World Stamps
Chinese stamp-collecting boom reported by Daily Express: Morning Report
Linn's Stamp News gives you a quick look at what's going on in the world of stamp-collecting.
1. China's stamp boom
China has become a major player in the stamp-collecting hobby, with 20 million collectors spending £6 billion (about $9.35 billion) annually, according to a report from the UK's Daily Express.
The Express report reads, "Inspired by history and European customs, millions of people in emerging markets have breathed new life into the big money philately business, say experts."
2. Linn's redesign
"Thus far, we can state with confidence that readers are pleased with the new look and feel, as well as with the expanded content."
Read Charles Snee's full editorial here.
3. Week's Most Read
Linn's Stamp News looked back at its five most-read stories of last week, according to reader metrics.
See which stories topped the week.
4. Yesterday's most-viewed post
1¢ Magenta owner’s identity to be revealed; stamp will be shown in D.C., Monaco, N.Y.
5. Something social
@LinnsStampNews several of these. I've been collecting covers related to Washington Crossing the Delaware for years pic.twitter.com/NR4Gh5m45w
— roy eddward (@roy18977) May 11, 2015
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