WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Oct 16, 2019, 11:00 AM
Taiwan’s 1954 Silo Bridge set in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Jan. 28, 1954, Taiwan issued a set of four Silo Highway Bridge stamps. The set commemorates the first anniversary of the bridge’s opening. -
Oct 11, 2019, 11:00 AM
U.N. stamps showcase Cuba’s World Heritage sites
by Denise McCartyThis stamp series features sites that have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. -
Oct 11, 2019, 08:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: Soviet occupation stamps in six German provinces
by Charles SneeAlso this week, tracing the history behind a scarce Medina postal marking and sifting through a “hay bale” assortment of worldwide stamps. -
Oct 10, 2019, 15:32 PM
Amos Media seeking valuing analyst for Scott catalogs
by Linn's StaffAmos Media Co. is looking for a qualified individual to fill the open staff position of Scott catalog valuing analyst. -
Oct 10, 2019, 09:34 AM
Nojex stamp show Nov. 15-17 in New Jersey
by Linn's StaffA special show cancel and cacheted (decorated) envelope will be available for each day of the show. -
Oct 5, 2019, 08:30 AM
Amos Media Co. sells 1974 building
by Linn's StaffThe move into the new Sidney, Ohio, location is expected to occur sometime in late 2019 or early 2020. -
Oct 4, 2019, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Celebrating the 1935 King George V omnibus issue
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an introduction to stamps and labels used on Swiss pioneer flights in 1913 and understanding the nuances of mid-19th century U.S. forwarded mail. -
Oct 3, 2019, 09:05 AM
Lithuania’s President Smetona high value tough to find unused
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1936-37, Lithuania issued a set of three stamps honoring President Antanas Smetona. -
Oct 1, 2019, 10:48 AM
British stamps honor ‘The Gruffalo’
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the children’s book The Gruffalo on 10 stamps to be issued Oct. 10. -
Oct 1, 2019, 08:57 AM
Fraud of the century: mystery of the 1872 Stock Exchange forgery has never been solved
by Matthew HealeyThe mystery of the Stock Exchange forgery, in which Britain’s Post Office was defrauded of tens of thousands of pounds, is a prime candidate for the title of “perfect crime.” -
Sep 30, 2019, 09:47 AM
British Library philatelic research guide published
by Jay BigalkeThe softcover monograph lists the library’s 78 philatelic collections by name and by subject. -
Sep 30, 2019, 09:43 AM
Strong demand for Dominican Republic’s 1930 airmail postal tax set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerUse of the airmail postal tax stamps was obligatory on all postal matter mailed by airmail during the required period. -
Sep 26, 2019, 07:00 AM
Canada Post semipostals offer summer sweet treats
by Denise McCartyThe stamps are part of an annual semipostal series that began in 2012 with the establishment of the Canada Post Community Foundation. -
Sep 25, 2019, 13:59 PM
Canada adds Hanukkah stamp to 2019 program
by Denise McCartyOther than a scheduled Nov. 14 issue date, no further information was reported about the Hanukkah stamp. -
Sep 23, 2019, 16:19 PM
Canada honors Leonard Cohen with stamp set issued Sept. 21
by Michael BaadkeCanada Post issued nine stamps in three designs Sept. 21 to honor world famous singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen. -
Sep 23, 2019, 09:00 AM
Myanmar features its festivals and flowers in new series
by Denise McCartyNew stamps from Brazil celebrate the zodiac and a famous samba singer, and church textiles are featured on new issues from the Faroe Islands. -
Sep 21, 2019, 12:00 PM
Single-frame championship for 2020 relocates to Chicago
by Michael BaadkeThe American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors decided to move the single-frame championship after recent changes at the St. Louis show. -
Sep 20, 2019, 08:00 AM
Royal celebration Oct. 17-19 at National Postal Museum
by Jay BigalkeThe museum will display items of the British Empire and Commonwealth, including royal autographs and more from its collection. -
Sep 19, 2019, 09:00 AM
New British stamps commemorate famous ships of the Royal Navy
by Charles SneeThe stamps, each showing a painting of a Royal Navy vessel, were issued in four se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs. -
Sep 19, 2019, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Using Microsoft Office programs to enhance collecting
by By Charles SneeAlso this week, breaking down the rate on a parcel post tag franked with four $5 Hamilton stamps and finding five souvenir sheets in a worldwide stamp mixture.
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