U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 24, 2023, 08:15 AM
Time to fly like an eagle for May cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Apr 21, 2023, 11:30 AM
Exhibiting prospectus available for Sept. 22-23 Milcopex show
by Linn’s StaffThe show theme is postcards, and the show is welcoming postcard exhibits, too. -
Apr 21, 2023, 09:00 AM
Netflix ending DVD mail service after 25 years
by Charles SneeSept. 29 is the last day Netflix will ship DVDs to subscribers. -
Apr 20, 2023, 12:30 PM
Kenneth B. Grant, 1948-2023
by Linn’s StaffAs an avid and respected philatelist, Mr. Grant served in a variety of roles and brought good cheer to all who knew him. -
Apr 20, 2023, 10:30 AM
Siegel first auction house to make donation to Boston 2026
by Linn’s StaffBoston 2026 president Yamil Kouri announced that the Siegel firm and its president, Scott Trepel, have pledged a donation of $10,000. -
Apr 20, 2023, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: An unofficial and illegal promotional FDC folder
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an interpretation of postage due on a short-paid undeliverable U.S. postal card, and a crossword puzzle with clues featuring philatelic terms in Italian that must be translated into English. -
Apr 18, 2023, 14:27 PM
Jean Wang named to research library board, Thomas Bieniosek named vice president
by Jay BigalkeJean Wang of Canada has been named to the board of trustees of the American Philatelic Research Library, and Thomas Bieniosek was elected by the board as its vice president. -
Apr 17, 2023, 15:36 PM
Tulip Blossoms coil stamps present collecting challenge
by Marty FrankeviczThe United States Tulip Blossoms coil forever stamps released April 5 presented a challenge for the Scott catalog editors in trying to figure out how to collect a plate number strip of an issue that does not follow precedents set by previous coil issues. -
Apr 17, 2023, 09:00 AM
New U.S. stamp to celebrate acclaimed children’s author Tomie dePaola May 5
by Charles SneePictured on the nondenominated (63¢) Tomie dePaola stamp is a detail from the cover of Strega Nona, one of his best-known books. -
Apr 14, 2023, 08:30 AM
Phonograph letters sent home after World War II
by John M. HotchnerThe cover shown contains “A recorded message from Your Man In The Service.” -
Apr 13, 2023, 11:00 AM
Wiscopex 2023 May 6-7 in Fond du Lac, Wis.
by Linn's StaffWiscopex 2023, the 91st annual postage stamp show and exhibition of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs, will be held May 6-7. -
Apr 13, 2023, 08:05 AM
Inside Linn’s: 2013 Jenny Invert stamps send a message in a bottle
by Charles SneeAlso this week, keep an eye out for a popular constant plate variety on a U.S. stamp from 1928, and our anonymous reviewer finds many attractive stamps in a sample from a 4-ounce packet of worldwide issues. -
Apr 11, 2023, 13:15 PM
Tank usage line wins March cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThe March cartoon caption contest featured a World War II tank on a 29¢ stamp (Scott 2559e). -
Apr 10, 2023, 13:15 PM
Flying the flag sideways
by John M. HotchnerLinn’s reader Jim Havlena of Fort Bragg, Calif., noticed on his incoming mail that several mailers had placed the 2022 United States Flags forever stamps sideways. -
Apr 10, 2023, 09:14 AM
Proof set and book planned for U.S. Endangered Species issue
by Jay BigalkeOnly 4,000 of these proof sets will be produced, according to the Postal Service. -
Apr 10, 2023, 09:00 AM
Two Holiday Elves panes found with horizontal die cuts completely imperf between
by Jay BigalkeTwo more error panes of the United States Holiday Elves forever stamps (Scott 5722-5725) have been found. -
Apr 8, 2023, 10:00 AM
Charles M. Schulz stamps voted overall favorite in Linn’s 2022 U.S. stamp poll
by Charles SneeReaders of all ages mailed in a total of 921 ballots in the 2022 stamp poll. This total is approximately 97 percent of the 950 mail-in ballots cast in the 2021 poll. -
Apr 6, 2023, 15:25 PM
Chief Standing Bear stamp ceremony details announced
by Jay BigalkeThe United States Postal Service will hold a first-day ceremony for the Chief Standing Bear commemorative forever stamp May 12 at the Centennial Mall between P and Q streets in Lincoln, Neb. -
Apr 6, 2023, 11:15 AM
Plymouth Show April 29-30 in Westland, Mich.
by Linn's StaffThe West Suburban Stamp Club will host its Plymouth Show stamp exhibition Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30. -
Apr 5, 2023, 13:30 PM
Philatelic terms game played at recent Wisconsin stamp club meeting
by Jay BigalkeComing up with interesting and engaging ways to get members to attend meetings is important.
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