WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Sep 3, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Singing the Two-Penny Blues
by Charles SneeAlso this week, shining the philatelic spotlight on counterfeit United States postal cards, and the philatelic connections between a Norwegian television show and a crown princess and a U.S. president. -
Sep 2, 2021, 16:00 PM
Motivgruppe Musik announces top music stamps of 2020
by Denise McCartyStamps honoring the 250th birth anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) placed first and third in the poll for the most popular music stamp of 2020. -
Sep 2, 2021, 09:30 AM
Look for Canal Zone 1931-49 airmails
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe engraved stamps were printed on unwatermarked paper by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. -
Sep 1, 2021, 11:40 AM
Batman and the Justice League star in Royal Mail’s DC Comic set of 18
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s DC Comics issue includes two strips of six se-tenant (side-by-side) stamps, and a souvenir sheet with six stamps. -
Aug 31, 2021, 09:24 AM
BIOT stamps no longer recognized by the UPU
by Denise McCartyThe decision was made Aug. 24 at the UPU’s 27th Universal Postal Congress in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. -
Aug 30, 2021, 09:00 AM
Notos 2021 exhibition Nov. 19-22 in Athens, Greece
by Linn’s StaffA highlight of the first day of the show will be the issuance of a Greek souvenir sheet of two €2.40 stamps in honor of the Notos 2021 exhibition. -
Aug 26, 2021, 08:30 AM
Latvia’s 1921 surcharged set of five stamps a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerExcellent forgeries of the overprint were produced on genuine stamps for the two highest face-value stamps. -
Aug 25, 2021, 10:00 AM
Societies lining up to attend London 2022 exhibition
by Linn’s StaffDuring the exhibition, rooms will be available for societies to hold meetings. -
Aug 23, 2021, 15:00 PM
Liechtenstein stamps feature blockchain, honor email
by Denise McCartyThe other new Liechtenstein stamps mark the 100th anniversary of its constitution, the 140th birth anniversary of artist Eugen Zotow, and the 700th death anniversary of Italian writer Dante Alighieri. -
Aug 20, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Using the computer to identify a mystery stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a look back at the first dollar-denominated stamp in the popular United States Great Americans series, and a hunt for Harry Potter characters in a word search puzzle. -
Aug 18, 2021, 11:00 AM
A debt of gratitude to Canadian songwriter Stan Rogers
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner discovered Stan Rogers’ music about 30 years ago. -
Aug 13, 2021, 13:00 PM
Swiss stamps featuring filmgoers win the Asiago top prize for philatelic art
by Danilo BogoniThree Swiss stamps celebrating the 125th anniversary of cinema won the 51st edition of the Asiago international awards for philatelic art held on July 25 in Asiago, Italy. -
Aug 13, 2021, 11:30 AM
Enhanced Scott digital catalog coming this fall
by Jay BigalkeOne of the highlights of the new digital option is an enhanced search capability. -
Aug 13, 2021, 08:00 AM
New Zealand stamp set revisits ‘The Lord of the Rings’
by Michael BaadkeThe new set is being offered as six single stamps in panes of 25 and in souvenir sheets of one with a decorative border that extends the scene on the stamp. -
Aug 12, 2021, 11:00 AM
U.N. stamps honor the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
by Denise McCartyThe stamps are for use from the U.N. post office at the Vienna International Center in Vienna, Austria. -
Aug 12, 2021, 08:00 AM
Brazil’s 1931 semiofficial airmails offer collecting opportunities
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set in very fine grade is a good buy at or near Scott catalog value in both unused, hinged condition and in used condition. -
Aug 6, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Lebanon airmail stamps honor Festival of Mikhail Naimy
by Charles SneeAlso this week, stamps honoring presidents of the Baltic states who served between World War I and World War II, and tapping into the imagination that fuels innovative first-day covers. -
Aug 5, 2021, 10:50 AM
New British stamps celebrate industrial, electrical revolutions
by Charles SneeRoyal Mail worked closely with historian Barrie Trinder to develop the Industrial Revolutions stamps. -
Aug 5, 2021, 09:49 AM
Stampex Sept. 29-Oct. 3 in London
by Linn’s StaffAttendees will find a bourse (sales area) of more than 70 dealers offering stamps and covers from around the world. -
Aug 2, 2021, 09:00 AM
What’s new for 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 5?
by Jay BigalkeNicaragua and Panama were among the countries that received a thorough review with thousands of value changes made.
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