WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Oct 22, 2018, 12:00 PM
Museum offers online viewing of Victorian proof sheets
by Linn's StaffLondon's Postal Museum has announced that for the first time, all 837 of its Great Britain Victorian registration sheets are available to view online. -
Oct 22, 2018, 11:45 AM
Australia concludes its WWI anniversary series
by Denise McCartySouvenir sheet includes a quote from Australian WWI correspondent C.E.W. Bean, “And so it is peace.” -
Oct 17, 2018, 06:15 AM
Tip of the week: Nevis' first stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week, our tipsters highlight the first stamp issued by Nevis, a small Caribbean island in the Leeward Island chain of the West Indies. -
Oct 12, 2018, 08:15 AM
Jordan’s first postal tax set: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadColumnist Ghassan Riachi shares his quest for a mint never-hinged set of Jordan’s 1947 postal tax stamps. -
Oct 12, 2018, 04:00 AM
British labels show history of mail delivery by bike
by Denise McCartyThe set of six Mail by Bike labels is the fifth set in the Royal Mail Heritage series with the theme of mail transportation. -
Oct 9, 2018, 05:00 AM
United Nations surcharged stationery
by Denise McCartyThe surcharges were needed because of rate increases by the United States Postal Service and Austrian Post. -
Oct 9, 2018, 04:30 AM
Philippines’ 1935 set features local scenes, historic events
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week, our tipsters highlight arguably the most attractive set of stamps issued by the Philippines under United States administration. -
Oct 8, 2018, 10:15 AM
Luxembourg stamp honors American university
by Denise McCartyMiami University in Oxford, Ohio recently received its second philatelic honor — this time on a stamp from Luxembourg. -
Oct 8, 2018, 09:45 AM
Diplomatic meeting canceled over controversial stamps
by Denise McCartyPakistan's pane of 20 se-tenant stamps for Kashmir Martyr’s Day is partly responsible for the sudden cancellation of a meeting between India and Pakistan. -
Oct 8, 2018, 09:30 AM
UNPA stamps honor Diwali
by Denise McCartyThe pane includes two stamp designs featuring different photographs of festive lights and diya oil lamps. -
Oct 5, 2018, 05:30 AM
Czech stamps tell story of religious reformer: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadIn this issue, you'll also find a review of a dirt-cheap stamp buy, and a tip for collecting this year's U.S. Peace Rose forever stamp. -
Oct 2, 2018, 06:45 AM
Australian alphabet stamps: Z is for zombie and more
by Denise McCartyAustralia Post describes this design as “an over-zealous zoologist has zigzagged past some zombies to zoom in on two dazzling Zebra Finches.” -
Sep 27, 2018, 07:00 AM
UNPA celebrates International Music Day
by Denise McCartyThe three different panes feature various instruments: brass and woodwind; stringed; and percussion. -
Sep 27, 2018, 05:00 AM
Britain adds a touch of magic to Harry Potter stamps
by Molly GoadHarry Potter, his friends, teachers and other images from the popular film series will appear on 15 nondenominated first-class stamps. -
Sep 25, 2018, 04:15 AM
U.S. presidents featured on Antigua and Barbuda stamps
by Denise McCartyAll 45 United States presidents are being honored on stamps from the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. -
Sep 25, 2018, 04:00 AM
U.N.'s new Knotted Gun stamp designs
by Denise McCartyThe stamps from the United Nations Postal Administration have a connection to two members of the Beatles: John Lennon and Ringo Starr. -
Sep 24, 2018, 04:00 AM
Michael Sefi’s final royal collection curation
by Jay BigalkeOn Sept. 13, more than 250 fellows and members of the Royal Philatelic Society London were treated to a display of material from King George V's reign. -
Sep 20, 2018, 11:45 AM
New Zealand conducts trial to stop cancellation process
by Denise McCartyNew Zealand Post is trying out new processes to reduce costs, including stopping the cancelling of stamps by processing machines. -
Sep 18, 2018, 04:45 AM
Canada Post gives a tip of the hat to first responders
by Molly GoadThe new Emergency Responders designs were unveiled the week of Sept. 10, one per day, at different locations throughout the country. -
Sep 14, 2018, 07:04 AM
Final Emergency Responders design for Canada’s police officers unveiled
by Molly GoadCanada Post offers gratitude for all civilian and sworn members of the country's police forces.
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