WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 3, 2017, 12:00 PM
Isle of Man ends June with the introduction of a bird stamp set
by Linn’s StaffThis is the 11th Manx stamp issue to picture Jeremy Paul’s artwork. This time he celebrates the work of the Manx BirdLife census. -
Jun 30, 2017, 11:00 AM
Austrian costumes on stamps, Sardinia’s first postage stamps, Chicago man’s trans-Atlantic solo flight record: Inside Linn’s Stamp News
by Donna HousemanAustria’s Costumes stamps of 1948-59 feature slice-of-life portraits of women dressed in traditional costumes of different Austrian regions, valleys, forests and cities. -
Jun 23, 2017, 15:00 PM
Healey makes his debut this week as Linn’s Great Britain Philately columnist
by Donna HousemanWe are most fortunate to announce that Matthew Healey has taken on the challenge of penning the Great Britain Philately column. -
Jun 23, 2017, 13:00 PM
APS, ATA plan combined summer show in 2018
by Linn's staffTwo popular stamp hobby organizations will combine forces in 2018 to present an annual summer show in Columbus, Ohio. -
Jun 23, 2017, 11:00 AM
Elusive Great Britain Official perfins, ‘The Spirit of the Nation’ cinderella, faraway islands and their stamps: Inside Linn’s Stamp News
by CMS AdminIn his inaugural Great Britain Philately column in the July 10 issue, Matthew Healey does his homework to learn about Great Britain Official perfins. -
Jun 21, 2017, 15:00 PM
Lander Brothers Anchorage stamp a gem among Nigerian stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCollecting modern Nigeria can be a challenge. The marketing of Nigeria’s stamp program has been hit or miss. This stamp is one of the bright spots. -
Jun 20, 2017, 13:30 PM
New stamps from Royal Mail display historic windmills and waterwheels
by Denise McCartyA new set of six stamps from Royal Mail, issued June 20, features pictures of windmills and watermills of Great Britain. -
Jun 18, 2017, 15:00 PM
American flag symbolizes different subjects on new foreign stamps
by Denise McCartyThe American flag is not only a popular subject on United States stamps; it appears on numerous new issues from around the world as well. -
Jun 17, 2017, 10:00 AM
Istanbul model for international reply coupon features dove, pair of hands, Arctic backdrop
by Michael BaadkeThe international reply coupon is undergoing a makeover, and the new design has been revealed by the Universal Postal Union. -
Jun 16, 2017, 09:00 AM
Canal Zone 50¢ Blackburn Official stamp offers both international and U.S. appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOur stamp market tipsters think the 1941 Canal Zone 50¢ Blackburn Official is a great buy at 65 percent to 80 percent of Scott catalog value. -
Jun 15, 2017, 15:00 PM
What’s in a name?: Boston 2026 World Expo seeks opportunities for philatelic inclusiveness
by Michael BaadkeFor the leaders behind Boston 2026 World Expo, a recent name change for the international stamp show opens up opportunities to be more inclusive. -
Jun 15, 2017, 03:30 AM
For sale: British stamp firm Stanley Gibbons
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentThe venerable British stamp firm has confirmed it is open to takeover offers from “any interested party” as part of restructuring efforts begun last year. -
Jun 13, 2017, 15:00 PM
Canada 150: 10 stamps celebrate people, places, events of the past 50 years
by Fred BaumannCanada Post recently completed its marathon unveiling of stamps that began on April 28, revealing the final two stamps in the 10-stamp set. -
Jun 13, 2017, 05:45 AM
APS donates stamps to Holocaust art project
by Linn's staffA school art project to remember the Holocaust has benefited from a donation of half a million stamps from the American Philatelic Society. -
Jun 12, 2017, 05:00 AM
Stamps that look scrumptious enough to eat: Netherlands’ Dutch Treats pane of 10
by Denise McCartyThe Netherlands highlights regional delicacies on a pane of 10 stamps to be issued June 19. -
Jun 11, 2017, 15:00 PM
Attractive 1960 Nepal 5-rupee Crimson Horned Pheasant stamp rising in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMost of the set’s value is in the 5-rupee Crimson Horned Pheasant stamp (Scott 117), which is valued in mint never-hinged condition at $100. -
Jun 10, 2017, 04:00 AM
Downward-facing dog, other yoga postures strike graceful poses on U.N. stamps
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration is celebrating the International Day of Yoga by issuing a pane of 10 stamps and se-tenant (side-by-side) labels. -
Jun 9, 2017, 11:00 AM
The royal Russian on an Estonian stamp, researching cacheted FDCs, and a Syrian stamp for Palmyra: Inside Linn’s Stamp News
by Charles SneeRick Miller wonders why a Russian born in Lithuania is depicted on an Estonian stamp, and Ghassan Riachi explores a 1940 Syria stamp honoring Palmyra. -
Jun 9, 2017, 09:00 AM
U.S. exhibitors strike gold at Finlandia 2017 held May 24-28 in Tampere
by Christer BrunstromFinlandia 2017 in the city of Tampere was in many ways part of the celebrations marking Finland’s centenary as an independent nation. -
Jun 8, 2017, 09:00 AM
Royal Mail celebrates Machin 50th anniversary with souvenir sheets, prestige booklet
by Denise McCartyIn the last 50 years, Arnold Machin’s iconic portrait of the queen has appeared on an estimated 220 billion stamps.
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