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Auctions Mar 13, 2020, 8 AM
Adema collection of WWII postal history highlights April 2-4 Corinphila sale
by Charles SneeMany of the 144 lots feature covers documenting disruptions and other unusual factors that affected mail transport during the war years. -
Postal Updates Mar 12, 2020, 1 PM
USPS seeks definition of its universal service obligation
by Bill McAllisterA number of groups, including the Postal Regulatory Commission and a presidential postal task force, have called for a clearly defined USO. -
US Stamps Mar 12, 2020, 1 PM
First butterfly topical stamp issued by Hawaii in 1891
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAlthough this stamp is not difficult to find, the demand for it is constant, and it is a great buy at full Scott catalog value. -
Auctions Mar 12, 2020, 1 PM
Postiljonen’s April 3-4 auction includes Danish stamp rarity
by Michael BaadkeCollectors will bid on the only known used block of four of Denmark’s 1851 2-rigsbankskilling blue. -
World Stamps Mar 12, 2020, 10 AM
Distinguished philatelists for 2020 announced
by Linn’s StaffThe signing ceremony is being held this year in association with the London 2020 international stamp exhibition. -
World Stamps Mar 11, 2020, 1 PM
Two Danish souvenir sheets will celebrate ancient postal routes, South Jutland reunification
by Denise McCartyPostNord, the postal authority for Denmark, has announced that it will issue the souvenir sheets May 11. -
US Stamps Mar 11, 2020, 11 AM
Changeover from intaglio to photogravure at the BEP
by John M. HotchnerThe Bureau of Engraving and Printing relied on intaglio (or engraved) printing as its main method for stamp production for nearly 75 years. -
US Stamps Mar 9, 2020, 11 AM
Arnold Palmer is honored at first day of issue event
by Molly GoadThe golf legend’s grandson and daughter assisted in unveiling the new Arnold Palmer forever stamp on the course. -
Auctions Mar 9, 2020, 8 AM
Early British North America covers in March 24 Siegel sale
by Michael BaadkeThe earliest material in this sale stretches back more than three centuries, beginning with folded letters from New France. -
US Stamps Mar 9, 2020, 8 AM
Compex stamp show in Chicago suburb May 29-31
by Linn's StaffA bourse of approximately 25 national and local dealers will offer stamps, covers, postcards, coins and supplies. -
US Stamps Mar 7, 2020, 11 AM
Florida first-day ceremony welcomes Wild Orchids stamps
by Dan CulbertGuests at the event were each provided a ceremony program and a pin showing one of the Wild Orchid stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 7, 2020, 8 AM
Boy Scout 70th anniversary cards depict postage stamps
by John M. HotchnerIt is believed that the Boy Scouts of America prepared only three types of Boy Scout souvenir cards. -
World Stamps Mar 6, 2020, 12 PM
New German stamp honors Sesame Street
by Linn's StaffThe stamp is available with traditional water-activated stamp gum and as a self-adhesive. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Essays and proofs of the U.S. 1857-60 reprints
by Charles SneeAlso this week, celebrating the founder of Therome Cachets, and sifting through a mixture of attractive worldwide stamps that would entice beginning collectors. -
World Stamps Mar 5, 2020, 2 PM
Australia issues five Disaster Relief stamps
by Denise McCartyThe stamps are being sold in a booklet of five, and Australia Post is donating $2 to the Red Cross from every booklet sold. -
US Stamps Mar 5, 2020, 2 PM
Scott editors respond quickly to Wild Orchids coil stamps
by Jay BigalkeScott catalog editors knew something was going to be different about the coil versions of the Wild Orchids forever stamps issued Feb. 21. -
US Stamps Mar 5, 2020, 9 AM
February cartoon caption contest winner features feisty rabbit
by John M. HotchnerThe February cartoon caption contest featured the disappearing Rabbit in Hat stamp from the 2018 Art of Magic souvenir sheet. -
US Stamps Mar 5, 2020, 8 AM
St. Louis Stamp Expo March 27-29
by Linn's StaffThe show will include more than 50 dealers offering stamps, covers and postal history from the United States and worldwide. -
Postal Updates Mar 4, 2020, 3 PM
February stamp shows celebrated leap day with cancels
by Molly GoadPeople born on leap day (Feb. 29) are called leaplings or leapers. -
Postal Updates Mar 4, 2020, 12 PM
Battle lines forming over setting of U.S. stamp prices
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Regulatory Commission’s complex rescue plan for the USPS has become enmeshed in a fierce battle with major mailing groups.