U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Mar 16, 2022, 13:30 PM
Additions to list of covers showing methods of moving the mail
by John M. HotchnerThe last report on this subject was in the U.S. Stamp Notes column in the May 23, 2016, issue of Linn’s. -
Mar 15, 2022, 11:27 AM
Tulips, Sunflower Bouquet stamps temporarily unavailable for online preorder
by Linn’s StaffA limited number of customers may have had their orders canceled, according to the Postal Service. -
Mar 15, 2022, 11:00 AM
February cartoon contest winner looks forward to Easter baskets
by John M. HotchnerHare mail and hair (or hare) raising were the two predominant themes in response to the cartoon caption contest design for February. -
Mar 11, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Blue Origin keeps busy flying postcards into space
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a philatelic look at scouting behind the Iron Curtain, and helpful tips for servicing first-day covers. -
Mar 10, 2022, 13:05 PM
Issue date change for George Morrison stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe March 10 issue of the Postal Service’s Postal Bulletin gave April 22 as the new issue date. -
Mar 10, 2022, 09:09 AM
March 14 first-day ceremony for Mountain Flora stamps in Jackson, Wyo.
by Jay BigalkeThe first-day ceremony is being organized by local post officials and is open to the public. -
Mar 8, 2022, 10:00 AM
Ulysses S. Grant and the 2015 U.S. Civil War stamp ceremony
by Jay BigalkeThe 200th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant stirs a memory of a first-day ceremony for two United States 2015 Civil War Sesquicentennial stamps. -
Mar 7, 2022, 10:48 AM
Ceremony details announced for Shel Silverstein stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp will go on sale nationwide April 8 in a pane of 20. -
Mar 7, 2022, 10:00 AM
Errors and how they are determined
by John M. HotchnerWhen deciding whether a stamp is an error or not, you have to look closely. A few dots of color and other tiny aspects can make a difference. -
Mar 5, 2022, 10:00 AM
Love, other recent U.S. stamps assigned Scott numbers
by Charles SneeAll of the numbers will appear in the Catalogue Update section of the Mar. 21, 2022 Linn’s Stamp News. -
Mar 4, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: New ideas address spike in counterfeit stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an exploration of Sweden’s fascinating Landstormen semipostal stamps, and a philatelic tribute to Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday bicentennial. -
Mar 3, 2022, 13:00 PM
Exhibits return to St. Louis Stamp Expo March 25-27
by Linn’s StaffThe St. Louis Stamp Expo is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show. -
Mar 3, 2022, 08:00 AM
Eagle coil stamps selling well above catalog value
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAll six stamps have the same eagle design but are in different colors: green, blue green, blue, red violet, orange and yellow orange. -
Mar 2, 2022, 10:00 AM
March cartoon contest salutes the Winter Olympics
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Mar 1, 2022, 14:00 PM
Striking pencil sketches on Prexie first-day covers
by John M. HotchnerThe two presidents on the covers are shown full face rather than the side views that were used for the stamps. -
Mar 1, 2022, 08:00 AM
Colonial postrider labels promote Boston 2026 World Expo
by Jay BigalkeShow organizers indicate that four additional label designs are planned, one each year through 2026. -
Feb 28, 2022, 13:00 PM
Tulips, sunflowers decorate two new U.S. stamps March 24
by Charles SneeThe stamps are intended primarily as wedding invitation postage but are valid for any postal use. -
Feb 28, 2022, 08:30 AM
Mountain flowers bloom on new U.S. stamps March 14
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated (58¢) Mountain Flora stamps picture a purple pasqueflower, orange red wood lily, bright yellow alpine buttercup and dark pink Woods’ rose. -
Feb 24, 2022, 13:30 PM
Issue date announced for Shel Silverstein stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe forever (58¢) commemorative stamp honoring Silverstein will be available in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 20 stamps. -
Feb 24, 2022, 10:00 AM
March Party stamp show near Cleveland March 18-20
by Linn’s StaffThe show will include 38 dealers offering a wide range of philatelic material for sale, including stamps, covers, postcards and related literature and supplies.
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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