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World Stamps Jan 14, 2021, 8 AM
Banchik, Maselis to receive 2021 Lichtenstein award
by Linn’s StaffBanchik is a past president of the Collectors Club. Maselis is the immediate past president of the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
US Stamps Jan 12, 2021, 2 PM
Did this 1932 letter to Santa Claus get dropped in a mailbox?
by John M. HotchnerAlthough the cover bears no stamp, it was processed and canceled Dec. 21, 1932, by the El Dara, Ill., post office. -
Auctions Jan 12, 2021, 10 AM
Corinphila Jan. 25-30 auction offers Erivan Switzerland, Moorhouse, other collections
by Charles SneeWith such an expansive variety of items available, bidders are sure to find something of interest to add to their collections. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2021, 3 PM
AEF ‘Christmas Package Coupon’ helped soldiers during WWI
by John M. HotchnerTo help combat the Christmas blues, each soldier was issued one Christmas package coupon. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2021, 11 AM
How will collectors view the return of press sheets without die cuts?
by Jay BigalkePress sheets in general, even those with normal die cuts, continue to remain popular to the dedicated few. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2021, 9 AM
Deadlines extended for December, January cartoon contests
by John M. HotchnerDelays in mail delivery prompted the deadline extensions for the two contests. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2021, 11 AM
‘Prevent falls’ public service announcement on machine cancel
by John M. HotchnerPublic service announcements were often seen as part of machine cancellations. -
US Stamps Jan 9, 2021, 11 AM
Playwright August Wilson on U.S. forever stamp Jan. 28
by Michael BaadkeThe new stamp will be issued in a pane of 20, with a banner across the top of the pane that reads “Black Heritage/Celebrating August Wilson.” -
US Stamps Jan 8, 2021, 8 AM
USPS plans to resume selling press sheets without die cuts
by Michael BaadkeThe imperforate uncut sheets will be available with the 2021 commemorative program. -
World Stamps Jan 8, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Russo-Polish War of 1918-20 on stamps of three countries
by Charles SneeAlso this week, useful tips for commemorating special events with first-day covers, and our anonymous reviewer looks over a mixture of inexpensive stamps from 34 countries. -
US Stamps Jan 8, 2021, 8 AM
New Scott album pages for United States semipostals and 2020 used singles
by Jay BigalkeThere are eight earlier parts with a total of 372 album pages and spaces for more than 5,200 stamps issued from 1964 through 2019. -
US Stamps Jan 7, 2021, 1 PM
St. Augustine postmark for new Priority Mail stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe issue date for the $7.95 Castillo de San Marcos stamp is Jan. 24. -
US Stamps Jan 7, 2021, 11 AM
Lawrence wins 2019 FDC writing award
by Linn’s StaffThe award is named in honor of Philip H. Ward (1890-1963), the distinguished Philadelphia stamp collector, dealer and journalist. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2021, 4 PM
Collecting stamps on package tags is a worthy challenge
by John M. HotchnerMany tags have been attached to packages and sent, but few seem to have been saved. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2021, 10 AM
Official reproductions of U.S. first issue stamps in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe reproductions were imperforate and issued and sold without gum. They were not intended for nor were they valid for payment of postage. -
World Stamps Jan 6, 2021, 9 AM
Look for Spanish Elobey, Annobon and Corisco set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe colony issued stamps from 1903 to 1910. Its stamps were superseded by those of Spanish Guinea. Today the islands belong to Equatorial Guinea. -
Postal Updates Jan 5, 2021, 3 PM
PMG DeJoy calls for ‘new tone’ for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterWhat the postmaster general said he wanted to do was focus on how to change the U.S. Postal Service. -
Postal Updates Jan 5, 2021, 10 AM
Postal Service brags on its election role; American Postal Workers Union holiday ads
by Bill McAllisterThe election mail report came as the Postal Service was struggling with a glut of Christmas packages that overwhelmed the agency. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2021, 3 PM
Scott assigns number to 2020 Christmas Stocking CVP stamp
by Charles SneeIncluded in this month’s listings is just one U.S. issue. -
World Stamps Jan 4, 2021, 2 PM
Online auction selling tips for eBay, Delcampe and HipStamp
by Jay BigalkeCommentary from more than a dozen stamp collectors looks at different topics related to buying, selling and much more.