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World Stamps Jul 8, 2021, 3 PM
Boston 2026 update Aug. 12 at Great American Stamp Show
by Linn’s StaffBoston 2026, the 12th international philatelic exhibition of the United States, is planned for May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center in Boston, Mass. -
World Stamps Jul 8, 2021, 9 AM
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 1918 Emperor Karl I set hard to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps were not issued in Bosnia, but they were sold at the Vienna, Austria, post office for a few days after the armistice of Nov. 11, 1918. -
Postal Updates Jul 7, 2021, 10 AM
Common Cause renews complaint against PMG DeJoy
by Bill McAllisterDeJoy, who headed New Breed Logistics from 2003 to 2014, was well known in North Carolina as a major Republican Party financier before he became postmaster general. -
World Stamps Jul 6, 2021, 4 PM
Philatelic rarities continue to make headlines in June
by Jay BigalkeThree philatelic items — a cover, a single and a block of four — sold by two auction houses brought realizations of approximately $25 million. -
World Stamps Jul 6, 2021, 4 PM
Amos Media seeks Linn’s associate editor
by Linn’s StaffRelocation to the Sidney, Ohio, area is strongly preferred but not required. -
Auctions Jul 5, 2021, 11 AM
Jenny Invert rescued from vacuum cleaner offered in Siegel auction
by Charles SneeAmong the 104 lots of essays, proofs and specimen stamps in the July 20-21 auction is a handsome complete set of 1881 Atlanta trial color proofs. -
US Stamps Jul 3, 2021, 9 AM
Heritage Breeds, other recent U.S. stamps receive Scott numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2022 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Jul 2, 2021, 10 AM
A Marine wrote home by voice in 1947
by John M. HotchnerThere may have been thousands, even tens of thousands, of such records produced by either the military or by private companies for soldiers. -
World Stamps Jul 2, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Pan American Airways transoceanic airmail
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the fascinating connection between a Glascow, Scotland, experimental postmark used during 1856-57 and a scandalous murder trial, and exploring Nordic military stamps. -
World Stamps Jul 1, 2021, 4 PM
What’s new for 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 4?
by Jay BigalkeFor the countries included in the Vol. 4 catalogs, the Scott editors took a more conservative approach to the number of value changes. -
World Stamps Jul 1, 2021, 2 PM
Canada announces subjects for 2022 stamp program
by Denise McCartyCanada Post reported that it will start its 2022 commemorative stamp program with a Black History Month issue honoring Eleanor Collins. -
US Stamps Jul 1, 2021, 12 PM
Differentiating genuine from fake 1917 AEF booklet panes
by John M. HotchnerExpertization is needed for AEF booklet pane stamps and for usages on cover because fakes can be made using relatively inexpensive stamps. -
Postal Updates Jul 1, 2021, 10 AM
United States Postal Service quietly marks its 50th anniversary
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service’s historian issued a couple of papers marking the event, and the American Postal Workers Union held a webinar. -
Postal Updates Jul 1, 2021, 10 AM
Workhorse Group files lawsuit over USPS delivery truck contract
by Bill McAllisterPostal officials did not comment on the lawsuit but have said the agency expects the new trucks will be deployed in 2023. -
US Stamps Jul 1, 2021, 8 AM
Earthscapes mint panes a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn addition to panes of 15, the stamps were also sold in uncut press sheets of 135 stamps in nine panes without die cuts. -
Auctions Jun 30, 2021, 3 PM
Mauritius Ball cover sells for almost $12 million, an all-time record price
by Matthew HealeyAs well as setting a new world record, it marks the first time any philatelic item has fetched more than $10 million. -
World Stamps Jun 29, 2021, 3 PM
Canada honors the 100th anniversary of its famous schooner ‘Bluenose’
by Denise McCartyThe new Bluenose stamps were designed by Dennis Page and Oliver Hill and feature illustrations by Michael Little. -
Auctions Jun 29, 2021, 2 PM
Scarce U.S. variety in July 13-14 auction from Stanley Gibbons
by Michael BaadkeThe sale offers worldwide stamps, postal history and collections, including individual lots from the Redcentre and Kimberley collections of Great Britain. -
US Stamps Jun 29, 2021, 9 AM
A tribute to Western garb on four new U.S. stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe artwork is inspired by the clothing and gear used by working ranchers, and reimagined in fun and fanciful ways, according to the Postal Service. -
US Stamps Jun 29, 2021, 9 AM
July cartoon caption contest serves up some winter fun
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line.