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World Stamps Nov 3, 2020, 9 AM
Marshall Islands issues sheets for the U.S. presidential election
by Denise McCartyThe sheets were issued Oct. 16, less than three weeks before the Nov. 3 election. -
World Stamps Nov 2, 2020, 9 AM
What’s new for the 2021 Scott Classic Specialized catalog?
by Jay BigalkeFrench Morocco locals, Guatemala perforated Officials and forerunners of French and Spanish Andorra are among the areas added in this edition. -
US Stamps Oct 31, 2020, 10 AM
Mayflower, Christmas stamps receive Scott numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps Oct 30, 2020, 1 PM
American Philatelic Society, library agree to pay off loans
by Michael BaadkeDirectors of the American Philatelic Society and trustees of the American Philatelic Research Library have agreed to a plan to pay off the remaining balance on bank loans that financed the purchase and renovation of their Bellefonte, Pa., headquarters. -
US Stamps Oct 30, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: U.S. postal cards, post cards and postcards in the mail
by Charles SneeAlso this week, how James Chalmers and Rowland Hill invented the postage stamp, and a review of Danish monarchs and the colorful stamps that honor them. -
World Stamps Oct 29, 2020, 2 PM
National Postal Museum to host 17th Maynard Sundman lecture Dec. 9
by Linn’s StaffAdmission to the lecture is free, but registration is required via the museum’s website. -
US Stamps Oct 29, 2020, 11 AM
Miss America 2020 notes the importance of mail, drug safety
by Jay BigalkeCamille Schrier, Miss America 2020, was invited to participate in the ceremony for the new Drug Free USA forever stamp. -
World Stamps Oct 29, 2020, 9 AM
New Seasons of Scott Base stamps from Ross Dependency feature thermochromic ink
by Charles SneeRoss Dependency is a region of Antarctica that is administered by New Zealand. -
US Stamps Oct 29, 2020, 8 AM
Responding to readers’ comments and questions about stamps
by John M. HotchnerOne letter writer suggests that stamps and covers submitted for expertization be called ‘suspects’ instead of ‘patients.’ -
Postal Updates Oct 28, 2020, 12 PM
Congressman protests ban on USPS facility tours
by Bill McAllisterIn enacting the ban, the U.S. Postal Service cited provisions of the Hatch Act. -
World Stamps Oct 28, 2020, 9 AM
Azores 1898 Vasco da Gama set of eight a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerStamps for the Azores were issued from 1868 to 1931. These stamps are listed under Azores in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
US Stamps Oct 26, 2020, 3 PM
It’s OK to be grouchy for the November 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. -
World Stamps Oct 26, 2020, 2 PM
Nativity scene celebrated on Canadian stamp Nov. 2
by Jay BigalkeThe stamp features an illustration of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. An ox and a donkey are also included in the scene. -
World Stamps Oct 26, 2020, 10 AM
Canada Post to issue Hanukkah stamp Nov. 5
by Jay BigalkeThe stamp features a stylized menorah with its nine candles against a bright yellow background. -
World Stamps Oct 26, 2020, 8 AM
Ireland pays tribute to U2 with stamp set, souvenir sheet
by Michael BaadkeThe new set marks the third time An Post has honored U2 on postage stamps. -
Postal Updates Oct 25, 2020, 11 AM
‘Successful failure’ honored on Apollo 13 postmark
by Molly GoadThe design includes the moon and the spacecraft’s loop around it as the vessel headed back to Earth. -
US Stamps Oct 24, 2020, 9 AM
2020 U.S. stamp yearbook available for preorder
by Jay BigalkeThe book includes 57 stamps and matching mounts and sells for $91. -
US Stamps Oct 23, 2020, 1 PM
Photographers, some locations identified for Winter Scenes stamps
by Jay BigalkeWinter scenes in Vermont are shown on five of the 10 new Winter Scenes forever stamps issued Oct. 16. -
Postal Updates Oct 23, 2020, 10 AM
USPS inspector general report criticizes PMG DeJoy
by Bill McAllisterThe report, issued Oct. 20, sharply criticized postal management for its handling of a series of operational changes the agency implemented as DeJoy took office in June. -
US Stamps Oct 23, 2020, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: U.S. 1996-2014 international rates and fees updated online
by Charles SneeAlso this week, tracing the origin of the 1850s Ocean Postage labels, and our anonymous reviewer sings the praises of a packet of 200 worldwide stamps.