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Postal Updates Mar 31, 2020, 8 AM
Wisconsin postmark marks 100 years of women’s suffrage
by Molly GoadThe design was created for the April 4 Danepex stamp show, which has been canceled. -
Postal Updates Mar 30, 2020, 3 PM
CDC coronavirus mailing comes under fire
by Bill McAllister“President Trump’s coronavirus guidelines for America,” say the cards that went to 130 million homes in the United States. -
Postal Updates Mar 30, 2020, 10 AM
Coronavirus relief package omits financial assistance for Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe measure does give the Postal Service authorization for $10 billion more in borrowing from the Department of the Treasury -
World Stamps Mar 30, 2020, 8 AM
New U.N. stamps feature social media climate action campaign
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations describes the Act Now campaign as a “global call to individual action on climate change.” -
US Stamps Mar 29, 2020, 10 AM
Same photo yields two different Helen Keller stamp designs
by John M. HotchnerDesigning stamps is a challenge that allows for plenty of creativity. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2020, 11 AM
Lincoln and Douglas debate for April cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerLincoln is featured on the stamp, but Stephen Douglas can be seen standing behind him, waiting for his turn to speak. -
US Stamps Mar 27, 2020, 1 PM
Stamp Fulfillment Services comes under PRC scrutiny
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Regulatory Commission urged the U.S. Postal Service to continue to press Stamp Fulfillment Services for better cost coverage. -
US Stamps Mar 27, 2020, 10 AM
All U.S. press sheets from 2020 taken off USPS retail sales site
by Michael BaadkeThe most recent issue for which a press sheet is still being offered on the Postal Store site is the set of four Spooky Silhouettes forever stamps. -
World Stamps Mar 27, 2020, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Tracing the history of French bicycle revenue stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, rectifying errors in a popular postal rates book, and highlighting a stamp that follows fluctuations in the philatelic market in the People’s Republic of China. -
US Stamps Mar 26, 2020, 3 PM
U.S. Earth Day stamp will be issued April 18 without ceremony
by Michael BaadkeThe Earth Day stamp marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, a nationwide event celebrating environmental action. -
World Stamps Mar 26, 2020, 2 PM
Videos connect and teach stamp collectors
by Jay BigalkeAn increase in video content and video chats within the stamp collecting community was noted at the end of March. -
Auctions Mar 26, 2020, 11 AM
Ballon monte covers in April 14-15 Spink sale in London
by Charles SneeBidders will find items to suit a broad range of budgets and collecting interests. -
World Stamps Mar 26, 2020, 9 AM
Singapore Philatelic Museum to reopen as children’s museum in 2021
by Denise McCartyThe museum officially opened on Aug. 19, 1995, in a 1906 building that was formerly part of the Anglo Chinese School in Singapore. -
US Stamps Mar 25, 2020, 11 AM
New plate numbers reported for 2019 Flag coil stamps
by Charles SneeOn the rolls of the two coil stamps, the plate number is printed on every 31st stamp. -
Postal Updates Mar 25, 2020, 9 AM
House Democrats: USPS faces imminent crisis due to coronavirus outbreak
by Bill McAllisterTwo Democrats in the House of Representatives urged their colleagues to give the USPS a $25 billion emergency appropriation. -
US Stamps Mar 24, 2020, 9 AM
On-site staff at APS complex sent home, programs affected
by Michael BaadkeDelays in postal mail replies, including membership application processing, should be expected. -
US Stamps Mar 23, 2020, 4 PM
USPS reports first-day events canceled through mid-May
by Michael BaadkeThe events were canceled in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. -
US Stamps Mar 20, 2020, 1 PM
Use of U.S. Fruits coils on 2019 mailing sets new record
by Ronald BlanksDirect mail marketers have enthusiastically embraced the United States low-denomination Fruits definitive stamp series. -
Postal Updates Mar 20, 2020, 12 PM
International mail disruptions multiply with COVID-19 impact
by Linn’s StaffSome nations have suspended some or all mail services, while others are anticipating or reporting delays for specific mail services. -
US Stamps Mar 20, 2020, 11 AM
Escaping reality through postage stamps
by Jay BigalkeIf you have the extra time, now might be the perfect opportunity to work on that stamp exhibit you might have been putting off.