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US Stamps Jun 3, 2020, 10 AM
Stamps overprinted, surcharged for U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps are listed and valued in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers with catalog numbers prefixed with the letter “K.” -
Auctions Jun 2, 2020, 4 PM
Gaertner auction June 15-19 offering worldwide material
by Michael BaadkeWhile there are high-priced rarities in this sale, collectors will also find many items that are available with much more modest bids. -
World Stamps Jun 2, 2020, 10 AM
Congrove, Youngblood named ATA Distinguished Topical Philatelists
by Linn’s StaffThe ATA’s highest award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to philately, especially topical philately. -
World Stamps Jun 1, 2020, 1 PM
U.N. stamps pay tribute to peacekeepers
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration salutes women in peacekeeping on a pane of 10 se-tenant stamps and labels issued May 29, the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. -
World Stamps Jun 1, 2020, 8 AM
Amos Media and Stanley Gibbons work together to offer philatelic supplies
by Jay BigalkeOther vendors previously stocked some of Gibbons’ supplies in the United States, but that hasn’t been the case for a number of years. -
World Stamps May 30, 2020, 9 AM
What’s new for 2021 Scott Standard catalog volumes 3A and 3B?
by Jay BigalkeThousands of value changes were made for the stamps of Guernsey and Greece, and perforation varieties are noted for the stamps of Iran. -
US Stamps May 30, 2020, 8 AM
U.S. Earth Day, Chrysanthemum 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 May 29, 2020, 3 PM
APS headquarters staff access increasing; no visitors
by Michael BaadkeThe American Philatelic Center, home of the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library, remains closed to visitors, but access to staff has increased following updated guidance from the state of Pennsylvania. -
Postal Updates May 29, 2020, 2 PM
Postal Service owed $28 million for COVID-19 postcard mailing
by Bill McAllisterPresident Trump is facing a $28 million postage due bill. That’s how much the United States Postal Service said May 29 that the administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention owe. -
World Stamps May 29, 2020, 12 PM
Inside Linn’s: Mail disinfection and cholera epidemics
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the impact of World War II on the stamps of France, and an appreciation for a cover franked with the first stamps from the People’s Republic of Kampuchea. -
Auctions May 28, 2020, 4 PM
H.R. Harmer June 16-17 sales feature U.S. and British Commonwealth, Byerley Nicaragua
by Charles SneeThe second part of the Byerley Nicaragua collection consists of 307 lots of stamps, postal history, specimens, plate proofs and more. -
Postal Updates May 28, 2020, 1 PM
Two USPS problems confront new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
by Bill McAllisterThe financial health of the Postal Service and reduced postal rates extended to Amazon and other online retailers will require DeJoy’s focused attention. -
US Stamps May 28, 2020, 11 AM
USPS cancels events for Great Outdoors, Hip Hop stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps will be placed on sale on their original issue dates, without a first-day ceremony. -
US Stamps May 28, 2020, 8 AM
Expertizing first days and earliest documented uses; a correction
by John M. HotchnerExpertizing determines EDUs, and Scott editors will change the EDU date based on a recognized certificate stating an earlier date than previously documented. -
World Stamps May 27, 2020, 1 PM
Latvia issued newspaper railway stamps in 1926, 1938
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe attractive design used for all stamps in both sets features a winged train wheel and the Latvian coat of arms. -
World Stamps May 27, 2020, 10 AM
Personalized postage stories
by Jay BigalkeLinn's Editor-in-Chief Jay Bigalke shares a personalized stamp he created using his high school senior photo. -
US Stamps May 27, 2020, 9 AM
June cartoon contest features 1970 Pilgrims stamp
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. -
Postal Updates May 26, 2020, 1 PM
Collect a postmark for this fabled American ballpark
by Molly GoadA pictorial postmark is available for Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y. in honor of its 100th anniversary. -
World Stamps May 26, 2020, 9 AM
COVID-19 stamps honor frontline workers, offer messages of solidarity
by Denise McCartyPostal administrations from New Zealand, Morocco, United Arab Emirates and more are in the process of issuing stamps in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. -
US Stamps May 26, 2020, 8 AM
Maybe it’s time to consider using a cancellation guide
by John M. HotchnerA neat cancel is just as effective for purposes of revenue protection as multiple cancels that obliterate a stamp design.