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US Stamps Jul 20, 2020, 8 AM
Product catalog from USPS delivers summer cheer
by Jay BigalkeThe U.S. Postal Service previously has created similar product catalogs for the holiday season. -
US Stamps Jul 17, 2020, 12 PM
Bugs Bunny returns July 27 on 10 U.S. forever stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe new 10-stamp set will mark the second appearance on U.S. stamps for Bugs. The first came in 1997, when the Postal Service issued its 32¢ Bugs Bunny stamp. -
US Stamps Jul 17, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Frajola website focuses on postal history
by Charles SneeSummary: Also this week, U.S. dollar-denominated stamps on postal stationery, and a $2 assortment of worldwide stamps yields some pleasant surprises for our anonymous reviewer. -
US Stamps Jul 17, 2020, 8 AM
A cover’s questions don’t always have answers
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner dissects a mysterious cover. -
Postal Updates Jul 16, 2020, 3 PM
U.S. postmaster general’s plan for ‘pivot’ to cut USPS costs leaked
by Bill McAllisterDeJoy called for “an operational pivot” that he said was “long overdue” for the financially troubled Postal Service. -
US Stamps Jul 16, 2020, 12 PM
New issue date chosen for Women Vote forever stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe 19th Amendment guaranteeing all American women the right to vote was passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified Aug. 18, 1920. -
US Stamps Jul 16, 2020, 8 AM
Completeness: U.S. postal note stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerHenry Gitner and Rick Miller highlight postal note stamps, which were issued in 1945 to supplement the regular money order service and discontinued six years later. -
Postal Updates Jul 15, 2020, 2 PM
Election season shaping up to be a great postal challenge
by Bill McAllisterAs the United States Postal Service prepares for the upcoming election season, the agency’s inspector general has issued a report warning of problems that could arise processing a large number of absentee ballots. -
World Stamps Jul 14, 2020, 4 PM
New U.N. semipostal stamps to support COVID-19 fund
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration will issue a pane of six semipostal stamps Aug. 11 with the message “We Are All In This Together/Help stop the spread of COVID-19.” -
US Stamps Jul 14, 2020, 10 AM
Pilgrims proclaim new ‘stamping ground’ in June cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerIt should be no surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic played prominently in a majority of the entries. -
US Stamps Jul 13, 2020, 9 AM
What do you want from stamps shows of the future?
by Jay BigalkeLess than a handful of shows are still making plans to have an event during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. -
US Stamps Jul 10, 2020, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Factors affecting first-day city choices for U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring the stamps from foreign post offices in Crete, and an introduction to the first airmail stamps of Guatemala. -
Auctions Jul 10, 2020, 8 AM
John Bull summer sale includes extensive China, Second Opium War collection
by Charles SneeCollectors seeking to start a new collection can get a jump start by bidding in the Aug. 16 general sale, which includes 1,055 lots of stamps, covers, and collections and accumulations. -
World Stamps Jul 9, 2020, 3 PM
Australia, Spain and Switzerland highlight different aspects of science on recent stamps
by Denise McCartySpain’s Correos recently began a new series of stamps called Women in Science (Mujeres en la Ciencia). -
Postal Updates Jul 9, 2020, 12 PM
COVID-19 pandemic reflected in lack of postmarks
by Molly GoadThe biweekly Postal Bulletin includes the pictorial postmarks featured here, and this week, there are only two to share. -
US Stamps Jul 9, 2020, 9 AM
Computer-vended postage varieties fun to collect
by John M. HotchnerThe Scott Specialized Catalogue of United Stamps and Covers has a thorough section of CVP labels, which shows their development and the different types produced. -
World Stamps Jul 8, 2020, 2 PM
India 1955 Commerce, Agriculture and Industry set in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe market for Indian stamps is still strong and active. -
World Stamps Jul 8, 2020, 9 AM
Personalized postage stories: U.S. ends program, others continue
by Jay BigalkeThanks to all the readers who shared their fond memories of personalized postage. -
Postal Updates Jul 8, 2020, 8 AM
Appeals court rejects Postal Service’s secrecy regarding losses on inbound foreign mail
by Bill McAllisterAt stake in the case are revenue, volume, cost and foreign contribution data for inbound foreign mail. -
Auctions Jul 7, 2020, 3 PM
Cavendish worldwide, British philatelic literature sale July 30
by Charles SneeThe sale consists of 482 lots, of which 440 are devoted to worldwide literature and 42 to Great Britain literature.