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Auctions Dec 2, 2020, 2 PM
Rumsey Dec. 14-18 auction series features U.S., worldwide stamps; philatelic gems; Boyd collection of U.S.-German mails
by Charles SneeRumsey’s Dec. 18 gems of philately sale features 365 lots and opens with the Dr. Vernon Morris collection of Philadelphia postal history. -
World Stamps Dec 2, 2020, 10 AM
Finland issues Christmas stamps, announces first half of 2021 stamp program
by Denise McCartyOn Nov. 4 Finland’s post office, Posti, issued three Christmas stamps, plus a stamp featuring a winter scene. -
Postal Updates Dec 2, 2020, 9 AM
Postal Regulatory Commission lays out new rules for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe new rules will allow some postal rates to rise faster than the rate of inflation. Stamp collectors could be among those seeing higher prices. -
Auctions Dec 1, 2020, 10 AM
Cherrystone Dec. 15-16 auction showcases U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history
by Charles SneeGreat Britain and the British Commonwealth from Aden to Zululand are well represented. Numerous collections also are up for bids. -
US Stamps Dec 1, 2020, 10 AM
A 1915 message from Santa; a 1970 stolen cover mystery
by John M. HotchnerThe message from Santa is neatly printed in blue and dated December 1915. -
US Stamps Dec 1, 2020, 10 AM
Printing freak causes plate number to jump on 1998 Uncle Sam coil
by Jay BigalkeA new footnote noting the existence of the 22¢ Uncle Sam coil stamp freak will likely be added to the 2022 edition of the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog. -
US Stamps Nov 28, 2020, 11 AM
Slight increase noted for the 2020 cost to collect U.S. stamps
by Jay BigalkeThe total single-stamp cost for collectors was $105.04 in 2020, compared to $101.35 in 2019 and $95.75 in 2018. -
Auctions Nov 27, 2020, 10 AM
Part 2 of Langs stock of U.S., possessions stamps and postal history in Dec. 8-11 Kelleher sale
by Charles SneeKelleher has prepared a single catalog for the four-day Langs sale that is available for viewing on the firm’s website. -
US Stamps Nov 27, 2020, 10 AM
Look for locally produced Confederate States 5¢ stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn addition to the coarser impressions, the locally produced stamps are duller in color and often blurred. -
World Stamps Nov 25, 2020, 12 PM
U.N. honors World Soil Day with new stamps
by Denise McCartyThe pane includes 10 $1.20 stamps for use from the post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City and 10 attached labels. -
Auctions Nov 25, 2020, 9 AM
Spink Dec. 10 London auction features parts 7 and 8 of Hermione collection of France
by Charles SneePart 7 of the collection includes more than 300 lots of material, beginning with France’s classic issues and continuing through the post-World War II era. Part 8 features a specialized collection of the 1945-54 Marianne de Gandon issue. -
Postal Updates Nov 25, 2020, 8 AM
Operation Santa goes nationwide for first time in 108 years
by Linn’s StaffBeginning Dec. 4, letters are to be available for nationwide adoption by visiting the Operation Santa website. -
US Stamps Nov 25, 2020, 8 AM
Time to talk turkey for the December cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
US Stamps Nov 25, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Baseball hologram envelope never produced
by Charles SneeAlso this week, harnessing the power of the internet to research unusual items, and answering a query from a collector about a quartet of overprinted stamps from China. -
Postal Updates Nov 24, 2020, 3 PM
PMG DeJoy announces second USPS reorganization
by Bill McAllisterThe changes, announced Nov. 19, include the retirement next year of David E. Williams, the agency’s chief logistics and processing operations officer. -
Postal Updates Nov 24, 2020, 9 AM
Sending holiday Joy during the pandemic
by Molly GoadThe holiday postmark tradition of Joy, Ill., has been around since 1985. -
US Stamps Nov 24, 2020, 8 AM
Hesburgh coil, other U.S. stamps to go off sale Dec. 31
by Jay BigalkeSome of the stamps not currently available at Stamp Fulfillment Services may still be available at some post offices nationwide. -
Auctions Nov 23, 2020, 4 PM
Malz Israel and Palestine collections in Dec. 8 Kelleher auction
by Charles SneeThe more than 250 lots of Israel material include regular issues, airmail, postage due, military stamps, occupation issues and more. -
US Stamps Nov 23, 2020, 11 AM
Confederate Stamp Alliance votes to change its name
by Bill McAllisterThe vote, 310 to 55, occurred Nov. 21 in a virtual meeting open only to members of the Confederate Stamp Alliance. -
US Stamps Nov 20, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Remembering Pearl Harbor 79 years later
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of positive impacts on stamp collecting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and useful pointers for identifying early regular-issue and postal tax stamps from Lebanon.