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US Stamps May 27, 2021, 10 AM
ATA launches new online one-page exhibit program
by Linn’s StaffExhibitors may submit more than one exhibit, but multiple submissions should be independent of each other in content. The deadline to submit exhibits is July 15. -
US Stamps May 26, 2021, 4 PM
Westpex stamp show July 30-Aug. 1 near San Francisco
by Linn’s StaffA bourse (sales area) of 75 national and international dealers will offer stamps, postal history and supplies. -
World Stamps May 26, 2021, 12 PM
Vatican is sued over artwork on 2020 Easter stamp
by Denise McCartyThe artwork by street artist Alessia Babrow is shown on the Vatican City’s €1.15 Easter stamp issued Feb. 14, 2020. -
US Stamps May 26, 2021, 9 AM
George Meany and the 1980 Organized Labor stamp
by John M. HotchnerGeorge Meany was the notoriously hard-nosed president of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations. -
US Stamps May 25, 2021, 1 PM
New U.S. commemorative set to honor artist Emilio Sanchez
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (55¢) stamps show different paintings described as “architectural works,” each reflecting details of colorful buildings with bold contrasts. -
World Stamps May 25, 2021, 11 AM
Monaco’s tribute to stamp engraver Czeslaw Slania
by Denise McCartyA handful of other postal administrations have also included Slania commemoratives on their stamp programs for 2021. -
US Stamps May 24, 2021, 2 PM
Copying the Champions of Liberty series concept
by John M. HotchnerPrivate entities have copied the format of the United States Champions of Liberty stamps issued from 1957 through 1961. -
Auctions May 24, 2021, 9 AM
Crimson collection of U.S. and possessions stamps in June 15-17 Kelleher auction
by Charles SneeHighlights of the auction include inverted center errors, Bank Note special printings, scarce coils, Official and newspaper stamps, and more. -
Auctions May 24, 2021, 8 AM
Spink June 2-3 auctions offer Tyrian Plum color trial
by Michael BaadkeA color trial in red-purple of the rare unissued British stamp known as the Tyrian Plum will be offered for bidding in the June 2-3 auctions by Spink London. -
US Stamps May 23, 2021, 1 PM
Smith to receive ATA Distinguished Topical Philatelist award
by Linn’s StaffSmith, the immediate past president of the American Topical Association, has served on the association’s board since 2011. -
US Stamps May 22, 2021, 11 AM
Vignette design revised on U.S. Go For Broke stamp
by Charles SneeA newly revealed image of the United States Go For Broke stamp is different from preliminary artwork of the stamp previously published. -
US Stamps May 21, 2021, 10 AM
In-person U.S. stamp first-day ceremonies return
by Jay BigalkeAfter a year of virtual events, the first public U.S. first-day ceremony took place May 17 in Virginia. -
US Stamps May 21, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Colorful dollar-sign stamps on certified mail covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an overview of Stampboards.com, the chat board and forum run primarily by Australian collectors, and a word search featuring U.S. stamp subjects that begin with the letter N. -
Postal Updates May 20, 2021, 2 PM
Senate approves two for USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterThe board of governors has not had all nine presidentially appointed seats filled since Dec. 8, 2010. -
World Stamps May 20, 2021, 11 AM
Look for Panama’s 1903-04 acknowledgment of receipt stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThese stamps were issued shortly after Panama declared its independence from Colombia. -
Auctions May 20, 2021, 10 AM
Corinphila June 7-12 auction series features Besancon Great Britain, Erivan Austria, other name collections
by Charles SneeWith such an expansive variety of items available, bidders are sure to find something of interest to add to their collections. -
US Stamps May 20, 2021, 9 AM
More living people discovered on U.S. stamps
by John M. HotchnerThe images on the U.S. 1999 Extreme Sports stamps started as photographs of living people. -
World Stamps May 19, 2021, 2 PM
New designs from Swiss Post present word-search puzzle, shapes of summer
by Denise McCartyMay 6 also was the issue date for other Swiss stamps, including commemoratives marking the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. -
US Stamps May 19, 2021, 10 AM
Imperforate 1914 2¢ Washington coil in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerUnlike other coil stamps of the period, this issue is difficult to successfully fake by trimming the perforations. -
US Stamps May 18, 2021, 2 PM
USPS reveals dates and locations for 2021 issues
by Jay BigalkeThe new information applies to previously announced 2021 U.S. stamp issues.