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US Stamps Apr 26, 2021, 11 AM
U.S. 1952 Newspaper Boys stamp and first-day cover
by John M. HotchnerMany news organizations sent Newspaper Boys stamp first-day covers to their carriers as a means of saying thank you. -
World Stamps Apr 26, 2021, 9 AM
New Gibraltar Crypto stamp to be issued May 17
by Denise McCartyThis is Gibraltar’s second cryptocurrency stamp. The first was issued May 15, 2018. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2021, 8 AM
Tapping into the potential of U.S. postal cards
by Jay BigalkeThis might be the perfect time to reintroduce U.S. postal cards to the mailing public in an accessible format. -
US Stamps Apr 24, 2021, 10 AM
U.S. Mallard Drake postal card is the first in almost four years
by Michael BaadkeThe imprinted stamp on the new postal stationery item features the image of a mallard drake made years ago by Dugald Stermer. -
Auctions Apr 23, 2021, 1 PM
May 11-12 Stanley Gibbons auction offers India and area
by Michael BaadkeWhile many of the individual lots in this sale are presented with estimates of £100 or less, there are also some rarities that will cross the auction block. -
Postal Updates Apr 23, 2021, 9 AM
USPS board of governors nominees appear before Senate committee
by Bill McAllisterThe nominees are Anton Hajjar, Ron Stroman and Amber McReynolds. -
US Stamps Apr 23, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: A tale of philatelic sunken treasure in Iowa
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring early certificates of mailing for United States mail, and a review of a small assortment of stamps from 20 countries with a catalog value of $2 or more. -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2021, 9 AM
British stamps show eight battles of the War of the Roses
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail revealed the stamp designs April 20. These designs feature illustrations by medieval and military artist Graham Turner. -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2021, 9 AM
Cacheted FDCs for Burma’s early stamps in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEarly Burmese cacheted FDCs are hot through the 1949 Universal Postal Union commemorative set. -
World Stamps Apr 21, 2021, 9 AM
Lists of souvenirs for 1840 Penny Black anniversaries
by John M. HotchnerThe 100th anniversary of the Penny Black was an occasion for celebration in 1940. America’s stamp collectors went all out to meet the challenge. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2021, 11 AM
ASDA elections open for two officers, three board positions
by Linn’s StaffThe American Stamp Dealers Association is a professional organization established in 1914. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2021, 8 AM
Starting a collection of classic U.S. Official stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIf you are ready to dip your toe into classic U.S. Official stamps, a good place to start is with the 24¢ rose Gen. Winfield Scott War Department Official. -
US Stamps Apr 19, 2021, 2 PM
Mother’s Day covers are fun to collect
by John M. HotchnerOne Mother’s Day cover was produced by the Original Order of Zunks in 1941. -
US Stamps Apr 17, 2021, 8 AM
Two national stamp shows held in Missouri and Ohio
by Jay BigalkeIn the fall, the show calendar might start getting crowded. A number of national shows originally scheduled to be held earlier this year have moved to the end of the year. -
US Stamps Apr 16, 2021, 2 PM
May 17 first-day ceremony planned for U.S. Heritage Breeds set of 10
by Michael BaadkeAlthough these 10 animal breeds are all new to U.S. stamps, distant cousins of each have been seen on stamps. -
US Stamps Apr 16, 2021, 12 PM
USPS limiting press sheet purchases to five per item
by Michael BaadkeThe Postal Service resumed issuing press sheets without the die cuts that normally separate individual stamps for selected commemorative issues earlier this year. -
World Stamps Apr 16, 2021, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Finding information about famous stamp collectors
by Charles SneeAlso this week, Marine One goes airborne on a U.S. 2007 Express Mail stamp, and an unlisted stamp from Manama sneaks into a mixture of 200 worldwide stamps. -
World Stamps Apr 15, 2021, 2 PM
Canadian stamp marks centennial of insulin discovery
by Denise McCartyThe new stamp shows a vial of insulin and an excerpt of an unpublished memoir by Dr. Frederick Banting. -
World Stamps Apr 15, 2021, 12 PM
New printing quantity for Canada’s Snow Mammals
by Denise McCartyThe five Snow Mammals stamps show an ermine, snowshoe hare, Arctic fox, Peary caribou and northern collared lemming. -
World Stamps Apr 14, 2021, 2 PM
Canada Post to issue Eid stamp April 22
by Charles SneeThe new nondenominated permanent-rate stamp (currently 92¢) features a stylized evening scene as viewed through a decorative arched window.