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World Stamps May 9, 2024, 11 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard Volume 2
by Jay BigalkeThe covers of this year’s catalogs feature a postal theme, a nod to the United States Postal Service’s 250th anniversary in 2025, with a photograph of a letter carrier. -
Postal Updates May 9, 2024, 10 AM
PRC chairman Kubayanda says USPS is in a ‘nosedive’
by Allen AbelA significant deterioration in service performance is the primary source of complaints to the Postal Regulatory Commission from members of Congress and the general public, Kubayanda said. -
US Stamps May 9, 2024, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: ‘Ingenuity,’ the little helicopter that could
by Charles SneeAlso this week, answering the question of how many first-day covers to produce, and a worldwide mixture serves up a stamp with a Scott catalog value of $24. -
World Stamps May 8, 2024, 1 PM
Canada Post issues new set of From Far and Wide definitives
by Scott TiffneyThe nine stamps showcase “seven provinces and two territories, taking viewers on a cross-country journey that will stir a sense of adventure and appreciation,” Canada Post said. -
World Stamps May 8, 2024, 11 AM
Canada Post continues semipostal series
by David HartwigCanada Post retail employees chose the design of the stamp, which features artwork by Seung Jai Paek. -
US Stamps May 8, 2024, 10 AM
The thrill of finding small covers
by John M. HotchnerIt is no longer possible to create these types of covers today. In the 1960s, the Post Office Department began imposing minimum size requirements. -
US Stamps May 8, 2024, 8 AM
Look for U.S. 1890 Daniel Webster definitive stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWebster has been commemorated on 15 Scott-listed U.S. postage stamps. -
US Stamps May 7, 2024, 11 AM
Chain reaction: one update leads to another
by Jay BigalkeSometimes the updates made to the Scott catalogs come in the strangest manner. -
Postal Updates May 7, 2024, 8 AM
California resident from China pleads guilty in largest postal counterfeiting operation in U.S. history
by Allen AbelLaw enforcement documents illuminated a massive trans-Pacific fraud and forgery scheme that duped the United States Postal Service into accepting, sorting, transporting and delivering more than 34 million parcels franked with duplicate, fake, worthless and previously used postage labels. -
World Stamps May 6, 2024, 12 PM
Portugal stamp set of four celebrates skating
by David HartwigThe four designs in the set celebrate roller hockey, roller speed skating, artistic roller skating and skateboarding. -
US Stamps May 6, 2024, 8 AM
Screaming Savage uniform patch nowhere to be seen on upcoming stamp for Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron
by Allen AbelOn the new Hank Aaron forever stamp, there will be no indigenous imagery at all. -
World Stamps May 4, 2024, 1 PM
Prelaunch or first day of issue; can it be both ways?
by Jay BigalkeWhile the concept of a prelaunch isn’t new, recently these events have occurred more frequently. -
US Stamps May 4, 2024, 10 AM
Underground Railroad, other recent U.S. issues 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 May 3, 2024, 9 AM
May 24-26 Rocky Mountain Stamp Show highlights native plants
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature at least 32 dealers and up to 400 frames of exhibits. -
US Stamps May 2, 2024, 11 AM
Exhibiting prospectus for June Okpex show
by Linn’s StaffOkpex will feature a bourse (sales area) of up to 15 dealers, and the United States Postal Service will have a booth at the show. -
World Stamps May 2, 2024, 8 AM
Royal Mail to pause fines for counterfeit stamps
by David HartwigRoyal Mail plans to reinstate the fines once a counterfeit stamp scanner is developed in the Royal Mail smartphone app. -
World Stamps May 1, 2024, 1 PM
Greene Foundation updates website
by Linn’s StaffThe website boasts new security features, the ability to order publications and expertizing services online. -
US Stamps May 1, 2024, 10 AM
Captain Hook pirates his way into May cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerPut yourself in Hook’s pirate persona and think about how he would react to the 21st century. -
World Stamps May 1, 2024, 8 AM
Elusive Syria 1961-63 airmail set a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is of interest to Old World archeology topical collectors and is surprisingly elusive -
US Stamps Apr 30, 2024, 12 PM
Meetup postcards revealed for Hartford, Conn., stamp show
by Jay BigalkeFor the Postcrossing meetups, Linn’s Stamp News will produce two postcards.