American Philatelic Society

06/13/2026

Plan ahead for some family fun next Saturday, June 20th! The Mount Nittany Philatelic Society and the APS host a FREE day of fun for the whole family!
• Visit stamp dealers and view exhibits
• Match Factory Open House and Tours of our historic building
• Informal evaluations of stamps, coins and small antiques with What's In Your Attic 10am - 12pm
• The famous Inverted Jenny stamp on display
• Stamp crafts
• American Philatelic Resource Library and APS Gift Shop
•. Postcrossing Meetup 11am - 1pm
Visit our website (link in bio) > Events > APC Events for more info!

06/12/2026

Check out this feature on APS life member, dealer, and president of the Mount Nittany Philatelic Society, Gerry Robbins! Gerry will be one of six stamp dealers featured at next week's SCOPEX stamp show and Match Factory Open House.

BELLEFONTE — For more than 70 years, Gerald Robbins has been collecting stamps. Beginning at only 8 years old, the local philatelist — the fancy word to

06/11/2026

⚽ Ken kicks off the World Cup with soccer’s story on stamps.📬 As the U.S. prepares to host the world, this week’s Stamp of the Week explores the global game—captured through stamps from around the globe. From iconic moments to the sport’s worldwide reach, these issues show why soccer is watched by billions—and continues to grow here at home.

Join Ken as he dribbles his way through soccer history—one great story after another.

👇 Which of these stamps would you want to add to your collection?
👉 Tag a fellow stamp enthusiast, soccer player, or World Cup fan!

06/10/2026

Join us for SCOPEX 2026! On June 20th the Mount Nittany Philatelic Society and the APS host a FREE day of fun for the whole family!
• Visit stamp dealers and view exhibits
• Match Factory Open House and Tours of our historic building
• Informal evaluations of stamps, coins and small antiques with What's In Your Attic 10am - 12pm
• The famous Inverted Jenny stamp on display
• Stamp crafts
• American Philatelic Resource Library and APS Gift Shop
•. Postcrossing Meetup 11am - 1pm
Visit our website (link in bio) > Events > APC Events for more info!

06/09/2026

A fresh take on American style—just in time for 250. 📬 The new USPS “American Icons” stamp pane, curated by Ralph Lauren, brings together bold imagery that reflects the American experience through the celebrated designer’s aesthetic.

And here’s a story you might not know: Ralph Lauren helped lead the effort to preserve the original Star Spangled Banner—ensuring this powerful symbol could endure for generations.

That spirit lives on in this 13-stamp collection—and in the commemorative 1776–2026 U.S. Flag stamp featuring his iconic knit flag design.

Which is your favorite?
👉 Ready to start collecting? There’s a stamp for every interest, join America’s Stamp Club —the American Philatelic Society (link in bio).

06/03/2026

From lost colonies to coastal and inland beauty—ya’ll will love this Stamp of the Week highlighting North Carolina. 📬 From the mystery of Roanoke Island to the state’s stunning national parks filled with native trees and wildlife, U.S. stamps capture the rich and layered story of the Tar Heel State.

Join Ken as he brings North Carolina’s past to life through philately—one stamp at a time.

👇 What caught your eye most—North Carolina’s history, landscapes, or wildlife on these stamps?
👉 Share with a North Carolinian, collector or history lover who should see this—and y’all come back now, ya hear?

06/01/2026

Some of the dream team at Boston 2026 ❤️💙🤍 Congratulations to PTS Member, the American Philatelic Society (APS) on hosting such a busy, vibrant, engaging booth at the show! Visit stamps.org/membership to discover how the APS can support you on your collecting journey 🆒 American Philatelic Society

06/01/2026

Way to go, Christina!😄

Be sure to check out the Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship (YPLF) on our website and become the next up and coming leader in philately, just like Christina!

05/29/2026

Yesterday’s winner of our Boston 2026 Queen Elizabeth II sweepstakes—congratulations, Robin! 🎉 Be sure to come see us at Booth #501—there’s still plenty to win, see, and do with APS now through Saturday at Boston 2026!

05/28/2026

Score the new North American Soccer stamp at Boston 2026 ⚽📬 as the USPS kicks it up a notch for sports fans. With World Cup excitement building, this dynamic new issue captures the energy, motion, and global love of the game.

A winning addition for stamp enthusiasts and soccer fans alike.

Curious about collecting (or not an APS member yet)? Explore more on the APS website (link in bio) and join the largest community of stamp collectors in the world!