WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Mar 24, 2023, 08:00 AM
Great Britain’s April 4 King Charles definitives include a fifth stamp
by David HartwigEach stamp has a barcode printed in a matching color and separated by a simulated wavy-line die cut. The barcode can be scanned with a smartphone. -
Mar 22, 2023, 11:38 AM
Sergio Sismondo, 1943-2023
by Linn’s StaffMr. Sismondo, widely regarded as an expertizer, stamp dealer and author, was profiled in Linn’s Most Influential Philatelists and Their Epic Stamp Stories, published in 2022. -
Mar 22, 2023, 11:30 AM
Philippines 1901 special delivery stamp is a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Oct. 15, 1901, a special delivery stamp was issued for the Philippines by overprinting “Philippines” on the U.S. 10¢ dark blue Running Messenger special delivery stamp. -
Mar 20, 2023, 11:30 AM
New royal silhouette on Great Britain’s March 23 Flowers stamps
by David HartwigThe Flowers stamps are the first from Great Britain’s Royal Mail to feature the silhouette of King Charles III. -
Mar 18, 2023, 10:00 AM
Kyrgyzstan issues world’s longest postage stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe 250-som stamp shows a wide swath of Kyrgyzstan’s Chaar-Tash mountain range. -
Mar 17, 2023, 12:00 PM
Highlights of Ibra 2023 world stamp exhibition in Germany
by Linn’s StaffThe world stamp exhibition Ibra 2023 will take place May 25-28 in Essen, Germany -
Mar 16, 2023, 08:15 AM
Canada Post continues Eid series with April 3 stamp
by David HartwigThe stamp shows a hand-painted ceramic bowl crafted in medieval Iran nearly 700 years ago and housed in the Royal Ontario Museum collection since 1909. -
Mar 15, 2023, 13:00 PM
Taiwan’s Postal Museum expands COVID-19 exhibit
by Jay BigalkeThis special exhibit is titled “Memorial Imprint 2.0: COVID-19 Prevention Stamp Exhibition.” -
Mar 15, 2023, 10:12 AM
Brunei 1922 set is a good buy at up to full catalog value
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBrunei has a conservative stamp-issuing policy, only releasing about 700 stamps subsequent to the first issue. -
Mar 12, 2023, 11:00 AM
Canada Post updates 2023 program
by Linn’s StaffAn issue described as “Animal Mothers and Babies” will come in April, Canada Post said. -
Mar 10, 2023, 12:00 PM
China Stamp Society joins Boston 2026
by Linn’s StaffThe China Stamp Society will hold seminars in addition to its convention at the show. -
Mar 9, 2023, 13:00 PM
Ukraine stamp delivers not-so-subtle message to Putin
by Denise McCartyUkraine continues to deliver defiant messages to Russia via stamp designs one year after the invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022. -
Mar 3, 2023, 10:37 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail to raise postage rates April 3
by Linn’s StaffRoyal Mail said its rates remain competitive compared to other European postal operators. -
Mar 3, 2023, 08:15 AM
New British stamps celebrate the ‘Flying Scotsman’ locomotive
by David HartwigThe Flying Scotsman steam locomotive emerged from the former Great Northern Railway works at Doncaster, England, in February 1923. -
Mar 2, 2023, 13:00 PM
U.N. celebrates conservation success stories with March 3 Endangered Species issue
by David HartwigThe United Nations Postal Administration launched its Endangered Species stamp series in 1993. -
Mar 1, 2023, 10:00 AM
Comoro Islands Coelacanth stamp popular with a variety of collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn addition to the interest of France and area collectors, this is a popular stamp with fish and fauna topical collectors. -
Feb 28, 2023, 14:00 PM
Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show
by Jay BigalkeLinn’s Stamp News will produce a postcard for the meetup that will be available to the attendees. -
Feb 27, 2023, 12:30 PM
Napex to debut award honoring Queen Elizabeth II
by Linn’s StaffThe award will be given to the best exhibit of material depicting, honoring or relating to Queen Elizabeth II. -
Feb 24, 2023, 08:00 AM
U.N. marks conference with March 5 souvenir sheet
by David HartwigThe sheet commemorates the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries being held March 5-9 in Doha, Qatar. -
Feb 21, 2023, 15:30 PM
Kaufmann, four others to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
by Linn’s StaffPatricia “Trish” Kaufmann has been for many years the leading dealer in U.S. Civil War philatelic material, including the stamps and postal history of the Confederate States.
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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