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World Stamps Apr 28, 2020, 8 AM
Greenland’s top stamp of 2019 illustrates northern lights
by Linn’s StaffPost Greenland Filatelia reported that numerous collectors from around the world had voted in the contest. -
World Stamps Apr 27, 2020, 2 PM
British stamps mark 75th anniversary of the end of World War II
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail is issuing the stamps May 8, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. -
US Stamps Apr 27, 2020, 10 AM
Signed 2013 federal duck souvenir sheet hard to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAlthough the market can no longer be called hot, United States federal duck stamps are still very popular. -
Postal Updates Apr 26, 2020, 1 PM
Telegraph, railway depot on Morse Code Day cancel
by Molly GoadAmerican inventor Samuel F.B. Morse developed an electric telegraph. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2020, 8 AM
Teachers, students in spotlight for May cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best teacher line and one for the best student line. -
World Stamps Apr 25, 2020, 11 AM
Prince Philip praises postal workers as Royal Mail services continue
by By Linn’s StaffIn his statement, Prince Philip also acknowledged postal workers and others “who ensure the infrastructure of our life continues.” -
US Stamps Apr 25, 2020, 10 AM
The story behind a collector’s quest for a Cape Kennedy postmark
by John M. HotchnerThe Postal Service never did agree to change the name of Cape Canaveral to Cape Kennedy. -
US Stamps Apr 24, 2020, 1 PM
Federal duck stamp contest adopts hunting element rule
by Michael BaadkeThis regulation will be implemented every five years in the future, affecting all entries into the contest during any year that ends with “5” or “0.” -
Postal Updates Apr 24, 2020, 12 PM
U.S. Postal Service sending mail to Europe on ships
by Bill McAllisterThe coronavirus crisis has caused a severe drop in the number of trans-Atlantic flights, creating a problem for the Postal Service. -
US Stamps Apr 24, 2020, 11 AM
American Gardens blooming on 10 new U.S. forever stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe vignettes are photographs of areas within the gardens taken between 1996 and 2014 by Allen Rokach. -
World Stamps Apr 24, 2020, 10 AM
Canadian stamps honor 75th anniversary of V-E Day
by Denise McCartyThe stamp designs feature photographs of specific people: Veronica Foster (1922-2000) and Leo Major (1921-2008). -
World Stamps Apr 24, 2020, 8 AM
Coronavirus forces shift in the way auction houses operate
by Jay BigalkeThe stamp industry and the way business is conducted are changing because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. -
US Stamps Apr 24, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Of duck stamps, baseball and Boolean searches
by Charles SneeAlso this week, clearing up a question about New Zealand airmail rates, and a worldwide mixture serves up a stamp from the Gold Coast with a hefty catalog value. -
World Stamps Apr 23, 2020, 5 PM
Canada postpones Canadian Ballet, Travel Posters issues
by By Linn’s StaffThe date for the Legends of Canadian Ballet issue will be determined later, Canada Post has reported. -
World Stamps Apr 23, 2020, 3 PM
Tiny islands discovered on Austria’s Brexit stamp
by Denise McCartyAustria Post issued an overprinted stamp Jan. 31 to commemorate Great Britain’s exit from the European Union. -
World Stamps Apr 23, 2020, 3 PM
Liechtenstein encourages staying connected by mail
by Denise McCartyEach of the two stamps includes a heart emblem at the top in the middle of the inscription “i denk a di,” which translates to “I am thinking of you.” -
Auctions Apr 23, 2020, 1 PM
Great Britain, Libra decimal surcharge collection in May 13 Spink auctions
by Charles SneeFirst to cross the Spink auction block will be 400 lots of Great Britain stamps and postal history. -
Postal Updates Apr 22, 2020, 3 PM
USPS reports pandemic halts mail service to many countries
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS listed 26 suspensions due to foreign postal service operator actions and 45 suspensions due to transportation problems. -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2020, 8 AM
Isle of Man stamps honor the ‘Mayflower’ anniversary
by Denise McCartyEach stamp includes different coordinates to indicate the location of the event pictured in the design. -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2020, 8 AM
Europa stamps show boats and ships that carried mail
by Denise McCartyThe Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey each issued a set of six stamps and a souvenir sheet with designs that picture mail ships.