WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 8, 2022, 18:08 PM
Canada Post raises awareness for organ and tissue donation with new stamp
by David HartwigCanada Post issued this nondenominated permanent-rate Organ and Tissue Donation stamp April 7 in a booklet of 10. -
Apr 7, 2022, 10:38 AM
Royal Mail issues Machin definitives to meet new postal rates
by David HartwigIncluded in the April 4 issue are four international-rate stamps, seven low-value definitives and three high-value definitives. -
Apr 7, 2022, 08:00 AM
1893 25-centimo Columbus stamp from Venezuela is excellent buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerVenezuela issued the stamp to honor Columbus and to commemorate its participation in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Ill. -
Apr 5, 2022, 10:06 AM
New Scott digital catalog subscription launches
by Jay BigalkeThere is no specific year date for the digital catalogs, which means users will always have the most current version of the catalog. -
Apr 4, 2022, 10:00 AM
Numerous value changes in new 2023 Scott Volume 1
by Jay BigalkeThe United States, Algeria and Albania are among the countries that were extensively reviewed. -
Apr 1, 2022, 08:15 AM
London 2022 international stamp exhibition offered much to do and see
by Armagan OzdincAfter a nearly two-year delay, philatelists and dealers from across the world gathered Feb. 19-26 in a large-scale global event. -
Apr 1, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Allied censorship of philatelic mail during World War II
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the husband-and-wife design team that changed British stamps forever, and an upbeat report about the London 2022 international stamp exhibition. -
Mar 31, 2022, 08:00 AM
Hawaiian 1882 Queen Kapiolani stamp within reach of most collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp is a good buy in very fine grade at 80 percent to 90 percent of Scott catalog values. -
Mar 29, 2022, 15:00 PM
PostNL continues Typically Dutch series
by Linn’s StaffThis year, the series is showing five sports in which the Dutch excel. -
Mar 24, 2022, 09:57 AM
London 2022 international exhibition awards announced
by Linn’s StaffHoward Hughes, Vittorio Morani and James Peter Gough took the top exhibit honors at the London 2022 international stamp exhibition. -
Mar 24, 2022, 09:38 AM
Ukraine asks UPU for philatelic sanctions on Russia
by Denise McCartyThe two joint issues specifically mentioned were each between three postal administrations: Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. -
Mar 24, 2022, 09:14 AM
Japanese definitive set scarce in fine-very fine grade
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is very scarce in fine-very fine grade with fresh-appearing gum that is not cracked, darkened or toned. -
Mar 17, 2022, 15:08 PM
Royal Mail celebrates winners of world’s largest stamp-design contest in March 23 issue
by David HartwigThe stamp designs feature the winning entries in a nationwide design contest for school-age children. -
Mar 17, 2022, 11:14 AM
Latvia proclaims its support for Ukraine on new stamp
by Denise McCartyThe €1.44 stamp shows ribbons in the colors of the two nation’s flags: blue and yellow for Ukraine and red and white for Latvia. -
Mar 16, 2022, 08:30 AM
U.N. honors Nobel Prize winner with April 1 stamp
by David HartwigThe €0.85 Wangari Maathai stamp is for use from the post office at the Vienna International Center in Vienna, Austria. -
Mar 15, 2022, 16:16 PM
Herrick to close new-issue services department
by David HartwigRecent factors have affected the quality of service the company is able to provide. -
Mar 14, 2022, 13:09 PM
Winner in Ukraine stamp-design contest sends Russia a message
by Denise McCartyArtist Boris Groh’s illustration received 1,756 out of the 8,000 votes cast in the poll. -
Mar 11, 2022, 11:30 AM
Current events in Ukraine make postal history
by Jay BigalkeWhere there are political conflicts, war, interruptions and more, there is likely postal history that will come out of it. -
Mar 10, 2022, 08:00 AM
Honduras set hard to find in vibrant Latin American stamp market
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Aug. 3, 1933, Honduras issued a set of six Columbus’ Fleet and Flag of the Race stamps to honor Dia de la Raza (Day of the Race). -
Mar 9, 2022, 16:18 PM
Ukrainians deliver a message to Russia with submission in stamp-design contest
by Denise McCartyThe public responded with almost 500 designs before the March 4 deadline.
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US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 1 PM
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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