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US Stamps May 31, 2024, 9 AM
A mysterious autograph on a U.S. 1927 Burgoyne stamp
by John M. HotchnerSeeing an autograph on a stamp or a cover prompts the question: Who was this person, and what connection do they have with the stamp? -
World Stamps May 30, 2024, 11 AM
Trove of letters offers an intimate look at the lives of Irish immigrants and their families
by Allen AbelThe online collection includes a trove of letters gathered by Professor Kerby Miller of the University of Missouri, plus the attic gleanings of great-grandsons and great- granddaughters of Ireland scattered around the globe. -
Auctions May 30, 2024, 9 AM
Cherrystone to sell part 1 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history June 18-19
by Charles SneeKugel’s expansive holdings were donated to the American Philatelic Society following his death. -
World Stamps May 30, 2024, 8 AM
2023 Greenland stamp of the year winners announced
by Linn’s StaffGreenland’s postal administration, Tusass Greenland, received a total of 3,130 votes in the contest. -
World Stamps May 29, 2024, 1 PM
Royal Mail parent company agrees to formal takeover
by David HartwigKemi Badenoch, the British secretary of state for business and trade, has the power to scrutinize and block the deal. -
World Stamps May 29, 2024, 11 AM
Olympic champion shoots Swiss first-day cover
by Jay BigalkeSwitzerland issued a new stamp May 1 for the 200th anniversary of the Swiss Shooting Sport Federation. -
World Stamps May 29, 2024, 8 AM
Demand strong for pre-1952 Republic of Korea stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerDemand for South Korea stamps issued from 1960 to the present is very weak. -
US Stamps May 28, 2024, 12 PM
Milcopex will offer ‘Uniquely Wisconsin’ experience
by Linn’s StaffThe show will host celebrations for the 125th anniversary of the Milwaukee Philatelic Society and the 75th anniversary of the American Topical Association. -
US Stamps May 28, 2024, 10 AM
Spanish-American War flag covers produced to inspire patriotism
by John M. HotchnerPerhaps the illustrations on these covers were inspired by the use of images of the American flag on Civil War Union patriotic covers. -
US Stamps May 28, 2024, 8 AM
Six endangered sea turtles glide onto new U.S. stamps June 11 at Texas State Aquarium
by Charles SneeThe stamps feature photographs of a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, green sea turtle, leatherback sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle, hawksbill sea turtle and olive ridley sea turtle. -
US Stamps May 27, 2024, 11 AM
Filatelic Fiesta stamp show Nov. 16-17 in San Jose, Calif.
by Linn’s StaffThe show bourse (sales area) will feature dealers from across the western United States, and the U.S. Postal Service will host a table with new issues and collectibles for sale. -
Auctions May 27, 2024, 8 AM
Bill Gross’ finest achievement, a complete collection of classic United States stamps, to cross Siegel auction block June 14-15
by Charles SneeThis remarkable collection is being offered by Charles F. Shreve and Tracy L. Carey in association with Siegel. -
US Stamps May 23, 2024, 12 PM
June cartoon caption contest goes to dizzying heights
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. -
Auctions May 23, 2024, 8 AM
Siegel to host May 30 media event for June 14-15 auction of Gross classic United States collection
by Linn’s StaffThe press gathering will be held May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. Eastern Time at the Collectors Club, 58 W. 40th St., in New York City. -
US Stamps May 23, 2024, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Inspiration from 2024 Floral Geometry first-day covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, recounting a 1939 trans-Pacific cover carried by a 100-year-old outrigger canoe, and a crossword puzzle focused on translating philatelic Spanish into English. -
Postal Updates May 22, 2024, 1 PM
Cheesy postmark celebrates National Grilled Cheese Day
by Molly GoadThe grilled cheese postmark has been extended for 30 days. -
US Stamps May 22, 2024, 8 AM
Last set of United States newspaper stamps a challenge to assemble
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAll U.S. newspaper stamps are large and colorful. The designs of newspaper stamps issued from 1875 on featured allegorical or mythological figures. -
World Stamps May 21, 2024, 12 PM
United Nations marks 150th anniversary of UPU with three stamps
by David HartwigEach stamp shows the Earth in the background and an outlined figure carrying mail in the foreground. -
US Stamps May 21, 2024, 8 AM
Postcard club to host June 8 Postcrossing meetup at Napex
by Jay BigalkeA meetup is an informal gathering of postcard-writing enthusiasts who use the Postcrossing.com website. Socializing and signing postcards are the basics of the event. -
US Stamps May 20, 2024, 2 PM
Issue dates, locations announced for remaining 2024 issues
by David HartwigOn May 20, the United States Postal Service announced issue dates and first-day ceremony locations for 11 issues in its 2024 stamp program.