WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
-
Mar 8, 2021, 11:53 AM
Canada Post postal cards sent to all Canadian residents
by Jay BigalkeWith so many of these cards being sent all over Canada, undoubtedly some will end up in the hands of stamp collectors. -
Mar 5, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: A philatelic tribute to Albanian national hero Skanderbeg
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a profile of a collector who pursues U.S. first-day covers with a dragon theme, and our anonymous reviewer looks at a worldwide mixture that serves up some stamps with high catalog values. -
Mar 2, 2021, 10:50 AM
Canada’s new Flower stamps are a sign of spring
by Denise McCartyOn the stamps, the white blossoms are Malus “Maybride,” and the pink blossoms are Malus “Rosseau.” -
Mar 2, 2021, 08:30 AM
Introducing stamps to future generations and family members
by Jay BigalkeSomething as simple as a pack of used stamps and a stock book might go a long way in introducing someone to stamp collecting. -
Feb 26, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Warsaw Complains, then Poland begins anew
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the fascinating stories behind postal cards that traveled around the world during 1878-81, and an appreciation of Switzerland’s mountains shown on its stamps. -
Feb 25, 2021, 15:00 PM
Planning underway for London 2022 exhibition
by Charles SneeThe London 2020 show, originally scheduled for May 2-9, 2020, at the same location, was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Feb 25, 2021, 10:30 AM
Locally printed stamps of Taiwan issued in 1945 a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp set is of interest to both Japanese and Chinese collectors. -
Feb 24, 2021, 13:30 PM
Satellites, outer space and flight on new stamps
by Denise McCartyAn upcoming stamp from Aland commemorates a weather satellite named after an American of Aland descent, Verner E. Suomi. -
Feb 22, 2021, 09:30 AM
What constitutes a stamp product as limited edition
by Jay BigalkeThe USPS’ no-die-cut press sheets have sold out fast. -
Feb 17, 2021, 14:30 PM
Brazil’s John Lennon stamp; more musical themes displayed on recent issues
by Denise McCartyA new stamp from Brazil reproduces a famous black-and-white photograph of John Lennon. -
Feb 16, 2021, 13:16 PM
Canada shows off its Snow Mammals on new stamps
by Denise McCartyFeatured are the Peary caribou, ermine and snowshoe hare on vertically formatted stamps, and the northern collared lemming and Arctic fox on horizontally formatted stamps. -
Feb 12, 2021, 14:24 PM
March 25-27 virtual Stampex show open for registration
by Linn’s StaffSpink, the London-based philatelic auction house, is the official sponsor of the show. -
Feb 11, 2021, 11:00 AM
Look for set of Swiss 1933-37 grilled gum stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe vertical and horizontal grid points can be seen from the back of the stamp, with or without magnification depending on how good your eyesight is. -
Feb 7, 2021, 09:00 AM
Finland’s most beautiful stamps of 2020
by Denise McCartyA total of 29,410 votes were cast in the poll. -
Feb 5, 2021, 13:30 PM
Floral art introduces Japan’s new Record of Nature series
by Michael BaadkeThe 10 stamps reproduce artwork from the three-volume Makoto Hanaki, Japan’s earliest botanical pictorial book. -
Feb 5, 2021, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamps of Lithuania celebrate city of Klaipeda
by Charles SneeAlso this week, how a missing Transjordan overprint on a Hejaz stamp led to a misunderstanding, and a positive assessment of the state of first-day cover collecting. -
Feb 4, 2021, 14:07 PM
New British stamps honor sitcom’s anniversary
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail, in partnership with BBC Studios, revealed the stamp images Feb. 2. -
Feb 1, 2021, 16:00 PM
Romanian issue honors stamp collecting and other royal hobbies
by Denise McCartyThe four stamps are part of a new series highlighting the hobbies of Romanian kings. -
Feb 1, 2021, 08:43 AM
Look for unissued Polish space stamp for Soyuz mission
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThere is demand for this stamp from collectors of Polish stamps as well as space topical collectors. -
Jan 29, 2021, 13:51 PM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to 2020 U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.
Headlines
-
US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 8 AM
Vasiliauskas named president of Mystic Stamp Co.
-
US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 1 PM
Apgar souvenir card available
-
US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 12 PM
First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
-
World Stamps Oct 5, 2024, 9 AM
Canada Post continues Truth and Reconciliation series