U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 19, 2022, 10:00 AM
World War I postal history, a wide and varied field
by John M. HotchnerIn previous columns, the author has written about American Expeditionary Force “Christmas Package Coupons.” -
Apr 18, 2022, 11:00 AM
A spirited and enjoyable Silverstein stamp ceremony
by Steven J. BahnsenShel Silverstein attended Darwin Elementary School on the northwest side of the city. The ceremony was held at this school. -
Apr 18, 2022, 10:30 AM
NPM baseball exhibit mixes memorabilia and stamps
by Bill McAllister“Baseball: America’s Home Run” opened to the public on April 9 and is scheduled to run through Jan. 5, 2025. -
Apr 18, 2022, 08:30 AM
Recognition on a local level for stamp show dealers
by Jay BigalkeThe Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs recently announced the recipient of its 2022 Dealer Recognition award. -
Apr 14, 2022, 10:52 AM
Inside Linn’s: Jenny Invert souvenir covers from World Stamp Show-NY 2016
by Charles SneeAlso this week, influential philatelists who provide information on the internet, and a word search puzzle featuring Star Wars stamps issued by Great Britain. -
Apr 14, 2022, 10:00 AM
Stamp honoring ‘Shark Lady’ Eugenie Clark to debut May 4 in Sarasota, Fla.
by Charles SneeThe Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, Fla., will host the first-day ceremony for the stamp celebrating Clark. -
Apr 14, 2022, 08:00 AM
Muscle Cars panes of 20 in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThese stamps are very popular with collectors who were in high school or college during the period when the cars were manufactured and sold. -
Apr 13, 2022, 09:00 AM
March cartoon contest winner sees Pony Express on skis
by John M. HotchnerThe dominant theme for a comment by the skier on the stamp was stamp collecting. -
Apr 12, 2022, 13:30 PM
Duck stamp art donated to Bruce Museum in Connecticut
by Linn’s StaffAccording to the donor, Richie Prager, 61 of the 68 donated works are past winners of the annual federal duck stamp art contest. -
Apr 12, 2022, 08:30 AM
Easter seals were introduced in 1934
by John M. HotchnerLike Christmas seals, the first Easter seals were sold at a suggested donation of a penny per seal. -
Apr 11, 2022, 11:00 AM
Working together to stage a fun stamp first-day ceremony
by Jay BigalkeThe March Party organizers, Dennis Sadowski for public relations and show chairman Rocco Caponi, were very receptive and helpful. -
Apr 11, 2022, 10:37 AM
First day details for Katharine Graham 2-ounce stamp
by Linn's StaffThe United States Postal Service announced June 14 as the first day of issue for its Katharine Graham 2-ounce stamp. -
Apr 8, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Regional shows spread the joy of first-day covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of Lebanon airmail stamps issued in 1971 in celebration of International Education Year, and a worldwide mixture serves up inexpensive older stamps from 1872 to 1992. -
Apr 6, 2022, 09:00 AM
Heritage Breeds voted overall favorite in Linn’s 2021 U.S. stamp poll
by Charles SneeThe votes from online and mail-in ballots were combined to calculate this year’s winners. -
Apr 6, 2022, 09:00 AM
What’s on your mind? Frequent expertizing questions from readers
by John M. HotchnerWhen multiple readers ask the same question about expertizing, it's time to provide an answer. -
Apr 5, 2022, 16:30 PM
New life for Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamp
by Bill McAllisterToday the postal value of Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamps includes 58¢ for first-class postage and a surcharge of 17¢ for conservation efforts. -
Apr 5, 2022, 15:00 PM
Wilkpex 2022 stamp show near Pittsburgh
by Linn’s StaffFor new collectors of all ages, the show will have a table with a mentor to assist novices with the basics of stamp collecting. -
Apr 5, 2022, 14:00 PM
Westpex 2022 stamp show near San Francisco
by Linn’s StaffThe Westpex 2022 show will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. -
Apr 5, 2022, 08:15 AM
Five U.S. stamps celebrate Native American artist George Morrison
by Charles SneeA prominent feature of the works shown on the stamps is a horizon line that typically appears one-fourth of the way down from the top of the picture. -
Apr 4, 2022, 14:00 PM
Pipex 2022 stamp show in Portland, Ore.
by Linn’s StaffThe German Philatelic Society of the USA and the United States Stamp Society will conduct their annual meetings at the show.
Headlines
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US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 11 AM
McMurtrie dismissed as APS education director following Sept. 21 arrest
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US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 8 AM
Vasiliauskas named president of Mystic Stamp Co.
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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