WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Dec 30, 2021, 08:00 AM
Kangaroo stamp appeals to topical, British Empire, and Australia collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the 2½-penny stamps features a cameo of Queen Victoria to the left and a kangaroo and palm tree to the right. -
Dec 28, 2021, 13:00 PM
Make plans now to attend Canada international show
by Jay BigalkeAmos Media Co. will have a booth at the show to highlight digital editions of Linn’s Stamp News and the Scott catalogs. -
Dec 28, 2021, 11:30 AM
Germany issues final stamps of 2021, begins 2022 program
by David HartwigDoctors Without Borders, Annette von Droste-Hulshoff and David Bowie are among the subjects honored. -
Dec 20, 2021, 09:30 AM
Beston to run for re-election as FIP president in 2022
by Jeff StageThe FIP is an international governing body whose aim is to promote philately, philatelic exhibitions and maintain close relations with the philatelic trade and postal administrations. -
Dec 18, 2021, 10:30 AM
United Nations announces its 2022 stamp program
by David HartwigThe program will begin Jan. 14 with the Sport for Peace issue in honor of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games. -
Dec 14, 2021, 08:00 AM
Top stamp stories of 2021
by Jay BigalkeThe COVID-19 global pandemic continued to dominate headlines and affected many different facets of the stamp world and beyond. -
Dec 13, 2021, 16:00 PM
Paper cutting art on Dutch December stamps
by David HartwigEach of the 10 stamps in this issue shows one or more animals engaging in some kind of December activity. -
Dec 10, 2021, 10:00 AM
U.N. honors 75th anniversary of UNICEF with a pane of 10 stamps
by David HartwigEach stamp in the pane is denominated $1.30 and promotes a more specific focus of UNICEF. -
Dec 10, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: FDC collecting on the world stage
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an exploration of two 1988 Saudi Arabia stamps honoring the International Road Federation, and stamps celebrating the roots of modern Romania in ancient Dacia. -
Dec 9, 2021, 08:30 AM
Chinese and American flag set still popular in U.S. and abroad
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFlags are one of the most popular topical subjects with Chinese collectors, which helps explain the set’s popularity. -
Dec 6, 2021, 14:08 PM
New Canadian stamp celebrates author Margaret Atwood
by David HartwigThe nondenominated, permanent-rate (currently 92¢) stamp was issued in a booklet of 10. -
Dec 6, 2021, 09:03 AM
Registration date set for APS 2022 Summer Seminar
by Linn’s StaffAttendees can choose between nine different two-day courses or two different four-day courses. -
Dec 3, 2021, 13:30 PM
Greenland started street art stamp series Nov. 9
by David HartwigThe first two Street Art in Greenland stamps represent art from the country's east and west coasts. -
Nov 29, 2021, 11:30 AM
Finland issued Nov. 3 five new stamps for Christmas and winter greetings
by David HartwigResidents of Finland have been sending Christmas greetings since the early 1800s, and the country first issued a specific Christmas stamp in 1973. -
Nov 28, 2021, 15:00 PM
New issues from Norway celebrate Christmas, bicentenary of flag
by David HartwigFor Norway’s new Christmas stamps, award-winning illustrator and children’s book author Lisa Aisato illustrated two fitting scenes for the holiday season. -
Nov 23, 2021, 11:30 AM
Thoughts on holiday stamp art innovations worldwide
by Jay BigalkeIs there still room for innovation in Christmas and winter stamp design? -
Nov 22, 2021, 14:00 PM
American Topical Association offers free snowflakes checklist
by Linn’s StaffThis year’s checklist includes stamps featuring snowflakes either as the main theme or along with an associated topic. -
Nov 22, 2021, 09:07 AM
Isle of Man’s Christmas stamps feature beloved childhood character
by David HartwigA new stamp issue from the Isle of Man features illustrations of Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. -
Nov 19, 2021, 11:24 AM
Canadian stamp honors singer Buffy Sainte-Marie
by Denise McCartySainte-Marie has received many awards and honors during her long career, including being named best new artist in 1964 by Billboard Magazine. -
Nov 18, 2021, 10:00 AM
Tickets available for London 2022 stamp exhibition
by Linn’s StaffThe exhibition is scheduled to take place Feb. 19-26, 2022.
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