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World Stamps Feb 20, 2020, 1 PM
Look for unlisted 1958 Syria UAR souvenir sheet
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis souvenir sheet is popular with collectors of both Syria and the United Arab Republic. -
Postal Updates Feb 20, 2020, 9 AM
Beethoven’s work highlighted on Aripex show cancels
by Molly GoadThe Aripex 2020 show cancels celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. -
World Stamps Feb 20, 2020, 8 AM
New U.N. stamps feature migratory birds, mammals, marine life
by Denise McCartyOn each pane, silhouettes of the four animals featured on the stamps are shown in the corners. -
World Stamps Feb 19, 2020, 3 PM
Collectors Club of Chicago announces 2019 Pratt award winners
by Linn's StaffThe Pratt award is named for Robert H. Pratt, the eminent Newfoundland stamp and postal history collector, researcher and author. -
Auctions Feb 19, 2020, 10 AM
Dutch Country Auctions sale features recently discovered 1851 1¢ Franklin type I cover
by Charles SneeAccording to Dutch Country, the February 1852 folded letter is from an estate find. -
US Stamps Feb 19, 2020, 8 AM
Let’s Celebrate stamp ceremony delivers cheer at Aripex show
by Molly GoadSpeakers included representatives from Women Exhibitors and the American First Day Cover Society. -
World Stamps Feb 19, 2020, 8 AM
British Antarctic Territory sponsoring children’s stamp design contest
by Denise McCartyAccording to the government of the British Antarctic Territory, there will be four winning designs. -
World Stamps Feb 18, 2020, 2 PM
British stamps celebrate 60 years of James Bond films
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail also will issue two booklets containing stamps from this James Bond set. -
US Stamps Feb 17, 2020, 8 AM
Finding the right stamp mount can prove challenging
by Jay BigalkeThe new mount for the 2019 Post Office Murals stamps is available in two versions: black and clear. -
World Stamps Feb 15, 2020, 10 AM
Dahlias bloom on Canada’s Spring Flowers stamps
by Denise McCartyThe new Dahlia stamps are being issued in a booklet of 10, coil of 50 and souvenir sheet of two. -
Auctions Feb 14, 2020, 10 AM
Jenny Invert offered in Siegel’s March 3-5 auction
by Michael BaadkeThe auction opens with more than 140 lots from the Granzow collection of the 3¢ 1851-57 issue. -
US Stamps Feb 14, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Disallowed reuse of Statue of Freedom stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an informative exploration of websites and more devoted to precanceled stamps, and a worldwide mixture of stamps serves up interesting topicals along with good value. -
US Stamps Feb 13, 2020, 9 AM
March 4 forever stamp honors golf champion Arnold Palmer
by Michael BaadkeThe design of the new commemorative stamp is based on a color photograph of Palmer taken by James Drake during the 1964 U.S. Open. -
US Stamps Feb 13, 2020, 8 AM
March Party stamp show near Cleveland March 6-8
by Linn's StaffThe show’s theme is the 25th anniversary of the induction of the first members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. -
World Stamps Feb 12, 2020, 2 PM
Unissued Ryukyu Islands stamp used as validating label
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis is not an easy stamp to find either unused or on document. -
Postal Updates Feb 12, 2020, 11 AM
Trump 2021 budget calls for USPS pay cuts, greater use of private sector partners
by Bill McAllisterThe budget, released Feb. 10, calls for abolishing the Postal Service’s mailbox monopoly. -
Auctions Feb 12, 2020, 9 AM
Rare stamps, postal history from around the world in March 3-4 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeIn its description of the sale, Cherrystone draws attention to “an exceptional collection” of World War II occupation proofs and essays from Poland. -
Postal Updates Feb 11, 2020, 2 PM
USPS Express mail guarantee revoked for China over virus delays
by Linn's StaffThe United States Postal Service attributed the temporary suspension to widespread airline cancellations and restrictions. -
World Stamps Feb 11, 2020, 11 AM
Austria overprints stamp with actual Brexit date
by Denise McCartyJust as Brexit was delayed, so was Austria Post’s postage stamp commemorating the event. -
US Stamps Feb 11, 2020, 9 AM
Determining the rates paid on 1937 50¢ Trans-Pacific covers
by John M. HotchnerCalculating what services the total postage on a cover paid for and how the cover traveled to its destination can be fun and challenging.