United States of America Archives

Relax with Stamps

By Bill Hornadge|2019-07-23T17:40:27+10:00May 2, 2019|Articles, Collections, Philatelists, Presidents on Stamps, Royalty, Russia, Stamp Collecting, Stamp Collectors, United States, United States of America|

"So many compensations reward the stamp collector that it is difficult to decide which is the greatest benefit to accrue

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Stamps of Brazil: Pan-American Congress (1906)

By William Cochrane|2018-05-29T17:07:46+10:00May 29, 2018|Brazil, Events, History, South America, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

This set of two stamps celebrated the 3rd Pan-American Congress held in Rio de Janiero. Designed by H. Bernardelli. Typo.

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Classic First Stamps

By Christer Brunström|2019-07-23T17:42:15+10:00Feb 8, 2018|Argentina, Articles, Classic Stamps, Finland, First Issues, Gambia, Great Britain, Netherlands & Colonies, New Caledonia, Russia, United States of America, Western Australia|

The world's total stamp output has now reached such levels that most collectors must concentrate on more limited areas. In

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Stamps of China: U.S. Constitution (1939)

By William Cochrane|2017-12-03T18:27:19+11:00Dec 4, 2017|Asia, China, Flags on Stamps, Maps on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, United States, United States of America|

This issue of four stamps celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the United States Constitution. Perf 12 Printed by the A.B.N.

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Guam: The First Issue (1899)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:08+11:00Aug 19, 2016|First Issues, Guam, Overprints, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Spain & Colonies, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

The island of Guam, formerly administered as part of the Spanish Philippine Islands, was occupied by American troops in 1899

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Map of the Denver Rio-Grande Railroad (1904)

By PDb Maps|2017-10-11T09:19:21+11:00Mar 13, 2016|History, Maps, North America Maps, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

Here is a detailed map of the Denver rio-Grande Railroad in 1904. This chart may prove useful to both TPO

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United States Stamps: Sarah Vaughan Issue (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:22+11:00Mar 6, 2016|Music on Stamps, New Issues 2016, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

This new stamp by the U.S. Postal Service that honours one of America‘s great singers, Sarah Vaughan (1924-1990). The artwork

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United States Stamps: Grapes as the Earliest Fruit Culture (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:22+11:00Feb 28, 2016|Agriculture on Stamps, Designers, Fruit on Stamps, New Issues 2016, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

Grapes as the earliest fruit culture! New tasty stamp released by USPS 26.02.2016 Grapes are one of the most ancient

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United States Post Offices: Auburn, Alabama (c.1935)

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:19:27+11:00Nov 18, 2015|History, Post Offices, Postcards, United States, United States of America|

This fine old linen postcard sh0ws the Post Office at Auburn in Alabama, probably in the 1930s...

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United States Stamps: Paul Newman (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:39+11:00Sep 11, 2015|Films on Stamps, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

The U.S. Postal Service is going to honor the award-winning actor and philanthropist Paul Newman with a special stamp issue

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United States Precancels (1911)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:50+11:00Aug 24, 2015|History, Precancels, Stamp Collecting, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

This article appeared in Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News - March 18, 1911 - Volume XXV, Number 11, W Number 1055

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United States Stamps: Space (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:05+11:00Jul 26, 2015|Astronomy on Stamps, New Issues 2015, Space on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

A 1991 U.S. stamp featuring Pluto is headed to the dwarf planet on board NASA’s New Horizons robotic probe, which

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Stamps of Sweden & United States: Ingrid Bergman (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:06+11:00Jul 21, 2015|Films on Stamps, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

U.S. Postal Service and Posten AB of Sweden announced that award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman will be honoured as the 19th

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Stamps of Spain: Juan Ponce de León (2014)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:06+11:00Jul 21, 2015|Explorers on Stamps, History, New Issues 2014, Spain & Colonies, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America, West Indies|

The 5th Centenary of Juan Ponce de León’s arrival at the Florida coast is being commemorated by the issue of

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United States Stamps: Summer Harvest (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:09+11:00Jul 10, 2015|Agriculture on Stamps, Designers, Food on Stamps, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|

Every summer, some of America’s favourite foods are in season. The U.S. Postal Service® celebrates a few of those favorites-corn,

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