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World Stamps Mar 20, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Tips for using the digital edition of Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, celebrating the U.S. 1994 $5 Washington and Jackson stamp, and helpful tips for identifying stamps from Cape Juby. -
World Stamps Mar 20, 2020, 8 AM
Hello Kitty promotes U.N. global goals in new do-it-yourself sheets
by Denise McCartyThe UNPA had previously reported that it would issue Hello Kitty and Global Goals stamps as part of its 2019 stamp program. -
US Stamps Mar 19, 2020, 1 PM
Coronavirus delays Boutonniere, Corsage stamp ceremony
by Bill McAllisterYew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood, Ky., announced that it will be closed on April 2, the day the United States Postal Service planned to hold a first-day ceremony for two new stamps. -
Auctions Mar 19, 2020, 12 PM
Top graded U.S. classic stamps, covers in April 8-9 Siegel sale
by Michael BaadkeThe quality throughout the auction is very high, with 27 stamps grading 100 to indicate mathematically perfect centering. -
Postal Updates Mar 19, 2020, 12 PM
Brennan allows more USPS executives to work from home
by Bill McAllisterThe U.S. Postal Service is discussing with postal unions the possibility of expanding telework to operational units. -
World Stamps Mar 19, 2020, 8 AM
Germany’s 1944 semipostal set shows soldiers, weapons
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set of 13 semipostal stamps was issued March 11, 1944, to commemorate Hero Memorial Day. -
World Stamps Mar 18, 2020, 4 PM
Iran’s coronavirus stamp salutes medical workers
by Denise McCartyTo the best of Linn’s knowledge, this is the first postage stamp in the world related to this coronavirus pandemic. -
World Stamps Mar 18, 2020, 3 PM
Woodpeckers top 2019 Aland stamp poll
by Denise McCartyFinishing second in the competition was the fifth set of stamps in the Sailing Ships series. -
US Stamps Mar 18, 2020, 9 AM
The forgotten man behind the 1969 Beautification issue
by John M. HotchnerThe block of four se-tenant Beautification of America stamps was issued Jan. 16, 1969. -
World Stamps Mar 18, 2020, 8 AM
Germany’s plans for codes to pay postage, track mail
by Denise McCartyGermany has no plans to stop issuing stamps and in fact has announced plans to add a special code to them as well. -
Postal Updates Mar 17, 2020, 3 PM
Search for next postmaster general continues
by Bill McAllisterThus far no one has stepped forward to become the United States’ 75th postmaster general. -
US Stamps Mar 17, 2020, 11 AM
Postal History Symposium Oct. 29-31 in Bellefonte, Pa.
by Linn’s StaffThe theme for this year’s symposium is “Postal Innovation of the Classic Era: Evolution Leading to Modernization.” -
US Stamps Mar 16, 2020, 3 PM
American Philatelic Center, library shutting until April 13
by Michael BaadkeThe decision to close the facility was announced March 16 by APS executive director Scott English. -
World Stamps Mar 16, 2020, 11 AM
Iceland’s stamp program continues in 2020
by Jay BigalkeIn recent years Iceland typically has issued stamps on four to five occasions throughout the year. -
Postal Updates Mar 16, 2020, 10 AM
Shamrocks, harp on postmarks for St. Patrick’s Day
by Molly GoadO’Neill, Neb., and Ireland, W.Va., are offering festive pictorial postmarks for St. Patrick’s Day. -
Auctions Mar 16, 2020, 8 AM
British Empire with Mauritius in April 1-3 Feldman auctions
by Michael BaadkeThe Mauritius sale offers stampless covers and additional items through the 1858-62 Britannia issue. -
US Stamps Mar 13, 2020, 2 PM
Coronavirus outbreak prompts cancellation, postponement of stamp shows
by Linn's StaffOngoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak have prompted a number of stamp show cancellations and postponements. -
US Stamps Mar 13, 2020, 9 AM
Coronavirus concerns postpone Maine stamp first-day ceremony
by Linn’s StaffMaine Gov. Janet T. Mills urged the public to cease holding “non-essential indoor gatherings of 250 or more people.” -
Postal Updates Mar 13, 2020, 8 AM
Trump nominates two transportation executives to USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterIf the nominations are confirmed by the Senate, there still will be two presidential vacancies left on the postal board. -
World Stamps Mar 13, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Serbian stamps return from the dead
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring the 1882 high-denomination stamps from the state of Bolivar, and a worldwide packet serves up canceled-to-order stamps.