U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Sep 27, 2022, 13:00 PM
Prospectus available for 2023 Garfield-Perry March Party
by Linn’s StaffThe Garfield-Perry March Party is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show. -
Sep 27, 2022, 10:30 AM
USPS to issue 15th Kwanzaa stamp Oct. 13 in St. Louis
by Charles SneeThe stamp is being issued two years to the day after the 2020 Kwanzaa stamp featuring artwork by Andrea Pippins. -
Sep 27, 2022, 08:00 AM
Halloween and U.S. philately
by John M. HotchnerAs practiced in the United States, Halloween is a celebration unlike any other — not patriotic, minimally religious and with little historical significance. -
Sep 26, 2022, 14:00 PM
Martha Washington subject of October cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Sep 23, 2022, 14:00 PM
Die-cutting omitted error of U.S. 2022 Tulips stamp found in South Carolina
by Charles SneeNews of the error was first reported in a short article in the September issue of the United States Specialist. -
Sep 23, 2022, 12:00 PM
Nojex-ASDA stamp show Oct. 14-16
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature 40 dealers and 200 frames of exhibits. -
Sep 23, 2022, 08:00 AM
Myth busted: Treasury Secretary Yellen not a stamp collector
by Bill McAllisterWhile she was chair of the Federal Reserve Bank, Yellen was invited to join the elite Club de Monte-Carlo. -
Sep 22, 2022, 10:50 AM
2022 federal duck stamp art contest online Sept. 23-24
by Linn’s StaffDue to health concerns, the previously planned in-person judging has been canceled. -
Sep 22, 2022, 08:30 AM
Flowers persevere through snow on Oct. 11 U.S. set of 10
by David HartwigThe nondenominated (60¢) Snowy Beauty forever stamps will be issued in a double-sided pane (booklets) of 20 in a quantity of 300 million stamps. -
Sep 22, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Wyoming’s unusual passport for the 1976 Bicentennial
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a closer look at a U.S. 1945 domestic short-paid airmail special delivery cover, and a U.S. mixture serves up mostly minimum-value stamps. -
Sep 21, 2022, 11:00 AM
Appeal of Ray Charles reaches beyond the collecting community
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Sept. 23, 2013, the U.S. Postal Service issued a nondenominated (46¢) Ray Charles stamp (Scott 4807) in panes of 16. -
Sep 21, 2022, 10:00 AM
What will a U.S. forever stamp cost after Jan. 22?
by Bill McAllisterIt’s up to the Postal Service’s board of governors to recommend the new rates, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. -
Sep 20, 2022, 09:00 AM
‘USS Bear,’ an ancient mariner
by John M. HotchnerThe ship had an exceptionally diverse service life, including being part of Adm. Richard E. Byrd’s second and third expeditions to Antarctica. -
Sep 19, 2022, 17:00 PM
Ceremony details for Oct. 13 Kwanzaa stamp
by Linn’s StaffKwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday that takes place annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. -
Sep 16, 2022, 16:00 PM
Rare altered cancellation on Little America cover
by John M. HotchnerLittle America was the name of Adm. Richard Byrd’s Antarctic exploration base. -
Sep 16, 2022, 10:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: A nifty registered cover from Antarctica
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a philatelic word search tied to the theme of Halloween, and a review of sample of stamps from a worldwide mixture from a seller in Florida. -
Sep 16, 2022, 08:13 AM
Ceremony details for Oct. 18 Women Cryptologists of World War II stamp
by Linn's StaffThe first-day ceremony for the Women Cryptologists of World War II commemorative forever stamp will take place Tuesday, Oct. 18. -
Sep 15, 2022, 15:00 PM
August cartoon winner inflates Igor the eagle
by John M. HotchnerMany entries in the August cartoon caption contest noted the stern look on the face of Igor the eagle on the U.S. 1983 $9.35 Express Mail stamp. -
Sep 15, 2022, 14:13 PM
Upright Jenny pane tally hits 42 with two new reports in August
by Jay BigalkeMore than nine years after the $2 Jenny Invert stamps were placed on sale collectors continue to find the rare upright Jenny Invert variety. -
Sep 13, 2022, 09:00 AM
Ten cheery stamps for ‘Peanuts’ cartoonist Charles M. Schulz debut Sept. 30
by Charles SneeThe stamps were designed by USPS art director Greg Breeding using Schulz’s artwork.
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