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US Stamps Feb 12, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Bald eagle on 1991 $2.90 Priority Mail stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, helpful tips for using the expanded online David Straight Memorial Philatelic Union Catalog, and a review of a worldwide assortment of stamps costing less than 2¢ each. -
US Stamps Feb 11, 2021, 11 AM
Stamps category on eBay to see new postage option with tracking
by Bill McAllisterThe service could also be an asset for sales involving stamps, covers or other small items when eBay brings this option to the stamps category. -
World Stamps Feb 11, 2021, 11 AM
Look for set of Swiss 1933-37 grilled gum stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe vertical and horizontal grid points can be seen from the back of the stamp, with or without magnification depending on how good your eyesight is. -
Auctions Feb 11, 2021, 10 AM
Scarce U.S. 1¢ Franklin coil waste stamp featured in March 2-4 Kelleher Flagship sale
by Charles SneeThere are also many less expensive stamps among the more than 1,100 lots that will be up for bids during the auction. -
Postal Updates Feb 10, 2021, 12 PM
PMG DeJoy apologizes for Postal Service’s slow mail delivery
by Bill McAllisterPostmaster General Louis DeJoy acknowledged that mail service “fell far short” of the federal agency’s standards -
US Stamps Feb 9, 2021, 11 AM
December cartoon contest roasts a turkey
by John M. HotchnerThe December contest sought entries that speak from the perspective of the turkey. -
US Stamps Feb 9, 2021, 9 AM
Beware the dog!
by John M. HotchnerThe number of letter carriers attacked by dogs has been dropping. -
US Stamps Feb 9, 2021, 8 AM
Gumming up the works: yellow sticky notes on mail
by John M. HotchnerThe United States Postal Service named this product “direct mail repositionable notes” (DMRN) and formally approved it in 2003. -
Postal Updates Feb 8, 2021, 2 PM
Lovely postmarks available for Valentine’s Day
by Molly GoadThe United States Postal Service recently revealed artwork for a few love-filled postmarks. -
World Stamps Feb 7, 2021, 9 AM
Finland’s most beautiful stamps of 2020
by Denise McCartyA total of 29,410 votes were cast in the poll. -
US Stamps Feb 6, 2021, 11 AM
Michigan dealer discovers color-omitted error on 2019 U.S. Coral Reefs coil stamps
by Charles SneeThe new color-omitted error will be listed in the 2022 edition of the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog to be published in October. -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2021, 1 PM
Road trip to Pittsburgh to honor August Wilson
by Jay BigalkeLinn's editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke enjoys traveling and attending first-day ceremonies. -
World Stamps Feb 5, 2021, 1 PM
Floral art introduces Japan’s new Record of Nature series
by Michael BaadkeThe 10 stamps reproduce artwork from the three-volume Makoto Hanaki, Japan’s earliest botanical pictorial book. -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2021, 11 AM
Success and failure with locally prepared August Wilson FDCs
by Charles J. Vukotich Jr.Having a first day of issue in your hometown is always exciting for stamp collectors. -
World Stamps Feb 5, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamps of Lithuania celebrate city of Klaipeda
by Charles SneeAlso this week, how a missing Transjordan overprint on a Hejaz stamp led to a misunderstanding, and a positive assessment of the state of first-day cover collecting. -
World Stamps Feb 4, 2021, 2 PM
New British stamps honor sitcom’s anniversary
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail, in partnership with BBC Studios, revealed the stamp images Feb. 2. -
US Stamps Feb 4, 2021, 2 PM
U.S. Birds of Prey pane of 20 is in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe birds depicted are the northern goshawk, peregrine falcon, golden eagle, osprey and northern harrier. -
Auctions Feb 4, 2021, 10 AM
EFOs headline Feb. 23-24 Kelleher sale of part 4 of Langs stock
by Charles SneeMore than 1,300 lots of United States errors, freaks and oddities will be up for bids. -
US Stamps Feb 3, 2021, 9 AM
Castillo de San Marcos stamped envelope issued
by Michael BaadkeThe envelope’s imprinted stamp illustration is the same as that of the $7.95 Castillo de San Marcos postage stamp. -
World Stamps Feb 1, 2021, 4 PM
Romanian issue honors stamp collecting and other royal hobbies
by Denise McCartyThe four stamps are part of a new series highlighting the hobbies of Romanian kings.