Philately: Featured Philately

"The Graphic Novelists issue celebrates the work of some of Canada’s most talented and influential graphic novelists: Chester Brown; Michel Rabagliati; Seth, and Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki. The four stamps highlight acclaimed novels by each author, who created original illustrations for their stamp designs that show the main characters engrossed in their own stories." (Canada Post)

Infographic from The Portland Stamp Company by Niko Courtelis (a full resolution version is available for download at the link)

On July 22, 2024 USPS issued a sheet of postage stamps honoring Alex Trebek, the beloved and longtime host of Jeopardy!. It would have been his 84th birthday. Born in Canada, Trebek became a naturalized United States citizen in 1998. He hosted Jeopardy! for 37 seasons.

Described "as the “bread of our daily life, symbol of our gastronomy, jewel of our culture,” France's new postage stamp pays tribute to the baguette. The stamp features a special ink containing microcapsules that release a "bakery scent" when the stamp is rubbed.