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A new stamp design honoring former first lady Barbara Bush was released today at a first day of issue ceremony in Kennebunkport, ME. The stamps will be released in panes of 20.

The movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in the U.S. on this day in 1982. The sci-fi film, lauded for its special effects, was featured on a sheet of stamps commemorating American film making. The title character also appeared in the 1980s "Celebrate the Century" set.

Do you have a box of STUFF in your attic that you don't know what to do with? Bring it to the APC on June 21st for an informal evaluation! Our experts will look at your stamps, coins, and small antiques and provide a knowledgeable opinion. Details here: ow.ly/Brsi50W90Th

The Mt. Nittany Philatelic Society will host SCOPEX (exhibition & bourse) this weekend, Saturday, June 21, 10-5 & Sunday, June 22, 10-4 in Bellefonte, PA in conjunction with the Match Factory Open House (Saturday only), hosted by APS. For more info visit: ow.ly/svxe50WbSTS

Have you gotten your invite to The Hub yet? You don't have to wait to experience this new philatelic community! Join today: stampschool.stamps.org

Yesterday the USPS announced updates to the 2025 stamp program, including the addition of a two-ounce rate stamp honoring humanitarian Elie Wiesel (18th in the Distinguished Americans series) and four new Holiday Cheer designs. The new issues will be released in September.

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

The American Philatelic Society is pleased to announce that Kirk Gillis, most recently the Deputy Associate Director and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the U.S. Mint, will be the eighth Executive Director of the society. Read more in our newsroom: stamps.org/news/aps-names…

APS member and YPLF alum Trevor Bills has organized a pictorial postmark to celebrate Postcrossing’s 20th birthday. Request it by sending your stamped and addressed postcards in an envelope to: Postcrossing Anniversary Station PO Box 2887 College Station TX 77841

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Actor Sir Patrick Stewart was born on this day in 1940. Stewart's career has spanned decades, with a body of work that includes Shakespeare, sci-fi, and voice acting. His Star Trek: The Next Generation character, Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, was featured on a Royal Mail stamp in 2020.

The American Philatelic Research Library is proud to present two awards: Ronald Lesher for the Charles J. Peterson Philatelic Literature Life Achievement Award Abhishek Bhuwalka for the Thomas F. Allen Award Read more about these honors: ow.ly/JwLb50Wq0kZ

The Nicholas G. Carter Volunteer Recognition Awards honor the outstanding efforts of American Philatelic Society volunteers at the national, regional and local level. Congratulations to our 2025 honorees!

The USSS/Barbara Mueller Award goes to the author of the best article published in a single year of The American Philatelist. Rick Barrett's winning article “One of Philately’s Most Unabashed Forgers! The Astounding Story of Georges Carion,” was published in June 2024.

The APS Hall of Fame was established in 1940 to honor outstanding deceased philatelists. This year we recognize four individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of national and international philately. Read more: ow.ly/jhkC50Wr9rr

The 2025 Kehr Award will be presented to APS member, Alex Haimann “for enduring contributions that help guarantee the future of the hobby.” Read more about Alex's philatelic journey: ow.ly/tFS550WrOeP

Today the USPS released a new stamped card with an illustration of a schooner by artist Libby VanderPloeg, who also designed and illustrated the 2023 Sailboats postcard stamps.

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Luff Award: Wayne Menuz for Distinguished Philatelic Research Mark Schwartz for Exceptional Contributions to Philately Bobby Liao for Outstanding Service to the American Philatelic Society Read more: ow.ly/3M5r50Ws0pq

Happy National Ice Cream Day! Do you prefer sprinkles or jimmies? 😉 📷: "Soda Fountain Favorites," USPS, 2016

Today the USPS released "250 Years of Delivering," a new sheet of Forever stamps celebrating the anniversary of the postal service, with illustrations by Chris Ware.