U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 18, 2024, 08:30 AM
USPS to co-host Hank Aaron dedication event before vintage baseball game
by Linn’s StaffThe event will occur before the 2024 Negro League Legends Hall of Fame East-West vintage baseball game. -
Jul 18, 2024, 07:49 AM
Inside Linn’s: Online beacons for lighthouse collectors
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a look at the inexplicable U.S. 1985 11¢ Stutz Bearcat coil stamp, and exploring authorized delivery stamps issued by Italy and its colonies. -
Jul 17, 2024, 08:00 AM
Used examples of 2023 Great Smoky Mountains Priority Mail Express stamp in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the stamp shows an eagle soaring above forested mountains and valleys against a yellow and crimson sky. -
Jul 16, 2024, 08:30 AM
Unusual 1963 service suspended markings
by John M. HotchnerEvents abroad — wars, postal strikes, transportation problems and various disasters — have sometimes prevented mail from being sent beyond the borders of the United States. -
Jul 15, 2024, 08:00 AM
USPS marks 50 years of fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons
by David HartwigThe designs of the 10 nondenominated (73¢) commemorative stamps highlight characters, creatures and encounters familiar to players of the fantasy role-playing game. -
Jul 12, 2024, 10:00 AM
AFDCS offers 30,000 pennies to member number 30,000
by Linn’s StaffWhoever becomes member number 30,000 of the American First Day Cover Society will be awarded a credit of 30,000 pennies, or the equivalent of $300. -
Jul 11, 2024, 11:45 AM
Fish and Wildlife Service celebrates June 28 release of federal duck stamp
by Allen AbelThe new $25 duck stamp by artist Chuck Black of Belgrade, Mont., the 91st in the series that began in 1934, features a northern pintail. -
Jul 11, 2024, 08:15 AM
Counterfeit U.S. 2013 Flag coil stamps found online
by Charles SneeThe fake 2013 Flag coil stamps are scheduled to be listed in the next edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Counterfeits, which is scheduled for publication this fall. -
Jul 10, 2024, 15:49 PM
Guyer terminated as ASDA executive director
by Linn’s StaffDana Guyer had served as ASDA executive director since March 1, 2015. -
Jul 10, 2024, 10:45 AM
Postal evidence of World War II civil censorship tells interesting stories
by John M. HotchnerThe censorship system during World War II was complicated. Reasons for the inability to send material abroad were numerous. -
Jul 9, 2024, 14:23 PM
Surprise stamp for U.S. healthcare community announced July 9
by Charles SneeThe official release date and location will be revealed at a later date, the USPS said. -
Jul 9, 2024, 13:30 PM
Linn’s 5,000th issue milestone in one month
by Jay BigalkeThe first issue of Linn’s Weekly Stamp News, dated Nov. 5, 1928, was published by founder George W. Linn of Columbus, Ohio. -
Jul 9, 2024, 07:45 AM
Baseball’s Aaron honored 50 years after breaking home run record
by Scott TiffneyThe July 31 first-day ceremony for the Hank Aaron stamp will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time at Truist Park, home of baseball’s Atlanta Braves. -
Jul 6, 2024, 14:00 PM
Riveting entry captures June cartoon caption contest win
by John M. HotchnerThe United States 2013 Riveters on Empire State Building commemorative was the cartoon caption contest stamp for June. -
Jul 6, 2024, 10:00 AM
Trettin, Stotts, Reinhard receive 2024 APS Luff awards
by Linn’s StaffThe Luff award is the most prestigious recognition presented by the American Philatelic Society to a living philatelist. -
Jul 5, 2024, 09:00 AM
Subtle omission leads to discovery of counterfeit U.S. Go Beyond stamps
by Charles SneeLinn’s and Scott catalog editors closely examined the strip and determined that the stamps were convincing counterfeits of their genuine counterparts. -
Jul 4, 2024, 11:00 AM
Different design concept used for Alex Trebek stamp issued on his birthday
by Jay BigalkeThe design of the nondenominated (73¢) commemorative stamp is a bit unusual in that it doesn’t picture Trebek. -
Jul 4, 2024, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: How will artificial intelligence affect cachetmaking contests?
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a philatelic adventure involving the April 8 total solar eclipse, and a 1934 set of 10 United States stamps that has long been a favorite of U.S. collectors. -
Jul 3, 2024, 12:00 PM
Five low-denomination Flowers stamps to bloom July 18 in Berkeley, Calif.
by Charles SneeThe five new 1¢, 2¢, 3¢, 5¢ and 10¢ Flowers stamps feature photographer Harold Davis’ pictures of a fringed tulip, daffodils, peonies, red tulips, and poppies and coneflowers, respectively. -
Jul 3, 2024, 08:00 AM
1907 5¢ Jamestown Exposition stamp honors Pocahontas
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 5¢ blue Pocahontas stamp is the high denomination of the three-stamp Jamestown Exposition issue.
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First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
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World Stamps Oct 5, 2024, 9 AM
Canada Post continues Truth and Reconciliation series
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US Stamps Oct 4, 2024, 2 PM
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