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US Stamps Apr 9, 2020, 7 AM
March cartoon contest winner serves up infectious humor
by John M. HotchnerCartoon caption contest winners will receive a 13-week subscription to Linn’s (a new subscription or an extension). -
World Stamps Apr 8, 2020, 2 PM
Swiss COVID-19 semipostal; two Coronavirus stamps from Vietnam
by Denise McCartyLinn’s also has received information about a set of two stamps from Indonesia with a planned release date of April 7. -
US Stamps Apr 8, 2020, 2 PM
Try collecting encased postage stamps produced during Civil War
by Henry Gitner and RIck MillerThe 1¢, 3¢, 5¢, 10¢, 12¢, 24¢, 30¢ and 90¢ stamps of the 1861 issue were encased and used as coinage. -
Postal Updates Apr 8, 2020, 11 AM
Trump blames shipping deals for Postal Service struggles
by Bill McAllisterPresident Trump repeated his claim that the USPS loses money on every package it delivers for internet companies. -
US Stamps Apr 8, 2020, 9 AM
New additions to list of living people on U.S. stamps
by John M. HotchnerThe 2018 Kwanzaa stamp is the 77th stamp added to the list of living people shown on U.S. stamps. -
US Stamps Apr 7, 2020, 9 AM
U.S. issuing Chrysanthemum global forever stamp April 24
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated ($1.20) stamp will be available for purchase nationwide in panes of 10. -
World Stamps Apr 7, 2020, 9 AM
California Sescal show set for Oct. 2-4
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature a bourse of some 40 dealers selling stamps, covers, supplies and other items of philatelic and postal historical interest. -
US Stamps Apr 6, 2020, 11 AM
Transcontinental Railroad stamps voted overall favorite, best commemorative design for 2019
by Charles SneeReaders voted online and by postal mail, with ballots published each week in Linn’s through the Feb. 24 issue. -
World Stamps Apr 6, 2020, 8 AM
What’s new for 2021 Scott Standard catalog Volumes 1A and 1B?
by Jay BigalkeAlmost all advisors and sources for U.S. values indicate that the market seems to have bottomed out. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2020, 9 AM
Scott catalog numbers for Wild Orchids, Arnold Palmer stamps
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. -
US Stamps Apr 3, 2020, 12 PM
USPS reveals stamp set for Ruth Asawa; Flag envelope
by Michael BaadkeThe U.S. Postal Service announced the upcoming issues on April 3. Issue dates for the two issues have not been disclosed. -
US Stamps Apr 3, 2020, 8 AM
Sending mail to uplift recipients; Hallmark gives away greeting cards
by Jay BigalkeHallmark initially planned to give away 1 million cards, but then increased the amount to 2 million. -
US Stamps Apr 3, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Rare Vin Fiz stamp comes into view
by Charles SneeAlso this week, tracing the journey of an 1864 Treasury Department cover that was forwarded twice, and celebrating souvenirs from past British philatelic exhibitions. -
Postal Updates Apr 2, 2020, 4 PM
Mail groups call for 5¢ postal rate reduction
by Bill McAllisterThe reduction would apply across the board to any market dominant rate set by the Postal Regulatory Commission. -
World Stamps Apr 2, 2020, 2 PM
Hong Kong market is hot for first-day covers
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe strong market for these FDCs extends into issues of the 1960s and a bit beyond. -
US Stamps Apr 2, 2020, 11 AM
When is it worthwhile to get an expertizing certificate?
by John M. HotchnerThe cash value of a stamp is not the only reason to have it expertized. -
Auctions Apr 2, 2020, 8 AM
United States stamps, postal history in April 22 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeHighlights of the sale in New York City include free franks, autographed letters, imperforate classics and Civil War patriotic covers. -
Postal Updates Apr 1, 2020, 2 PM
SFS not accepting phone orders due to coronavirus
by Linn's StaffMail orders for mint stamps and other philatelic items are still being accepted. -
US Stamps Mar 31, 2020, 2 PM
Increase in 2019 cost to collect U.S. stamps reflects postage hike
by Michael BaadkeThe total single-stamp cost for collectors was $101.35 in 2019, compared to $95.75 in 2018 and $95.88 in 2017. -
US Stamps Mar 31, 2020, 8 AM
U.S. Twentieth-Century Poets block in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMany recent U.S. se-tenant issues were not stocked in quantity and are hard to find in the aftermarket.