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US Stamps Dec 29, 2019, 12 PM
January cartoon caption contest gets political with Mark Twain stamp
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
US Stamps Dec 28, 2019, 12 PM
Christmas seals honor pioneers of the movement
by John M. HotchnerFour pictorial seals from 1938 depict pioneers in the anti-tuberculosis and Christmas seal movements. -
US Stamps Dec 28, 2019, 8 AM
UPSS publishes revised book of essays of envelopes and wrappers
by Jay BigalkeFor those looking to expand beyond collecting envelopes and wrappers, this resource is a must-have to discover the other types of items that exist. -
World Stamps Dec 27, 2019, 12 PM
‘Jeopardy!’ contestants take on stamp category in Dec. 20 show
by Michael BaadkeStamp clues appear periodically on Jeopardy!, which challenges contestants with categories from almost every aspect of life and history. -
US Stamps Dec 27, 2019, 11 AM
Two American Landmarks stamps, one envelope to be issued for expedited mail
by Michael BaadkeThe $7.75 stamp fulfills the new flat rate for standard Priority Mail envelopes, and the $26.35 stamp fulfills the corresponding Priority Mail Express rate. -
World Stamps Dec 27, 2019, 10 AM
Joint issue stamps honor Express Mail Service Cooperative
by Linn's StaffAt least 20 postal administrations participated in a joint issue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Express Mail Service (EMS) Cooperative. -
US Stamps Dec 27, 2019, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: The Stamp-Ad booklet saga
by Charles SneeAlso this week, explaining the purpose of an “Outside Mail” marking on a 1960 parcel post tag and sifting through a small mixture of worldwide stamps issued before 1980. -
US Stamps Dec 26, 2019, 12 PM
Look for U.S. Kelp Forest pane of 10 in Nature of America series
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 2009 Kelp Forest pane is especially popular with fish topical collectors. -
World Stamps Dec 26, 2019, 10 AM
UNPA pane of 10 $1.20 stamps celebrates the Year of the Rat
by Denise McCartyThe stamps are for use from the UNPA post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City. -
World Stamps Dec 26, 2019, 8 AM
Luxembourg announces 2020 stamp program
by Linn's StaffLuxembourg Post will issue stamps quarterly in 2020, with stamps slated to be issued March 10, May 5, Sept. 4 and Dec. 7. -
World Stamps Dec 24, 2019, 8 AM
France wins first contest for Mediterranean-theme stamps
by Denise McCartyAll stamps entered into this online competition were part of the multination Euromed series that began in 2014. -
World Stamps Dec 24, 2019, 8 AM
Recent stamps feature cows and cowbells
by Denise McCartyFeatured stamps depicting the two subjects are from Switzerland, Croatia Hong Kong and the Bahamas. -
Auctions Dec 23, 2019, 9 AM
Harmer-Schau plans Jan. 10-12 auction during Orcoexpo show
by Michael BaadkeThe auction will offer 2,340 lots over the course of three days. -
US Stamps Dec 23, 2019, 9 AM
New U.S. Lunar New Year series begins Jan. 11 with Year of the Rat forever stamp
by Charles SneeVeteran USPS art director Antonio Alcala designed the stamp, which features a three-dimensional ceremonial mask by Camille Chew. -
World Stamps Dec 23, 2019, 9 AM
Canada’s Magi booklet stamps printed on the wrong side
by Linn's StaffOther Canadian Christmas stamps issued at the same time were not affected by the recall. -
US Stamps Dec 22, 2019, 9 AM
‘A Christmas Salute’ handstamp pays tribute to the season
by John M. HotchnerTwo jaunty Air Force covers from 1963 and 1989 celebrate the Christmas season. -
Postal Updates Dec 21, 2019, 4 PM
Angel postmark prepared for annual live Nativity production
by Molly GoadThe United States Postal Service has extended this postmark for 30 days. -
US Stamps Dec 21, 2019, 11 AM
Christmas seal on 1931 flight cover bears scarce local overprint
by John M. HotchnerOff-cover seals are scarce but not rare and not expensive; on-cover examples are a completely different story. -
World Stamps Dec 20, 2019, 1 PM
Macau’s stamps win 2019 Year of the Pig contest
by Dingguo DaiThis was the first time Macau took the top honor. Liechtenstein and New Zealand have placed second and third, respectively, for three years in a row. -
World Stamps Dec 20, 2019, 10 AM
Australia adds shape to its personalized stamps
by Denise McCartyStarting Dec. 16, Australia Post began offering self-adhesive personalized stamps die cut in different shapes, including an outline map of Australia.