U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Oct 23, 2023, 14:22 PM
2024 U.S. stamp program to honor Year of the Dragon, Underground Railroad, Saul Bellow, more
by Charles SneeThe United States Postal Service has announced 26 subjects that will appear on U.S. stamps to be issued in 2024. -
Oct 23, 2023, 12:00 PM
Teddy Roosevelt upset the 1912 presidential election
by John M. HotchnerRoosevelt entered the fray by forming the Progressive Party, often called the Bull Moose Party. -
Oct 19, 2023, 06:45 AM
Inside Linn’s: Frank Lloyd Wright stamp yields possible solo uses
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a blog site that keeps track of unusual stamps, and revealing the identity of a mystery stamp from Egypt or possibly Trans-Jordan. -
Oct 17, 2023, 08:15 AM
Counterfeit Fruit stamps discovered in format that doesn’t exist for genuine issues
by Charles SneeCounterfeit examples of three coil issues in the low-denomination Fruit definitive (regular-issue) series were discovered in panes of 20. -
Oct 16, 2023, 10:30 AM
Chilly weather meets Winter Woodland Animals stamps
by Jay BigalkeOn Oct. 10, Linn’s Stamp News assisted local United States Postal Service officials in organizing a dedication ceremony for the Winter Woodland Animals stamps. -
Oct 13, 2023, 09:00 AM
Congressman Ackerman created first-day covers from 1928-31
by John M. HotchnerErnest R. Ackerman’s philatelic career began in his youth and extended throughout his life. -
Oct 12, 2023, 08:30 AM
Chicagopex, Ameristamp Expo Nov. 17-19 in Itasca, Ill.
by Linn’s StaffThe single-frame Champion of Champions, selected among the best single-frame exhibits from U.S. World Series of Philately shows held during the prior year, will be awarded -
Oct 11, 2023, 13:30 PM
September cartoon contest winner savors an Army football shutout
by John M. HotchnerThe major theme of the entries was reflections on the legacy of football coach Vince Lombardi. -
Oct 11, 2023, 08:00 AM
Spacing is the key with U.S. 1939, 1942 Jefferson booklet panes
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Jan. 27, 1939, the U.S. Post Office Department issued the 3¢ violet Thomas Jefferson stamp from the Prexie series in booklet panes of six. -
Oct 10, 2023, 12:00 PM
Counterfeit School Bus coil stamps found on postcard mailed to St. Petersburg, Fla.
by Charles SneeRobert Thompson of Texas, a specialist in plate number coil stamps, reported the discovery to Linn’s Stamp News on Oct. 2. -
Oct 10, 2023, 08:15 AM
Art source for 1984 Nation of Readers commemorative stamp corrected
by John M. HotchnerAlex Johnston, a subject matter expert on Abraham Lincoln, provided the correct source for the design of the U.S. 1984 20¢ Nation of Readers stamp. -
Oct 9, 2023, 13:35 PM
U.S. first-class postage to jump 2¢ in January
by Allen AbelIf approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the cost of mailing first-class letters, postcards and international letters will increase Jan. 21. -
Oct 9, 2023, 10:30 AM
Stamp show in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 3-4
by Linn’s StaffAt the heart of the show are 25 stamp, cover, postcard and supply dealers from nine states. -
Oct 5, 2023, 15:45 PM
Inside Linn’s: One size does not fit all first-day covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a North West Pacific Islands stamp to keep an eye out for, and a review of a mixture of worldwide stamps from 31 countries. -
Oct 5, 2023, 08:57 AM
Chief Justice Roberts headlines Oct. 2 first-day ceremony for Ruth Bader Ginsburg stamp
by Allen AbelGinsburg is the 14th member of the Supreme Court to appear on a U.S. postage stamp. -
Oct 4, 2023, 11:30 AM
2024 Scott U.S. Specialized catalog includes many important value and editorial changes
by Jay BigalkeA new edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Counterfeits, scheduled for publication this fall, could double in size from the 2023 edition. -
Oct 4, 2023, 10:45 AM
The leather postcard has an envelope first cousin
by John M. HotchnerNext to the stamps and underneath the cancellation are the words “Post Card,” but it clearly isn’t. -
Oct 3, 2023, 11:45 AM
Scouts learn about stamps at 2023 National Jamboree
by Jay BigalkeMore than 200 Scouts completed the requirements for the stamp collecting merit badge at the jamboree. -
Oct 3, 2023, 07:45 AM
Dramatic tagging shift produces tagging-omitted errors on U.S. 1994 World War II pane
by Charles SneeDealer Henry Gitner of Middletown, N.Y., alerted Linn’s Stamp News to the new tagging-omitted error. -
Oct 1, 2023, 11:00 AM
Snowman on new USPS holiday postage label
by Linn’s StaffPreliminary artwork seen by Linn’s Stamp News shows an image from one of the four Snow Globes forever stamps issued Sept. 19 in a double-sided pane of 20.
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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