U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Sep 16, 2024, 08:00 AM
New U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude
by Scott TiffneyThe nondenominated (73¢) stamp will be issued in panes of 20 that include the text “Thank You, Healthcare Community” in surgical green across the pane’s wide top selvage. -
Sep 15, 2024, 06:48 AM
Cash prizes offered for Wisconsin topical exhibits
by Linn’s StaffIn January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75. -
Sep 11, 2024, 10:30 AM
Linn’s digital edition tips and tricks
by Jay BigalkeWhen opening the link to the latest issue, the display will look like the two-page spread shown here. -
Sep 11, 2024, 08:00 AM
U.S. forever stamps are here to stay
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn April 12, 2007, the United States Postal Service issued the first in its long series of forever stamps, a nondenominated (41¢) Liberty Bell booklet stamp. -
Sep 11, 2024, 07:56 AM
Dedication ceremony for Christmas Madonna and Child stamp Sept. 17 in Indianapolis
by Jay BigalkeThe dedication ceremony for the United States Christmas Madonna and Child forever stamp will be held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields in Indianapolis, Ind. -
Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
Colopex drops World Series of Philately status
by Linn’s StaffThere will not be a Colopex show in 2025. -
Sep 9, 2024, 10:15 AM
New date for Healthcare Community stamp ceremony
by Linn’s StaffThe Healthcare Community stamp will go on sale Oct. 1 and is currently available for preorder. The official first day of the stamp is still Oct. 1. -
Sep 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
USPS to issue 16th Kwanzaa stamp Sept. 25 in Pittsburgh
by Charles SneeEkua Holmes’ original artwork featured on the stamp depicts a male drummer and two female dancers. -
Sep 6, 2024, 14:00 PM
August cartoon caption contest winner fancies Lincoln as letter carrier
by John M. HotchnerSeveral entries were quite serious, perhaps reflective of the times in the midst of an unusual presidential campaign. -
Sep 5, 2024, 10:45 AM
Nojex 2024 set for Sept. 27-29
by Linn’s StaffNojex will host meetings of the U.S. Stamp Society, the Collectors Club, the Ottoman and Near East Philatelic Society and New Jersey Postal History Society. -
Sep 4, 2024, 10:45 AM
Another successful Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show
by Jay BigalkeAlmost 1,500 postcards for both issues were given out at the two meetings to the more than 30 attendees. -
Sep 3, 2024, 11:30 AM
Inverted back printing found on 2024 junior duck stamp
by Jay BigalkeScott editors received the inverted back inscription error in an order placed via the U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Fulfillment Services in July. -
Sep 3, 2024, 10:00 AM
Town names used to create a souvenir for a politician
by John M. HotchnerSen. Paul Douglas (1892-1976) served in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat from Illinois from 1949 to 1967. -
Sep 2, 2024, 12:00 PM
WE Fest VIII to take place at Chicagopex
by Linn’s StaffRegistration is open for WE Fest VIII, the semiannual series of exhibiting workshops sponsored by the Women Exhibitors organization. -
Sep 2, 2024, 08:00 AM
Washington, D.C., museum focused on Jewish life to host Sept. 19 first day for new U.S. Hanukkah stamp
by Charles SneeThe new Hanukkah stamp features USPS art director Antonio Alcala’s stylized illustration of a white nine-candle menorah set against a solid bright blue background. -
Aug 31, 2024, 10:00 AM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to Hank Aaron, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2025 Scott catalogs. -
Aug 29, 2024, 11:30 AM
Boston 2026 receives Federation of European Philatelic Associations recognition
by Linn’s StaffThe Federation of European Philatelic Associations consists of national philatelic federations, associations and unions in 45 countries. -
Aug 29, 2024, 08:30 AM
After nearly 11 years the $2 Jenny Invert finally sold out
by Jay BigalkeThe $2 Jenny Invert stamps were issued in panes of six as a tribute to America’s most famous stamp error. -
Aug 28, 2024, 08:00 AM
An affordable way to collect U.S. 1873 Official stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerStamps generally begin life as essays (proposed designs). After the design is approved, trial printings are taken from the engraved plates before the stamp is issued. These are called plate proofs. -
Aug 27, 2024, 11:15 AM
Linn’s to go digital only, Scott Stamp Monthly in print will continue
by Jay BigalkeThe 5,000th issue of Linn's Stamp News, cover dated Aug. 26, 2024, is the final print edition.
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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