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World Stamps Jan 30, 2020, 11 AM
Belgium’s ‘Titanic’ souvenir sheet popular with topical collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerModern Belgium has been a prolific issuer of generally well-distributed and not overly expensive postage stamps. -
US Stamps Jan 29, 2020, 11 AM
Wild Orchids forever stamps photographer is a stamp collector
by Jay BigalkeWhen separate hobbies intersect, it can be a positive and rewarding experience. -
US Stamps Jan 29, 2020, 10 AM
How the blue sky turned gray on some 1989 $2.40 Moon Landing stamps
by John M. HotchnerBecause of the complexity, when a color variety comes out of the stamp printing process, it is easy to misdiagnose. -
US Stamps Jan 28, 2020, 9 AM
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital welcomes Made of Hearts Love stamp
by Molly GoadMessages of love and charity were extended at the Jan. 23 first-day ceremony for the new Made of Hearts Love stamp in Memphis, Tenn. -
World Stamps Jan 27, 2020, 10 AM
Unboxing the Royal Mail 2019 special stamp yearbook
by Jay BigalkeThe impressive 64-page book comes in a specially designed hinged box. -
World Stamps Jan 27, 2020, 8 AM
Denmark’s queen honored on 80th birthday souvenir sheet
by Linn's StaffFour 10-krone stamps in the sheet show scenes from the queen’s life. -
World Stamps Jan 24, 2020, 10 AM
Canada Post announces spring issue dates for V-E Day, Group of Seven stamps
by Linn's StaffIssue dates for stamps celebrating Eid and the history of radio also were revealed. -
World Stamps Jan 24, 2020, 10 AM
New stamps depict food from the Netherlands, Japan and Singapore
by Denise McCartyJapan Post introduced a new stamp series Jan. 15 showcasing regional cuisine. Singapore welcomed the Year of the Rat with two stamps issued Jan. 8 -
US Stamps Jan 24, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Folded letter conceals advertising broadside
by Charles SneeAlso this week, understanding “held for postage” markings on U.S. mail, and a packet of worldwide stamps serves up several issues with high catalog values. -
US Stamps Jan 23, 2020, 4 PM
Wild Orchids stamps in coils, double-sided pane bloom Feb. 21
by Michael BaadkeThe Wild Orchids stamps are all offset-printed and processed by the same contractor, Banknote Corporation of America. -
World Stamps Jan 23, 2020, 3 PM
Canada’s Black History stamp honors early all-black hockey league and championship
by Denise McCartyThe league organizers were Baptist church leaders who were trying to attract young black men to the church. -
World Stamps Jan 23, 2020, 10 AM
Arizona federation’s Aripex show Feb. 14-16 in Mesa
by Linn's StaffThe official first-day ceremony for the United States Let’s Celebrate stamp will be held Friday at the show. -
US Stamps Jan 23, 2020, 8 AM
The Art of Magic souvenir sheets: disappearing rabbit and missing die cuts
by John M. HotchnerThe 2018 The Art of Magic issue includes two different forever stamps featuring the same trick: pulling a rabbit out of a hat. -
US Stamps Jan 22, 2020, 3 PM
Look for U.S. 1947 airmail dry printing set of three
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe airmail stamps produced by the dry printing method are fairly common as single mint stamps and even as plate number blocks. -
US Stamps Jan 22, 2020, 11 AM
Let the celebration begin with foil-accented forever stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe Postal Service describes the new Let’s Celebrate stamp as appropriate for any joyous event. -
Postal Updates Jan 22, 2020, 9 AM
New five-year study paints grim picture for USPS
by Bill McAllisterThe report is designed to give Congress a hard look ahead on the Postal Service’s future, something legislative leaders have demanded from the agency. -
World Stamps Jan 21, 2020, 11 AM
Royal Mail reveals plans for London 2020 stamp issues
by Michael BaadkeThese new stamps, to be issued in four different formats, reuse modified designs that previously appeared on 2015 and 2016 British stamps. -
World Stamps Jan 21, 2020, 9 AM
John H. Barwis is recipient of 2020 Lichtenstein memorial award
by Linn's StaffThe award will be formally presented by the Collectors Club at the group’s annual awards dinner on May 20 at the Cornell Club in New York City. -
US Stamps Jan 20, 2020, 10 AM
Stars and stripes design for Feb. 3 presorted standard coil
by Michael BaadkeNo first-day ceremony is planned for the new Presorted Star coil stamp that will be used on large quantities of business letter mail. -
Postal Updates Jan 19, 2020, 8 AM
Duluth, Minn., John Beargrease sled dog postmark gives paws
by Molly GoadThe marathon is the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 states and serves as a qualifier for Alaska’s Iditarod.