WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 14, 2020, 13:40 PM
British stamps honor longest-running soap opera
by Denise McCartyThe new stamps honor the 60th anniversary of Coronation Street, the world’s longest-running television soap opera. -
May 14, 2020, 12:00 PM
History of Radio in Canada stamps available May 20
by Molly GoadThe stamps commemorate Canada’s inaugural radio broadcast, which hit the airwaves a century ago on the evening of May 20, 1920. -
May 14, 2020, 11:00 AM
Greenland honors 75th anniversary of the American issue stamps
by Denise McCartyThe three stamps in the new souvenir sheet reproduce original artwork for the 1945 American issue. -
May 13, 2020, 13:21 PM
Nine valuable British North America revenue stamps stolen in early May
by Linn's StaffThe theft took place while the material was in the custody of FedEx somewhere in the southeast of the United States. -
May 13, 2020, 09:16 AM
Smallpox eradication, Florence Nightingale celebrated on U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeAlthough both issues honor specific subjects, the UNPA classifies these two stamps as definitives. -
May 11, 2020, 16:43 PM
North Macedonia stamp withdrawn because of map mistake
by Denise McCartyAs is often the case, it is probable that some of the stamps were sold before the issue was withdrawn. -
May 8, 2020, 13:03 PM
A new dead country: Iceland to stop issuing stamps
by Denise McCartyNew printings of already-issued stamps are possible in the future. -
May 7, 2020, 09:00 AM
Isle of Man celebrates frontline workers, acts of kindness
by Denise McCartyCalled Carry Us Through, this set of eight nondenominated stamps was issued May 4. -
May 6, 2020, 12:36 PM
Canada Post celebrates the art of the Group of Seven
by Denise McCartyThese seven stamps feature paintings by the seven founding members of this group of landscape artists. -
May 5, 2020, 10:21 AM
Memorable moments with postage stamp engravers
by Jay BigalkeThe experiences of meeting postage stamp engravers have enhanced the sentimental value of stamps in the author’s collection. -
May 1, 2020, 15:23 PM
Take an excursion on London’s underground Mail Rail from home
by Molly GoadThe Postal Museum in London recently launched Make a Connection, an online gathering space where exhibits can be enjoyed safely at home. -
May 1, 2020, 08:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: Pestilence, plagues and mail disinfection
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an engaging profile of stamp designer and engraver Martin Mörck, and taking a guided tour of Nordic stamps promoting tourism. -
May 1, 2020, 08:00 AM
What’s new for the 2021 Scott Standard catalog volumes 2A and 2B?
by Jay BigalkeThe 2021 volumes are the 177th edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Apr 30, 2020, 09:09 AM
Quelimane’s stamps provide challenging collecting quest
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerQuelimane issued stamps as a Portuguese colony in 1913-14. Stamps of Quelimane were succeeded by stamps of Mozambique. -
Apr 28, 2020, 08:00 AM
Greenland’s top stamp of 2019 illustrates northern lights
by Linn’s StaffPost Greenland Filatelia reported that numerous collectors from around the world had voted in the contest. -
Apr 27, 2020, 14:41 PM
British stamps mark 75th anniversary of the end of World War II
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail is issuing the stamps May 8, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. -
Apr 25, 2020, 11:00 AM
Prince Philip praises postal workers as Royal Mail services continue
by By Linn’s StaffIn his statement, Prince Philip also acknowledged postal workers and others “who ensure the infrastructure of our life continues.” -
Apr 24, 2020, 10:34 AM
Canadian stamps honor 75th anniversary of V-E Day
by Denise McCartyThe stamp designs feature photographs of specific people: Veronica Foster (1922-2000) and Leo Major (1921-2008). -
Apr 24, 2020, 08:39 AM
Coronavirus forces shift in the way auction houses operate
by Jay BigalkeThe stamp industry and the way business is conducted are changing because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. -
Apr 23, 2020, 17:03 PM
Canada postpones Canadian Ballet, Travel Posters issues
by By Linn’s StaffThe date for the Legends of Canadian Ballet issue will be determined later, Canada Post has reported.
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