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US Stamps Feb 24, 2021, 9 AM
U.S. 1913 parcel post stamps enjoy popularity
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWhen first issued, these stamps were only valid for parcel post and regular postage stamps were not authorized to pay postage for parcel post mail. -
US Stamps Feb 23, 2021, 3 PM
Press sheets without die cuts sell out within days, or less
by Michael BaadkeStamp collectors were clearly excited to learn that the United States Postal Service would resume offering uncut press sheets without die cuts for selected new issues in 2021. -
US Stamps Feb 23, 2021, 10 AM
Wyoming senator championed the 1945-46 Armed Forces series
by John M. HotchnerThe Armed Forces series honors the heroism and sacrifices of members of the armed forces of the United States during World War II. -
World Stamps Feb 22, 2021, 9 AM
What constitutes a stamp product as limited edition
by Jay BigalkeThe USPS’ no-die-cut press sheets have sold out fast. -
US Stamps Feb 22, 2021, 8 AM
New U.S. nonmachineable stamp features hairstreak butterfly
by Michael BaadkeLike the more familiar forever stamp, the nonmachineable surcharge rate stamp continues to fulfill the designated rate even if the nonmachineable rate increases in the future. -
Auctions Feb 19, 2021, 11 AM
Kelleher and Rogers March 11 sale features Imperial China, PRC stamps and postal history
by Charles SneeThe first session features the Legend of the Dragon collection of Imperial China stamps and postal history. -
US Stamps Feb 19, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Bigfoot or dinosaur hunting, anyone?
by Charles SneeSummary: Also this week, raising a toast to the Wine on Stamps Study Unit, and discovering the history behind a 1939-40 New York World’s Fair item franked with a Czechoslovakia 1919 semipostal stamp. -
US Stamps Feb 18, 2021, 9 AM
March cartoon contest calls for some horse talk
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 Feb 18, 2021, 9 AM
Jenny Invert, Robey papers in upcoming Siegel auction
by Linn’s StaffThe Jenny Invert stamp in this sale is from the collection of American businessman Gerald Forsythe, who bought the stamp for $576,000 in a 2014 Spink USA auction. -
World Stamps Feb 17, 2021, 2 PM
Brazil’s John Lennon stamp; more musical themes displayed on recent issues
by Denise McCartyA new stamp from Brazil reproduces a famous black-and-white photograph of John Lennon. -
US Stamps Feb 17, 2021, 10 AM
U.S. 10¢ Prexie on postal form auctioned for almost $400
by Ronald BlanksThe item sold Dec. 7, 2020, on the eBay online commerce platform. -
Postal Updates Feb 17, 2021, 8 AM
Lawmakers seek briefing on COVID-19 illnesses among Postal Service workers
by Bill McAllisterIn advance of the hearing, Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., and Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., said the Postal Service needs to be more transparent about the impact the pandemic is having. -
Postal Updates Feb 16, 2021, 1 PM
DeJoy’s plan for USPS calls for rate hikes and slower deliveries
by Bill McAllisterOfficially the Postal Service remained silent about what DeJoy is planning to ask. -
World Stamps Feb 16, 2021, 1 PM
Canada shows off its Snow Mammals on new stamps
by Denise McCartyFeatured are the Peary caribou, ermine and snowshoe hare on vertically formatted stamps, and the northern collared lemming and Arctic fox on horizontally formatted stamps. -
Postal Updates Feb 16, 2021, 1 PM
Tech symbols featured on Knoxpex 2021 show cancel
by Molly GoadKnoxpex 2021 will take place March 6-7 at the Rothchild Catering and Convention Center in Knoxville, Tenn. -
US Stamps Feb 16, 2021, 11 AM
An update on stamp dealer ads on stock cards
by John M. HotchnerWhy collect such nonphilatelic items? They are evidence of the history of the stamp trade. -
US Stamps Feb 15, 2021, 11 AM
Creativity with Garden Beauty first-day location selection noticed
by Jay BigalkeThe Garden Beauty stamps will have a Feb. 23 first-day postmark of Bloomfield, Ind., but no event will take place in the town. -
US Stamps Feb 15, 2021, 10 AM
New U.S. Garden Beauty set continues floral offerings
by Michael BaadkeThis is the third year in a row that the Postal Service has issued a double-sided pane of 20 flower stamps with 10 different designs. -
World Stamps Feb 12, 2021, 2 PM
March 25-27 virtual Stampex show open for registration
by Linn’s StaffSpink, the London-based philatelic auction house, is the official sponsor of the show. -
US Stamps Feb 12, 2021, 9 AM
National Postal Museum advisory council adds three members
by Linn’s StaffThe Museum Advisory Council provides guidance on the strategic direction of the museum.