U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 4, 2023, 13:00 PM
Seapex World Series of Philately status suspended
by Linn’s StaffThe show was originally scheduled for Sept. 8-10. -
Jul 4, 2023, 09:00 AM
Iconic civil rights activist John Lewis to be honored on stamp July 21 in Atlanta
by Charles SneeThe stamp features a photograph by Marco Grob of Lewis wearing a suit against a dark gray background and staring resolutely at the viewer with a firm, piercing gaze. -
Jul 3, 2023, 14:00 PM
‘Hubba Hubba’ covers are a Korean War artifact
by John M. HotchnerHubba Hubba handstamps are not common. The great majority of Korean War covers from the troops don’t have these handstamps. -
Jul 1, 2023, 09:00 AM
U.S. Chief Standing Bear, Endangered Species 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 2024 Scott catalogs. -
Jun 28, 2023, 11:00 AM
Become the mama polar bear for July cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Jun 26, 2023, 12:30 PM
Plane crash covers and the ambulance covers that carried them
by John M. HotchnerPlane crash covers often are so badly damaged that they can’t be delivered as is. -
Jun 22, 2023, 10:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Some album weeds are worth cultivating
by Charles SneeAlso this week, uses of postage due stamps that do not indicate due collection, and a review of a mixture of foreign stamps worth $200. -
Jun 21, 2023, 12:30 PM
July Minnesota Stamp Expo canceled
by Linn’s StaffSince 1999 the show has been held at the Crystal Community Center in Crystal, Minn. -
Jun 21, 2023, 08:00 AM
U.S. 2012 Dogs at Work se-tenant pane in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp designs depict a seeing-eye dog, a therapy dog, a military working dog and a rescue dog. -
Jun 19, 2023, 12:00 PM
Pacifism on cover and Korean War mail
by John M. HotchnerAt 4 a.m. on June 25, 1950, the North Korean Peoples’ Army crossed the 38th parallel that divided the two Koreas, with the object of unifying the country under communist rule. -
Jun 19, 2023, 11:37 AM
Janet R. Klug, 1950-2023
by Charles SneeJanet Klug, who embraced the hobby when she was 6, has been described as a lifelong stamp collector who never met a stamp she didn’t like. -
Jun 19, 2023, 07:45 AM
Northern cardinal alights on stamped envelope July 9 in Bird City, Kan.
by Charles SneeThe first day of issue coincides with the U.S. Postal Service’s planned postal rate increase that will see the cost of a first-class letter rise from 63¢ to 66¢. -
Jun 15, 2023, 11:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: Counterfeit U.S. Priority Mail stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a tour of Wikipedia’s philately portal and a word search puzzle featuring names of fruits and vegetables appearing on stamps from Japan. -
Jun 12, 2023, 11:30 AM
Secret Project Mercury stamp of 1962 surprised and delighted the public
by John M. HotchnerModern essays and proofs are scarce in philatelic hands. Most reside in the files of the United States Postal Service and the National Postal Museum. -
Jun 9, 2023, 09:00 AM
A case of ruffled feathers for May cartoon caption contest winner
by John M. HotchnerThere were several themes that tickled the funny bones of Linn’s readers. -
Jun 7, 2023, 14:00 PM
A pleasant stop in Nebraska included a Valentine visit
by Jay BigalkeSometimes, a random road trip takes you off the beaten path. -
Jun 7, 2023, 09:00 AM
2023 Tundra Swans federal duck stamp to be issued June 23 in Memphis
by Charles SneeThe U.S. migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, commonly known as the federal duck stamp, is issued annually by the Fish and Wildlife Service -
Jun 7, 2023, 08:00 AM
Hunt for in-period use of 1978 U.S. Coast Guard Eagle postal card
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBecause they saw little use, some postal cards and airmail postal cards are much more valuable in used condition than in mint condition. -
Jun 6, 2023, 11:30 AM
A closer look at the new Endangered Species collector’s kit
by Jay BigalkeIncluded in the kit is a book, Endangered Species, that has information on all 20 species pictured on the new stamps. -
Jun 6, 2023, 11:23 AM
Roy Lichtenstein, other recent U.S. stamps receive Scott numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.
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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