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Auctions Jul 7, 2020, 9 AM
U.S. postal card signed by the Beatles in July 15 Kelleher Flagship sale
by Charles SneeIncluded with the signed Franklin postal card is a presentation pack of Great Britain’s 2007 Beatles Album Covers stamps. -
US Stamps Jul 6, 2020, 1 PM
USPS reveals designs of five 2020 stamps honoring scientific innovation
by Linn's StaffThe background of each stamp design shows a detail of a photograph related to the respective scientific field celebrated on the stamp. -
Auctions Jul 6, 2020, 10 AM
Lionheart collection, southeast Asia highlight July 13-16 Spink sales
by Charles SneeCatalogs for all three Spink sales are available as downloadable PDF documents. Online bidding options are available. -
US Stamps Jul 6, 2020, 8 AM
Expertizing color varieties of the 2¢ carmine Washington stamps and the 1919 3¢ violet Victory issue
by John M. HotchnerEarly stamps, especially those produced over several years or in large quantities, can often be found in a range of differentiable colors. -
US Stamps Jul 4, 2020, 10 AM
American Gardens, Harlem Renaissance 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. -
World Stamps Jul 2, 2020, 2 PM
Spellman Museum hosting Swiss symposium July 23-24
by Linn’s StaffBecause of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s symposium will be presented using the Zoom video conferencing platform. -
US Stamps Jul 2, 2020, 1 PM
Bugs Bunny designs will be based on classic scenes
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps are being issued in a pane of 20 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Bugs Bunny's official screen debut. -
World Stamps Jul 2, 2020, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Polar researcher Knud Rasmussen
by Charles SneeAlso this week, discovering the popularity of U.S. 19th-century county cancels, and revealing the sobering history behind the German occupation stamps used in Belgium during World War I. -
World Stamps Jul 2, 2020, 8 AM
What’s new for the 2021 Scott Standard catalog volumes 4A and 4B?
by Jay BigalkeA thorough line-by-line review of Japan took place, with almost 7,000 value changes made. More than 1,000 values were adjusted for Macao. -
US Stamps Jul 1, 2020, 9 AM
John M. Hotchner to receive Philatelic Foundation’s 2020 Neinken medal
by Linn’s StaffThe award will be presented in October 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Postal Updates Jul 1, 2020, 8 AM
United States Postal Service history publication updated through 2019
by Jay BigalkeThe full-color 144-page softcover book is available in both print and online versions. -
US Stamps Jun 30, 2020, 12 PM
Modern Art In America pane of 12 is in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAlong with featuring works by 12 artists, the pane of stamps commemorates the centenary of the 1913 Armory Show. -
Auctions Jun 30, 2020, 11 AM
Solo 1861 90¢ Washington cover to China in Kelleher and Rogers auction
by Linn’s StaffThe auction includes 615 lots of China and Asia stamps, covers and collections. -
US Stamps Jun 30, 2020, 10 AM
Fifty stars for 60 years: stamps for the American flag
by Michael BaadkeIn recent years the number of U.S. Flag stamps issued has increased in frequency and in quantity. -
US Stamps Jun 29, 2020, 3 PM
Fruits and Vegetables stamps go to market with 10 designs
by Michael BaadkeThe Fruits and Vegetables set of 10 nondenominated (55¢) stamps will be issued July 17 in a double-sided pane of 20. -
Postal Updates Jun 29, 2020, 11 AM
Gicker appointed director of stamp services for USPS
by Bill McAllisterGicker was previously creative director and manager of stamp development for the USPS. -
US Stamps Jun 29, 2020, 9 AM
Old Man of the Mountain crumbles, but stamps remain
by John M. HotchnerThe Old Man of the Mountain was likely formed after the retreat of glaciers 12,000 years ago. The first recorded mention of it dates to 1805. -
US Stamps Jun 28, 2020, 9 AM
Put yourself in the doctor’s seat for July cartoon caption 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. -
Auctions Jun 26, 2020, 12 PM
Famous Vin Fiz Flyer stamp in July 7-8 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeThe uncanceled stamp is affixed to part of a Vin Fiz souvenir card, the back of which shows a portrait of pilot Calbraith Rodgers and part of his Vin Fiz Flyer biplane. -
US Stamps Jun 26, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Ordinary U.S. stamps used to pay postage due
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the contents of a world’s fair letter mailed in 1902 lead to a surprising but subtle discovery, and comparing two assortments of worldwide stamps from the same mixture dealer.