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Postal Updates Dec 20, 2019, 9 AM
Happy Holidays postmark in use through Jan. 4
by Linn's StaffThe simple design shows a Christmas wreath with the phrase “Happy Holidays.” -
US Stamps Dec 20, 2019, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Postal rate changes let $1 Statue of Freedom fly solo
by Charles SneeAlso this week, navigating the internet to find images of stamps and tips for collecting mint examples of the United States 2019 Walt Whitman commemorative stamp. -
World Stamps Dec 19, 2019, 1 PM
Liberia’s overprinted Officials of 1906 infrequently encountered
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn the 19th and early 20th century, Liberia produced some of the most attractive, engraved, colorful and well-designed topical stamps in the world. -
World Stamps Dec 19, 2019, 12 PM
Linn’s reviews top stamp stories of 2019
by Jay BigalkeThe year 2019 year served up a number of important stories involving stamps, the United States Postal Service, auction happenings and more. -
US Stamps Dec 19, 2019, 8 AM
Southeastern Stamp Expo to host reception Feb. 1 for women leaders in philately
by Linn's StaffThe event will provide an opportunity for Atlanta-area collectors and show attendees to meet several women leaders in the stamp hobby. -
US Stamps Dec 18, 2019, 2 PM
‘Large Beaumont’ cover sells for $247,800 in Dec. 10 H.R. Harmer auction
by Charles SneeThe cover’s nickname comes from its franking: the unique example of the large Beaumont, Texas, 10¢ black on yellow postmaster’s provisional. -
US Stamps Dec 18, 2019, 1 PM
Two new fancy Christmas cancels reported
by John M. HotchnerPostmasters with time on their hands sometimes produced post office specific fancy cancels or cancels for holidays or other subjects. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2019, 12 PM
Made of Hearts stamp to be issued Jan. 23 in Memphis
by Linn's StaffThe Made of Hearts stamp is scheduled as the fourth issue on the Postal Service’s 2020 stamp program. -
World Stamps Dec 16, 2019, 9 AM
Donna Houseman to retire from Amos Media Co.
by Jay BigalkeHouseman has served Amos Media Co. over the years as editorial director of Linn’s Stamp News and the Scott catalogs, editor of Scott Stamp Monthly and more. -
World Stamps Dec 13, 2019, 10 AM
London 2020 exhibit requests exceed number of available frames
by Linn's StaffThe international show will take place May 2-9, 2020, at the Business Design Center in Islington, a northern district in Greater London. -
World Stamps Dec 13, 2019, 8 AM
Guernsey issues stamps for 50th anniversary of postal independence
by Dingguo DaiOne set focuses on developments in postal operations, and the other set depicts stamp-on-stamp designs of Guernsey’s stamps from the past 50 years. -
World Stamps Dec 13, 2019, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: An Irish stamp designer tells his story
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the wife of a stamp collector cherishes the friendships made and perusing a worldwide mix containing stamps with pleasing catalog values. -
US Stamps Dec 12, 2019, 11 AM
New U.S. Priority, Express stamps to be issued Jan. 18
by Linn's StaffThe United States Postal Service is continuing its American Landmarks stamp series into 2020. -
US Stamps Dec 12, 2019, 8 AM
Vintage postcards send wishes for a Happy New Year
by John M. HotchnerTwo New Year’s postcards have come to hand recently, and they deserve to be shared. -
US Stamps Dec 11, 2019, 3 PM
Seasonal demand drives up price for Evergreens booklet
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEven mint blocks of four are worth saving, if you get them at a good price. -
US Stamps Dec 11, 2019, 10 AM
Error discovered on 1931 local Christmas seal
by John M. HotchnerThe Pontifical Association of the Holy Childhood issued this seal in 1931. The central design shows a child with a candle. -
Postal Updates Dec 11, 2019, 8 AM
PRC proposes giving USPS greater freedom to raise stamp prices
by Bill McAllisterThe new proposal reflects the commission’s concerns that the USPS needs some escape from a 2006 price cap that has limited annual stamp price increases to the rate of inflation. -
US Stamps Dec 10, 2019, 2 PM
USPS reveals issue dates for first 2020 U.S. stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe Postal Service revealed issue dates and locations for nine different issues from January through May in a Dec. 10 press release. -
Postal Updates Dec 10, 2019, 1 PM
Senate confirms Duncan for second term on Postal Service’s board of governors
by Bill McAllisterThe postal board only regained its quorum (five board members) in August after lacking one since 2014. -
Postal Updates Dec 9, 2019, 8 AM
All I want for Christmas is a holiday postmark
by Molly GoadThe holidays are in full swing, which means it’s time to acquire the season’s postmarks.