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Postal Updates Jul 28, 2020, 1 PM
Nevada Stamp Study Society sponsors two postmarks
by Molly GoadThe postmarks honor the centennial of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution and 150 years of coin minting in Nevada. -
US Stamps Jul 28, 2020, 12 PM
Postal Service reveals 16 new stamps for winter mail and holidays in 2020
by Michael BaadkeAll of the new stamps will be issued as nondenominated forever stamps for the current first-class domestic letter rate of 55¢. -
Postal Updates Jul 28, 2020, 9 AM
PMG DeJoy says Postal Service must make changes
by Bill McAllisterDeJoy made his first moves on overtime in remarks that were delivered to postal workers on July 10 by supervisors. -
US Stamps Jul 28, 2020, 9 AM
Set of five Innovation stamps to debut during virtual show
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (55¢) stamps were first announced July 6 as an addition to the U.S. stamp program for 2020. -
US Stamps Jul 28, 2020, 8 AM
Generic delay message on a 1955 crash cover masks a major crime
by John M. HotchnerWitnesses near the crash site reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing parts of the plane fall to earth. -
US Stamps Jul 27, 2020, 9 AM
Channel your inner sports fan for August 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 Jul 24, 2020, 3 PM
Museum’s baseball exhibit postponed, will be rescheduled
by Bill McAllisterOn July 22 the museum offered a sneak preview of what the baseball exhibit will feature when it finally opens, probably next year. -
US Stamps Jul 24, 2020, 10 AM
Ruth Asawa set of 10 stamps honors San Francisco artist
by Michael BaadkeThe 20-stamp pane has decorative selvage to the left of the stamps showing Asawa in a black-and-white photograph taken by Nat Farbman in 1954. -
US Stamps Jul 24, 2020, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: ‘Special Delivery’ cinderella mimics special delivery stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, digging into sources for understanding U.S. 19th-century shortpaid local letters, and a sample from a worldwide assortment of stamps gives our reviewer “mixed feelings.” -
World Stamps Jul 24, 2020, 9 AM
Amos Media Co. moving to new offices effective Sept. 1
by Linn's StaffFrom Aug. 20 to 24, there may be interruptions to phone and email service for all staff members during the move. -
World Stamps Jul 23, 2020, 2 PM
Australian stamps feature alpine views
by Denise McCartyThe stamps were printed in a variety of formats, including separate sheets of 50, a souvenir sheet with the three stamps se-tenant, and coil rolls of 100. -
World Stamps Jul 23, 2020, 12 PM
British stamps highlight the Palace of Westminster
by Denise McCartyAll 10 stamps feature photographs of what Royal Mail calls an “iconic landmark and one of the most famous buildings in the world.” -
World Stamps Jul 23, 2020, 8 AM
Bird topical collectors like Jordan’s 1964 set of three airmail stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe colorful birds depicted on the stamps are the gorgeous bush shrike, the ornate hawk eagle and the gray-headed kingfisher. -
US Stamps Jul 22, 2020, 3 PM
COVID-19 first-day experience with Fruits and Vegetables stamps
by Jay BigalkeThe in-person event itself at the Capital Market in Charleston was canceled, but a virtual ceremony featuring two speakers was posted live at 11 a.m. on July 17. -
Postal Updates Jul 22, 2020, 12 PM
No honeymoon in Washington for new PMG DeJoy
by Bill McAllisterA big financial supporter of the president, DeJoy was appointed postmaster general by a board composed of Trump appointees. -
World Stamps Jul 22, 2020, 9 AM
Societies combine forces to present Virtual Stamp Show
by Linn’s StaffThe Virtual Stamp Show will take place over six days, Aug. 17-22. Registration is now open for the free online event. -
World Stamps Jul 21, 2020, 9 AM
New stamps honor stamp collecting groups and events
by Denise McCartyThe Falkland Islands will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Falkland Islands Philatelic Study Group on a set of four stamps scheduled to be issued Sept. 7. -
US Stamps Jul 20, 2020, 3 PM
Postal Service plans proof set and book for Mayflower issue
by Linn’s StaffThe proof sheet offering appears to be similar to a set of sheets offered to collectors in 2013 in association with the Jenny Invert pane of six $2 stamps. -
Auctions Jul 20, 2020, 12 PM
Unique Lockport provisional stamp offered in Aug. 6-7 H.R. Harmer sale
by Michael BaadkeThe current Erivan sale offers the only complete example of the 1846 5¢ red on buff postmaster’s provisional stamp from Lockport, N.Y. -
US Stamps Jul 20, 2020, 10 AM
Bugs Bunny pane of 20 pictured in USPS catalog
by Linn’s StaffThe 10 stamps feature Bugs Bunny in various guises, with new illustrations inspired by classic cartoon scenes.