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World Stamps Nov 25, 2019, 12 PM
Look for two 1903 sets from the Colombian state of Boyaca
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMany Colombian states stamps have minimal catalog value, but they are not that easy to find. -
US Stamps Nov 25, 2019, 8 AM
Many older Christmas stamps remain available at post offices
by Jay BigalkeA contemporary (nonreligious) issue continues to be a staple every year. -
Auctions Nov 24, 2019, 2 PM
Brazilian Bull’s-Eyes rarity in Feldman auction
by Michael BaadkeThe Dec. 9-13 auction series by David Feldman offers a worldwide selection of stamps, covers and collections in six auction catalogs. -
Auctions Nov 23, 2019, 10 AM
Siegel Dec. 10-12 auctions offer worldwide, specialized SCADTA
by Michael BaadkeThe three-day auction, held in association with Charles F. Shreve, will take place at the Siegel galleries in New York City. -
World Stamps Nov 22, 2019, 10 AM
Stamps feature Christmas stars as LED, comet and crystal
by Denise McCartyThese innovative 2019 Christmas stamps are recent issues of Portugal, Spain and Austria. -
US Stamps Nov 22, 2019, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Researching a U.S. 1947 ‘insufficiently prepaid’ airmail cover
by Charles SneeAlso this week, Minnesota revenue stamps combat trafficking of Christmas trees and an unpicked mixture of stamps receives a grade of B+. -
US Stamps Nov 21, 2019, 12 PM
George H.W. Bush panes found imperforate, pair to be auctioned
by Michael BaadkeTwo full panes of 20 error stamps were authenticated recently by the American Philatelic Expertizing Service. -
World Stamps Nov 21, 2019, 10 AM
Britain to complete its Star Wars stamps trilogy Nov. 26
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail reports that the new stamps will mark the upcoming release of the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. -
US Stamps Nov 21, 2019, 10 AM
Wag the dog’s tail for the December cartoon contest
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. -
Auctions Nov 20, 2019, 12 PM
Erivan German states stamps, postal history in Dec. 14 Koehler auction in Germany
by Charles SneeThe sale opens with a splendid selection of covers from Baden, the former grand duchy located in southwestern Germany. -
US Stamps Nov 20, 2019, 11 AM
Find United States 1847 10¢ Washington to fit your budget
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEven examples in lower grades or with minor faults sell for a surprising percentage of Scott catalog value. -
Auctions Nov 20, 2019, 9 AM
H.R. Harmer Dec. 10 sale to offer Erivan collection of U.S., Confederate States postal history
by Charles SneeThe auction will take place at at the Collectors Club in New York City. -
World Stamps Nov 19, 2019, 10 AM
Queen Elizabeth II to open new Royal Philatelic Society London headquarters
by Linn's StaffThe queen owns the Royal Philatelic Collection, which was started by her grandfather, King George V, in the late 1800s when he was the Duke of York. -
US Stamps Nov 19, 2019, 8 AM
Tatham Co. pamphlet promoted Christmas seals
by John M. HotchnerThe company rose to fame based on its service and the series of 15 numbered TASCO “educational booklets” that it produced. -
US Stamps Nov 18, 2019, 1 PM
Florex stamp show new location: Kissimmee, Fla., Dec. 13-15
by Linn's StaffA show cancel and cacheted (decorated) cover will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. -
US Stamps Nov 16, 2019, 10 AM
Civil War Postal Exhibition and Symposium a success
by Jay BigalkePatricia A. “Trish” Kaufmann recounted the event in the Confederate Stamp Alliance’s November E-Newsletter. -
World Stamps Nov 15, 2019, 10 AM
NPM Sundman lecturers champion the importance of World War II postal history
by Bill McAllisterKees Adema and Jeffrey Groeneveld presented the museum’s 16th Maynard Sundman lecture. -
US Stamps Nov 15, 2019, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: $1 Seaplane coil on unusual certified mail cover
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring an important website devoted to errors, freaks and oddities, and reviewing a worldwide mixture from a dealer in England. -
Auctions Nov 15, 2019, 8 AM
Hawkins collection of worldwide unused stamps in Dec. 4 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeThe collection, which Cherrystone describes as “compact and powerful,” focuses on pre-World War II issues. -
Postal Updates Nov 14, 2019, 2 PM
Postal Service records $8.8 billion loss for fiscal 2019
by Bill McAllisterOn a more positive note, the Postal Service's board of governors said a fond farewell to Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, who is retiring January 31.