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US Stamps Jan 10, 2020, 8 AM
‘Kitties on stamps’ quip wins December cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThe Belgian Malinois stamp from the 2019 Military Working Dogs block of four was the cartoon caption contest stamp for December. -
US Stamps Jan 9, 2020, 12 PM
Celebration in Memphis Jan. 23 for Love: Made of Hearts stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe design of the Love: Made of Hearts forever stamp is composed of almost 300 small hearts in pink or red. -
US Stamps Jan 9, 2020, 8 AM
U.S. forever stamp to honor journalist, news anchor Gwen Ifill Jan. 30
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (55¢) forever stamp is the 43rd issue in the Black Heritage commemorative series. -
US Stamps Jan 8, 2020, 12 PM
New Christmas seal records: most on envelope, most on postcard, a new EKU
by John M. HotchnerThe Christmas Seal and Charity Stamp Society is the national club devoted to the history of these seals and their many varieties and uses. -
World Stamps Jan 8, 2020, 10 AM
Great Britain announces stamp subjects for 2020
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail’s 2020 stamp program is tentative and subject to change. -
World Stamps Jan 8, 2020, 8 AM
New British stamps honor classic video games of ’80s and ’90s
by Denise McCartyIncluded in the issue is a souvenir sheet of four stamps showing the evolution of the Tomb Raider video game. -
Postal Updates Jan 6, 2020, 3 PM
PMG Brennan to delay planned Jan. 31 retirement from USPS
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service’s board of governors, which will select the new postal chief, is conducting a search for Brennan’s replacement. -
World Stamps Jan 6, 2020, 12 PM
Ropex show May 15-16 in Canandaigua, N.Y.
by Linn's StaffExhibitor and dealer applications for Ropex 2020 are now available. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2020, 8 AM
Scott National used U.S. singles album pages complete from 1964-2019
by Jay BigalkeSo far, the album consists of eight parts with a total of 372 album pages and spaces for more than 5,200 stamps. -
World Stamps Jan 4, 2020, 8 AM
India’s bellwether issue: 1948 Mahatma Gandhi set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerDemand for first-day covers of this set remains strong, as it is for other post-independence sets up through about 1955. -
World Stamps Jan 3, 2020, 12 PM
List of U.S. brick-and-mortar stamp stores grows to 84 in 32 states
by Jay BigalkeLinn’s list is based on information provided by collectors and store owners. -
US Stamps Jan 3, 2020, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Celebrating FDC cachet artist Freda Dickie Weaver
by Charles SneeAlso this week, celebrating flags on Nordic stamps and exploring some of the fascinating history behind topical stamps from Jersey and Guernsey. -
World Stamps Jan 2, 2020, 2 PM
U.S. PTSD semipostal, U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps Jan 2, 2020, 8 AM
Richard Nixon stamp offers instructive lesson about printer’s waste
by John M. HotchnerOn April 26, 1995, the U.S. Postal Service issued the customary stamp marking the passing of a past president for Richard M. Nixon. -
US Stamps Jan 1, 2020, 8 AM
Debunking a philatelic conspiracy theory about the CIA Invert
by John M. HotchnerThe CIA in the error’s nickname refers to the Central Intelligence Agency. The error was discovered in 1985. -
World Stamps Dec 31, 2019, 8 AM
Finland announces first half of 2020 stamp program
by Denise McCartyThe program includes nine stamp issues with a total of 25 different stamp designs. The issue dates will be Jan. 22, March 12 and May 6. -
US Stamps Dec 30, 2019, 11 AM
Two stamps added to U.S. program for 2020
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service will issue a new stamp for presorted standard mail on Feb. 3, and a new round global forever stamp for international letter mail on April 24. -
Auctions Dec 30, 2019, 10 AM
Jan. 14-15 Cherrystone auction offers uncataloged U.S. imperforate issues
by Michael BaadkeThe catalog for this Cherrystone auction is titled Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World and offers 1,334 lots, including numerous large lots and collections. -
US Stamps Dec 30, 2019, 8 AM
U.S. Classics society offers digital update to book of 19th-century fancy cancels
by Linn's StaffThe original work, compiled by Hubert Skinner and Amos Eno, was the culmination of a combined 65 years of research. -
World Stamps Dec 29, 2019, 12 PM
Recent stamps celebrate diplomatic relations between countries
by Denise McCartyStamps from Poland and Brazil pay tribute to anniversaries of diplomatic ties with the United States, Finland and Switzerland.