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US Stamps Aug 26, 2021, 12 PM
U.S. press sheet quantities increased to meet demand
by Jay Bigalke“Starting with the Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses stamps, customers should find it easier to acquire the stamp product they are seeking,” a USPS spokeswoman said. -
US Stamps Aug 26, 2021, 10 AM
FWS removes hunting element requirement from duck stamp contest rules
by Linn’s StaffThe hunting theme requirement was first applied for the 2018 federal duck stamp art contest. -
World Stamps Aug 26, 2021, 8 AM
Latvia’s 1921 surcharged set of five stamps a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerExcellent forgeries of the overprint were produced on genuine stamps for the two highest face-value stamps. -
US Stamps Aug 26, 2021, 7 AM
Emrick takes top prize in AFDCS cachetmakers contest
by Linn’s StaffThree anonymous judges representing collectors, dealers and artists judge each category, then choose the best of the best for the top cachet honor. -
World Stamps Aug 25, 2021, 10 AM
Societies lining up to attend London 2022 exhibition
by Linn’s StaffDuring the exhibition, rooms will be available for societies to hold meetings. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2021, 3 PM
Great American Stamp Show a success in Chicago area
by Jay BigalkeJoint-issue Faroe Islands, Greenland and Denmark stamp souvenir sheets honoring engraver Czeslaw Slania were dedicated at the show. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2021, 9 AM
ATA publishes handbook on topical and thematic collecting
by John M. HotchnerThe book contains about 40 articles by a wide range of collectors describing the lures of topical philately. -
World Stamps Aug 23, 2021, 3 PM
Liechtenstein stamps feature blockchain, honor email
by Denise McCartyThe other new Liechtenstein stamps mark the 100th anniversary of its constitution, the 140th birth anniversary of artist Eugen Zotow, and the 700th death anniversary of Italian writer Dante Alighieri. -
US Stamps Aug 23, 2021, 11 AM
Imperforate error of the 1909 2¢ Alaska-Yukon stamp
by John M. HotchnerThe Scott valuation for the imperf error is $2,250 mint. The value is in italics, which indicates an item that can be difficult to value accurately. -
Auctions Aug 23, 2021, 8 AM
Greca collection of Southern African postal history in Sept. 7 Spink sale
by Charles SneeIncluded in the Greca collection is an attractive assemblage of 33 covers franked with Cape of Good Hope Triangle stamps. -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2021, 1 PM
Year date flaw discovered on U.S. 2021 Barns coil stamp
by Charles SneeBased on the information at hand, the Scott editors have determined that this “202” year date flaw will likely receive a catalog listing. -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2021, 12 PM
Ryterband wins Champion of Champions award for his Civil War exhibit
by Jay BigalkeThe Stamp Show Most Popular exhibit went to Vince King for “In the Beginning ... Timbromanie, How the Proliferation of Postage Stamps Started a Collecting Revolution.” -
World Stamps Aug 20, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Using the computer to identify a mystery stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a look back at the first dollar-denominated stamp in the popular United States Great Americans series, and a hunt for Harry Potter characters in a word search puzzle. -
Auctions Aug 19, 2021, 5 AM
Boom collection of French military post covers in Sept. 15-18 Corinphila auction
by Charles SneeThe first day of the auction, Sept. 15, focuses on worldwide single lots and collections. -
US Stamps Aug 18, 2021, 3 PM
Hopeful view of the future at Great American Stamp Show
by Michael BaadkeOriginally scheduled for the summer of 2020, the first Great American Stamp Show, like so many other social activities, was put on hold as the COVID-19 pandemic spread. -
World Stamps Aug 18, 2021, 11 AM
A debt of gratitude to Canadian songwriter Stan Rogers
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner discovered Stan Rogers’ music about 30 years ago. -
Postal Updates Aug 18, 2021, 9 AM
Ethics issues continue to swirl around PMG DeJoy
by Bill McAllisterDeJoy, his spokesmen have consistently said, believes all his actions have been proper under the Postal Service’s ethics rules. -
US Stamps Aug 18, 2021, 8 AM
Canal Zone 1931 airmail in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe Canal Zone issued postage stamps and operated a postal service under the administration of the United States from 1904 to 1979. -
US Stamps Aug 17, 2021, 12 PM
U.S. Day of the Dead stamps to arrive Sept. 30 in El Paso
by Linn’s StaffLuis Fitch designed and illustrated the stamps, and Antonio Alcala served as the art director. -
US Stamps Aug 17, 2021, 12 PM
APS membership trends improving, finances strong
by Michael BaadkeSeven months into 2021, the society has 26,648 members, and over the past 12 months has seen a membership decline of just 99.