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Postal Updates Aug 11, 2020, 2 PM
USPS denies rate boost for election mail
by Bill McAllisterThe U.S. Postal Service has urged election officials to use first-class mail for mailing ballots to voters. -
Postal Updates Aug 10, 2020, 11 AM
Postmaster General DeJoy responds to his critics
by Bill McAllisterDeJoy sought to portray himself as an opponent of privatizing the USPS. -
US Stamps Aug 10, 2020, 11 AM
No Ashton Potter 2019 Flag coil with plate number P2222
by Linn’s StaffThe plate number P2222 was to be used if Ashton Potter switched to a new approved paper. -
US Stamps Aug 10, 2020, 9 AM
A thank-you to postal workers during COVID-19 pandemic
by John M. HotchnerThe mail — if perhaps a bit slower — continues to provide family connections while travel is constrained. -
World Stamps Aug 9, 2020, 10 AM
Sarasota 2021 exhibition plans articles-only literature exhibit
by Linn’s StaffAuthors wishing to participate in the exhibit are advised to send entries in quickly since space is limited. -
World Stamps Aug 8, 2020, 2 PM
United Nations adds eight stamps to Flag series
by Denise McCartyLike the previous stamps in this U.N. Flag series, the designs are se-tenant (side-by-side) in blocks of four in panes of 16. -
US Stamps Aug 7, 2020, 12 PM
George Takei to join Asawa online ceremony
by Linn’s StaffTakei is well known for his portrayal of helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek television series. -
World Stamps Aug 7, 2020, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Making your own first-day cover album
by Charles SneeAlso this week, profiling patron saints on stamps of Eastern European countries, and a sample from an inexpensive mixture yields some nice stamps from 18 countries. -
US Stamps Aug 7, 2020, 8 AM
19th Amendment ratification commemorated on new stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe stamp artwork is a stylized illustration of suffragists marching in a parade or other demonstration, inspired by historic photographs. -
US Stamps Aug 6, 2020, 1 PM
Aug. 21 issue date for four Thank You forever stamps
by Michael BaadkeBecause of the COVID-19 pandemic, no in-person first-day ceremony is planned. -
World Stamps Aug 6, 2020, 9 AM
Complete collection of Dalmatia consists of 14 stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe Scott Classic Specialized catalog value for the whole country of Dalmatia is $434 for stamps in unused hinged condition. -
World Stamps Aug 5, 2020, 9 AM
Secret text hidden on Britain’s Sherlock stamps
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail is issuing 10 stamps Aug. 18 celebrating the fictional private detective Sherlock Holmes. The designs of the stamps were revealed Aug. 4. -
US Stamps Aug 4, 2020, 4 PM
Issue dates revealed for 2020 U.S. winter and holiday stamps
by Linn's StaffIssue dates and locations for the upcoming United States winter and holiday forever stamps are now known. -
Postal Updates Aug 4, 2020, 12 PM
USPS begins its first loyalty rewards program
by Bill McAllisterBeginning in January 2021, the USPS will implement loyalty tiers that will reward high-volume shippers with increased discounts. -
World Stamps Aug 3, 2020, 9 AM
What’s new for 2021 Scott Standard catalog volumes 5A and 5B?
by Jay BigalkeStamps of Russia issued 1960 to date were looked at closely, and more than 1,800 value changes were made. -
World Stamps Aug 3, 2020, 8 AM
Online selling and buying tips sought from sellers, collectors
by Jay BigalkeDepending on the feedback received, the replies could be published in more than one column in future issues of Linn’s. -
World Stamps Aug 1, 2020, 10 AM
Great Outdoors, Hip Hop 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 Jul 31, 2020, 1 PM
Color variety of U.S. $1 O’Neill stamp is in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe color of the variety is very dark, and a lot the examples offered are just not dark enough to be the true color. -
US Stamps Jul 31, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Remembering the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the U.S. graded stamp market turns in a strong second quarter, and plating the 1859 2-penny Queen Victoria stamp of Mauritius. -
US Stamps Jul 29, 2020, 9 AM
Specialist expertizers, a critical resource and a double-edged sword
by John M. HotchnerIn the case where a specialist expertizer has a financial interest in an item being expertized, there is indeed potential for mischief.