U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Sep 12, 2022, 08:30 AM
American Commemorative Panels program marks 50th anniversary
by Jay BigalkeThe Postal Service started issuing commemorative panels Sept. 20, 1972, with the Wildlife Conservation stamp issue. -
Sep 9, 2022, 13:00 PM
Ceremony details for Oct. 20 Hanukkah forever stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe Hanukkah first-day ceremony is free and open to the public. -
Sep 9, 2022, 08:00 AM
Oct. 11 first-day ceremony for Snowy Beauty stamps in Indiana
by Jay BigalkeThe USPS will issue the Snowy Beauty stamps in double-sided panes (booklets) of 20. -
Sep 7, 2022, 13:58 PM
Yamil Kouri delivers annual Tiffany Talk at Great American Stamp Show
by Linn’s StaffDuring his talk, Kouri recounted the excitement he felt when he attended Ameripex 86, his first international stamp show. -
Sep 7, 2022, 08:30 AM
The 4¢ brown Grant stamp is a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp is a good buy in very fine grade at 80 percent to 90 percent of Scott catalog value. -
Sep 6, 2022, 08:30 AM
Behind-the-scenes look at the Legends of the West fiasco
by Jay BigalkeThe first part of a feature article by Joe Brockert appears within the pages of the September Linn’s Stamp News monthly magazine. -
Sep 5, 2022, 11:00 AM
U.S. Christmas stamp to arrive Sept. 22 at Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
by Charles SneeThe 16th-century painting featured on the stamp is the work of a Florentine artist known as the Master of the Scandicci Lamentation. -
Sep 5, 2022, 08:00 AM
Marine Sanctuaries, other U.S. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
Sep 1, 2022, 09:30 AM
Back to school for September 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. -
Sep 1, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: United States Fourth Bureau Issue postal history
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stamps issued for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and a philatelic tribute to Polish freedom fighter Tadeusz Kosciuszko. -
Aug 30, 2022, 13:00 PM
Busy Holiday Elves on four U.S. stamps Sept. 15 in North Pole, Alaska
by Charles SneeThe stamps, arranged as a se-tenant (side-by-side) block of four, will be issued in double-sided panes of 20. -
Aug 29, 2022, 12:30 PM
Finding stamps in unexpected places
by John M. HotchnerThis Pancake Day certificate with a philatelic flavor was created by stamp and cover dealers Bob and Helen Baughman. -
Aug 29, 2022, 08:00 AM
Interesting ways to obtain used United States stamp sets
by Jay BigalkeSometimes mailing envelopes to yourself works. -
Aug 25, 2022, 14:28 PM
Asawa, other U.S. stamps withdrawn from sale Sept. 30
by Linn’s StaffOther issues to be withdrawn include the Enjoy the Great Outdoors stamps and the Wild Orchids booklet and coil stamps. -
Aug 25, 2022, 13:00 PM
Milcopex stamp show Sept. 16-18 near Milwaukee, Wis.
by Linn’s StaffMilcopex is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show and will include 136 frames of competitive exhibits. -
Aug 25, 2022, 11:33 AM
APS, APRL hold joint board meeting Aug. 24 before Great American Stamp Show
by Charles SneeThe meeting included presentations focused on current and future efforts of the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library. -
Aug 24, 2022, 11:00 AM
National park handstamps decorate postcard mailings
by Jay BigalkeLinn's editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke took a long road trip in July to explore parts out West. -
Aug 24, 2022, 09:00 AM
NPM to host Sept. 8 first day for James Webb Space Telescope stamp
by Charles SneeExisting art by James Vaughan and a NASA/Space Telescope Science Institute image were used by USPS art director Derry Noyes to design the stamp. -
Aug 24, 2022, 08:00 AM
Pathos and drama in Hardships of Emigration U.S. stamp design
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design shows a family with a covered wagon on the open prairie. -
Aug 23, 2022, 15:12 PM
Ceremony for Christmas stamp Sept. 22 in Boston
by Linn’s StaffThe ceremony will take place at the Museum of Fine Arts.
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