U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 18, 2022, 10:00 AM
Napex show June 3-5 in Washington, D.C., area
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature 52 dealers, including representatives from the United States Postal Service and the United Nations Postal Administration. -
May 18, 2022, 08:00 AM
Postal Service rejected veteran designer’s artwork for World Stamp Show-NY 2016 stamps
by John M. HotchnerThe stamps under discussion are those issued to publicize the United States’ most recent once-every-10-years international stamp show. -
May 12, 2022, 08:00 AM
One of the most beautiful U.S. stamp series
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe United States Postal Service launched the Nature of America stamp series April 6, 1999, with the pane of 10 33¢ Sonoran Desert stamps. -
May 11, 2022, 08:00 AM
April cartoon caption contest winner pawns a cannon
by John M. HotchnerDelivering the mail was the most common theme for the April cartoon caption contest featuring the 1961 4¢ Fort Sumter commemorative in the Civil War Centennial issue. -
May 10, 2022, 13:30 PM
Gripper cracks before the 1954-68 Liberty issue
by John M. HotchnerGripper cracks are a specific type of plate variety that results from stress on rotary press plates. -
May 9, 2022, 14:30 PM
Sequoia Stamp Club uses milestone to celebrate
by Jay BigalkeThe anniversary celebration is scheduled for Sept. 17. -
May 9, 2022, 08:53 AM
Mighty Mississippi stamps May 23 in Memphis, Tenn.
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated (58¢) Mighty Mississippi stamps feature photographs that each represent a different state along the river’s 2,340-mile length. -
May 5, 2022, 15:30 PM
Rocky Mountain Stamp Show set for Memorial Day weekend in Aurora, Colo.
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature at least 35 dealers and more than 375 frames of exhibits. -
May 4, 2022, 11:00 AM
Green-winged teal painting on 2022 junior duck stamp
by Charles SneeA panel of five judges picked 15-year-old Madison Grimm’s painting for the top honor from among 53 entries in this year’s National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. -
May 4, 2022, 08:30 AM
What is printer’s waste?
by John M. HotchnerTwo commemorative stamps from 1969 and 1975 help define the term. -
May 3, 2022, 10:48 AM
Stamps for Charles M. Schulz, Webb space telescope, more added to 2022 U.S. program
by Charles SneeSpecific issue dates for the stamps were not provided. -
May 3, 2022, 08:30 AM
Scott digital U.S. Specialized catalog updated with 2023 Vol. 1 values
by Linn’s StaffSubscribers will always have access to the latest information. -
Apr 30, 2022, 11:00 AM
Scott numbers for Mountain Flora, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
Apr 28, 2022, 08:00 AM
Not all stamp buyers are stamp collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAvailable supplies of all versions of the 33¢ Coral Pink Rose booklet stamps are being gobbled up by professional wedding planners for the wedding invitation market. -
Apr 26, 2022, 11:00 AM
Elvis in the spotlight for May cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Apr 26, 2022, 10:00 AM
Timeless message in 1868 condolence letter
by John M. HotchnerOne of the fascinating aspects of collecting mourning covers is the observations on life and death that the bereaved make in letters enclosed within the black-bordered envelopes. -
Apr 26, 2022, 09:15 AM
Four U.S. stamps celebrate women’s rowing May 13
by Charles SneeThe four nondenominated (58¢) Women’s Rowing commemorative stamps are arranged in two se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs that each picture four women rowers. -
Apr 26, 2022, 08:30 AM
Scott catalog footnote prompts certification of postal card error
by Charles SneeThe error was first listed in the 2008 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Apr 21, 2022, 16:49 PM
USPS announces issue dates, locations for upcoming 2022 stamps
by Linn’s StaffLegendary activist and charismatic folk singer Pete Seeger (1919-2014) takes center stage on a stamp to be issued July 21 in Newport, R.I. -
Apr 21, 2022, 11:11 AM
Duck stamp to be issued June 24 without ceremony
by Charles SneeThe 2022 duck stamp will feature James Hautman’s acrylic painting of a pair of redheads.
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US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 11 AM
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US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 8 AM
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 1 PM
Apgar souvenir card available
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 12 PM
First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers