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US Stamps Oct 4, 2021, 2 PM
Distinguished career celebrated for Linn’s editor Michael Baadke
by Jay BigalkeBaadke joined Linn’s as a staff writer in February 1993 and was named senior editor in April 1996. -
US Stamps Oct 4, 2021, 11 AM
Hautman takes top honors in 2021 federal duck stamp art contest
by Charles SneeJames Hautman’s acrylic painting of a pair of redheads floating in water will appear on the duck stamp that is scheduled to be issued sometime in late June 2022. -
US Stamps Oct 4, 2021, 10 AM
Scott numbers for Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses, Backyard Games stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
World Stamps Oct 1, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Master engraver Czeslaw Slania
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a celebration of France’s Art series that began 60 years ago, and the second part of a detailed exploration of counterfeit United States postal cards. -
World Stamps Sep 30, 2021, 4 PM
U.N. Expo 2021 show postponed until 2022
by Linn’s StaffThe show was scheduled for Oct. 29-30 at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa. -
Postal Updates Sep 30, 2021, 12 PM
Priority Mail boxes and envelopes are shrinking
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service said it is changing the dimensions of 11 of its boxes offered to the general public and three specialty boxes provided to high-volume customers. -
World Stamps Sep 30, 2021, 9 AM
Peru’s postal tax stamps for proposed plebiscite
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 10c and 50c postal tax stamps are infrequently offered and usually sell for a good deal more than their Scott catalog values. -
US Stamps Sep 29, 2021, 3 PM
USPS flyer promotes 2011 Go Green stamps
by John M. HotchnerEvery so often the U.S. Postal Service used to plug available stamps by producing a promotional flyer picturing the stamps and encouraging customers to buy them. -
US Stamps Sep 29, 2021, 10 AM
U.S. penny postal cards with a little something extra added
by John M. HotchnerIn exchange for the privilege of penny postal cards, the sender was obliged to use the card as is, adding nothing to it. -
US Stamps Sep 28, 2021, 4 PM
October cartoon caption contest takes a ride in a 1953 Corvette
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Auctions Sep 28, 2021, 8 AM
Rare U.S. 1908 4¢ Grant coil highlights Oct. 12-13 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeThe majority of the two-day auction is concentrated on worldwide stamps and postal history, beginning with Argentina and proceeding through the alphabet to Yemen. -
World Stamps Sep 27, 2021, 3 PM
Canada Post to begin Truth and Reconciliation stamp series in 2022
by Denise McCartyCanada Post is working with Indigenous experts for the 2022 stamp. -
Auctions Sep 27, 2021, 12 PM
Worldwide stamps and covers in Oct. 6-7 Spink auction
by Michael BaadkeThe Oct. 6 sale will offer the Alan Holyoake grand prix collection of British and international registered mail. -
US Stamps Sep 27, 2021, 11 AM
Playful Otters in Snow on U.S. stamps for winter
by Michael BaadkeThe four stamps feature artwork by John Burgoyne, with each stamp showing a single otter playing or posing within a white winter scene. -
Auctions Sep 27, 2021, 8 AM
Eubanks U.S. 1851-56 collection in Oct. 12-13 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeEubanks assembled his remarkable collection with a discerning eye guided by discipline and extensive knowledge of this fascinating series of stamps. -
Postal Updates Sep 25, 2021, 10 AM
A Sept. 11 anniversary postmark
by Molly GoadThe Friends of Flight 93 nonprofit organization is honoring the flight’s 33 passengers and seven crew members with a pictorial postmark on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11. -
World Stamps Sep 24, 2021, 3 PM
Delayed Dubai Expo 2020 event on U.N. sheet Oct. 1
by Jay BigalkeAerial photographs of the Dubai Expo 2020 pavilions are featured on a new souvenir sheet from the United Nations Postal Administration. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2021, 2 PM
Individual USPS ceremony program availability being evaluated
by Jay BigalkeFirst-day ceremony programs are handed out to attendees at the events and in past years have been available individually for purchase. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Wishing harder doesn’t make a fake cover better
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring USPOD rules concerning assessment of customs duties on stamps for collectors, and helping a Linn’s reader identify a stamp from Queensland. -
Postal Updates Sep 23, 2021, 10 AM
St. Nick and sleigh on next USPS holiday postage label
by Jay BigalkeThe postage labels are dispensed at self-service kiosks installed in many post offices across the country.