U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 2, 2022, 10:00 AM
Recent U.S., U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow collectors to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Apr 1, 2022, 15:07 PM
APS Summer Seminar to move online for 2022
by Linn’s StaffSummer Seminar was originally scheduled for June 19-23 at the society’s headquarters in Bellefonte, Pa. -
Mar 29, 2022, 13:30 PM
April cartoon contest lands on Fort Sumter
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Mar 29, 2022, 10:00 AM
Flags and barns unite on four new U.S. coil definitive stamps April 14
by Charles SneeStephanie Bower of Seattle, Wash., who specializes in architectural illustration, illustrated and designed the Flags on Barns stamps. -
Mar 28, 2022, 11:30 AM
Collecting the 1946 5¢ large DC-4 Skymaster airmail
by John M. HotchnerA small version of this 5¢ stamp was issued March 26, 1947, six months after the large stamp. -
Mar 28, 2022, 09:33 AM
Much anticipated baseball exhibition opens April 9
by Jay BigalkeItems from the National Baseball Hall of Fame are on display, and astronaut Sally Ride’s childhood baseball bat is on loan from the National Air and Space Museum. -
Mar 28, 2022, 09:29 AM
APRL board of trustees hold online meeting March 22
by Charles SneeThe meeting began with a presentation from Scott English, executive director of the American Philatelic Society. -
Mar 25, 2022, 10:30 AM
Exhibiting prospectus available for June Okpex show
by Linn’s StaffOkpex will offer more than 125 frames of exhibits, with 115 reserved for multiframe exhibits and 10 for single-frame exhibits. -
Mar 25, 2022, 09:05 AM
APS seeks new director of education
by Linn’s StaffCathy Brachbill, the American Philatelic Society’s director of education, will retire June 30. -
Mar 25, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Juvenile collector correspondence lightens mood
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a closer look at U.S. library-rate mailing cards, and our market tipsters recommend a set of Dominican Republic stamps honoring Christopher Columbus. -
Mar 24, 2022, 12:40 PM
First-day ceremony details for Eugenie Clark stamp
by Linn’s StaffAlthough the ceremony is free, there are a limited number of tickets for admission. -
Mar 24, 2022, 11:30 AM
Fractional postal routes and Chicago mail
by John M. HotchnerFractional route markings are explained in the book Chicago Postal Markings and Postal History by Leonard Piszkiewicz. -
Mar 22, 2022, 13:00 PM
Hartwig welcomed to Linn’s editorial team
by Jay BigalkeHartwig started work last fall and has assumed various roles with the publication, including working with the design team to layout Linn’s. -
Mar 22, 2022, 12:41 PM
Scott numbers revealed for Mountain Flora coil stamps
by Charles SneeIncluded in upcoming Scott catalog listings for the Mountain Flora coil stamps are unlettered listings for a plate number strip of seven and a plate number strip of nine. -
Mar 22, 2022, 11:43 AM
April 9-10 Plymouth Show in Westland, Mich.
by Linn’s StaffThe Plymouth Show is normally an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately exhibition. This year’s show, however, will not include exhibits. -
Mar 22, 2022, 10:45 AM
The stamp that almost was and the political back story on why it wasn’t
by John M. HotchnerThe proposed 10¢ airmail stamp had been announced on Oct. 2, 1959. -
Mar 22, 2022, 08:30 AM
New U.S. stamp celebrates children’s author Shel Silverstein April 8
by Charles SneeThe Shel Silverstein stamp will be available for purchase in panes of 20 nationwide on the first day of issue. -
Mar 18, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Futuristic space shuttle zooms on Priority Mail stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, tips for creating album pages for U.N. Flag stamps, and dissecting a mixture of mostly older worldwide stamps. -
Mar 17, 2022, 13:00 PM
AFDCS updates free directory of cachetmakers
by Linn’s StaffThe AFDCS publishes new editions of the directory based on additions and changes to the listings from the time of the last publication. -
Mar 17, 2022, 08:00 AM
Washington booklet pane remains good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMost early booklet panes are surprisingly difficult to find in very fine grade.
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Apgar souvenir card available
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First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers