The American First Day Cover Society is the largest not-for-profit first-day cover society in the world, with members in more than a dozen countries.

“Muhammad Ali (1942–2016) challenged the best fighters in the world — and challenged the world itself,” the Postal Service said. “Muhammad Ali’s activism and bravery continue to inspire athletes to speak on social issues.”

The stamp year begins Feb. 4 with a new series of self-adhesive franking labels depicting four of Aland’s most common tree species.

One of the quiet privileges of collecting and studying postal history is discovering how easily the past can intersect with the present.

Overall, the collection is an impressive reflection of Richard Drews’ attention to detail and passion for covers with great eye appeal and philatelic importance.

Opportunities include signage throughout the show floor as well as sponsorship for events such as the award banquet and show preview.

The show theme is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The theme will be displayed in exhibits, presentations and special philatelic displays.

The policy does not apply to credit card, debit card, or check payments, which continue to be processed to the exact amount owed.

The tentative deal includes wage increases in the first two years, followed by raises tied to inflation for the remainder of the contracts.

Amber F. McReynolds, chair of the Postal Service’s board of governors, will serve as the dedicating official.

The show will include a dealer bourse (sales area) and more than 150 frames of exhibits. New and youth collectors will have access to a learning center, and the show will offer free appraisals.

“We want to allow customers to custom-build their last mile solution,” Postmaster General David Steiner said. “We want to make the service as convenient, cost-effective and efficient as possible.”

The American Topical Association is the world’s largest organization for topical collectors. Founded in 1949, the ATA has members in 49 countries.

The history of the Gibraltar Hotel dates to 1914, when the community, approximately 105 miles northeast of Dallas, felt a first-class hotel was needed.

International exhibitions of this scale do not come to the United States often, and when they do, they tend to define an era in American philately.

Mark Yucha is the society’s new chief financial officer, and Wendy Masorti has been promoted from director of membership and shows to vice president of operations.

Vess, who holds a doctorate in biology from Duke University, has experience in both K-12 and university education, as well as museum education.

Award recipients will be determined through a combination of public voting and evaluation by an independent judging panel. Winners will be announced Dec. 30.

The first 2026 issues will appear Feb. 2 with a set highlighting architecture. Norway issued a previous set commemorating Norwegian Architecture in 2001.

The new 4¢ stamp, which features photographer Harold Davis’ picture of angel’s trumpets, will be issued in self-adhesive panes of 20 and large coil rolls of 10,000.