Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Afico-Man, new Israel stamp


Ofer B. comes through with another tip, and says about the above "It is a set of “Passover Hagadah” (the traditional text being read at Passover’s Eve) with a commemorative sheet and a stamp sheet of Afico-Men (a Superman-like character with Matzos in its hands)." Here's the Israeli Post website.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Maggie Simpson most popular stamp

With slightly under 1 million votes cast - "Maggie voted most popular 'Simpsons' stamp," UPI May 22, 2009.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

1960s Superman stamps?

Has anyone seen the three Superman stamps that were available by 1968?

Don't remember them? That's because they appeared in Action Comics 359 in "The Case of the People Against Superman!" by Leo Dorfman and Curt Swan.

Thanks to Ofer Berenstein for spotting this and sending it along.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Simpsons' stamps first day sales report in Springfield, VT

See "'Simpsons' stamps go on sale," By Josh O'Gorman, Rutland Herald May 8, 2009.

There's a picture of the First Day Cover here.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

More Simpsons stamp news

Doh! Simpsons get 'stamp' of approval
AFP May 8, 2009

The Simpsons Put Their Stamp on Springfield
Adam Sullivan - WCAX News
Springfield, Vermont - May 7, 2009

Simpsons stamps released today

If I remember, I'll be at the Post Office today picking up Simpsons stamps for myself and my trading partners.

Simpsons stamps released today, special postmarks available

The stamps come out today and you can get cancellations from Colorado:

SIMPSONS POSTMARK, POSTMASTER, 188 E 9th AVE, SPRINGFIELD, CO 81073-9998

and Vermont:

To get the cancellation, one should be able to send Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelopes within 30 days to:

The Simpsons Station, Springfield, VT 05156

If anyone hears of anymore, please let me know.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Springfield, Colo has a Simpsons postmark too

See "Springfield, Colo. hosts special Simpsons stamp event," KDVR May 5, 2009

The article concludes:

For those who cannot go to the Springfield, CO May 7th event, but who wish to obtain the special Springfield, CO pictorial Maggie Simpson postmark by mail, they should affix a Simpsons or other First Class stamp to each envelope/postcard of their choice, address the envelopes/postcards to themselves or others, place them in a larger envelope, addressed to:

SIMPSONS POSTMARK, POSTMASTER, 188 E 9th AVE, SPRINGFIELD, CO 81073-9998

After applying the postmark, the Springfield, CO Post Office will return the envelopes/postcards through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be sent by June 6, 2009.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Simpsons cancellation in Springfield, VT


See "Springfield post office to offer Simpsons stamp cancellation," Burlington Free Press staff, April 29, 2009.

Or "Simpsons to put stamp on Springfield: Event marks new stamp collection," By Josh O'Gorman, Rutland Herald April 30, 2009.

To get the cancellation, one should be able to send Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelopes within 30 days to:

The Simpsons Station
Springfield, VT 05156