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2008 Stamp Programs (13)

2008 United States Postal Service Rate Change Table
Effective May 12, 2008 the United States Postal Service rates for the cost of mailing will increase. Keep up-to-date on the current proposed price changes with this handy chart.

Heritage Re-Enters Philatelic Market With $825,000 “Inverted Jenny”
Heritage Auction Galleries of Dallas, Texas, formally re-entered the philatelic market after 14 years with the $825,000 sale of an “Inverted Jenny” stamp.

Upcoming Worldwide Postage Stamp Releases
A detailed listing of stamp issues, releasing in the next few months, from postal authorities all over the world. Updated monthly.

2007 U.S. Stamp Program Offers Collector's Exciting Choices
2007 U.S. Commemorative Stamp Program Image Gallery. Whether you are a beginning or long term stamp enthusiast, the 2007 United States stamp program offers a great selection of new and exciting stamps to start or add to your collection.

Star Wars Commemorative Stamps Issued
The United States Postal Service celebrates the 30th anniversary of the first Star Wars movie by release a sheet of 15 Star Wars themed stamps, a sheet set to rival the popularity of the 1993 Elvis Presley commemorative stamp.

See How They're Made:
See How They're Made: Star Wars Stamp Production Image Gallery. Want to know how stamps are made? Follow the printing process of your favorite Star Wars movie characters, as they are transformed into a collectible postage stamp sheet.

First Day of Issue Postmarks
Each time a new stamp is issued, the United States Postal Service creates a special first day of issue postmark. This page provides announcements of current and recent First Day of Issue postmarks and First Day of Sale postmarks.

USPS First Day Stamp Ceremonies
Each time a new commemorative stamp is issued, the United States Postal Service holds a first day of issue ceremony in a select city. Look for an event in a city near you.

Stamp Collecting News
A great source of stamp related articles and stamp collecting news; continually updated by readers.

International Stamp News
Learn what's happening in the world of Philately. Information on the latest stamp issues from around the world with beautiful full color illustrations.