WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 13, 2021, 15:33 PM
NPM appoints four to council of philatelists
by Linn’s StaffThe new members of the council of philatelists are Ann Dunkin, Scott Guthrie, Yamil H. Kouri Jr. and Edmund Truell. -
May 13, 2021, 08:56 AM
British souvenir sheet pays tribute to Prince Philip
by Denise McCartyThe stamp designs, which Royal Mail revealed May 13, depict black-and-white photographs of Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. -
May 6, 2021, 12:00 PM
Look for scarce Serbian 1914 stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAn example of this stamp without faults in unused, hinged condition is a good buy at full Scott catalog value. -
May 6, 2021, 08:29 AM
British stamps celebrate the music of Paul McCartney
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail revealed the designs of its 12 stamps honoring Paul McCartney as a music icon on May 6, a little more than three weeks ahead of the May 28 issue date. -
May 3, 2021, 11:00 AM
What’s new for the 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 2?
by Jay BigalkeOne of the significant updates to this volume is the addition of the stamps of Carpatho-Ukraine. -
May 3, 2021, 09:30 AM
Philippines 1925-31 imperf definitive set is in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp designs feature notable people from Philippine and American history. The high-denomination 10-peso stamp depicts the arms of the city of Manila. -
Apr 29, 2021, 12:55 PM
Canadian ballet legends honored April 29 on new stamps
by Jay BigalkeThis isn’t the first Canada stamp issue to honor ballet. In 1989 Canada Post issued a block of four stamps for the performing arts. -
Apr 28, 2021, 11:30 AM
Finland to show glass sculptures, photos, paintings on upcoming stamps
by Denise McCartyAll of the stamps are nondenominated, and, unless otherwise noted, they pay the domestic letter rate. -
Apr 26, 2021, 09:30 AM
New Gibraltar Crypto stamp to be issued May 17
by Denise McCartyThis is Gibraltar’s second cryptocurrency stamp. The first was issued May 15, 2018. -
Apr 22, 2021, 09:44 AM
British stamps show eight battles of the War of the Roses
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail revealed the stamp designs April 20. These designs feature illustrations by medieval and military artist Graham Turner. -
Apr 22, 2021, 09:00 AM
Cacheted FDCs for Burma’s early stamps in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEarly Burmese cacheted FDCs are hot through the 1949 Universal Postal Union commemorative set. -
Apr 21, 2021, 09:30 AM
Lists of souvenirs for 1840 Penny Black anniversaries
by John M. HotchnerThe 100th anniversary of the Penny Black was an occasion for celebration in 1940. America’s stamp collectors went all out to meet the challenge. -
Apr 16, 2021, 09:03 AM
Inside Linn’s: Finding information about famous stamp collectors
by Charles SneeAlso this week, Marine One goes airborne on a U.S. 2007 Express Mail stamp, and an unlisted stamp from Manama sneaks into a mixture of 200 worldwide stamps. -
Apr 15, 2021, 14:00 PM
Canadian stamp marks centennial of insulin discovery
by Denise McCartyThe new stamp shows a vial of insulin and an excerpt of an unpublished memoir by Dr. Frederick Banting. -
Apr 15, 2021, 12:16 PM
New printing quantity for Canada’s Snow Mammals
by Denise McCartyThe five Snow Mammals stamps show an ermine, snowshoe hare, Arctic fox, Peary caribou and northern collared lemming. -
Apr 14, 2021, 14:21 PM
Canada Post to issue Eid stamp April 22
by Charles SneeThe new nondenominated permanent-rate stamp (currently 92¢) features a stylized evening scene as viewed through a decorative arched window. -
Apr 14, 2021, 09:04 AM
Amos Media seeks managing editor for Scott catalogs
by Linn’s StaffThe salaried position involves assisting the editor-in-chief with production schedules, processes, and editorial calendars. -
Apr 12, 2021, 15:03 PM
New British stamps honor six classic science fiction novels
by Denise McCartyIn conjunction with the Classic Science Fiction issue, Royal Mail is offering postmarks, a first-day cover, six postcards reproducing the designs of the stamps, and a presentation pack. -
Apr 12, 2021, 10:00 AM
Paraguay’s ‘Muestra’ overprints in Scott catalog
by Jay BigalkeFor years, Scott catalog editors have been working hard to update images for stamps of Paraguay that bear a specimen overprint in Spanish, “MUESTRA.” -
Apr 9, 2021, 09:12 AM
U.N. Postal Administration marks its 70th anniversary
by Denise McCartyThe UNPA issued its first stamps on United Nations Day, Oct. 24, 1951, and two stamps released on that day are featured on the pane.
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