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U.S. Postal Service Issues Semipostal Stamp to Help Save Vanishing Species
With the dedication of its fourth semipostal stamp today, the U.S. Postal Service is helping to save vanishing species 11-cents at a time — specifically tigers, African and Asian elephants, rhinos, great apes and marine turtles. The net proceeds from...
India Launches Flat Rate Domestic Parcel Service
Sh Kapil Sibal Minister for Communication & Information Technology has launched a flat rate domestic parcel service. He also announced the holding of INDIPEX 2011, World Philatelic Exhibition at Pragati Maidan New Delhi from February 12th to 18th...
UK Government to Ensure Queen’s Head Remains on Stamps
The British Government has confirmed that it will include an extra safeguard in its Postal Services Bill – the move will ensure that the Queen’s head remains on stamps regardless of who owns the company in the future.
Major Funding Deal for British Post Office
The British Government has announced £1.3 billion of funding over the next four years to maintain and modernize the Post Office network.
U.S. Honors Mother Teresa With a 44c Stamp
With this 44-cent stamp, the U.S. Postal Service has recognized Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. The stamp was issued during a special ceremony held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate...
Commemorative Postage Stamps From India Post Now Available for on Line Purchase
Commemorative postage stamps issued by the India Post are now available for on-line purchase through eBay.
