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Blog archives (March 2026)

Como Park Post releases set of three stamps depicting Ukraine flag

Back in 2022, Como Park Post released a 3¢ + $1 semipostal stamp to raise funds for Ukrainian relief organizations. The Minnesota-based local post in February returned to that subject with a series of three stamps depicting Ukraine’s flag. The stamps exist with 3¢, 5¢, and 50¢ face values.

3¢, 5¢, and 50¢ Como Park Post Ukraine stamps
Como Park Post Ukraine stamps

Examples provided by Como Park Post’s operator, Tom B., show there are multiple die varieties.

These new stamps, printed from hand-carved dies, look much more like Como Park Post’s usual productions than the earlier semipostal stamp, and they’re something to look for on your incoming local post mail!

Spring 2026 update for The Philosateleian

We started our spring cleaning today. In addition to tidying up around the house, it’s time to update our stamp albums, and the Spring 2026 Supplement (231 KB, 3 files, 5 pages) for The Philosateleian U.S. Stamp Album is now available for you to print and download at your convenience.

This update contains spaces for all the United States postage stamps issued during the first two months of this year. As usual, the supplement is intended only for collectors using The Philosateleian’s recommended quarterly update track. If you use the annual update track, or if you intend to begin using it, skip this update and wait until my full set of pages for 2026 is available early next year.

Thank you as always for your interest and support!