U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 7, 2022, 08:00 AM
American Topical Association to offer presentation course
by Linn’s StaffThe three parts of the “Say it with PowerPoint: How to Present Your Stamps like a Pro” course will take place Jan. 10, 17 and 24. -
Nov 4, 2022, 12:11 PM
Explaining a lighter version of 1962 Winslow Homer stamp
by John M. HotchnerWhen first bought to the marketplace, the lighter version seen in the plate block was misdescribed in a 1971 advertisement in Linn’s. -
Nov 4, 2022, 08:36 AM
ASDA forms subcommittee to address proposed merger with APS
by Linn’s StaffNews of the proposed merger has already been published in several different sources, including Linn’s Stamp News. -
Nov 3, 2022, 10:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: The balloon ‘Jupiter’ mail flight of 1859
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a tour of stamps produced with features related to fire, and an introduction to errors and varieties of British Queen Victoria stamps. -
Nov 2, 2022, 10:30 AM
New 40¢ stamp good for both mass mailers and collectors
by Jay BigalkeIt is an encouraging sign that the U.S. Postal Service is listening to the mailing community in producing this stamp. -
Nov 2, 2022, 08:09 AM
Danish West Indies 1856 stamp appeals to a variety of collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp in very fine grade without faults is a good buy at 80 percent up to full catalog value. -
Nov 1, 2022, 14:00 PM
Love is in the air for November 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. -
Nov 1, 2022, 09:44 AM
A purple handstamp mystery
by John M. HotchnerWhat purpose did the unusual purple handstamp on the cover serve? -
Oct 31, 2022, 13:00 PM
Prospectus available for Pipex 2023
by Linn’s StaffThe show will include a bourse (sales area) of 34 dealer booths along with up to 150 exhibit frames. -
Oct 31, 2022, 09:01 AM
A question of dollars and cents
by John M. HotchnerThe sender running out of 1¢ stamps is only one of the possibilities for why four $1 Patrick Henry stamps were used to pay the postage. -
Oct 28, 2022, 10:00 AM
The story behind the upcoming 2023 40¢ Red Fox stamp
by Bill McAllisterThe stamp is the product of a lobbying campaign by bulk mailers who convinced postal executives that the new stamp could boost first-class mail volume. -
Oct 27, 2022, 12:30 PM
Issuance of Sam Houston stamp was delayed
by John M. HotchnerThe 5¢ Sam Houston stamp was not issued until Jan. 19, 1964. -
Oct 27, 2022, 08:30 AM
Nov. 18-20 Chicagopex to host conventions, philatelic judging event
by Linn’s StaffThe show marks the 136th anniversary of the Chicago Philatelic Society. -
Oct 27, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Watch for overlooked scarce U.S. postal card uses
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an unusual handstamp on an unmailable United States 1922 cover provides a glimpse into the inner workings of the Dead Letter Office and the Division of Dead Letters, and taking a closer look at a small batch of stamps from Montenegro that picture that country’s first and only king. -
Oct 25, 2022, 12:00 PM
Women’s suffrage label on 1903 cover
by John M. HotchnerThe cover was sent by Harriet Taylor Upton (1853-1945), a political activist and author who devoted most of her efforts to the struggle for women’s right to vote. -
Oct 25, 2022, 10:35 AM
USPS announces 2023 U.S. stamp program
by Charles SneeMore 2023 U.S. stamp designs will be revealed in the coming weeks and months. -
Oct 21, 2022, 11:30 AM
Promoting philately at the Snowy Beauty stamp event
by Jay BigalkeLocal newspapers covered the event both before and after, which gave even more positive publicity for stamp collecting. -
Oct 21, 2022, 08:00 AM
Expertizing service reports new U.S. tagging-omitted, double-impression errors
by Charles SneeScott Murphy, president of Professional Stamp Experts, alerted Linn’s Stamp News about the new errors in separate emails sent Sept. 20 and Sept. 27. -
Oct 20, 2022, 12:00 PM
A mysterious-looking movie ad looks like an envelope
by John M. HotchnerThe faux cancellation is dated 1951, and the mystery is deepened by the text “Read this when you’re alone!” in the upper left. -
Oct 20, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Values for U.S. dollar-sign stamps in high grades
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of three blog sites of interest to stamp collectors, and a favorable review of a sample from a $2 mixture of worldwide stamps.
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