U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jan 10, 2023, 09:00 AM
Identifying counterfeit U.S. stamps
by Jay BigalkeThe new 2023 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Counterfeits is the essential reference work for collectors of United States counterfeit stamp issues. -
Jan 9, 2023, 11:30 AM
December cartoon contest winner digs political dirt
by John M. HotchnerBecause it was the December cartoon caption contest, quite a few entries mentioned Christmas. -
Jan 6, 2023, 10:54 AM
Proposed merger of APS and ASDA will not happen
by Charles SneeScott English, executive director of the APS, made the announcement Jan. 6 on the APS website. -
Jan 6, 2023, 08:31 AM
Two new American Landmarks stamps featuring Florida Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains debut Jan. 22
by Charles SneeThe $9.65 stamp satisfies the new flat rate for standard Priority Mail envelopes, and the $28.75 stamp pays the corresponding Priority Mail Express rate. -
Jan 4, 2023, 11:00 AM
Jan. 27-29 Southeastern Stamp Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature more than 140 frames of exhibits and a bourse (sales area) with 20 dealers. -
Jan 2, 2023, 09:00 AM
Stamp show in Sarasota, Fla. Jan. 20-22
by Linn’s StaffThe fifth annual articles-only literature competition will be held at the show. The competition is co-sponsored by the American Philatelic Society Writers Unit No. 30. -
Jan 1, 2023, 10:00 AM
U.S. Holiday Elves postage label assigned Scott number
by Charles SneeThe editors of the Scott catalogs each month assign catalog numbers to new issues from the United States, United Nations and postal services from around the world. -
Dec 30, 2022, 08:15 AM
Scott 2023 U.S. Pocket catalog
by Jay BigalkeThe pocket catalog provides a simplified version of the listings for U.S. stamps found in Vol. 1 of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Dec 29, 2022, 12:30 PM
Missing yellow on 1968 Christmas stamp even puzzles experts
by John M. HotchnerThe stamp is multicolored, with different shades of yellow used in reproducing the image of the angel Gabriel. -
Dec 28, 2022, 10:00 AM
New report brings upright Jenny Invert tally count to 43
by Jay BigalkeThe $2 Jenny Invert stamps (Scott 4806) were issued in panes of six on Sept. 22, 2013, as a tribute to America’s most famous stamp error. -
Dec 28, 2022, 08:00 AM
U.S. Offices in China stamp remains in steady demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOffices abroad stamps are issued for use from extraterritorial post offices operated in foreign countries. -
Dec 27, 2022, 12:30 PM
Significant increase in 2022 cost to collect U.S. stamps
by Jay BigalkeAll of the 2022 increase can be attributed to the new high-denomination stamps for the Priority Mail rates, along with other stamps denominated at $2 and $5. -
Dec 26, 2022, 11:45 AM
Year of the Rabbit stamp to arrive Jan. 12 in San Francisco
by Charles SneeThe new nondenominated (60¢) Year of the Rabbit forever stamp features an ornate three-dimensional ceremonial mask by Camille Chew. -
Dec 26, 2022, 10:00 AM
MSDA announces 2023 show schedule
by Linn’s StaffThe Midwest Stamp Dealers Association is an organization of 70 professional collectible postage stamp and cover dealers. -
Dec 26, 2022, 08:15 AM
Searching for a 1944 Original Order of Zunks cover
by John M. HotchnerThe Original Order of Zunks was an active cachetmaker group of Pittsburgh, Pa., collectors around 1940-45. -
Dec 25, 2022, 09:00 AM
Christmas greetings combine with collecting specialty
by John M. HotchnerThe Christmas card was sent by Creighton C. Hart, who specialized in the two stamps of the United States first issue of 1847. -
Dec 23, 2022, 12:00 PM
Channel your inner elf for the January cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Dec 23, 2022, 08:00 AM
Jan. 22 Sailboats stamps fulfill new domestic postcard rate
by David HartwigThe Jan. 22 issue date coincides with the domestic postcard-rate increase from 44¢ to 48¢. -
Dec 22, 2022, 09:33 AM
Inside Linn’s: A 1942 cover to a blacklisted person in Colombia
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a postal historian’s rate analysis of a 1926 U.S. airmail cover with added airmail service in Europe, and an upbeat review of a mixture of worldwide stamps offered at a cost of $2 plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope. -
Dec 21, 2022, 13:00 PM
Orcoexpo 2023 show Jan. 6-8
by Linn’s StaffThe show will offer a Grenada Grenadines Seabirds of the Caribbean souvenir sheet with a special Orcoexpo overprint.
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