WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 17, 2019, 08:30 AM
Aimée Devine named 2019 Distinguished Topical Philatelist
by Linn's staffDevine was selected for the association’s highest award because of her extensive contributions to youth philately. -
Jul 16, 2019, 11:12 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail to issue souvenir sheets for Cricket World Cup victories
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain will issue stamps to celebrate two Cricket World Cup victories, according to a July 14 announcement from Royal Mail. -
Jul 12, 2019, 08:00 AM
A tour of groundbreaking stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a helpful reminder about Linn’s weekly auction calendar and an upbeat review of a mixture of stamps issued between 1915 and 2015. -
Jul 9, 2019, 21:40 PM
British stamps highlight local customs and festivals
by Denise McCartyIn addition to the stamps, Royal Mail is offering first-day covers, eight postcards reproducing the designs of the stamps, and a presentation pack. -
Jul 8, 2019, 09:00 AM
Canada Post offers up-close view of bears on new stamps
by Denise McCartyThe four nondenominated, permanent-rate (currently 90¢) stamps will be issued July 24 in booklets of eight and a pane of four. -
Jul 8, 2019, 06:05 AM
It’s fun to send and receive postcards via Postcrossing
by Jay BigalkePostcrossing was started in 2005 by Paulo Magalhaes, a student in Portugal at the time. -
Jul 6, 2019, 10:00 AM
French stamp celebrates 75th anniversary of liberation of Paris
by Denise McCartyFrance’s La Poste has reported that it will issue 600,000 examples of the stamp in sheets of 40. -
Jul 5, 2019, 09:30 AM
El Salvador’s Fernando Figueroa stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, digging into the U.S. 1879-93 cardboard plate proofs and sifting through a mixture of stamps from 38 different countries. -
Jul 5, 2019, 08:00 AM
Dominican Republic 1902 inverted centers in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSix of the seven stamps in the 1902 set marking the 400th anniversary of Santo Domingo exist with the center inverted. -
Jul 4, 2019, 08:02 AM
Annual APS Stampshow joins with National Topical Stamp Show, Aug. 1-4
by Linn's StaffThe two popular national stamp shows will take place in the same venue, the CHI Health Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena in Nebraska. -
Jul 3, 2019, 15:19 PM
Canada Post adds surprise stamp issue to program
by Denise McCartyCanada Post has announced that it will issue a stamp or stamps on Sept. 21. -
Jul 1, 2019, 13:28 PM
Crystal, Minn., hosts Minnesota Stamp Expo July 19-21
by Linn's staffThe bourse is expected to include more than 26 dealers offering philatelic and postal history collectibles. -
Jul 1, 2019, 09:30 AM
Germany’s Moon Rock stamp joins Microworlds series
by Denise McCartyAccording to information from Deutsche Post, the lunar rock on the new stamp is shown under 30x magnification. -
Jun 28, 2019, 11:00 AM
The Cape of Good Hope triangle stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of the differences between major and minor listings in the Scott catalogs and climbing aboard the fascinating ferry stamps of Denmark. -
Jun 27, 2019, 13:07 PM
Canada Post reveals two stamps honoring the 1969 moon landing
by Denise McCartyA company in Quebec built the legs of the lunar lander, and Canadian engineers were instrumental in making the mission a success. -
Jun 25, 2019, 14:36 PM
Stamps commemorate 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing and more
by Denise McCartySome of these stamps show photographs and drawings of the July 20, 1969, moon landing and scenes of the Apollo 11 mission. -
Jun 24, 2019, 08:10 AM
Canada Post proposes 2¢ rate increase for 2020
by Denise McCartyRate increases also were proposed for mail to the United States, international mail and domestic registered mail. -
Jun 21, 2019, 08:00 AM
Philatelic bureau changes for San Marino and Vatican City
by Danilo BogoniSan Marino and Vatican City have passed laws to incorporate their philatelic and numismatic bureaus into the respective postal operations. -
Jun 21, 2019, 07:45 AM
Belgian Youth Philately stamps focus on millennials
by Denise McCartyCalled the Anatomy of a Millennial, the pane of five nondenominated stamps was issued June 17. -
Jun 20, 2019, 07:00 AM
Colorful crown of flowers graces new stamp from Latvia
by Denise McCartyThe stamp arrives just in time for the summer solstice and Latvia's midsummer festivals.
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