WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jun 8, 2023, 09:06 AM
Inside Linn’s: Austria offices in the Ottoman Empire
by Charles SneeAlso this week, challenges remain for collectors of United States unofficial-city FDCs, and a review of 100 stamps from 55 countries. -
Jun 6, 2023, 08:15 AM
Clash of Empires: the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War to open at Royal Philatelic Society London July 1
by Scott Stamp Monthly staffThe exhibition, open July 1-31, will feature more than 500 historical artifacts with the goal of bringing this Victorian-era conflict to life. -
Jun 5, 2023, 12:30 PM
Gustaf Douglas, 1938-2023
by Linn’s StaffMr. Douglas’ numerous philatelic achievements include being invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 2018. -
Jun 1, 2023, 08:30 AM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 3?
by Jay BigalkeThe most significant changes in this year’s catalog occurred in India Feudatory States, where the editors began a thorough review that is likely to span a few catalog seasons. -
May 31, 2023, 08:15 AM
Mint Official stamps of East Germany a challenge to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMint Official stamps were not publicly sold until after they had gone out of use. -
May 30, 2023, 07:45 AM
Stamp celebrates 30-year Michigan and Latvia union
by Molly GoadMichigan and Latvia’s collaboration is a part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program. -
May 29, 2023, 10:30 AM
Celtic love knot inspires Europa 2023 stamp design
by Molly GoadThe 2023 Europa stamps showcase a common design for the theme “Peace — the highest value of humanity.” -
May 24, 2023, 10:21 AM
Cacheted FDC centennial Marshall Islands sheets
by Jay BigalkeThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the cacheted first-day cover, created first by Linn’s Stamp News founder George W. Linn. -
May 23, 2023, 16:06 PM
Marking 150 years of Royal Canadian Mounted Police
by Molly GoadThe RMCP was founded on May 23, 1873, as the North-West Mounted Police. -
May 23, 2023, 14:49 PM
Fire tears through historic post office in the Philippines
by Charles SneeMore than 80 fire trucks responded to the inferno, which took more than seven hours to get under control. -
May 23, 2023, 09:00 AM
Great Britain dedicates set to a classic comedy
by Molly GoadThe new stamps celebrate the 40th anniversary of the four-series British sitcom Blackadder. -
May 18, 2023, 13:00 PM
Coral reefs highlighted on U.N. World Oceans Day set
by Molly GoadEach World Oceans Day Coral Reefs pane contains nine different stamps arranged in three columns. -
May 17, 2023, 11:00 AM
Canada Post King Charles III definitive extends lasting tradition
by Molly GoadThe stamp, which was released May 8, continues Canada Post’s tradition of issuing definitive stamps depicting the Canadian sovereign. -
May 17, 2023, 08:00 AM
Look for Ascension 1934 King George V set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAscension issued its first stamps in 1922 and continues to issue stamps to the present day. -
May 11, 2023, 08:15 AM
Pane of 10 U.N. stamps and labels recognizes tea’s global significance
by David HartwigThe 1.10-franc stamps display different types of teas and teapots. -
May 9, 2023, 12:30 PM
Edward Proud books now available through the RPSL
by Jay BigalkePostal history researcher and writer Edward Proud (1930-2017) wrote many books about postal history, largely of British-related areas. -
May 8, 2023, 08:00 AM
The Netherlands uses cutting-edge stamp shapes for moon issue
by Molly GoadThe blank space at the top of the pane symbolizes the moon stamp that PostNL wants to issue when humans set foot on the moon again. -
May 3, 2023, 08:15 AM
Lots of color in Spain’s 1936 Royal Family set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Sept. 15, 1926, Spain issued a set of 14 colorful engraved semipostal stamps and one special delivery semipostal stamp depicting portraits of the royal family. -
May 3, 2023, 08:15 AM
Aussie stamps released ahead of rare eclipse
by Molly GoadA solar eclipse is viewable when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, and the different types of eclipses are represented on the new stamps. -
May 2, 2023, 14:00 PM
Meetup postcard revealed for Cleveland stamp show
by Jay BigalkeFor the meetup, Linn’s Stamp News will produce a postcard that will be available to attendees.
Headlines
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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
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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
86th Balpex show set for Oct. 25-27 at new location