U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Dec 20, 2022, 12:04 PM
Great American Stamp Show 2023 to hold two first-day ceremonies for U.S issues
by Linn’s StaffThe United States Postal Service will host first-day ceremonies for the Life Magnified and Thinking of You stamps at the Great American Stamp Show. -
Dec 20, 2022, 12:00 PM
Top stamp stories of 2022
by Jay BigalkeOne of the big items was the explosion in the quantity of United States stamp issues being counterfeited. -
Dec 20, 2022, 08:00 AM
The end of reporting on earliest-known uses of Christmas seals issued from 1907 through 1935
by John M. HotchnerFor the second straight year, there have been no new reports of earliest-known uses (EKUs) of United States Christmas seals tied to covers by a cancellation. -
Dec 19, 2022, 11:30 AM
School bus featured on new United States additional-ounce stamp
by David HartwigThe easily recognizable yellow coloring of the school bus makes the image all the more striking against the neutral tones in the rest of the stamp. -
Dec 19, 2022, 08:30 AM
Varieties make Christmas seal collecting fun
by John M. HotchnerWhat could go wrong in the production of the 1920 Christmas seal? -
Dec 16, 2022, 12:00 PM
American First Day Cover Society elects board of directors
by Linn’s StaffThe four seats on the AFDCS board of directors are elected on a yearly basis for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1. -
Dec 15, 2022, 11:06 AM
Ernest J. Gaines stamp first-day ceremony details
by Linn’s StaffThe Ernest J. Gaines stamp is the 46th in the U.S. Postal Service’s Black Heritage series. -
Dec 14, 2022, 13:00 PM
Florida stamp club visit
by Jay BigalkeThe Flagler County Stamp and Coin Club of Palm Coast, Fla., reaches out to Linn’s annually seeking donations for its various programs. -
Dec 14, 2022, 08:00 AM
Striking U.S. $5 stamp is a good buy in very fine grade with fresh color
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe $5 high denomination of the 1922-25 series features the head of the Statue of Freedom from atop the dome of the U.S. Capitol. -
Dec 13, 2022, 12:00 PM
John Lewis, Skateboard art, bridges and more on new 2023 U.S. stamps
by David HartwigThe United States Postal Service announced several new 2023 stamp issues Dec. 13. -
Dec 13, 2022, 10:47 AM
Year of the Rabbit stamp ceremony details
by Linn's StaffThe United States Postal Service will hold a ceremony Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco for the Year of the Rabbit forever stamp. -
Dec 13, 2022, 08:00 AM
USPS to issue 40¢ Red Fox stamp Jan. 5 in Fox, Ark., without ceremony
by Charles SneeThe 40¢ Red Fox stamp was printed by Banknote Corporation of America in panes of 20 and coil rolls of 3,000 and 10,000. -
Dec 12, 2022, 14:15 PM
Second plate number discovered for U.S. 2016 1¢ Apples coil
by Ronald BlanksPrior to the discovery, the 1¢ Apples coil stamp was known only with plate number P111111. -
Dec 12, 2022, 08:15 AM
Love and jealousy inspire November cartoon caption contest winner
by John M. HotchnerThe November cartoon contest stamp was the 1990 25¢ Love stamp on which two birds seem to be talking with each other. -
Dec 9, 2022, 08:00 AM
Christmas clubs had heyday in early 20th century
by John M. HotchnerThe Carlisle Trust Co. of Pennsylvania introduced this saving method in 1909. -
Dec 8, 2022, 08:30 AM
Living people on U.S. stamps includes Santa Claus
by John M. HotchnerOne of the best depictions of Santa Claus on U.S. stamps is the 1983 20¢ contemporary Christmas stamp. -
Dec 7, 2022, 13:00 PM
Boston 2026 online philatelic advisor named
by Linn’s StaffBoston 2026 World Expo will take place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. -
Dec 6, 2022, 08:30 AM
New Flag plate number has the potential of being overlooked
by Jay BigalkeWhen the Flag stamp was issued Jan. 9, 2022, it was available in multiple varieties printed by the U.S. Postal Service’s two contract printers. -
Dec 5, 2022, 09:00 AM
Problems with the U.S. 1974 Christmas self-adhesive stamp
by John M. HotchnerDiscolored and absent doves on 1974 experimental self-adhesive 10¢ Christmas stamp puzzle collectors. -
Dec 3, 2022, 08:00 AM
Voting begins in Linn’s 2022 U.S. stamp popularity poll
by Charles SneeIn 2022, the United States Postal Service issued 121 varieties of stamps, just nine more than were issued for the 2021 program.
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