WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 13, 2018, 03:10 AM
U.N. souvenir sheets honor two stamp exhibitions
by Denise McCartyThe 131st Veronafil stamp show in Verona, Italy, and Thailand's 2018 world stamp exhibition are featured. -
Nov 13, 2018, 03:00 AM
Stamps of Turkey, Belgium win Europa design contests
by Denise McCartyBoth winning stamps depict bridges, the theme for the 2018 multi-nation Europa stamp series. -
Nov 10, 2018, 04:00 AM
Royal Mail celebrates Prince Charles’ 70th birthday
by Molly GoadGreat Britain’s Royal Mail unveiled the design Nov. 10 for its souvenir sheet celebrating the 70th birthday of the Prince of Wales. -
Nov 9, 2018, 04:00 AM
Two Ecuador space stamps on cover: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso this week, Lloyd de Vries gives thanks in his First-Day Covers column. -
Nov 8, 2018, 07:45 AM
Faroe Islands' Armistice souvenir sheet
by Denise McCartyThe sheet issued by Posta Faroe includes four se-tenant 10-krone stamps. -
Nov 7, 2018, 05:45 AM
Kingdom of Iraq issues in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerLike many sets of the kingdom, the first issue of 1923-25 is selling at or near the 2019 Scott value in fine-very fine grade and unused hinged condition. -
Nov 6, 2018, 03:15 AM
Explorers honored on WWI anniversary stamps
by Denise McCartyStamp pairs from British Antarctic Territory and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands depict an explorer on left and his military honors on the right. -
Nov 6, 2018, 03:00 AM
Belgium's WWI anniversary series: We Shall Never Forget
by Denise McCartyBelgium's series used photographs from the archives of the Army Museum and other sources. -
Nov 5, 2018, 09:30 AM
Royal Mail focuses on mailboxes on its new Christmas stamps
by Molly GoadThe stamps show vibrant red public mailboxes outlined in snow to convey a warm feeling in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle. -
Nov 2, 2018, 05:30 AM
2019 Scott Classic Specialized catalog celebrates 25th anniversary
by Donna HousemanClassic Germany, Malaya, Malayan States and Colombian States are among the areas that received thorough reviews in this new edition. -
Nov 2, 2018, 05:15 AM
Bickel designs bring stamps to life: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso in this issue, classic stamps from Lithuania that raised funds for children, and Amazing Stamp Stories. -
Oct 29, 2018, 11:15 AM
Several stamps use war memorials to honor WWI anniversary
by Denise McCartyGibraltar, Guernsey and the Isle of Man recently issued stamps depicting war memorials to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. -
Oct 29, 2018, 11:00 AM
Jersey completes five-year Great War series
by Denise McCartyArmistice and remembrance are the themes of the final stamps in Jersey’s five-year stamp series called the Great War — 100 Years. -
Oct 26, 2018, 06:00 AM
Combining artifacts and philatelic items: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadMatthew Healey explores an extraordinary collection that tells the story of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War. -
Oct 25, 2018, 08:45 AM
German stamp to celebrate moon landing anniversary
by Michael BaadkeGermany’s Ministry of Finance has announced the country’s stamp program for 2019, and one of those stamps will salute America’s most famous space feat. -
Oct 24, 2018, 06:15 AM
Canada’s 2019 stamp subjects announced
by Denise McCartyCanada Post offers what it calls a “sneak peek” of its 2019 stamp program in the October-November issue of Details, its magazine for collectors. -
Oct 24, 2018, 06:00 AM
Dove design imparts peace on Canada’s Armistice issue
by Molly GoadCanada Post remembers the 100th anniversary of the truce that ended World War I with a new stamp issued Oct. 24. -
Oct 24, 2018, 04:30 AM
Society of Israel Philatelists offers new member promotion
by Linn's StaffThe Society of Israel Philatelists is conducting a drawing for an unused mint set of Israel’s first stamps. -
Oct 23, 2018, 05:45 AM
France to raise postage rates
by CMS AdminFrance’s La Poste has announced plans to increase postage rates on Jan. 1, 2019. -
Oct 23, 2018, 05:30 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London to move in June 2019
by Jay BigalkeThe new location will have additional space, larger rooms for meetings, elevators, excellent areas for researchers and much more.
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