WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 3, 2020, 09:09 AM
Marshall Islands issues sheets for the U.S. presidential election
by Denise McCartyThe sheets were issued Oct. 16, less than three weeks before the Nov. 3 election. -
Nov 2, 2020, 09:00 AM
What’s new for the 2021 Scott Classic Specialized catalog?
by Jay BigalkeFrench Morocco locals, Guatemala perforated Officials and forerunners of French and Spanish Andorra are among the areas added in this edition. -
Oct 29, 2020, 14:00 PM
National Postal Museum to host 17th Maynard Sundman lecture Dec. 9
by Linn’s StaffAdmission to the lecture is free, but registration is required via the museum’s website. -
Oct 29, 2020, 09:00 AM
New Seasons of Scott Base stamps from Ross Dependency feature thermochromic ink
by Charles SneeRoss Dependency is a region of Antarctica that is administered by New Zealand. -
Oct 28, 2020, 09:50 AM
Azores 1898 Vasco da Gama set of eight a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerStamps for the Azores were issued from 1868 to 1931. These stamps are listed under Azores in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Oct 26, 2020, 14:30 PM
Nativity scene celebrated on Canadian stamp Nov. 2
by Jay BigalkeThe stamp features an illustration of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. An ox and a donkey are also included in the scene. -
Oct 26, 2020, 10:15 AM
Canada Post to issue Hanukkah stamp Nov. 5
by Jay BigalkeThe stamp features a stylized menorah with its nine candles against a bright yellow background. -
Oct 26, 2020, 08:30 AM
Ireland pays tribute to U2 with stamp set, souvenir sheet
by Michael BaadkeThe new set marks the third time An Post has honored U2 on postage stamps. -
Oct 22, 2020, 16:20 PM
Royal Mail reveals Star Trek stamp set to be issued Nov. 13
by Michael BaadkeThe stamps are being offered in a broad range of formats, including a presentation pack and a 24-page prestige booklet. -
Oct 19, 2020, 14:32 PM
Canada Post to honor artist Mary Riter Hamilton with new stamp Oct. 28
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated permanent-rate (currently 92¢) stamp will be sold in booklet panes of 10. -
Oct 19, 2020, 14:30 PM
Portugal, Armenia and Croatia win Asiago philatelic art awards
by Danilo BogoniThe 50th anniversary of the Asiago international awards for philatelic art was held Sept. 20 in Asiago, Italy. -
Oct 17, 2020, 10:30 AM
Singapore sets record for its widest postage stamp
by Jay BigalkeWhile this new stamp is Singapore’s widest, it isn’t the world record holder. -
Oct 16, 2020, 09:43 AM
U.N. pane honors Oct. 2-4 Ovebria stamp show in Austria
by Denise McCartyThe pane was issued Oct. 2, the opening day of the three-day show. -
Oct 16, 2020, 08:47 AM
London’s Postal Museum set to open its doors Oct. 29
by Molly GoadThe museum staff has been making changes to protect its patrons and employees from COVID-19. -
Oct 16, 2020, 08:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: Redesigned ATA website offers many resources
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a connection between the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the fourth-class mail rate, and a mixture of worldwide stamps with high catalog values receives a glowing review. -
Oct 15, 2020, 11:30 AM
Look for Costa Rican 1930 airmail set of four
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set was produced by overprinting and surcharging in red the 1926 1-colon lilac and black Official mail stamp. -
Oct 14, 2020, 15:01 PM
Three souvenir sheets celebrate the United Nations’ 75th anniversary
by Denise McCartyThe sheets are to be issued Oct. 24, United Nations Day. -
Oct 9, 2020, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Philatelic connections between Russia and Ethiopia
by Charles SneeAlso this week, answering a key question regarding Saudi Arabian stamps associated with the two holiest places in Islam, and a review of a mixture that will please collectors of birds on stamps. -
Oct 8, 2020, 11:39 AM
Hindu festival of lights on Canada Post Oct. 15 issue
by Molly GoadCanada Post celebrates the triumph of light over darkness on its new Diwali stamp. -
Oct 8, 2020, 10:30 AM
Postage due stamps overprinted for Puerto Rico in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBoth stamps are a good buy in very fine grade at 80 percent to 100 percent of Scott catalog values.
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