American Philatelic Society

03/03/2026

Happy World Wildlife Day! 🦁🐯🐼 WWD is celebrated every year on March 3 to recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.

What's your favorite example of wildlife on a stamp? Let us know in the comments!

02/28/2026

The USPS has issued four new Forever stamps honoring Harriet Powers, an African American folk artist and quilter. Born into slavery in Clarke County, Georgia, Powers was emancipated following the American Civil War; in the 1880s, her work began to gain national recognition and is today considered among the finest examples of nineteenth century Southern quilting. The issue highlights panels from one of her two surviving works, "The Pictorial Quilt," which now resides at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

02/24/2026

Nutmeggers, rise up! In this Stamp of the Week, we're celebrating the Land of Steady Habits, Connecticut.

02/23/2026

Check out these absolutely stunning cinderella stamps celebrating the blues from The Portland Stamp Company! 😍

02/19/2026

Love this video from An Post about their new Aran sweater issue!

02/18/2026

USPS today issued a stamp honoring one of the most influential and beloved martial artists of all time, Bruce Lee. Born in San Francisco to parents visiting from Hong Kong, Lee was the founder of Jeet Kune Do and a giant of both Hollywood and Hong Kong action cinema. His roles in blockbuster films and acclaimed television shows revolutionized the action genre and continue to inspire filmmakers today.

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! In honor of this year's representative, the Fire Horse, Ken dug out a selection of the many (many) stamps featuring our noble equine companions. Which one is your favorite? 🐎

02/13/2026

Outgoing Mail: February 13, 2026
Happy Valentine's Day from the APS! The pictured postcard (handmade with love by Laurie from used stamps) is winging its way to a West Virginia school. Students at the school are hoping to receive valentines from all 50 states this February as part of Hearts Across America. Big thanks to YPLF fellow Cole Longcor for sharing their request with us!

02/13/2026

Perhaps a road trip is in order... 🤔🗺️

The smallest stand-alone post office building in Pennsylvania is located in Garards Fort, Greene County. Its total size is 165 square feet.
The Garards Fort Post Office opened in January 1934 and moved to its current location in 1942.

02/11/2026

We're hiring! Visit us at stamps.org to learn more about the Marketing Manager position and apply.

The American Philatelic Society (APS), the world’s largest not-for-profit membership organization for stamp and postal history collectors, is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced Marketing Manager.  The APS mission is “To grow, nurture and empower a thriving community of stamp and pos...

02/08/2026

Ready for the big game? Ken sure is! In this Stamp of the Week, he takes us on a thematic tour of the history of football (🏈) as told through stamps, with stop-offs in Seattle and New England (and even Old England!).

02/06/2026

Fans of cold weather sports, rejoice! Milano Cortina 2026 officially begins today, and in celebration, Ken has prepared a very special presentation of Winter Olympics stamps for Stamp of the Week! 🥇🥈🥉