News
-
US Stamps Dec 14, 2020, 11 AM
U.S. 1¢ Official postal savings mail stamp a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp is a good buy in very fine grade at up to full catalog value. -
US Stamps Dec 14, 2020, 11 AM
Virus spread in Pennsylvania further impacts APS, APRL
by Michael BaadkeAlthough both organizations are continuing services, the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library are making adjustments as state guidelines in Pennsylvania are tightened to stem the spread of COVID-19. -
US Stamps Dec 14, 2020, 9 AM
Believe it or not: Ripley’s Christmas birth date
by John M. HotchnerBelieve it or not, other sources don’t agree on his birthday or his birthplace. -
World Stamps Dec 11, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Exploring Italian stamps issued for Rhodes
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a 1907 1¢ postcard that cleverly carried an extra Christmas greeting note, and a sample from a mixture of 200+ worldwide stamps yields some nice surprises. -
World Stamps Dec 10, 2020, 4 PM
COVID-19 pandemic impacts top stamp stories of 2020
by Jay BigalkeStamp clubs and societies quickly adapted to technology, with many of them holding digital meetings via online platforms. -
US Stamps Dec 9, 2020, 11 AM
Undiscolored examples of U.S. 1974 Dove Weather Vane tough to find
by John M. HotchnerAs time passed, the adhesive on the great majority of these stamps has aged and that process has discolored the stamps from the back. -
World Stamps Dec 9, 2020, 10 AM
Christmas stamps emphasize connection and safety during the pandemic
by Denise McCartyIreland’s new Christmas stamps combine the traditional with the contemporary, ranging from the Nativity to a video call. -
US Stamps Dec 8, 2020, 2 PM
Playwright August Wilson on Black Heritage stamp in 2021
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (55¢) stamp will be the 44th in the Black Heritage commemorative series and will be issued in a pane of 20. -
US Stamps Dec 8, 2020, 11 AM
Chuck Yeager stamp tribute celebrated his greatest feat
by Michael BaadkeOn Oct. 14, 1947, Yeager became the first man to successfully pilot an aircraft faster than the speed of sound. -
US Stamps Dec 8, 2020, 11 AM
Paper fold occurred on U.S. 1967 Christmas stamp
by John M. HotchnerThis foldover happened to the lower right corner of a sheet of 200 of these stamps between printing and perforating. -
Postal Updates Dec 8, 2020, 10 AM
Another delay for USPS plan to buy new delivery vehicles
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service has said the new vehicles are urgently needed to replace its aging and fire-prone Grumman Long Life Vehicles. -
US Stamps Dec 8, 2020, 9 AM
Take the 2021 Scott U.S. Pocket catalog to your next stamp show
by Jay BigalkeThe Scott U.S. Pocket catalog makes a great holiday gift for anyone who is assembling their own U.S. stamp collection. -
Auctions Dec 7, 2020, 12 PM
Earliest uses among finds at Siegel’s U.S. and worldwide auction series
by Michael BaadkeThe worldwide sale of 345 lots features Great Britain and the British Commonwealth, France and French colonies, plus much more. -
World Stamps Dec 7, 2020, 8 AM
Finland’s 1963 and 1983 Military stamps not easy to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMilitary stamps allow members of the military to send letters home without paying postage fees. -
US Stamps Dec 6, 2020, 12 PM
The controversy behind the first U.S. Christmas stamp
by John M. HotchnerWhy did it take so long for the United States to issue its first Christmas stamp? -
US Stamps Dec 5, 2020, 10 AM
Scott numbers assigned to U.S. Christmas, holiday stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2022 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Dec 4, 2020, 1 PM
USPS reveals three issue dates
by Linn's StaffIssue dates for three 2021 stamps have been announced by the United States Postal Service. -
US Stamps Dec 4, 2020, 12 PM
Voting begins in Linn’s 2020 U.S. stamp popularity poll
by Charles SneeIn 2020, the United States Postal Service issued 117 varieties of stamps and postal stationery, the same number issued for the 2019 program. -
World Stamps Dec 4, 2020, 8 AM
Canada Post gifts employees a booklet of stamps as a thank-you
by Jay BigalkeThis holiday season, Canada Post took an extra step to thank its nearly 68,000 employees for all that they have done this year. -
US Stamps Dec 4, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: U.S. fancy cancel covers with a kick
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a colorful tour of Great Britain’s flora and horticultural stamps, and a detailed review of the 2020 edition of the Durland Standard Plate Number Catalog.