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Postal Updates Nov 19, 2020, 11 AM
Postal Service to raise Priority Mail, other postal rates Jan. 24
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service did not spell out how much revenue it expects from the various price increases. -
World Stamps Nov 19, 2020, 11 AM
Stamp show cancellations continue into January 2021
by Jay BigalkeSo far a number of major World Series of Philately shows that are typically held in January and February have been canceled. -
US Stamps Nov 19, 2020, 9 AM
Tulip and Heart stamp is in short supply
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerDealers are happy to pay full Scott catalog value for a mint pane. -
US Stamps Nov 18, 2020, 2 PM
A stunning seven new Christmas seal EKUs on covers from the Philippines
by John M. HotchnerFrom 1908 to 1935, Christmas seals were shipped in late October or early-to-mid November, and there was no injunction to the recipients to hold them for a given release date. -
Auctions Nov 18, 2020, 11 AM
Three name collections, U.S., British Commonwealth, worldwide stamps in Dec. 8-10 H.R. Harmer auction series
by Charles SneeSeparate catalogs for each of the four auctions are posted on the H.R. Harmer website, with online bidding options available. -
Postal Updates Nov 18, 2020, 10 AM
Minneapolis gets new post office following Floyd riots
by Bill McAllisterThe new facility, located at 10 W. Lake St., is a temporary post office that replaces the Minnehaha and Lake Street Station post offices. -
World Stamps Nov 18, 2020, 9 AM
Slovakia and Swiss stamps celebrate stamp art
by Denise McCartySwitzerland’s new Stamp Day semipostal features a dove carrying a letter in its beak. -
US Stamps Nov 17, 2020, 1 PM
Energy postmarks land on envelopes in hilarious ways
by Jay BigalkeThe postmark design shows an electrical outlet, a plug with a cord and the text “Energy Awareness Month.” -
US Stamps Nov 17, 2020, 10 AM
Animals, flowers and fun planned for 2021 U.S. stamps
by Michael BaadkeOnly one stamp revealed in the Postal Service’s Nov. 12 announcement commemorates a historic anniversary, but the agency pointed out that the 63 new stamps unveiled so far represent only part of the coming year’s program. -
World Stamps Nov 17, 2020, 10 AM
Norway’s 2021 stamp program includes new Polar series issues
by Linn’s StaffThe program will begin Feb. 19 with two stamps in its Polar series, which was introduced in 2018. -
Auctions Nov 16, 2020, 12 PM
Feldman worldwide auction includes rarities for charity
by Michael BaadkeA separate Rarities of the World catalog contains 133 lots with some of the proceeds benefiting the charitable organization Doctors Without Borders. -
World Stamps Nov 16, 2020, 9 AM
U.N. Crypto souvenir sheets highlight new technology
by Denise McCartyThe Crypto souvenir sheets were developed in conjunction with the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology. -
Postal Updates Nov 15, 2020, 9 AM
Historic courthouses featured on bicentennial cancels
by Molly GoadBoth Missouri county bicentennial postmarks feature courthouses. -
US Stamps Nov 14, 2020, 10 AM
Foldover creates dramatic color-missing error of U.S. 1920 2¢ George Washington stamp
by Charles SneeThe error is the result of a paper foldover that occurred before the stamps were printed. -
Postal Updates Nov 13, 2020, 3 PM
Postal Service losses increase to $9.2 billion for fiscal year 2020
by Bill McAllisterThe current pandemic has spurred a drop in first-class mail that United States Postal Service officials fear could become permanent. -
US Stamps Nov 13, 2020, 1 PM
Plans to reopen library put on hold
by Linn's StaffThe American Philatelic Research Library will remain closed to in-person visits for the time being as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States. -
US Stamps Nov 13, 2020, 9 AM
Covers commemorate J. Edgar Hoover, Spiro Agnew
by John M. HotchnerCovers sometimes serve as philatelic memories of well-known people who probably will never be honored on United States stamps. -
US Stamps Nov 13, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamp hobby resurgence includes first-day covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a United States postage due stamp to look out for, and a sample from a worldwide mixture serves up what our anonymous reviewer calls “dollar-and-up” stamps. -
World Stamps Nov 12, 2020, 3 PM
Classic engraved stamp set from Southern Rhodesia a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set from 1940 is of interest to British Empire collectors, worldwide classic collectors and topical collectors. -
World Stamps Nov 12, 2020, 12 PM
United Nations announces its 2021 stamp program
by Denise McCartyThe subjects range from Mother Teresa, to a campaign to fight against racism and discrimination, to World Toilet Day.