WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 24, 2018, 05:00 AM
Topical train album debuts at Stampshow 2018
by Jay BigalkeThe album is part of the Scott National Album topical series and highlights rail transportation stamp issues from North, Central and South America. -
Jul 24, 2018, 04:45 AM
Lithuanian Post puts 100 living Lithuanians on new issue
by Denise McCartyFrom famous Lithuanians to contest winners, the new issue seeks to unite people of Lithuanian descent all over the world. -
Jul 23, 2018, 11:00 AM
U.N. pane raises awareness about human trafficking
by Denise McCartyThe U.N. Postal Administration is issuing a pane of 10 stamps and labels July 30 to bring attention to the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. -
Jul 23, 2018, 06:15 AM
Canada Post proposes rate increases for 2019
by Denise McCartyThe basic domestic letter rate (items weighing 30 grams or less) would increase 5¢. -
Jul 20, 2018, 06:30 AM
New Canada $4 bighorn sheep stamp
by Jay BigalkeCanada Post has unveiled its latest entry in the long-running high-denomination Wildlife stamp series that started in 1997. -
Jul 17, 2018, 12:00 PM
Royal presents medals in June
by Linn's StaffThe Royal Philatelic Society London recognizes outstanding achievements by awarding a number of medals each year. -
Jul 17, 2018, 05:00 AM
Shark attack! Canada Post issues set of five July 13
by Molly GoadOne of the world’s oldest surviving animal species will glide onto a Canada Post five-stamp issue available July 13. -
Jul 17, 2018, 04:45 AM
New Royal Mail 10-stamp July 31 set is “fit for the king”
by Molly GoadA set of 10 stamps issued July 31 by Great Britain’s Royal Mail presents photos of Hampton Court Palace. -
Jul 17, 2018, 04:30 AM
More Weather Wonders on Canadian stamps July 26
by Denise McCartyPhotographs of meteorological phenomena are displayed on Canada Post’s second set of Weather Wonders stamps. -
Jul 13, 2018, 06:15 AM
World Stamp Championship Israel 2018 in Jerusalem
by Alexander HaimannA recap of the World Stamp Championship hosted by the Israel Philatelic Federation, Israel Post Company and the Israel Philatelic Service. -
Jul 11, 2018, 04:30 AM
A 1926 Philippines stamp set to look for
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week's tip is the 1926 Philippines set of four overprinted Legislative Palace Official stamps issued under United States sovereignty. -
Jul 9, 2018, 10:30 AM
Large Czech Republic souvenir sheet features stamp-on-stamp design
by Denise McCartyThe Czech Republic issued a souvenir sheet June 20 showing images of 33 different stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Czechoslovak stamps. -
Jul 9, 2018, 07:30 AM
Mickey takes a French vacation on 12-stamp booklet
by Denise McCartyThe booklet called “Mickey & La France” is part of the worldwide celebration of Mickey’s 90th birthday. -
Jul 5, 2018, 18:00 PM
Night sky’s beauty shimmers on Canada Post stamp duo
by Molly GoadOn June 29, Canada issued two stunning stamp designs of the Milky Way and northern lights to mark the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. -
Jul 3, 2018, 06:00 AM
Revisiting China’s 1909 Temple of Heaven, Peking stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerTaking another look at the set issued to commemorate the first year of the reign of the last emperor of China, Hsuan T’ung. -
Jul 3, 2018, 04:30 AM
Vols. 4A and 4B of 2019 Scott catalogs available
by Donna HousemanThe Netherlands and colonies received a thorough review in Vols. 4A and 4B of the 2019 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Jul 3, 2018, 04:00 AM
Austria issues EU presidency stamp
by Linn's StaffThe €1.35 stamp commemorates Austria's presidency of the European Union, which runs July 1 to Jan. 1, 2019. -
Jun 29, 2018, 07:30 AM
Mauritius 1847-59 stamps stand among the world’s greatest rarities: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: A mysterious cancellation on a 1990 Illinois cover and a recent PVI example. -
Jun 26, 2018, 11:22 AM
Lebanese souvenir sheets might be undervalued in dealer stocks
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerLebanon's imperforate souvenir sheets that accompany its regular stamp and airmail stamp issues are worth looking for. -
Jun 26, 2018, 05:00 AM
Foreign stamps feature stars of animated shows and cartoon strips
by Denise McCartyLike the USPS with its new Scooby-Doo stamp, other countries including Croatia, Poland, Spain, and more are featuring their characters on recent stamps.
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