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Postal Updates Jul 20, 2021, 2 PM
PRC endorses U.S. Postal Service rate case
by Bill McAllisterIn a decision issued July 19, the commission endorsed the United States Postal Service’s higher prices on letters, advertising mail and publications. -
US Stamps Jul 20, 2021, 1 PM
Lesher, Ertzberger, Frohlich to receive APS Luff awards
by Linn’s StaffAll three awards will be presented during a ceremony on Aug. 14 at Great American Stamp Show in Rosemont, Ill. -
US Stamps Jul 20, 2021, 10 AM
Cinderella stamps sometimes have stories behind them
by Molly GoadU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner offers the story behind stamps and covers of Manumbaland, the creation of Chicago newspaper legend Mike Royko. -
US Stamps Jul 20, 2021, 8 AM
New U.S. stamp set concludes Koslow’s Lighthouses series
by Michael BaadkeA popular United States stamp subject returns Aug. 6 when the U.S. Postal Service issues its set of five Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses forever stamps. -
US Stamps Jul 19, 2021, 2 PM
Cinderellas for a convict
by Molly GoadA look at cinderella stamps that were likely created to evince sympathy for convicted murderer Karla Faye Tucker. -
World Stamps Jul 19, 2021, 11 AM
Folk musician Stan Rogers honored on Canadian stamp
by Denise McCartyThe stamp shows Rogers singing and playing guitar in the foreground and a view of Fogarty’s Cove in Nova Scotia in the background. -
Postal Updates Jul 18, 2021, 2 PM
Community perseverance reflected on postmark
by Molly GoadThis year’s pictorial postmark for Danish Viking Days, a celebration of the Danish roots of Viborg, S.D., is a shout-out to local businesses. -
World Stamps Jul 16, 2021, 9 AM
Inside Linn's: Space tourism and other private company activities
by Jay BigalkeAlso this week, a philatelic review of the lighthouses on stamps found online, and our anonymous reviewer finds good value in sample of stamps from a worldwide mixture. -
US Stamps Jul 16, 2021, 8 AM
Popularity of no-die-cut press sheets dwarfs supply
by Jay BigalkeWhy does the United States Postal Service refuse to disclose the number of no-die-cut press sheets produce? -
Postal Updates Jul 15, 2021, 4 PM
The end of USPS stamped envelopes for Priority Mail
by Bill McAllisterThe U.S. Postal Service is discontinuing production of its flat-rate prepaid Priority Mail envelope franked with an imprinted postage stamp. -
Auctions Jul 15, 2021, 3 PM
Western Australia color error in Aug. 5-6 Abacus auction
by Michael BaadkeTwo different examples of a classic error from Western Australia are offered in the Abascus Auctions Aug. 5-6 public sale near Melbourne. -
US Stamps Jul 14, 2021, 10 AM
June cartoon contest winner takes a poke at USPS delivery times
by John M. HotchnerBoth cartoon caption contest winners will receive a 13-week subscription to Linn’s. -
Postal Updates Jul 14, 2021, 9 AM
Puerto Rican sculptor recognized on June 24 pictorial postmark
by Molly GoadA San Juan, Puerto Rico, postmark commemorates 85 years since the birth of sculptor and printmaker Rafael Lopez del Campo. -
Auctions Jul 14, 2021, 8 AM
Rumsey July 29-Aug. 1 auction series features U.S., worldwide; Ballon Monte and railroad postal history
by Charles SneeAmong the highlights of the British offerings is the specialized collection of Great Britain King George V Seahorse issues formed by Steve Pacetti. -
World Stamps Jul 13, 2021, 3 PM
U.N. Sport for Peace stamps honor Tokyo 2020 Olympics
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration is issuing Sport for Peace stamps and souvenir sheets July 23 to mark the start of the Summer Olympics, Tokyo 2020. -
US Stamps Jul 13, 2021, 2 PM
Postcard shows Shirley Temple as a teenager
by John M. HotchnerThe card was sent, July 25, 1944, from Culver City, Calif., probably to a fan in Pennsylvania. -
US Stamps Jul 13, 2021, 8 AM
Ursula K. Le Guin 3-ounce rate stamp planned for July 27
by Michael BaadkeThe new horizontal-format stamp shows a portrait of Le Guin painted by Donato Giancola, based on a 2006 photograph. -
World Stamps Jul 12, 2021, 1 PM
Collectors Club of New York celebrating 125th anniversary
by Jay BigalkeJohn W. Scott, who started the Scott catalogs and albums, was one of the club’s founding members. -
US Stamps Jul 12, 2021, 8 AM
Raven Story stamp takes flight July 30 in Juneau, Alaska
by Charles SneeOn the stamp, Raven is set against a white background. Gold diamond-shaped stars and circles are seen on the bird’s body and background. -
US Stamps Jul 9, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: AFDCS sponsors annual cachetmaking contest
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a philatelic review of the independence of the Baltic states, and our anonymous reviewer finds a nice surprise in sample of stamps from a worldwide mixture.