U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 9, 2024, 09:45 AM
Gold and silver overprints on 1996 Cycling souvenir sheet
by John M. HotchnerThe sheet includes two 50¢ stamps that paid the international postcard rate at that time. -
Apr 6, 2024, 10:00 AM
Ice cream tops stamp gum for March cartoon caption contest winner
by John M. HotchnerThe March cartoon caption contest featured the Celebrate the Century 32¢ stamp (Scott 3182e) showing children enjoying ice cream cones at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. -
Apr 5, 2024, 11:11 AM
Ceremony for Ansel Adams stamps at Yosemite National Park
by Linn’s StaffSome of Adams’ most famous images are featured on the pane of 16 stamps. -
Apr 4, 2024, 11:30 AM
Schedule set for Westpex 2024, April 26-28
by Linn’s StaffSchuyler Rumsey Auctions of San Francisco will conduct its Westpex sale April 25-28 at the show hotel. -
Apr 4, 2024, 10:10 AM
June 28 federal duck stamp ceremony location revealed
by Jay BigalkeThe vignette for the stamp will be a reproduction of Chuck Black’s original oil painting of a northern pintail. -
Apr 4, 2024, 09:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Having fun with first-day covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a Linn’s columnist gives serious consideration to exhibiting for the first time, and a review of an assortment of worldwide stamps issued from 1897 to 2008. -
Apr 2, 2024, 11:30 AM
New Floral Geometry dollar-denominated stamp to arrive April 26 at Westpex
by Charles SneeA new addition to the United States Postal Service’s Floral Geometry series of high denomination definitive (regular-issue) stamps will be issued April 26 at the Westpex 2024 stamp show. -
Apr 2, 2024, 10:15 AM
Were copycat United States postal cards permitted?
by John M. HotchnerCopying these early postal cards did not seem to bother anyone in the Post Office Department. -
Apr 2, 2024, 09:15 AM
Highlights from two March stamp shows included first-day events and a faux game show
by Jay BigalkeTwo stamp shows in March were fortunate to host first-day of issue ceremonies, and Linn’s Stamp News was honored to play a role in them. -
Apr 1, 2024, 13:00 PM
Saul Bellow, other recent U.S. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the Scott catalogs. -
Apr 1, 2024, 10:30 AM
Counterfeit U.S. 2005 Disney, 2006 Children’s Book Animals, 2013 Lighthouses stamps discovered
by Charles SneeOverall, the three bogus panes convincingly mimic their genuine counterparts. -
Mar 29, 2024, 09:28 AM
Two new floral stamps issued at St. Louis Stamp Expo
by Steven J. BahnsenTwo lovely floral stamps were issued on March 22. The United States Celebration and Wedding Blooms stamps debuted at a delightful ceremony that was part of the St. Louis Stamp Expo show held March 22-24 in Missouri. -
Mar 28, 2024, 09:00 AM
Romance is in the air for April cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
Mar 27, 2024, 11:00 AM
Souvenir from ‘Olympic,’ sister ship of ‘Titanic’
by John M. HotchnerNice surprises await collectors who look inside covers. -
Mar 27, 2024, 08:00 AM
U.S. Northern Cardinal stamped envelope still available
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe indicium of the Northern Cardinal stamped envelope was designed by Antonio Alcala. -
Mar 26, 2024, 08:15 AM
The award for most creative way to send in a stamp poll ballot
by Jay BigalkeEvery time a stamp collector receives mail, it is a special treat. But then, there are those extra special moments that make you smile. -
Mar 25, 2024, 11:00 AM
Stamp honoring first lady Betty Ford to debut April 5 in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
by Charles SneeIssuance of the Betty Ford stamp comes one month after the surprise March 6 unveiling of the stamp’s design at the White House. -
Mar 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Waterfalls stamps voted overall favorite, best designed commemorative in Linn’s 2023 U.S. stamp poll
by Charles SneeReaders of all ages mailed in a total of 738 ballots in the 2023 stamp poll. A total of 555 online voters also participated via Linns.com. -
Mar 22, 2024, 09:00 AM
Philatelic Show April 12-14
by Linn’s StaffAbout 38 dealers will offer stamps, covers and postal history from the United States and worldwide, and the show will feature 156 frames of competitive exhibits. -
Mar 21, 2024, 14:29 PM
APS board meeting report: slightly behind budget, new education initiatives and director, Boston 2026 stamp issue coming
by Jay BigalkeAmong the topics discussed were the 2024 budget, membership, the new digital magazine StampEd, education, the philatelic estate of Alfred F. “Al” Kugel.
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 1 PM
Apgar souvenir card available
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 12 PM
First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
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World Stamps Oct 5, 2024, 9 AM
Canada Post continues Truth and Reconciliation series
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US Stamps Oct 4, 2024, 2 PM
86th Balpex show set for Oct. 25-27 at new location