U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Feb 9, 2023, 08:15 AM
Partially missing colors illuminate 1999 33¢ Deer stamp production
by John M. HotchnerThe basic color printed first was gold. On top of it were printed purple, green, a pinkish red and light blue. -
Feb 8, 2023, 09:59 AM
Ceremony details for Toni Morrison stamp
by Linn’s StaffMorrison won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1993, becoming the first African American woman to do so. -
Feb 8, 2023, 08:00 AM
Demand inching up for Lili’uokalani Gardens, Hilo, Hawaii Priority Mail stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBecause of the high face value, this stamp was not stocked in depth by many dealers. -
Feb 6, 2023, 14:30 PM
San Diego Stamp Show to host first-day ceremony
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature a bourse (sales area) with more than 32 dealer booths along with over 200 frames of exhibits. -
Feb 5, 2023, 13:00 PM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to recent U.S., U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2024 Scott catalogs. -
Feb 4, 2023, 08:00 AM
Scott Stamp Monthly to return; Linn’s Stamp News to be 52 issues
by Jay BigalkeThe Scott Stamp Monthly magazine will replace the Linn’s Stamp News monthly magazine and will be published once a month. -
Feb 3, 2023, 09:00 AM
Submissions open for Great American Stamp Show literature competition
by Linn’s StaffSubmissions can include journals, books, catalogs or other literature published since Jan. 1, 2021. -
Feb 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
Printer’s waste varies as to cause and effect
by John M. HotchnerThe vast majority of this material is caught in the printing plant and sent for destruction, either in-house or off-site. -
Feb 1, 2023, 11:30 AM
SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Fla., to host Feb. 16 first day for Women’s Soccer forever stamp
by Charles SneeUSPS art director Antonio Alcala designed the stamp using an original graphic image created by artist Noah MacMillan. -
Jan 30, 2023, 11:30 AM
Arizona Federation of Stamp Clubs presents Aripex in Mesa, Feb. 17-19
by Linn’s StaffAripex will include a bourse (sales area) with 47 tables. The United States Postal Service will have a booth at the show. -
Jan 27, 2023, 12:00 PM
Nominations open for Smithsonian philatelic achievement award
by Linn’s StaffThe Smithsonian philatelic achievement award was established in 2002 to honor and celebrate living individuals for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of philately. -
Jan 27, 2023, 08:30 AM
Precanceled 1969 Christmas stamp FDCs offer a challenge
by John M. HotchnerThe stamp was precanceled locally in four cities: Atlanta, Ga.; Baltimore, Md.; Memphis, Tenn., and New Haven, Conn. -
Jan 26, 2023, 12:00 PM
American Topical Association offers postcard exhibiting workshop
by Linn’s StaffParticipants in the workshop receive reference guides, a bibliography and a digital book on photo postcards. -
Jan 26, 2023, 10:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: The story behind author August Derleth’s cinderella
by Charles SneeAlso this week, uncovering an error about the beginning of M-Bag mailing rates, and a Linn’s reader seeks additional information about a label inscribed “Freeland Islands.” -
Jan 26, 2023, 08:00 AM
Tagging-omitted errors found on 2019 Flag, 2022 Love stamps
by Charles SneeBoth of these new tagging-omitted errors will be listed in the 2024 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Jan 25, 2023, 13:00 PM
Strap on your hockey skates for the February cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
Jan 25, 2023, 10:15 AM
2025 Great American Stamp Show in Illinois
by Linn’s StaffThe show will take place Aug. 14-17, 2025, at the Schaumburg Convention Center. -
Jan 25, 2023, 08:00 AM
Big value increase for Jenny Invert box set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe box set is noted but not listed or valued in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Jan 23, 2023, 11:45 AM
New plate number discovered on U.S. 2022 Flag coil
by Ronald BlanksFor the second time in two months, a new plate number for an existing United States coil stamp has been discovered. -
Jan 23, 2023, 08:15 AM
Update on 1929 Christmas seal with ‘Air Delivery’ overprint
by John M. HotchnerThe Spring 2022 issue of Seal News, the journal of the Christmas Seal and Charity Stamp Society, included a two-page article on this overprint.
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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