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US Stamps May 25, 2020, 2 PM
APRL resumes library services but no in-person visits yet
by Michael BaadkeThe American Philatelic Research Library is now taking research, book borrowing, and scanning requests. -
US Stamps May 25, 2020, 8 AM
New U.S. stamped envelopes feature American flag design
by Michael BaadkeCollectors and postal customers will be able to choose from 10 envelope varieties, although the imprinted stamp appears to be the same on each variety. -
US Stamps May 24, 2020, 11 AM
Embossed revenue stamp paper offers a piece of history
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSome American Colonies began issuing embossed stamped revenue paper as early as 1755. -
US Stamps May 23, 2020, 1 PM
Collectors continue to find upright varieties of $2 Jenny
by Michael BaadkeOver the past six months, three collectors have contacted Linn’s Stamp News to report new finds. -
Auctions May 23, 2020, 11 AM
U.S. essays and proofs, stamps and postal history in Kelleher June 9-11 Flagship auction
by Charles SneeA number of name collections will be sold during the three-day auction. -
World Stamps May 23, 2020, 8 AM
Virtual Stampex show planned for fall
by Molly GoadLondon’s autumn Stampex show scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3 has been postponed and replaced by an online, virtual Stampex event. -
Postal Updates May 22, 2020, 1 PM
Trump criticizes two states for advancing vote-by-mail options
by Bill McAllisterThe president’s ire over mail balloting was on public display May 20 when he threatened to hold up federal funding to Michigan and Nevada if they continued with plans to boost mail voting to ease public angst over the coronavirus pandemic. -
US Stamps May 22, 2020, 11 AM
Coronavirus concerns cancel Great American Stamp Show
by Michael BaadkeAfter weeks of speculation, concerns about the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic forced the show sponsors to cancel the event, which was scheduled for Aug. 20-23 in Hartford, Conn. -
Auctions May 22, 2020, 9 AM
CIA Invert block, De Pinedo airmail in June 2-3 Cherrystone auction
by Michael BaadkeThe CIA Invert block is one of the 1,215 lots of U.S. and worldwide stamps, proofs, postal history, large lots, collections and additional material offered in the upcoming sale. -
World Stamps May 22, 2020, 8 AM
Canada Post thanks health care workers on postmark
by Molly GoadCanada Post began using a special postmark in all mail-processing plants on May 1 to thank the country's health care workers. -
US Stamps May 22, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: The story behind a unique ‘Charade’ first-day item
by Charles SneeAlso this week, uncovering the regulations that determine when undeliverable U.S. mail is treated as wastepaper, and a 1997 souvenir sheet from Burkina Faso performs well in an online auction. -
World Stamps May 21, 2020, 9 AM
PostEurop opens poll to select the best Europa stamp of 2020
by By Linn’s StaffThe competition website includes images of the eligible Europa stamps and descriptions about them. -
US Stamps May 20, 2020, 4 PM
Voices of the Harlem Renaissance live Zoom event scheduled for May 21
by Molly GoadThe virtual celebration is a collaboration from the Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections and the American Philatelic Society. -
US Stamps May 20, 2020, 9 AM
Stamps.com challenges USPS decision to end customized postage
by Bill McAllisterStamps.com said its product, known as PhotoStamps, has advantages over the Postal Service's commemorative stamps. -
US Stamps May 20, 2020, 8 AM
Light first-day cancels on 3¢ Harlan F. Stone stamp
by John M. HotchnerThe story of the Harlan F. Stone FDCs is a tale of problems, starting with the selection of Stone’s birthplace, Chesterfield, N.H., as the location for the first-day ceremony. -
US Stamps May 19, 2020, 9 AM
Counterfeit Internal Revenue stamp for whiskey reported
by John M. HotchnerThe counterfeit is a reasonable facsimile though somewhat darker than the genuine, and it was printed by offset rather than intaglio. -
Postal Updates May 18, 2020, 4 PM
HEROES Act includes help for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe $25 billion the bill offered was far less than the Postal Service’s board of governors had requested. -
US Stamps May 18, 2020, 10 AM
Enjoy the Great Outdoors set of five will be issued June 13
by Michael BaadkeThere won’t be a first-day ceremony for these stamps because of current social distancing guidelines. -
World Stamps May 17, 2020, 9 AM
Look for Korea’s 1948 President Rhee stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp honoring South Korea's first president is currently selling for more than Scott catalog value in unused hinged condition. -
Postal Updates May 17, 2020, 8 AM
Former New Deal logo shown on Ticonderoga, N.Y., cancel
by Molly GoadThe cancel includes a hybrid image of an eagle and a paint palette.