WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Aug 23, 2023, 08:15 AM
China 1963 Butterfly set popular with topicalists
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerChina remains one of the most popular collecting areas and active stamp markets in the world. -
Aug 22, 2023, 11:30 AM
Trombone design tops poll for 2022’s most popular music stamp
by David HartwigThe poll is conducted by Motivgruppe Musik, the International Philatelic Music Group. -
Aug 22, 2023, 11:01 AM
Iceland stamps are back to commemorate 150th anniversary
by Denise McCartyAlmost three years after it stopped issuing stamps, Iceland Post has announced a new set of stamps to be released Aug. 23. -
Aug 16, 2023, 08:00 AM
Britain celebrates Discworld book series with Aug. 10 set
by David HartwigRoyal Mail calls Pratchett (1948-2015) one of the United Kingdom’s greatest fantasy writers. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on Feb. 18, 2009, for services to literature. -
Aug 15, 2023, 08:15 AM
Two firsts for Aland Post include temporary tattoo
by Dingguo DaiIt was the first time an artist was given free rein to create a stamp motif for Aland. -
Aug 10, 2023, 08:15 AM
Inside Linn’s: An enduring symbol of East Germany
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the challenge of researching recent first-day cover cachetmakers, and an upbeat review of a mixture of worldwide stamps issued mostly from the 1980s to 2010. -
Aug 9, 2023, 08:00 AM
Gimmicky Austria stamp printed on felt of tennis ball
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp pictures Dominic Thiem, the men’s singles champion at the 2020 United States Open Tennis Tournament. -
Aug 5, 2023, 09:00 AM
Finnish stamps celebrate anniversaries, Christmas
by Molly GoadIn the coming months, Finland’s postal administration, Posti, will issue six new stamp sets with 16 different designs. -
Aug 3, 2023, 13:00 PM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 5?
by Jay BigalkeFor the 2024 Scott catalog season, the Scott editors continue a review of Portuguese areas, which for Vol. 5 include Kionga, Nyassa, Ponta Delgada, Portuguese Africa, Portuguese Congo, Portuguese Guinea, Portuguese India and Quelimane. -
Jul 28, 2023, 08:30 AM
The United Nations recognizes Chinese cultural heritage with Aug. 10 issue
by Pete GibsonThe Body, Mind and Soul stamps and souvenir sheets represent three culturally significant practices from China: taijiquan, calligraphy, and the guqin instrument and its music. -
Jul 27, 2023, 10:19 AM
Phosphor-band error found on new British stamps
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail said that only the first-class stamps purchased before July 26 were affected, while those purchased after July 27 were not. -
Jul 27, 2023, 09:00 AM
Vatican City issues replacement stamp for World Youth Day
by Denise McCartyAs reported in the June 12 issue of Linn’s, the original stamp was recalled because of complaints about the statue in Lisbon that inspired the design. -
Jul 26, 2023, 10:45 AM
Dramatic designs highlight Germany 1933 Wagner semipostals
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe striking designs of the colorful stamps show scenes from nine of Wagner’s operatic works. -
Jul 26, 2023, 08:00 AM
Images added for Canada in Scott digital catalog
by Jay BigalkeThe new images can help collectors quickly locate a stamp just by looking for the design. -
Jul 25, 2023, 12:00 PM
Digital Isle of Man stamps head to the moon and back
by Molly GoadThe initiative involves storing digital postage stamps on the moon. After spending some time on the moon, the stamps will be transmitted back to Earth. -
Jul 19, 2023, 08:00 AM
Taking the tunnel walk tour of London’s Mail Rail
by Jay BigalkeThe railway opened in December 1927 and operated until 2003, when economics resulted in its closure. -
Jul 17, 2023, 07:45 AM
Details for Stampex Sept. 27-30 in London, England
by Linn’s StaffThe 2023 court of honor is called Hidden Treasures and allows attendees the chance to view beautiful philatelic material up close. -
Jul 13, 2023, 13:30 PM
Institute for Analytical Philately schedules fifth international symposium
by Linn’s StaffThe institute decided to follow the format of its 2020 symposium and have all speakers deliver their papers online. -
Jul 13, 2023, 11:30 AM
Great Britain showcases river wildlife in July 13 set of 10
by Pete GibsonThe stamps, presented in two horizontal se-tenant strips of five, each show a different species of insect, bird, fish or mammal. -
Jul 13, 2023, 10:00 AM
Canada Post’s Let’s Take the Ferry! stamps issued July 12
by Molly GoadThe stamps are a tribute to the role ferries have played in Canada’s waterways.
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 1 PM
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 12 PM
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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