WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 10, 2022, 08:00 AM
Counterfeit Canada From Far and Wide coil stamps discovered
by Charles SneeCompared to the genuine stamps, the design details of the fakes are noticeably grainy and much less distinct. -
May 6, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: A range of wildlife can be spotted on Croatian stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, fads and trends in first-day covers, and a favorable review of a sample of worldwide stamps from more than 30 countries. -
May 5, 2022, 08:00 AM
Beautifully engraved stamps from Bahawalpur
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerA set of 14 brightly colored pictorial stamps issued April 1, 1948, adds appeal to a variety of collection types. -
May 3, 2022, 13:00 PM
Europa 2023 theme changed to show solidarity with Ukraine
by Denise McCartyA contest will be held to select the common design to be used by all participating nations. -
May 2, 2022, 13:30 PM
Scott seeking contractor to assist stamp album page expansion
by Jay BigalkeCompensation will depend on experience and a number of other variables. -
May 2, 2022, 11:19 AM
What’s new for 2023 Scott Standard Volume 2?
by Jay BigalkeExtensive reviews of Canada, China and Finland were conducted with thousands of value changes made. -
Apr 29, 2022, 13:50 PM
Royal Mail commemorates contributions of women during WWII in May 5 issue
by David HartwigThe Unsung Heroes: Women of WWII issue presents 10 nondenominated stamps valued at the first-class rate. Additionally, four stamps appear on a souvenir sheet. -
Apr 29, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: An introduction to stamps and souvenir sheets printed on silk
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an exploration of Pan American Airways Africa and Foreign Air Mail route No. 22 during World War II, and a look at a fascinating philatelic chapter in the histories of Oxford and Cambridge. -
Apr 28, 2022, 14:55 PM
United Nations stamps celebrate historic period of Mars exploration
by David HartwigThe stamps showcase three recent missions to destinations on and around the Red Planet by the United States, United Arab Emirates and China. -
Apr 27, 2022, 11:00 AM
RPSL announces short list of eight books for Crawford medal
by Linn’s StaffThe 2022 Crawford medal winner will be announced June 29, at the end of the newly inaugurated Crawford Festival. -
Apr 26, 2022, 13:30 PM
Finland’s favorite stamp of 2021 features a forest in fall
by Denise McCartyTwo stamps showing photographs that capture the colors of autumn topped the popularity poll to select Finland’s most beautiful stamp of 2021. -
Apr 25, 2022, 09:00 AM
Aftermarket jump for new Ukrainian stamp issue
by Jay BigalkeUkrposhta, Ukraine’s post office, reported a near sellout of its two stamps with the theme “Russian warship go f--- yourself.” -
Apr 22, 2022, 08:15 AM
Canada Post celebrates Salome Bey, Canada’s first lady of the blues
by David HartwigCanada Post issued its nondenominated permanent-rate (currently 92¢) Salome Bey stamp in a booklet of six. -
Apr 22, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Using stamps to supplement home-school curriculum
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the mystery behind a recently discovered batch of fake Shrub Oak Local Post covers, and rules that govern when a folded postcard must be sent as a letter in an envelope. -
Apr 21, 2022, 08:00 AM
French colonial definitive stamps make a great display
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMany of the sets are relatively inexpensive and available to most collectors. -
Apr 20, 2022, 08:30 AM
Jersey features tractors in April 1 set of eight stamps
by David HartwigThese are the first stamps issued by Jersey to match the new postal rates for 2022. -
Apr 19, 2022, 10:30 AM
Royal Mail showcases migratory birds in April 7 issue of 10 stamps
by David HartwigTen new British stamps feature 10 different birds that migrate to the United Kingdom each year. -
Apr 16, 2022, 08:42 AM
Ukraine stamp-design contest stamps issued April 12
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps reproduce Boris Groh’s winning design in the contest with the theme “Russian warship go f--- yourself.” -
Apr 13, 2022, 08:32 AM
Canada Post issues fourth Eid stamp April 12
by David HartwigCanada Post issued a stamp on April 12 marking Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. -
Apr 11, 2022, 14:00 PM
More stamps illustrate support for Ukraine
by Denise McCartyEstonia, Poland and Austria recently issued stamps showing their solidarity with Ukraine.
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