The Stamp Collectors Corner

In February 2009, Canada Post issued two new stamps in honor of Black History Month. The stamps capture the memory of two great pioneers and activist who fought for the rights of African Americans and Canadians. One stamp commemorates Rosemary Brown (1930-2003). This African-Canadian was born in Jamaica but later moved to Canada. While studying [...]

Continuing from Wednesday… The Judy Garland postage stamp was dedicated at New York’s Carnegie Hall on what would have been Garland’s 84th birthday.  Carnegie Hall being used as the dedication venue was significant because it was there that Garland performed her 1961 concert which was, and still is, considered “the greatest night in show business [...]

In June of 2006, one of the most amazing singers/actresses of all times, Judy Garland was honored by the United States Postal Service with a 39 cent postage stamp.  She became the 12th honoree in the Legends of Hollywood stamp series. The picture on the stamp is based on a publicity photo from the film A [...]

Four Hollywood legends of the silver screen, who have long since ridden off into the proverbial sunset, took center stage again this past April.  Gene Autry, William S. Hart, Tom Mix and Roy Rogers were chosen by the United States Postal Service to be the face of the “Cowboys of the Silver Screen” postage stamps.  [...]

Someone asked me recently if I knew which United States postage stamp was the best selling stamp.  From all of the information I could find, Elvis Presley still remains as the king of postage stamps! In 1993, the USPS issued a 29 cent commemorative postage stamp featuring the iconic singer.  What sets this stamp apart [...]

Each year there is a special event for the philatelic community.  This event occurs in different locations around the world each year, and is attended by many international guests as well as locals from the host country.  The “World Philatelic Exhibition” is always a huge hit for people of all ages. From May 27-June 3, [...]

The Mother Teresa postage stamp is due to be released by the United States Postal Service on August 26, 2010.  For many, it seems logical to honor a lifelong humanitarian with a US postage stamp; but some folks think that the USPS violated their own guidelines by deciding to issue this particular stamp.  One of [...]

One of the most popular shows of the 1950’s and 1960’s was honored with a commemorative postage stamp in August of 2009 as part of the Early TV Memories stamp set.  This 44 cent stamp is joined by 19 other US television programs from “TV’s Golden Age”; which time frame is considered from the late [...]

Continuing from Friday…   Despite Hepburn’s quirky, private, and outspoken personality, she was highly regarding in Hollywood among her fans.  Throughout her lifetime she was given many awards for her acting abilities. Katharine Hepburn completed an impressive amount of movies during her extensive career.  For her third film, “Morning Glory”, she was awarded the coveted [...]

One of the most loved American actresses of all time, Katharine Hepburn, was honored on May 12, 2010 by the United States Postal Service with a 44 cent commemorative postage stamp.  The dedication ceremony was held at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook near the place she called home.  Hepburn is the [...]