U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 10, 2023, 11:00 AM
World War II prisoners mail from the United States
by John M. HotchnerRegardless of where the prisoners were housed, their mail was sent to New York City to be canceled and censored. -
May 10, 2023, 08:00 AM
Charles M. Schulz stamps in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps were issued in panes of 20 on Sept. 30, 2022, to commemorate Schulz’s 100th birthday. -
May 9, 2023, 10:30 AM
April cartoon caption contest winner drains the swamp
by John M. HotchnerThe next contest will be announced in the June 12 issue of Linn’s. -
May 8, 2023, 12:00 PM
Twenty Endangered Species stamps May 19 in Wall, S.D.
by Jay BigalkeNational Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore took the photos featured on the stamps. -
May 5, 2023, 09:00 AM
Sescal show canceled for 2023 and beyond
by Linn’s StaffUntil 2019, the show was the main event of the Federated Philatelic Clubs of Southern California. Since then, Sescal has been associated with the Philatelic Society of Los Angeles. -
May 4, 2023, 11:40 AM
Ceremony details for June 13 Waterfalls stamps
by Charles SneeUSPS art director Greg Breeding designed the 12 Waterfalls stamps using existing photographs. -
May 4, 2023, 11:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: In a cover collection far, far away
by Charles SneeAlso this week, unissued Slovenian stamps get royal attention, and highlights from a review of a small assortment of used United States stamps issued between 1890 and 1915. -
May 4, 2023, 10:22 AM
Exhibiting prospectus available for July 21-23 Minnesota Stamp Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe Minnesota Stamp Expo is a World Series of Philately exhibition. -
May 2, 2023, 14:04 PM
Bill McAllister, 1941-2023
by Linn’s StaffBill McAllister joined Linn’s as its Washington correspondent in 1996. He reported on behind-the-scenes activities of the U.S. Postal Service. -
May 1, 2023, 14:51 PM
Stamps from second CIA Invert pane found
by Wayne L. YoungbloodAfter more than 35 years, a plate block of the United States 1979 $1 Rush Lamp and Candle Holder of the Americana series with the engraved brown inverted has finally emerged. -
May 1, 2023, 12:00 PM
AFDCS seminars at Great American Stamp Show to feature USPS stamp officials
by Linn’s StaffWilliam Gicker, director of USPS Stamp Services, which chooses and designs stamps and postal stationery, will speak Thursday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. -
May 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
Hooded merganser painting on 2023 junior duck stamp
by Charles SneeA panel of five judges picked 15-year-old Mila Linyue Tong’s painting for the top honor from among 53 entries in this year’s National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. -
Apr 30, 2023, 09:00 AM
Art of the Skateboard stamps assigned Scott catalog 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. -
Apr 28, 2023, 13:00 PM
Columbian stamps with the values punched out
by John M. HotchnerOne reader surmised the values might have been punched out to be used with other cut-up stamps to make philatelic creations. -
Apr 28, 2023, 09:00 AM
Rocky Mountain Stamp Show in Colorado May 26-28
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature at least 35 dealers and up to 400 frames of exhibits. -
Apr 27, 2023, 13:00 PM
Missing light green of the 1969 United States Christmas stamp can fool collectors
by John M. HotchnerThere are many minor to major color misregistrations, misperfs, missing digits in the plate numbers, and some color intensity varieties to find on this Christmas stamp. -
Apr 26, 2023, 08:15 AM
Interesting history behind Van Duzer revenue stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerPrivate die proprietary revenue stamps remain one of the most popular and active areas of revenue stamp collecting. -
Apr 25, 2023, 11:00 AM
Chief Standing Bear stamp to debut in Nebraska May 12
by Jay BigalkeThe nondenominated (63¢) Chief Standing Bear stamp will be issued in panes of 20. -
Apr 25, 2023, 08:30 AM
‘Life’ magazine’s invitation to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
by John M. HotchnerThe cover is franked with a 1½-penny green Queen Elizabeth II stamp (Scott 294) and canceled Jan. 9, 1953. -
Apr 24, 2023, 13:00 PM
Endangered Species May 19 ceremony details
by Linn’s StaffAmong the animals shown on the stamps are the black-footed ferret, Key Largo cotton mouse, Wyoming toad and Guam Micronesian kingfisher.
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