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US Stamps Dec 23, 2020, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Deconstructing a strange invert on a 1969 Moon Landing FDC
by Charles SneeAlso this week, understanding an important change to U.S. Customs fee regulations in 1957, and a review of a $20 assortment of stamps with a catalog value exceeding $200. -
Postal Updates Dec 22, 2020, 3 PM
Congress gives USPS $10 billion in aid
by Bill McAllisterAlthough President Donald Trump had been opposed to giving taxpayer funds to the Postal Service, he was said to be willing to sign the relief measure. -
Postal Updates Dec 22, 2020, 1 PM
Pictorial cancellations celebrating ship anniversaries
by Molly GoadThe cancels honor important milestones for United States Navy vessels. -
World Stamps Dec 22, 2020, 11 AM
Canada Post Lunar New Year stamp recap with 24 designs
by Jay BigalkeIt is possible that collectors may have 36 new Lunar New Year stamps to add to their collections. -
US Stamps Dec 22, 2020, 10 AM
Jan. 14 issue date for new U.S. Love 2021 forever stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe 2021 Love stamp is the latest in a long series of U.S. Love stamps that in recent years have been released at a rate of one per year. -
Postal Updates Dec 22, 2020, 9 AM
Mailing groups challenge USPS stamp pricing rules
by Bill McAllisterThe four groups charge that the Postal Regulatory Commission exceeded its authority on Nov. 30, 2020, by approving rules that relax a price cap on stamp prices. -
US Stamps Dec 21, 2020, 3 PM
Florida fort to grace new $7.95 Priority Mail stamp
by Jay BigalkeThe United States Postal Service will continue its American Landmarks stamp series in 2021 with a new stamp to be issued in January that shows a historic Florida fort. -
US Stamps Dec 21, 2020, 2 PM
Stamp collecting New Year’s resolutions for 2021
by Jay BigalkeIs there a new country that you’re hoping to start collecting in 2021? -
US Stamps Dec 20, 2020, 11 AM
Story of the 1934 ‘Little Red’ cottage Christmas seal
by John M. HotchnerThe design of the 1934 United States Christmas seal features a small, red cottage set starkly against an evening sky and white snow. -
US Stamps Dec 18, 2020, 11 AM
Inside Linn’s: America’s love for the Marquis de Lafayette
by Charles SneeAlso this week, how to request a special event cancel from the U.S. Postal Service’s Cancellation Services, and a favorable review of an assortment of worldwide stamps with low catalog values. -
US Stamps Dec 17, 2020, 12 PM
Miniature toy stamps taught children about postal services
by John M. HotchnerToy stamps were intended to teach youngsters about the operations of the post office and how to use its services. -
World Stamps Dec 17, 2020, 11 AM
Poland and Turkey take top honors in Europa competitions
by Denise McCartyA total of 55 postal administrations participated in the competitions, each entering one stamp. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2020, 12 PM
Century-old postal card rarity surfaces
by By Mark FergusonPostmarked 100 years ago, on Dec. 16, 1920, the famous “Mitchell card,” as this United States postal card has been known, is so rare that, after considerable searching, an image of it cannot be found online for the collecting public to see. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2020, 11 AM
New AFDCS online benefit helps members connect
by Linn’s StaffThis new service, called “Member Connect,” allows society members to submit their collecting interests in a secure area of the AFDCS website. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2020, 10 AM
Dog takes a bite out of Santa’s suit on Christmas first-day cover
by John M. HotchnerThe cachet illustration is from a painting by J.C. Leyendecker (1874-1951), Santa Up a Ladder. -
World Stamps Dec 16, 2020, 10 AM
ATA course for collectors to improve presentation skills
by Linn’s StaffThe course will be offered in three sessions Jan. 5, Jan. 7 and Jan. 12. -
Postal Updates Dec 15, 2020, 3 PM
Trump seeks to nominate another postal governor
by Bill McAllisterThe nomination requires Senate confirmation, making it unlikely that the proposed nomination can win approval before Trump leaves office Jan. 20. -
US Stamps Dec 15, 2020, 1 PM
Oscar the Grouch shows his sweet side in November cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerBoth winners will receive a 13-week subscription to Linn’s (a new subscription or an extension). -
Postal Updates Dec 15, 2020, 1 PM
Chaotic USPS mail conditions in several areas
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service acknowledged the problem in a Dec. 14 news release urging customers to mail as early as possible this holiday season. -
World Stamps Dec 15, 2020, 11 AM
Look for unissued 1980 Olympics set from Zaire
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is popular with collectors of the topics of Olympics and sports.