to sell it to you, buy it for $100 please. Larry Lyons or I will […]

U.S. Philatelic Classics Society Cup and Award Winners May 3, 2013…The 2012 Annual Meeting held by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society at the St. Louis Stamp Expo from March 22nd-24th was a great success with a wonderful showing of exhibits and visitors. The USPCS is proud to name the following Society Cup and Award winners […]

PRIMER: A Simple Guide to Using the Web Chronicle posted. The Society has posted a simple guide with screen captures on how to use the Web Chronicle “Search” and “Browse” features for all. Please go to the Web Chronicle Search and Browse pages today and review the PDF guide. The hope is that this primer […]