U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Oct 19, 2022, 08:00 AM
Perpetual demand for 1¢ dark violet Official postal savings mail stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerPostal savings depositories were established by an act of Congress approved June 25, 1910. -
Oct 18, 2022, 08:00 AM
United Nations marks 70 years of guided tours
by David HartwigThe tours began in 1952, seven years after the United Nations formed in 1945. -
Oct 17, 2022, 08:30 AM
Who is Marjorie Chandler?
by John M. HotchnerThough not a mega-star, she was a durable and talented presence in a wholesome sort of way for many years. -
Oct 14, 2022, 12:00 PM
Hal Vogel to discuss polar philately in Nov. 1 online Sundman lecture
by Linn’s StaffAdmission to the lecture is free, but online registration is required. -
Oct 14, 2022, 08:00 AM
Slow World War II demobilization, a morale problem evident on soldier’s mail
by John M. HotchnerAt the end of the war, 7.6 million U.S. servicemen and women were still stationed abroad and were being brought back to the United States to be demobilized. -
Oct 13, 2022, 11:30 AM
United Nations surcharges envelopes
by Linn’s StaffThe UNPA added a surcharge of 2¢ to match the current United States postal rates that went into effect July 10. -
Oct 13, 2022, 08:30 AM
ATA seeks nominations for distinguished topical philatelist
by Linn’s StaffThe award will be presented Aug. 12, 2023, during a banquet at the Great American Stamp Show. -
Oct 11, 2022, 09:00 AM
APS and ASDA proposed merger leads to questions
by Jay BigalkeBoth organizations are considering next steps. -
Oct 10, 2022, 13:00 PM
September cartoon contest winner remembers the good old days
by John M. HotchnerBoth winners will receive a 13-week subscription to Linn’s. -
Oct 7, 2022, 08:30 AM
Menorah featured on Oct. 20 U.S. Hanukkah forever stamp
by David HartwigThe new nondenominated (60¢) forever stamp shows a menorah in a design taken from an original wall hanging by artist Jeannette Kuvin Oren. -
Oct 6, 2022, 10:00 AM
Sescal 2022 show Oct. 28-30 in Glendale, Calif.
by Linn’s StaffThe theme of Sescal 2022 is the 150th anniversary of the founding of Yellowstone National Park. -
Oct 5, 2022, 11:00 AM
1865 Benjamin Franklin newspaper and periodicals stamp can be a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe first newspaper and periodical stamps issued were very large and colorful: a 5¢ George Washington stamp, a 10¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp and a 25¢ Abraham Lincoln stamp. -
Oct 4, 2022, 10:00 AM
Indiana first lady Janet Holcomb to help unveil Snowy Beauty stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe ceremony will be held Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time in the pavilion at Guilford Covered Bridge Park in Guilford, Ind. -
Oct 4, 2022, 09:00 AM
APS proposes merger with American Stamp Dealers Association
by Charles SneeThe idea of the merger was first presented to the board of directors of the ASDA during the Aug. 25-28 Great American Stamp Show. -
Oct 4, 2022, 08:00 AM
Framing philatelic objects
by Jay BigalkeWe place extra interest in key items in our collections. And sometimes an important item might look great framed and on a wall. -
Oct 3, 2022, 11:00 AM
‘Erie blue’ variety of 1985 22¢ Flag Over the Capitol stamp explained
by John M. HotchnerIssued on March 29, 1985, the 22¢ Flag Over the Capitol stamp had been replaced in 1988 by the 25¢ Flag Over Yosemite stamp. -
Oct 3, 2022, 08:00 AM
Elephants, Pony Cars, Webb Telescope stamps receive Scott numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Oct 3, 2022, 08:00 AM
An overview of the 2023 Scott U.S. Specialized catalog
by Jay BigalkeStrong auction, retail and internet sales during the past year indicate that the U.S. market is strong, and catalog values well represent the market. -
Sep 29, 2022, 12:00 PM
Joseph Hautman wins 2022 federal duck stamp art contest
by Charles SneeHautman’s acrylic painting of a trio of tundra swans flying over a wetland will appear on the duck stamp that is scheduled to be issued sometime in late June 2023. -
Sep 28, 2022, 12:00 PM
Women cryptologists of World War II honored on Oct. 18 U.S. stamp
by David HartwigThe stamp art features an image from a recruitment poster for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) and letters from the Purple code used by the Japanese government to encrypt diplomatic messages.
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