U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jan 11, 2022, 08:30 AM
Sculptor Edmonia Lewis to be honored on 45th Black Heritage stamp Jan. 26
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated (58¢) Edmonia Lewis forever commemorative stamp will go on sale in panes of 20. -
Jan 10, 2022, 14:30 PM
Prospectus available for first-day-cover exhibits at Great American Stamp Show
by Linn’s StaffIncluded in the exhibit competition will be the Americover exhibit for first-day covers. -
Jan 10, 2022, 14:28 PM
Paper supply issues move Mountain Flora stamps’ date
by Jay BigalkeThe four Mountain Flora forever stamps will now be issued March 14 instead of the previously announced Feb. 17. -
Jan 10, 2022, 14:15 PM
United States Stamp Society officers and board begin new term
by David HartwigThe society’s bylaws dictate that elective officers serve three-year terms that start Jan. 1 of the year following the election. -
Jan 10, 2022, 13:30 PM
APS course prior to Great American Stamp Show Aug. 24
by Linn’s StaffThe American Philatelic Society will host a course on essays and proofs taught by instructor James E. Lee. -
Jan 10, 2022, 09:30 AM
2021 U.S. ‘Stamp Yearbook’ available for purchase
by Jay BigalkeThe yearbook includes 68 stamps and matching mounts from what the Postal Service calls its “collectible program,” or what collectors typically call commemoratives. -
Jan 7, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Potential combination FDCs for 2022 U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, highlighting covers that celebrate the achievements of private launch companies in space, and a tribute to the U.S. Postal Service executive who helped create the 1993 29¢ Elvis Presley commemorative stamp. -
Jan 6, 2022, 14:00 PM
Maine Philatelic Society resumes after hiatus
by David HartwigThe society is offering free membership as a special incentive for anyone interested in joining. -
Jan 6, 2022, 08:00 AM
U.S. Minute Man savings stamp still in steady demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp is a good buy in true very fine to extra fine grade at up to $150 in mint, never-hinged condition. -
Jan 4, 2022, 13:30 PM
Celebrate the Century Express train memories from 1999
by Jay BigalkeThe U.S. Postal Service needed a hand at many events across the country as it rolled out the Celebrate the Century Express train in partnership with Amtrak. -
Jan 4, 2022, 11:50 AM
First-day date and location announced for Pony Cars stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps will be issued in a pane of 20 with the five designs se-tenant (side-by-side). -
Jan 4, 2022, 09:00 AM
New Scott U.S. Errors catalog debuts
by Jay BigalkeThis 18th edition contains a multitude of enhancements including hundreds of updated values, new imagery and much more. -
Jan 4, 2022, 08:30 AM
Partially solving a D stamp puzzle
by John M. HotchnerWhen a pane of nondenominated D stamps described as a counterfeit came out of left field, John Hotchner asked others for their opinions. -
Jan 3, 2022, 10:00 AM
Stamp show in Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 21-23
by Linn’s StaffThe show will include a dealer bourse (sales area) and more than 200 frames of exhibits. -
Jan 1, 2022, 10:00 AM
Santa Claus computer-vended stamp is Scott official
by Charles SneeWhat do Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
Dec 30, 2021, 16:04 PM
Westpex show April 22-24 near San Francisco airport
by Linn’s StaffA bourse (sales area) of 65 national and international dealers will offer stamps, postal history and supplies. -
Dec 29, 2021, 10:00 AM
January cartoon contest gallops in on U.S. 1869 Pictorial stamp
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Dec 28, 2021, 09:00 AM
Year of the Tiger stamp to debut Jan. 20 in New York
by Charles SneeThe Year of the Tiger forever stamp features an ornate three-dimensional ceremonial mask by Camille Chew. -
Dec 26, 2021, 13:30 PM
Election results for AFDCS board of directors
by David HartwigThe AFDCS reported a larger voter turnout than usual; the number of ballots cast more than doubled the 2018 number. -
Dec 23, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Significant drop in 2021 cost to collect U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a detailed look at a most unusual U.S. paid reply postal card mailed in 1958 to Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies, and a crossword puzzle focused on translating philatelic French into English.
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