WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Mar 9, 2018, 06:00 AM
Canada Post recognizes accomplished illustrators; set of five permanent-rate stamps to be issued April 5
by Molly Goad and Denise McCartyThe works of five successful Canadian artists are featured on a Canada Post five-stamp issue available April 5. -
Mar 7, 2018, 05:00 AM
Portugal franchise stamps a solid buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFranchise stamps differ from Official stamps and military stamps in that they are issued to nongovernmental organizations. -
Mar 6, 2018, 04:00 AM
All aboard! 2019 Scott catalog covers feature trains
by Charles SneeTrains are the featured theme of the 2019 Scott catalog covers. -
Mar 5, 2018, 02:30 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London reveals new location
by Michael BaadkeThe Royal Philatelic Society London has purchased new premises within the city and plans to move in by June 2019 after completing renovation. -
Mar 2, 2018, 07:45 AM
Town collections provide an opportunity to make philately relatable to a new audience
by Jay BigalkeCollections of this type aren’t limited to a strict hometown focus. -
Mar 2, 2018, 05:30 AM
Liechtenstein Trades and Crafts series draws to a close
by Denise McCartyA hammer, knife and pliers and other tools used by a traditional shoemaker are illustrated on the 1.80fr stamp. -
Mar 2, 2018, 04:00 AM
Another redesign for Spanish Andorra definitives
by Denise McCartyThe latest design change was introduced Jan. 2 on a nondenominated domestic-rate stamp. -
Mar 1, 2018, 10:00 AM
Greenland ends sports stamp series with three issues
by Denise McCartyThe new stamps show the arm pull, 50 ore; two foot high kick, 14.50 krone; and pole push, 28.50kr. -
Mar 1, 2018, 07:00 AM
Barbados in the spotlight: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue is a look at a Swedish small-town collection and a Saudi Arabia stamp mystery. -
Feb 27, 2018, 05:15 AM
Royal Mail to raise rates March 26
by Linn's StaffThe first-class rate will go from 65p to 67p, and the second-class rate from 56p to 58p. -
Feb 26, 2018, 12:30 PM
Germany’s stamp tribute to Peanuts comic
by Denise McCartySnoopy and other familiar characters from the Peanuts comic strip are starring on new stamps from Germany’s Deutsche Post. -
Feb 26, 2018, 12:00 PM
Aquatic blooms of the lotus flower flourish on Canadian stamps March 1
by Jay BigalkeThe Lotus stamps were designed by Parcel Design of Toronto based on watercolors by Eunike Nugroho, a botanical artist from Indonesia. -
Feb 26, 2018, 10:20 AM
Ganz wins single-frame championship
by Michael BaadkeThe winner of the 2018 single-frame Champion of Champions award is Cheryl R. Ganz, for her exhibit of Hindenburg on-board postmarks. -
Feb 25, 2018, 05:30 AM
Royal Mail changes up its Stampex stand; no Great Britain post & go machines at show
by Jay BigalkeIt showcased three recent stamp issues on panels in the backdrop: Star Wars, Votes for Women and Game of Thrones. -
Feb 21, 2018, 08:40 AM
Interesting Dominican Republic Hurricane Relief stamps a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe market for stamps from most Latin American countries has been on the upswing. One of the more popular countries is the Dominican Republic. -
Feb 15, 2018, 20:33 PM
New British postage labels feature ships that have carried the mail
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain continues its Royal Mail Heritage series of post & go labels with new designs focusing on ships that transported the mail. -
Feb 15, 2018, 19:05 PM
Visiting Macau’s general post office: Inside Linn's
by Jay BigalkeAlso in this issue are articles explaining Wikipedia's philately portal page and a stamp mixture purchase review. -
Feb 13, 2018, 06:15 AM
Canada Post head Deepak Chopra to step down; new CEO sought
by Michael BaadkeChopra was appointed to a five-year term to lead Canada’s postal system beginning Feb. 1, 2011. -
Feb 13, 2018, 06:00 AM
Stamps feature three Belgian exports: diamonds, beer and Smurfs
by Denise McCartyThe new souvenir sheet honoring Belgium’s diamond sector is naturally diamond shaped as are the five stamps that are in the sheet. -
Feb 12, 2018, 05:00 AM
Guernsey Post adds Valentine's Day messages to “post & go” labels
by Denise McCartyGuernsey Post is adding a Valentine’s Day message to its own computer-produced self-adhesive postage labels called “post & go.”
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