WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 2, 2016, 15:00 PM
Paris ‘knew nothing,’ so Reunion made its own stamps in 1852
by By Kathleen WunderlyThe home country announced the imminent arrival of the current French stamps in some colonies in 1851, but Reunion Island authorities were not impressed. -
Nov 2, 2016, 13:00 PM
The 2017 Scott Classic Specialized catalog is now available
by By Donna HousemanAs you scan the pages, you will find thousands of value changes, number changes, and editorial improvements. -
Nov 2, 2016, 09:00 AM
What is on Canada’s 2016 Christmas stamps?
by By Fred BaumannThe post office of Canada issued the world’s first Christmas stamps on Dec. 7, 1898. What is on their 2016 holiday stamps? -
Nov 1, 2016, 05:00 AM
New Dutch semipostal stamps feature children’s book characters
by By Denise McCartyThe stamps honor the 100th birth anniversary of Sophia Maria Westendorp, who illustrated the books of Annie M.G. Schmidt. -
Oct 31, 2016, 10:00 AM
Celebrating Finland’s 100 years of independence on stamps
by By Denise McCartyFinland declared its independence from Russia Dec. 6, 1917, and the year-long centennial will begin on New Year’s Eve. -
Oct 30, 2016, 15:00 PM
New Swiss definitive stamps honor railway stations and aerophilately
by By Denise McCartyThe aerophilately stamp pictures planes from different eras and airmail covers, complete with stamp-on-stamp designs. -
Oct 30, 2016, 10:00 AM
Real rocks adorn new stamps honoring world’s longest traffic tunnel
by By Wayne ChenThe rock was ground into dust and then applied to the stamps using a special printing method and finish, or varnish. -
Oct 29, 2016, 10:00 AM
The amazing falls that thrill visitors and stamp collectors
by By Gregory W. FruxAs mass tourism increased in the 20th century, the greatest of South American waterfalls began to be publicized on stamps. -
Oct 29, 2016, 05:00 AM
Meet the talented correspondents and contributing editor of the Linn’s extended family
by By Donna HousemanLearn about the three talented and knowlegeable writers who serve as Linn’s contributing editor and correspondents. -
Oct 28, 2016, 15:00 PM
Explore options to store your collection safely, to the best advantage
by By Peter YaghmaieBecause of stamps' delicate nature, storage supplies are an important and complex consideration for collectors. -
Oct 27, 2016, 13:00 PM
Stamps of Antarctica: As far Down Under as you can possibly go
by By Janet KlugDespite the fact that there are no towns or cities, nations that have Antarctic territories have issued stamps. -
Oct 26, 2016, 09:00 AM
The story of independent Rhodesia and why one of its stamp sets is in demand
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIndependent Rhodesia is not widely collected, but there are some topical issues that are in demand. This is one of them. -
Oct 25, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born Oct. 26: Francois Mitterrand
by By Michael BaadkeFrench President Francois Mitterrand was honored on a memorial stamp in 1997. A €2 coin bearing his portrait is being issued for his birth centenary. -
Oct 25, 2016, 05:00 AM
The children’s book characters that are on Royal Mail’s new stamps
by By Denise McCartyTen characters from the Mr. Men and Little Miss series appear on stamps issued Oct. 20 by Great Britain’s Royal Mail. -
Oct 24, 2016, 10:00 AM
How European postal administrations cooperate to address philatelic topics
by By Wayne ChenThe goal of the Sepac organization and conference is to discuss philatelic matters of interest to 13 postal administrations. -
Oct 24, 2016, 05:00 AM
United Nations Postal Administration offers new issues at New York event
by By Michael BaadkeThe United Nations Postal Administration welcomed two new stamp sets with a New York City ceremony Oct. 6. -
Oct 23, 2016, 15:00 PM
Isle of Man stamp shows Dorothy’s ruby slipper from ‘The Wizard of Oz’
by By Denise McCartyThe stamps represent six shows that have been staged on the Isle of Man over the years. -
Oct 23, 2016, 10:00 AM
Stamps commemorate the theme days of Taiwan’s Philataipei show
by By Denise McCartyThe international stamp show and world championship exhibition is taking place Oct. 21-26 in Taipei, Taiwan. -
Oct 23, 2016, 05:00 AM
U.N.’s 17 ‘sustainable development goals’ honored on new set of stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe UNPA is highlighting its sustainable development goals on stamps being issued Oct. 24, United Nations Day. -
Oct 22, 2016, 23:30 PM
Born Oct. 23: Louis Riel
by By Michael BaadkeA leader of the 1870 Red River Rebellion, Louis Riel represented the Metis communities that resisted the Canadian government.
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