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US Stamps Sep 11, 2020, 2 PM
AFDCS seeks applicants for executive director position
by Linn’s StaffThe position does not require relocation or regular business hours. -
US Stamps Sep 11, 2020, 8 AM
Langs’ holdings of errors, essays and more hit market
by Jay BigalkeThe first of the Daniel F. Kelleher auctions of this material will take place Oct. 28-30. -
US Stamps Sep 11, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Hidden treasures from the Finkelburg essay and proof collections
by Charles SneeAlso this week, stamps portraying the notorious founder of the Soviet secret police, and a review of a mixture of stamps from 26 countries. -
World Stamps Sep 10, 2020, 4 PM
World Heritage sites in Russia on new U.N. set
by Denise McCartyThe six stamps and three prestige booklets in UNPA’s Russia World Heritage set were issued Sept. 11. -
World Stamps Sep 10, 2020, 3 PM
Look for Soviet Union Mushroom miniature sheets of 25
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWhen buying, make sure that there are no folds or creases and no perforation separation, which greatly detract from the value. -
World Stamps Sep 10, 2020, 1 PM
Canada Post set recognizes modern medical innovators
by Molly GoadThe designs show six of the country’s cutting-edge physicians and researchers. -
Postal Updates Sep 10, 2020, 12 PM
Problems mount over next generation USPS delivery trucks
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service’s inspector general has called for a thorough risk assessment of the agency’s multibillion dollar delivery truck plans. -
US Stamps Sep 10, 2020, 11 AM
Souvenir place card for a postmaster’s retirement in 1914
by John M. HotchnerThis place card is in the form of a return reply card that mimics the 1890s designs for postal cards. -
US Stamps Sep 10, 2020, 9 AM
A question about cataloging booklet singles
by John M. HotchnerShould the editors of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers be expected to give a separate number to each of these varieties? -
Postal Updates Sep 9, 2020, 3 PM
PMG Louis DeJoy faces potential new legal trouble
by Bill McAllisterIt is illegal under both federal and North Carolina law for companies to reimburse employees for making political donations. -
Postal Updates Sep 9, 2020, 9 AM
USPS orders murals in 16 post offices to be covered
by Bill McAllisterIn the past, some murals have been attacked over their depictions of Native Americans and African-Americans. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2020, 9 AM
What is Bugs Bunny playing for the September 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 Sep 8, 2020, 11 AM
Measurements and knowledge inform expertizing judgements
by John M. HotchnerExpertizing can be as much art as science. -
US Stamps Sep 8, 2020, 8 AM
Updating older imagery in the Scott catalogs can prove difficult
by Jay BigalkeCollectors are encouraged to reach out to the Scott editorial team if they are able to replace an older black-and-white image with a color one. -
World Stamps Sep 7, 2020, 1 PM
Mozambique Company offers affordable classic stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe engraved, bicolor stamps issued by the company from the 1910s to the 1930s are colorful and attractive. -
World Stamps Sep 6, 2020, 12 PM
What’s new for 2021 Scott Standard catalog volumes 6A and 6B?
by Jay BigalkeSingapore, Sweden and United Arab Emirates are among the countries that received a thorough review for the Scott volume 6 catalogs. -
US Stamps Sep 5, 2020, 10 AM
Fruits and Vegetables, Bugs Bunny stamps receive Scott numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2021 Scott catalogs. -
Postal Updates Sep 4, 2020, 3 PM
USPS inspector general voices ballot concerns
by Bill McAllisterPostmaster General Louis DeJoy has pledged that the USPS will make delivering election mail on time a top priority. -
Postal Updates Sep 4, 2020, 3 PM
House introduces legislation to restrict PMG’s political activities; fears of postal banking grow
by Bill McAllisterThe legislation would prohibit any postal governor, postmaster general, deputy postmaster general from holding political office while in office. -
US Stamps Sep 4, 2020, 2 PM
USPS revamps semipostals; Alzheimer’s stamp returning
by Michael BaadkeThe 2017 United States Alzheimer’s Awareness semipostal stamp, which was removed from sale Nov. 30, 2019, will be sold at post offices once again beginning Oct. 5.