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US Stamps Sep 23, 2021, 8 AM
Look for American Gardens pane of 20
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCollectors and dealers who bought this issue in quantity when issued can enjoy a handsome return on their investment. -
US Stamps Sep 21, 2021, 8 AM
A Visit From St. Nick tribute on four new U.S. stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe A Visit From St. Nick stamp set is the most recent of 30 or so U.S. postage stamps to feature Santa Claus. -
Postal Updates Sep 20, 2021, 2 PM
Appeals court wary of upending Postal Service rate case
by Bill McAllisterThe hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ended without the judges giving any indication when they might rule. -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2021, 9 AM
The 1902 13¢ Benjamin Harrison stamp
by John M. HotchnerThe 13¢ Benjamin Harrison was the first stamp of that value to be issued by the United States. -
US Stamps Sep 18, 2021, 11 AM
New counterfeit warning: high-denomination stamps
by Jay BigalkeConvincing counterfeits of the $7.95 Castillo de San Marcos Priority Mail stamp and the $26.35 Grand Island Ice Caves Priority Mail Express stamp turned up in August. -
World Stamps Sep 17, 2021, 11 AM
New UN stamps, souvenir sheets pay tribute to John Lennon, ‘Imagine’
by Michael BaadkeThe individual stamps are each printed in panes of 20 and feature a different engraving-style portrait of Lennon by Swedish-born artist Martin Morck. -
Auctions Sep 17, 2021, 9 AM
Four name collections, U.S., British Commonwealth, worldwide stamps in H.R. Harmer auction series
by Charles SneeLeading off the three-day series of sales on Sept. 30 are the Gary B. Nash collection of British Commonwealth and the collection of U.S. postal history formed by James E. Challenger. -
US Stamps Sep 17, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Airpex show serves up a dollar-sign Americana cover
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of Linux and computer programs related to stamps, and a word search puzzle featuring U.S. stamps beginning with the letter P. -
Postal Updates Sep 16, 2021, 11 AM
USPS plans price hikes two times a year starting in 2023
by Bill McAllisterThe affected market dominant products include first-class mail, marketing (advertising) mail, periodicals, package services and special services. -
World Stamps Sep 16, 2021, 8 AM
The stamp that started it all
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe Penny Black is the logical starting point for a collection of Scott No. 1 stamps of the world. -
World Stamps Sep 15, 2021, 4 PM
Canada Post Community Foundation semipostal Sept. 20
by Jay BigalkeThis semipostal is the 10th issue in an annual series that began in 2012 with the establishment of the Canada Post Community Foundation. -
US Stamps Sep 15, 2021, 12 PM
August cartoon contest winner goes for parachute humor
by John M. HotchnerThe August contest encouraged readers to think about parachuting in wartime. -
Postal Updates Sep 14, 2021, 2 PM
Show-Me State’s capitol depicted on convention cancel
by Molly GoadThe Sept. 9, 2021, Postal Bulletin contained details about pictorial postmarks for three different September stamp shows. -
Auctions Sep 14, 2021, 8 AM
Civil War special routes and adversity covers in Sept. 28-29 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeMore than 450 lots of choice United States and Civil War postal history will be featured in Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries’ Sept. 28-29 auction in New York City. -
US Stamps Sep 13, 2021, 3 PM
Oct. 15-17 Nojex show canceled due to pandemic
by Linn’s StaffThe next Nojex show is scheduled for Oct. 14-16, 2022. -
US Stamps Sep 13, 2021, 3 PM
What is a souvenir sheet?
by John M. HotchnerEach of us is likely to bring our own set of assumptions when answering the question. -
US Stamps Sep 13, 2021, 8 AM
Four Day of the Dead stamps pay tribute to family members
by Michael BaadkeThe stamps will be issued in a pane of 20 on Sept. 30, with a first-day ceremony in the west Texas city of El Paso. -
World Stamps Sep 10, 2021, 9 AM
Vehicles of the British army on 12 new British stamps
by Charles SneeRoyal Mail worked closely with the British Ministry of Defence to plan and develop the British Army Vehicles stamps. -
US Stamps Sep 10, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: FDC news among recent stamp show announcements
by Charles SneeAlso this week, tips for collecting the U.S. Emilio Sanchez commemorative forever stamps, and our anonymous reviewer looks over a worldwide mixture from a dealer in New York. -
World Stamps Sep 9, 2021, 8 AM
Russian stamp set honors Soviet youth organization
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe designs show Pioneers preventing theft from a mailbox, preventing destruction of property, recovering a stranded kite, and a girl Pioneer saluting.