WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jun 17, 2016, 07:22 AM
Ireland celebrated the U.S. bicentennial with an attractive set of four stamps: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanIn the United States, the bicentennial celebrations culminated on July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. -
Jun 17, 2016, 07:03 AM
Weather front and center on new stamps from Norway, Poland
by By Denise McCartyNorway issued two stamps June 10 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Poland shows storm and other types of clouds on four stamps issued June 15. -
Jun 16, 2016, 09:20 AM
Thinking green at World Stamp Show-NY 2016
by By Wayne ChenWayne Chen enjoyed WSS-NY 2016, but he was especially excited about the release at the show of this year’s “Think Green” stamps. -
Jun 16, 2016, 06:21 AM
When it comes to bird stamps of Canada, the choice is all yours: Collecting Canada
by By Fred BaumannIt takes a lot of work to make a bird stamp collection distinctly yours, even for a single country such as Canada. -
Jun 16, 2016, 05:50 AM
Birds of Canada take flight (and land safely) on new Canada Post series
by By Fred BaumannOn July 12, Canada Post will issue the first installment in a three-year series celebrating the official birds of Canada’s provinces and territories. -
Jun 15, 2016, 13:31 PM
Rolling stamps? Artist creates Rolling Stones’ iconic tongue logo using 4,300 stamps: Linn’s Buzz
by By Colin SalleeAn artist from the UK has created an impressive work of stamp art using more than 4,000 stamps to pay homage to an iconic rock symbol. -
Jun 15, 2016, 08:40 AM
Geldert medal for 2015 awarded to David Piercey, FRPSC
by CMS AdminThe Geldert Medal selection committee, in a unanimous decision, spoke highly of Mr. Piercey’s article. -
Jun 15, 2016, 08:18 AM
The bizarre but in-demand stamps of King Farouk’s Egypt: Tip of the week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFarouk commanded the Egyptian postal authorities to produce bizarrely misperforated stamps for his collection. -
Jun 13, 2016, 12:05 PM
Royal Philatelic Society London members given overview of wide-ranging Chinese collection
by CMS AdminPaul N. Davey entertained the members of the Royal Philatelic Society London on 9 June with a display from his wide-ranging collection of China. -
Jun 11, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born June 12: Anne Frank
by By Michael BaadkeAnne Frank was born in Germany but hid with her family in Amsterdam in an effort to escape Nazi persecution. The diary she kept during that time has been read by millions all over the world. -
Jun 10, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born June 11: Jacques Cousteau
by By Michael BaadkeThe underwater adventures of Jacques Cousteau were witnessed by millions around the world who tuned in to see his television programs. His books and films in the 1950s helped launch the modern conservation movement. -
Jun 10, 2016, 14:00 PM
Linn’s the State of the Stamp Hobby event sparked lively discussion: Editor's Insights
by By Donna HousemanLinn’s Stamp News and the Linn’s Editorial Advisory Board sponsored its second the State of the Stamp Hobby panel discussion on May 29 during World Stamp Show-NY 2016. -
Jun 10, 2016, 06:22 AM
Spelling error leads to two versions of new Czech Republic sheet
by By Denise McCartyThe Czech Republic recently issued two versions of a souvenir sheet due to a spelling mistake in a Latin inscription. -
Jun 10, 2016, 05:32 AM
World Stamp Show-NY 2016 recapped, letter from Pearl Harbor sells: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, a letter from a sailor killed at Pearl Harbor sold, and we learned more about where the McCoy block Jenny Invert was found. -
Jun 9, 2016, 07:45 AM
Which exhibit took top honors at World Stamp Show-NY 2016?
by By Denise McCartyAlvaro Castro-Harrigan of Costa Rica won the grand prix d’honneur at World Stamp Show-NY 2016. What was his exhibit about? -
Jun 9, 2016, 05:40 AM
Lebanon’s 1971 International Labor Organization airmail stamps: Middle East Stamps
by By Ghassan RiachiThe ILO celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1969. In 1971, Lebanon issued a set of two commemorative airmail stamps to honor the occasion. -
Jun 8, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born June 9: Michael J. Fox
by By Michael BaadkeCanadian-born film and television actor Michael J. Fox moved to the United States at age 18 and found himself the star of a successful TV sitcom and a series of three blockbuster films before reaching age 30. He is a leading spokesman for the fight against Parkinson's disease. -
Jun 8, 2016, 09:55 AM
Royal Mail retires only ship that goes to St. Helena: Linn’s Buzz
by By Colin SalleeThe ship that was the only means of accessing the remote island of St. Helena has been making farewell stops this week. -
Jun 8, 2016, 09:24 AM
Look for BAT £1 HMS Endurance stamp: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAs a British overseas territory, British Antarctic Territory has issued its own stamps since the first set of 15 definitives in 1963. -
Jun 7, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born June 8: Robert Schumann
by By Michael BaadkeRobert Schumann, born in Germany in 1810, is acknowledged as one of the great composers of the Romantic era. He has appeared on stamps from Germany and other countries.
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