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World Stamps Oct 22, 2020, 4 PM
Royal Mail reveals Star Trek stamp set to be issued Nov. 13
by Michael BaadkeThe stamps are being offered in a broad range of formats, including a presentation pack and a 24-page prestige booklet. -
US Stamps Oct 22, 2020, 11 AM
Strong demand for U.S. 1903 $5 Marshall stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp honors John Marshall (1755-1835), the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. -
US Stamps Oct 22, 2020, 11 AM
Misuse of Shanghai overprints on cover
by John M. HotchnerTrying to figure out a sequence of events pertaining to a cover is not always easy. -
US Stamps Oct 21, 2020, 5 PM
Drug Free USA changes location; online ceremony details revealed
by Linn’s StaffAn online first-day ceremony for the stamp is taking place on its Oct. 27 issue date. -
Auctions Oct 21, 2020, 2 PM
Rasdale Nov. 14-15 auction features U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history
by Charles SneeWorldwide stamps comprise the lion’s share of the auction and span all parts of the globe. -
US Stamps Oct 21, 2020, 8 AM
COVID-19 face mask morphs into a stock card
by John M. HotchnerA Linn's reader comes up with a clever philatelic use for a ubiquitous item of personal protective equipment. -
Auctions Oct 20, 2020, 9 AM
Cherrystone auction Nov. 11-12 offers U.S., worldwide material
by Michael BaadkeThe wide-ranging selection begins with two classic U.S. postmasters’ provisionals on cover. -
World Stamps Oct 19, 2020, 2 PM
Canada Post to honor artist Mary Riter Hamilton with new stamp Oct. 28
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated permanent-rate (currently 92¢) stamp will be sold in booklet panes of 10. -
World Stamps Oct 19, 2020, 2 PM
Portugal, Armenia and Croatia win Asiago philatelic art awards
by Danilo BogoniThe 50th anniversary of the Asiago international awards for philatelic art was held Sept. 20 in Asiago, Italy. -
Postal Updates Oct 19, 2020, 1 PM
Stop Act deadline looms for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe Stop Act won high praise from President Trump as a way to stop China from using the USPS to flood the United States with illicit opioids. -
World Stamps Oct 17, 2020, 10 AM
Singapore sets record for its widest postage stamp
by Jay BigalkeWhile this new stamp is Singapore’s widest, it isn’t the world record holder. -
US Stamps Oct 16, 2020, 12 PM
Creases in stamp paper on early and modern stamps
by John M. HotchnerIn stamp production, creases could occur before printing, after printing and before perforating, and even after printing but before gumming. -
US Stamps Oct 16, 2020, 10 AM
New plate number found on Banknote 2019 Flag booklet
by Michael BaadkeWhen first issued, the double-sided panes from the BCA printing showed plate No. B1111. -
World Stamps Oct 16, 2020, 9 AM
U.N. pane honors Oct. 2-4 Ovebria stamp show in Austria
by Denise McCartyThe pane was issued Oct. 2, the opening day of the three-day show. -
World Stamps Oct 16, 2020, 8 AM
London’s Postal Museum set to open its doors Oct. 29
by Molly GoadThe museum staff has been making changes to protect its patrons and employees from COVID-19. -
World Stamps Oct 16, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Redesigned ATA website offers many resources
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a connection between the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the fourth-class mail rate, and a mixture of worldwide stamps with high catalog values receives a glowing review. -
World Stamps Oct 15, 2020, 11 AM
Look for Costa Rican 1930 airmail set of four
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set was produced by overprinting and surcharging in red the 1926 1-colon lilac and black Official mail stamp. -
World Stamps Oct 14, 2020, 3 PM
Three souvenir sheets celebrate the United Nations’ 75th anniversary
by Denise McCartyThe sheets are to be issued Oct. 24, United Nations Day. -
Postal Updates Oct 14, 2020, 11 AM
Postmark recalls World War II patrols of submarine USS Barb
by Molly GoadThe postmark mentions the ship’s noteworthy 11th and 12th patrols. -
US Stamps Oct 14, 2020, 9 AM
Bugs Bunny mixes classical with hip-hop in September cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerThe most popular theme for the contest was Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.