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World Stamps Jan 17, 2020, 1 PM
Canada’s Year of the Rat stamps feature folk tale
by Denise McCartyThe new stamps portray the traditional story of the rat daughter’s wedding, according to Canada Post. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2020, 10 AM
Some semipostals off sale in 2019 returning to U.S. post offices in 2020
by Michael BaadkeSales of the three semipostal stamps generate funds supporting wildlife conservation and research on breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. -
World Stamps Jan 17, 2020, 8 AM
Presentation about 1938 Bahamas KGVI pictorial stamps at Collectors Club
by Jay BigalkeThe Feb. 5 event is open to the public, but space is limited. -
World Stamps Jan 17, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Creating stamp album pages for free
by Charles SneeAlso this week, identifying the United States 1912-17 $1 Franklin stamps and reviewing helpful resources available to first-day cover collectors. -
World Stamps Jan 16, 2020, 2 PM
Philatelic club to host show in Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 7-9
by Linn's StaffThe Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately exhibition. -
Auctions Jan 16, 2020, 9 AM
British North America rarities highlight Feb. 28-29 Eastern Auctions sale
by Charles SneeMore than 450 lots of Canada also will cross the Eastern auction block. Essays, proofs, classic stamps and modern errors are among the highlights. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2020, 1 PM
Atlanta-area show to host Jan. 31 dedication for Gwen Ifill stamp
by Linn's StaffThe ceremony for the Gwen Ifill stamp will take place at 11 a.m. Friday in the Peachtree Corners room of the show hotel. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2020, 9 AM
Lindquist 1949 Christmas card featured etching of New York City scene
by John M. HotchnerThis card was the second in a series that began in 1938 with another Wall Street scene. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2020, 8 AM
Arnold Palmer commemorative to be issued March 4 in Florida
by Linn's StaffThe United States forever stamp honoring golfing legend Arnold Palmer will be issued March 4 in Orlando, Fla., the Postal Service announced on Jan. 15. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2020, 8 AM
Christmas ads on postal cards promoted Bulova watches
by John M. HotchnerThere likely are a great many more of these Bulova ad postal cards out there to be found. -
World Stamps Jan 14, 2020, 1 PM
Honduras 1972 airmail souvenir sheets in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerHonduras is popular with many collectors of Latin America, with steady demand for stamps of most periods. -
Postal Updates Jan 14, 2020, 8 AM
USPS halts mail delivery to select military bases in Iraq
by Linn's StaffThe suspension came at the request of the Department of Defense Military Postal Service Agency. -
World Stamps Jan 14, 2020, 8 AM
Germany honors Beethoven, van Gogh and Ernst Barlach
by Denise McCartyThe Vincent van Gogh stamp shows Field with Poppies, painted in Saint-Remy-de-Provence in southern France in 1889. -
World Stamps Jan 13, 2020, 3 PM
Methane gas bubbles, sand dunes, island views pictured on Canada’s new definitives
by Denise McCartyThe From Far and Wide series showcases scenery from the world’s second largest country and is named after lyrics in its national anthem O Canada. -
US Stamps Jan 13, 2020, 3 PM
Year of the Rat stamp unveiled as festival-goers celebrate Lunar New Year
by Molly GoadMonterey Park in Southern California proudly hosted the Jan. 11 first-day ceremony for new Year of the Rat stamp. -
Postal Updates Jan 13, 2020, 12 PM
New clearer U.S. sprayed-on postmarks found on mail
by Jay BigalkeMany of the wreath postmarks and other recent pictorial markings have been very difficult to read. -
World Stamps Jan 13, 2020, 8 AM
Lawrence Block presents the ‘Generally Speaking’ collection
by Michael BaadkeLinn's Stamp News published acclaimed mystery writer Lawrence Block's monthly Generally Speaking column from 2009 to 2012. -
Postal Updates Jan 12, 2020, 12 PM
USPS plans for new mail delivery trucks to replace aging fleet
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS will review the truck manufacturers’ proposals and is expected to award production contracts this summer. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2020, 12 PM
General issue carrier stamps reprinted in 1875 are affordable
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFinding and collecting an example of all three printings is a fascinating and relatively inexpensive endeavor. -
World Stamps Jan 10, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamps show where dead countries are buried
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a useful primer on the production and identification of U.S. die proofs and a review of a worldwide assortment of stamps from 34 countries.