WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jun 14, 2022, 11:30 AM
New U.N. specialized catalog and checklist book debut
by Linn’s StaffThe new 2023 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United Nations Stamps is the essential reference work for collectors of United Nations postage stamps and postal stationery. -
Jun 13, 2022, 15:38 PM
Canada Post unveils first stamp in Indigenous Leaders series
by David HartwigCanada Post unveiled the Harry Daniels stamp June 13 at an event in Regina, Saskatchewan. -
Jun 9, 2022, 10:00 AM
Canada Post issues Vintage Travel Posters stamps at Capex 2022
by David HartwigThe nondenominated, permanent-rate Vintage Travel Posters stamps were printed in booklets of 10. The issue also includes two souvenir sheets. -
Jun 9, 2022, 10:00 AM
Set of eight stamps from Royal Mail shows cats doing what they do best
by David HartwigRoyal Mail said in a press release that the stamps “are sure to melt the hearts of stamp and cat enthusiasts everywhere.” -
Jun 9, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Lithuanian stamps celebrate Vytautas the Great
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a closer look at cachetmakers directories, and celebrating a pair of Lebanon airmail stamps issued in 1971 for the 25th anniversary of the United Nations. -
Jun 6, 2022, 10:00 AM
New book highlights London museum’s collection
by Jay BigalkeDouglas Muir, former senior philately curator for the Postal Museum, authored the 300-page book about the museum’s philatelic collections. -
Jun 6, 2022, 08:00 AM
What’s new for 2023 Scott Standard Volume 3?
by Jay BigalkeGreat Britain and related areas received a significant review for Vol. 3 with thousands of value changes made for all of the areas. -
Jun 2, 2022, 08:14 AM
Inside Linn’s: Progressing beyond the Scott catalogs
by Charles SneeAlso this week, discovering the when and where of the first airplane mail flight, and a look back at commercial opportunities for U.S. stamped envelopes. -
Jun 2, 2022, 08:00 AM
Eye-catching 1929 Iran stamp not easy to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the engraved stamp in gold and deep violet is an eye-catching example of Asian splendor. -
May 24, 2022, 15:00 PM
Jersey receives award for Lockdown Birds stamps
by Linn’s StaffAccording to Jersey Post, articles about the stamps appeared in the United States, China, Germany and Italy. -
May 23, 2022, 10:00 AM
Capex 2022 international stamp show to be held June 9-12 in Toronto
by Linn’s StaffThe bourse (sales area) at Capex 2022 will offer more stamps than any Canadian stamp event in over 25 years. -
May 20, 2022, 12:48 PM
May 23 issue date for Ukraine’s second Russian warship pair
by Denise McCartyUkraine’s post office, Ukrposhta, has announced that May 23 is the issue date for two stamps commemorating the sinking of the Russian warship Moskva. -
May 20, 2022, 08:30 AM
Canada Post seeks to raise awareness with set of five Endangered Whales stamps
by David HartwigThe Endangered Whales stamps were issued in a booklet of 10 with two stamps of each design and in a souvenir sheet with the five different designs se-tenant. -
May 19, 2022, 12:00 PM
Canada Post to issue a semipostal in support of Ukraine
by David HartwigCanada Post revealed the design of the semipostal stamp in a surprise announcement on May 19. -
May 18, 2022, 08:00 AM
Genuine examples of unissued Bolivian stamps are a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps were never issued and used, but a few examples exist with forged or favor cancels. -
May 17, 2022, 15:00 PM
UNPA issues postal stationery for New York City and Vienna
by David HartwigThe cachet on the left side of each envelope features all or part of a work of art located at the respective U.N. office. -
May 16, 2022, 10:28 AM
Antigua and Barbuda Bitcoin souvenir sheet issued in May
by Linn’s StaffThe new-issue agency Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corp. announced the souvenir sheet in a May 5 press release. -
May 16, 2022, 10:00 AM
United Nations celebrates World Bicycle Day with pane of 10 stamps
by David HartwigBicycles being used in a variety of ways make up the designs of the 10 stamps. -
May 13, 2022, 09:10 AM
Inside Linn’s: A look back at Hunfilex 2022
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an introduction to plating Swiss stamps, and flight covers celebrating rockets launched from planes for space missions. -
May 12, 2022, 11:39 AM
Cyber attack on Ukraine online stamp shop; new issue soon
by Jay BigalkeFor the new stamp design, the original artwork was modified to remove the battleship, which Ukrainians sunk on April 14.
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Canada Post continues Truth and Reconciliation series
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