U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Aug 2, 2022, 12:00 PM
Collectors Club announces move to temporary quarters
by Linn’s StaffThe club expects to be in its temporary facility for about a year until its new home overlooking Bryant Park can be made ready. -
Aug 2, 2022, 09:16 AM
R.F. overprints on U.S. stamps, stationery: more fakes than genuine?
by John M. HotchnerThe R.F. overprints are listed in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Aug 1, 2022, 13:00 PM
Prospectus available for Oct. 14-16 Nojex/ASDA show
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature 40 dealers and 200 frames of exhibits. -
Aug 1, 2022, 08:30 AM
Philatelic waypoint in St. Joseph, Mo., to Pony Express museum
by Jay BigalkeThe story of the pony express is a prominent highlight in the city of St. Joseph, Mo., to this day. -
Jul 31, 2022, 13:00 PM
Katharine Graham, other U.S. stamps assigned Scott numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
Jul 29, 2022, 15:00 PM
Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 25-28
by Linn’s StaffHighlights include a bourse of more than 75 dealers from the United States and overseas offering stamps, postal history and supplies and more than 800 frames of competitive exhibits. -
Jul 28, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: A centennial tribute to the Fourth Bureau Issue
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a colorful introduction to Switzerland’s 1933-42 Folk Costumes series, and France’s “Imaginary Museum” series adds a new art wing. -
Jul 27, 2022, 09:57 AM
Ceremony details for Sept. 8 James Webb Space Telescope stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe telescope is as tall as a three-story building and contains a 21-foot-wide lens protected by a solar shield the size of a tennis court. -
Jul 27, 2022, 09:00 AM
Set of newspaper and periodical stamps is a good buy in very fine grade
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAll of the newspaper stamps are large and colorful with great eye appeal. The 1895-97 set of 12 was the last set issued. -
Jul 26, 2022, 11:00 AM
Elephants to be celebrated on U.S. stamp Aug. 12 at Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated (60¢) Elephants commemorative forever stamp will be issued in double-sided panes of 20 in a quantity of 175 million stamps. -
Jul 25, 2022, 13:30 PM
It’s time to fly like an eagle for the August cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Jul 25, 2022, 09:00 AM
FBI wanted posters sent through the mail
by John M. HotchnerThe posters drew attention to criminals who had managed to elude the bureau’s agents long enough to get this special treatment. -
Jul 21, 2022, 10:00 AM
Tagging-omitted error of 29¢ Comedians stamp discovered
by Charles SneeThe production mistake occurs on the stamp shown here honoring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. -
Jul 21, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Marvelous modern postal history
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a tale of confusion about two U.S. stamps with almost identical designs, and Linn’s readers solve a postal rate mystery surrounding a fourth-class card used to mail a motion picture. -
Jul 19, 2022, 13:00 PM
Foundation issues corrected certificate for U.S. 1920 postal card surcharge error
by Charles SneeThe corrected certificate came to the attention of Linn’s Stamp News in mid-June. -
Jul 19, 2022, 08:00 AM
Sixteen U.S. stamps celebrate national marine sanctuaries Aug. 5
by Charles SneePostal Service art director Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, Va., designed the stamps using existing photographs. -
Jul 18, 2022, 12:00 PM
Tagged counterfeits; label nods to potential source of fake Flag coil
by Jay BigalkeWhile counterfeit stamps are out there, collectors can still be vigilant when purchasing forever stamps. -
Jul 18, 2022, 09:00 AM
Buzz Lightyear featured in Aug. 3 U.S. issue
by David HartwigThe Postal Service first announced the Go Beyond: Buzz Lightyear stamps in a surprise unveiling at the June 8 red-carpet premiere of Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear movie. -
Jul 18, 2022, 08:00 AM
Help needed to identify two mysterious stamps
by John M. HotchnerNeither stamp has any other hint that would make its origin obvious. -
Jul 15, 2022, 09:00 AM
Frank Carlson’s art on covers
by John M. HotchnerWhile in the military and writing home, Carlson added intricate designs to his envelopes.
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