U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Aug 17, 2023, 14:00 PM
Sept. 22 first-day ceremony details for OSIRIS-REx stamp
by Charles SneeThe stamp will be issued Friday, Sept. 22, at the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City. -
Aug 17, 2023, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Priority Mail cover is unofficial FDC for John Lewis stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a rundown of useful articles and websites devoted to perfins, and a word search puzzle highlighting colors associated with animals and plants. -
Aug 16, 2023, 08:00 AM
2017 WPA Posters booklet in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe booklet pane has 12 stamps on one side and eight stamps plus the booklet cover (label) on the other side. -
Aug 15, 2023, 11:15 AM
Imperforate U.S. 2019 Flag coil spotted on cover from Connecticut
by Charles SneeThe error was first listed in the 2021 edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Aug 14, 2023, 07:45 AM
Can a postmark be placed on basically anything?
by Jay BigalkeAt first-day ceremonies, the rules for postmarking are sometimes loosely followed. -
Aug 11, 2023, 20:15 PM
Original art altered for U.S. 1984 Nation of Readers stamp
by John M. HotchnerThe central design shows Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad poring over a book. -
Aug 10, 2023, 13:00 PM
A chilly homework excuse for July cartoon caption winner
by John M. HotchnerThe dominating theme from Linn’s readers placed the polar bears in a zoo contemplating what was on the other side of the glass. -
Aug 9, 2023, 12:00 PM
USPOD gives serious reply to 1924 postal complaint
by John M. HotchnerComplaining about postal service is not a new phenomenon. -
Aug 8, 2023, 08:15 AM
Some war savings dollar-value conundrums
by John M. HotchnerDollar-value war savings stamps can be attractive collectibles because of their imposing size and intricate designs. -
Aug 7, 2023, 11:30 AM
Quartet of bridges to grace U.S. coil stamps Aug. 24
by Charles SneePortland, Conn., the location of one of the bridges featured on the stamps, will serve as the first-day city. -
Aug 7, 2023, 07:45 AM
Modern first-day cover centennial celebration set for Sept. 1
by Jay BigalkeThe simple postmark design mimics the look of the 1973 postmark used in Marion, Ohio, for the 50th anniversary of the modern cacheted first-day cover. -
Aug 6, 2023, 09:00 AM
Waterfalls, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps receive Scott numbers
by Charles SneeAll of the new numbers will appear in the Scott New Listings Update section of the August 2023 Scott Stamp Monthly. -
Aug 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
USPS board member Stroman reflects on stamp collector John Lewis
by Jay BigalkeLewis was an avid collector and purchaser of new stamps from the Postal Service. -
Aug 2, 2023, 08:15 AM
Tagged 2003 Eagle and Shield strip of 10 is elusive
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps were designed by Tom Engeman and printed by the American Packaging Corp. for Sennett Security Products. -
Aug 1, 2023, 08:15 AM
A famous talking horse inspires August cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Jul 31, 2023, 10:30 AM
New how-to book on philatelic writing and editing
by John M. HotchnerWhile the book is primarily intended for philatelic writers and editors, much of the content applies to all writers, regardless of subject. -
Jul 31, 2023, 07:45 AM
New plate number surfaces on U.S. 10¢ Red Pears coil stamp
by Charles SneeThe new plate number was discovered more than seven years after the stamp was issued. -
Jul 28, 2023, 13:00 PM
Seapex show Sept. 8-9 south of Seattle
by Linn’s StaffSeapex is a bourse (sales area) only event this year. There will be no exhibits and no auction. -
Jul 27, 2023, 13:00 PM
Sarasota 2024 stamp show to host sixth articles-only literature exhibit
by Linn’s StaffThe literature exhibit is open only to articles of fewer than 8,000 words. -
Jul 27, 2023, 11:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: The story behind a snake dancer fancy cancel
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a close examination of a 1949-63 U.S. postage rate applicable to odd-size third-class mail, and Linn’s anonymous reviewer finds countries galore in a $10 mixture of worldwide stamps.
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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