Stamp collecting focused on beginning stamping, USA Philatelic Catalog, US first day covers, African American culture, technology, art, & digital stamping
The HUB (an online community for stamp collectors/philatelists in the American Philatelic Society) had an interesting discussion. The moderator had tried to explain the difference between stamp collecting and philately to someone and wanted some advice from the group. My take on it is that stamp collecting is the actual activity of researching, acquiring, storing... Continue Reading →
The Fall 2025 philatelic catalog is here. I didn't get my Philatelic catalog from the post office but noticed that the new book was available as a PDF from the USPS. One highlight that I noticed right away is that former president Jimmy Carter's stamp will be available for sale in October 2025. According to... Continue Reading →
Registration is now open for the 2024 Postal History Symposium and Exhibition/Bourse Sponsored by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society! If you haven't already, click the button below to register for the event and let us know what days you plan to attend.RegisterAbout the Event The 13th biennial Postal History Symposium will be held at the American Philatelic Center on November... Continue Reading →
Thanks for visiting SOSC, (pronounced "so-sh") and stands for State of Stamp Collecting. Here I showcase postage stamps and postal-related material with special emphasis on USA Philatelic Catalog, US first day covers, Black culture, technology, art and space.
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