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Qatar issued its first stamps in 1957. Prior to that, stamps of Muscat were used in Qatar.

Qatar issued its first stamps in 1957. Prior to that, stamps of Muscat were used in Qatar.

At the time it was issued, the 91¢ Ralph Ellison stamp paid the 3-ounce first-class letter rate.

There is something for everyone among Mexican stamps, from great classic rarities to colorful and attractive modern topicals that are easily affordable.

As a modern engraved U.S. stamp, this issue is popular with many collectors.

Luxembourg’s first stamp (Scott 1) features a left profile of Grand Duke William III.

The trees depicted in the five designs are a Sierra juniper, black pine, banyan, trident maple and azalea.

Also this week, the journey to learn more about a carton of Mexican cigarettes bearing scarce U.S. provisional revenue stamps, and a U.S. 1917 Washington-Franklin stamp to consider adding to your collection.

Also this week, tracing the history of White Russian stamps that are remnants of the 1917-23 Russian Civil War, and a laudatory review of a sample of stamps culled from 100-stamp worldwide mixture.

These stamps were issued by either the U.S. Post Office Department or the U.S. Treasury Department.