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World Stamps Mar 16, 2021, 9 AM
French stamp to honor maker of Laughing Cow cheese
by Denise McCartyThe triangular stamp is designed to look like the cheese wedge, and it will be sold in a pane of eight that resembles the round box. -
Auctions Mar 16, 2021, 8 AM
Position 77 Jenny Invert, Robey letters in March 31 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeThis invert stamp is from the impressive collection of American businessman Gerald Forsythe, who purchased the error stamp for $576,000 at a 2014 Spink USA sale. -
US Stamps Mar 15, 2021, 10 AM
New tagging-omitted error of U.S. 2018 Flag coil discovered in mixture
by Charles SneeThe new tagging-omitted error will be listed in the 2022 edition of the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog. -
World Stamps Mar 15, 2021, 8 AM
Stuart Weitzman shared stamp treasures with the world
by Jay BigalkeThe announcement in mid-March that shoe designer Stuart Weitzman will sell two philatelic icons June 8 through Sotheby’s in New York City made headlines worldwide. -
Auctions Mar 12, 2021, 9 AM
Variety abounds in Kelleher’s Flagship sale March 30-April 2
by Michael BaadkeNumerous unusual varieties are found in this sale, both in the worldwide material and among the U.S. offerings. -
US Stamps Mar 12, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Space cover dealers and do-it-yourself cover servicing
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an 1871 U.S. 7¢ definitive stamp to keep an eye out for, and a positive review of a sample of stamps from a worldwide mixture that were issued from 1875 to 2006. -
World Stamps Mar 11, 2021, 10 AM
Look for Tolima 1903 tete-beche pair
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAlthough they are rarely stocked and sold, Colombian states stamps have gained in popularity in recent years. -
World Stamps Mar 10, 2021, 3 PM
Weitzman to sell 1¢ Magenta and Jenny Invert plate block on June 8
by Michael BaadkeThese two iconic items will be sold along with the 1933 Double Eagle, the only example of the $20 gold coin available to collectors. -
US Stamps Mar 10, 2021, 10 AM
Pipex 2021 virtual show planned for May 7-9
by Linn’s StaffAlthough it is a virtual event, Pipex 2021 remains a participating show in the American Philatelic Society’s World Series of Philately. -
World Stamps Mar 9, 2021, 1 PM
Cuba’s Puerto Principe stamps hard to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerGenuine 1898 overprinted Puerto Principe stamps, whether unused or used, are all uncommon to scarce. -
US Stamps Mar 9, 2021, 10 AM
APS committee approves virtual exhibition standards
by Michael BaadkeThe virtual exhibition proposal was submitted by Peter McCann, a former president of the APS and current member of the APS board of directors. -
Auctions Mar 9, 2021, 9 AM
Scandinavia finds featured in March 25-27 Postiljonen auction
by Michael BaadkeThe extensive Scandinavian offerings open with early Danish postal history and classic Danish stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 9, 2021, 9 AM
Die-cutting omitted 2019 Flag coil found on cover
by Charles SneeLinn’s and Scott catalog editors examined the stamp and agreed that it is a genuine example of the error. -
World Stamps Mar 8, 2021, 4 PM
Multination issue for Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday
by Denise McCartyMost, but not all, of the stamps will be issued on the queen’s birthday, April 21. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2021, 1 PM
An unusual first-day ceremony program invert
by John M. HotchnerAppearances are deceiving in this case. -
World Stamps Mar 8, 2021, 11 AM
Canada Post postal cards sent to all Canadian residents
by Jay BigalkeWith so many of these cards being sent all over Canada, undoubtedly some will end up in the hands of stamp collectors. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2021, 9 AM
U.S. stamps, postal cards off sale March 31
by Linn’s StaffA total of eight stamp issues will be removed from sale. -
US Stamps Mar 7, 2021, 1 PM
January cartoon contest pokes fun at misdelivered mail
by John M. HotchnerSeveral entries focused on the cold snowy scene shown on the stamp. -
Postal Updates Mar 7, 2021, 11 AM
Postmark commemorates Super Bowl LV location
by Molly GoadThe postmark features a skull and swords design that uses some of the same elements as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ team logo. -
World Stamps Mar 5, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: A philatelic tribute to Albanian national hero Skanderbeg
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a profile of a collector who pursues U.S. first-day covers with a dragon theme, and our anonymous reviewer looks at a worldwide mixture that serves up some stamps with high catalog values.