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World Stamps Jun 15, 2020, 9 AM
New stamps showcase Finnish innovations, mammals and wildflowers
by Denise McCartyEach of the 16 new self-adhesive stamps is nondenominated, paying the basic domestic rate. -
World Stamps Jun 12, 2020, 9 AM
Mail delays abound, but seem to be improving
by Jay BigalkeSome areas of the United States have experienced more mail delivery disruptions than others. -
Postal Updates Jun 12, 2020, 8 AM
D.C. appeals court strikes down ban on political images on customized postage stamps
by Bill McAllisterThe ruling also sent the case back to a lower court that had ruled in 2019 against the 2015 challenge by artist Anatol Zukerman and a Washington, D.C., art gallery. -
World Stamps Jun 12, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: 1887-92 Victorian Jubilee series essays
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a market tip for the U.S. 1926 stamp picturing President William McKinley, and a worldwide assortment includes numerous 1999 Millennium series stamps from Great Britain. -
World Stamps Jun 11, 2020, 1 PM
M.C. Escher designed 1935 Netherlands semipostal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEscher designed a handful of stamps for the Netherlands and some Dutch colonies. -
Auctions Jun 11, 2020, 12 PM
Siegel auction June 30-July 1 offers rarities of the world
by Michael BaadkeThe Rarities of the World sale celebrates the 90th year of the firm founded by Robert A. Siegel. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2020, 10 AM
USPS proposes changes to semipostal stamp program
by Bill McAllisterThe proposed changes appear to reflect the problems the USPS has faced with some semipostal issues that do not sell rapidly during their first two years of sale. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2020, 9 AM
2020 federal duck stamp ceremony postponed
by Michael BaadkeThe $25 federal duck stamp and the $5 junior duck stamp will still go on sale June 26 at designated outlets. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2020, 8 AM
Living people shown on U.S. stamps added to list
by John M. HotchnerThe Postal Service instructs artists that they must alter the features of models used in stamp art. Sometimes they have complied; other times not so much. -
US Stamps Jun 10, 2020, 4 PM
Federal duck stamp for 2020 features whistling duck pair
by Michael BaadkeThe stamp will be issued June 26, but the first-day ceremony in Spanish Fort, Ala., has been postponed. -
World Stamps Jun 10, 2020, 3 PM
Chicagopex 2020 literature competition application available
by Linn’s StaffThe year 2020 marks the 54th anniversary of the show’s philatelic literature competition. -
World Stamps Jun 10, 2020, 10 AM
Stamps celebrate Roman life, culture in Great Britain
by Denise McCartyThe stamp subjects were selected in collaboration with the British Museum. -
Postal Updates Jun 9, 2020, 8 AM
Cancel proclaims 2020 Army motto: With Vision We Lead
by Molly GoadThe U.S. Military Academy is located in West Point, N.Y. -
US Stamps Jun 8, 2020, 9 AM
Humor focuses on at-home teaching in May cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThe most-used theme referenced the teacher holding a book. -
US Stamps Jun 5, 2020, 10 AM
New federal duck stamp rule is permanent for every year
by Michael BaadkeThe depiction of a hunting element on United States federal duck stamps is permanent and will be a requirement for participating stamp artists every year. -
Postal Updates Jun 5, 2020, 8 AM
Rioters set fire to two Minnesota post offices
by Bill McAllisterMinnesota media accounts said both post office buildings were a total loss. -
World Stamps Jun 5, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Saudi Arabia’s first stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a philatelic history lesson focused on Slovenia and Slovakia, and a sample from a worldwide mixture serves up stamps from 16 different countries. -
World Stamps Jun 4, 2020, 11 AM
Stamp dies from American Bank Note Co. archive hit the marketplace
by Jay BigalkeDavid Lawrence Rare Coins is selling 948 American Bank Note Co. dies by auction or direct purchase. -
World Stamps Jun 4, 2020, 11 AM
Austria’s Crypto Stamp 2.0 to be issued June 25
by Denise McCartyAustrian Post describes the stamps as being in a credit card format. -
US Stamps Jun 4, 2020, 8 AM
Two autograph mysteries: one solved, one unresolved
by John M. HotchnerThe author seeks assistance in deciphering a signature on a U.S. 1934 Byrd Antarctic souvenir sheet.