U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jan 3, 2024, 08:51 AM
United States 1903 Second Bureau stamp one of many to celebrate Andrew Jackson
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp was the 23rd of an eventual 31 U.S. stamps commemorating President Jackson that have major numbers in the Scott catalog. -
Jan 1, 2024, 11:00 AM
Which is the genuine: puzzles for readers
by John M. HotchnerCan you tell the real United States Liberty series 1959 2½¢ coil stamps from the fakes? -
Jan 1, 2024, 08:15 AM
Seeking U.S. presidential election material for article
by Jay BigalkeIn advance of the election, the editorial team of Scott Stamp Monthly has been exploring articles to fill the calendar of the year. -
Dec 29, 2023, 13:00 PM
Gitner reports new tagging-omitted error on U.S. 1986 Ameripex pane
by Charles SneeThe new error will be listed in the 2025 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers, scheduled for publication in October 2024. -
Dec 29, 2023, 09:00 AM
Changes made to Scott listings for U.S. customs fee stamps
by Jay BigalkeThe changes appear in the 2024 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers published in October 2023. -
Dec 28, 2023, 10:30 AM
A tutorial on early U.S. postal counterfeits
by John M. HotchnerThe first U.S. postal counterfeits appeared with the issue of 1895. For the next 100 years, common single-color current-use definitives of the time were targets of the counterfeiters. -
Dec 28, 2023, 08:08 AM
Inside Linn’s: Having fun with a collection of opportunity
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a 1983 airmail set from Mali illustrating chess pieces is worth looking for, and a brief overview of Poland’s 2024 stamp program. -
Dec 28, 2023, 07:45 AM
Top stamp stories of 2023
by Jay BigalkeSignificant stories in 2023 included the discovery of previously unreported United States $1 Rush Lamp and Candle Holder stamps of 1979 with the brown engraved color inverted. The famous error is nicknamed the CIA Invert. -
Dec 27, 2023, 11:00 AM
Word War I flying ace Snoopy swoops in for January 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. -
Dec 25, 2023, 09:00 AM
Christmas seals went national in 1908
by John M. HotchnerChristmas seals were introduced to the United States in 1907. They were small labels, distributed only in the Wilmington, Del., and Philadelphia, Pa., area. -
Dec 22, 2023, 09:00 AM
Unissued 1998 Hat postcard-rate stamp found in 1-pound United States mixture
by Charles SneeLinn’s Stamp News reported the initial discovery of the unissued Hat stamp in a page 1 report in the Dec. 6, 1999, issue. -
Dec 21, 2023, 08:50 AM
Inside Linn’s: Factors influencing a dollar-sign cover’s desirability
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of worldwide stamps issued during the past 83 years, and the sixth crossword puzzle devoted to translating philatelic Portuguese into English. -
Dec 20, 2023, 08:00 AM
Solo uses of U.S. 2014 Ralph Ellison stamp are scarce
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAt the time it was issued, the 91¢ Ralph Ellison stamp paid the 3-ounce first-class letter rate. -
Dec 19, 2023, 12:00 PM
A trio of New Year’s covers to ring in 2024
by John M. HotchnerChristmas cancels on naval covers are often-seen souvenirs, but New Year’s cancels not so much. -
Dec 19, 2023, 09:47 AM
2024 Great American Stamp Show to host first-day ceremonies for Pinback Buttons, Autumn Colors stamps
by Charles SneeThe American Philatelic Society received word about the first-day ceremonies in early December. -
Dec 19, 2023, 08:15 AM
Snow Globes forever stamps inspire four new postmarks
by Jay BigalkeThe designs of the postmarks mostly correspond with the Snow Globes forever stamps issued Sept. 19. -
Dec 14, 2023, 10:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: U.S. 2002 3¢ Star definitive stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an exploration of the myriad sources that can be found on The Digital Philatelist website, and a review of a mixture of worldwide stamps turns up something surprising. -
Dec 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
Society for Czechoslovak Philately donates to Boston 2026 World Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe Society for Czechoslovak Philately was founded in New York City in 1939. -
Dec 12, 2023, 07:45 AM
2023 U.S. ‘Stamp Yearbook’ available for purchase
by Jay BigalkeThe yearbook includes 80 stamps and matching mounts from what the Postal Service calls its “collectible program,” or what collectors typically call commemoratives. -
Dec 11, 2023, 11:00 AM
Cost to collect 2023 U.S. stamps $17 more than 2022
by Jay BigalkeThe total single-stamp cost for collectors was $126.44 in 2023, compared to $108.80 in 2022 and $75.34 in 2021.
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