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US Stamps Jan 4, 2021, 12 PM
Jan. 14 Love stamp first-day ceremony details revealed
by Linn’s StaffBecause of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been no USPS first-day ceremonies open to public attendance since March 4, 2020. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2021, 9 AM
Is there a lake variety of the 1931 2¢ Red Cross stamp?
by John M. HotchnerReviewing an expertizing opinion on 1931 stamp caused by black ink being wiped into the red ink, and certificates masquerading as something they are not. -
Auctions Jan 1, 2021, 10 AM
Spink London auctions Jan. 20-21 features Great Britain, Guadalajara
by Jay BigalkeThe three auctions present collectors with opportunities to acquire interesting Great Britain and British Empire items. -
US Stamps Jan 1, 2021, 9 AM
Brush rabbit featured on new U.S. additional ounce stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (20¢) Brush Rabbit stamp will be sold in a coil of 100 and in a pane of 20. -
Auctions Dec 31, 2020, 10 AM
Jan. 15-17 Harmer-Schau auction to feature U.S., worldwide stamps and collections
by Charles SneeMore than 2,200 lots of United States and worldwide stamps and collections will be up for bids during the three-day sale. -
Auctions Dec 30, 2020, 10 AM
Worldwide stamps, covers, collections in Sparks auction
by Michael BaadkeThe auction comprising nearly 1,700 lots will take place Jan. 27-29. -
World Stamps Dec 30, 2020, 8 AM
A flock of new bird stamps from several countries
by Denise McCartyA souvenir sheet in France’s Fauna and Flora series features birds of islands that are overseas departments and regions of France. -
US Stamps Dec 30, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: U.S. $1 Surrender at Saratoga stamp saved from embarrassing mistake
by Charles SneeAlso this week, appreciating a set of German semipostal stamps that honor the operatic works of Richard Wagner, and finding joy in collecting the Penny Red stamps of Great Britain. -
US Stamps Dec 29, 2020, 2 PM
3¢ type I Washington is often misidentified
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 3¢ type I Washington stamp is the most misidentified stamp in U.S. classics collecting. -
US Stamps Dec 29, 2020, 12 PM
USPS bows to Congress to keep Save Vanishing Species semipostal on sale
by Bill McAllisterThe U.S. Postal Service did not say how long the stamp might remain on sale. -
Auctions Dec 29, 2020, 11 AM
British Empire, worldwide stamps in Jan. 22-23 Grosvenor sale
by Charles SneeBidders seeking to collect a new country will find numerous affordable collection lots spanning a wide range of time periods. -
Auctions Dec 29, 2020, 9 AM
U.S., worldwide stamps and covers in Jan. 19-21 Dutch Country auction
by Charles SneeAreas of worldwide strength include Great Britain and colonies, Germany, China, People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and more. -
US Stamps Dec 29, 2020, 9 AM
Collecting FDCs for the 1980 15¢ Emily Bissell stamp
by John M. HotchnerThere are likely hundreds of different Bissell FDC cachets. -
World Stamps Dec 28, 2020, 10 AM
British stamps celebrate national parks’ anniversary
by Jay BigalkeIn addition to the stamps, Royal Mail is offering postmarks, first-day covers, a presentation pack, and 10 postcards reproducing the designs of the stamps. -
Auctions Dec 28, 2020, 10 AM
Asia, PRC and name collections in Jan. 7-9 John Bull auction series
by Charles SneeLeading off the series on Jan. 7 is John Bull’s sale of stamps and postal history from the People’s Republic of China and liberated areas. -
US Stamps Dec 28, 2020, 9 AM
U.S. Barns set prepared for Jan. 24 postcard rate increase
by Michael BaadkeThe four new Barns stamps will remain valid for the prevailing domestic postcard rate regardless of future rate changes. -
World Stamps Dec 26, 2020, 9 AM
The Netherlands continues two stamp series in 2021
by Denise McCartyThe Netherlands’ PostNL started 2021 by issuing new stamps Jan. 4 in its Typically Dutch and Experience Nature series. -
US Stamps Dec 24, 2020, 9 AM
Save Vanishing Species semipostal to go off sale Dec. 31
by Bill McAllisterThe United States Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamp (Scott B4) will go off sale Dec. 31. -
US Stamps Dec 24, 2020, 9 AM
Put yourself in a sleigh for the January cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Postal Updates Dec 23, 2020, 2 PM
Houston space theme postmarks easier to obtain
by Jay BigalkeMany of these postmarks are in an interchangeable date format, largely because collectors want to obtain covers with a certain date.