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Postal Updates Oct 24, 2019, 8 AM
‘Washington Post’ sources say Trump wanted to fire Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan
by Bill McAllisterThe president apparently came to realize that he had little direct control over the U.S. Postal Service. -
Auctions Oct 23, 2019, 10 AM
British North America rarities in Nov. 15-16 Eastern auction
by Michael BaadkeThe sale also includes selected worldwide stamps, covers and collections. -
US Stamps Oct 22, 2019, 11 AM
U.S. Postal Service reveals 20 stamp subjects for 2020
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service has revealed 20 subjects that it plans to commemorate on U.S. stamps in 2020. -
Postal Updates Oct 21, 2019, 8 AM
Royal anniversary celebrated in U.S. with party, postmark
by Molly GoadA pictorial postmark is available commemorating the North American celebration of the Royal Philatelic Society London’s 150th anniversary. -
World Stamps Oct 20, 2019, 8 AM
Stamps honor 50th anniversary of U.N. post office in Geneva
by Denise McCartyThe designs show different photographs of the interior and exterior of the Palais des Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland. -
US Stamps Oct 19, 2019, 12 PM
A different type of ‘Hindenburg’ crash cover
by John M. HotchnerTo obtain a Hindenburg crash cover, it just takes bidding high enough when an example is offered at auction. -
World Stamps Oct 19, 2019, 8 AM
Brazil and Germany win 2019 religious stamp awards
by Denise McCartyThe St. Gabriel award was established in 1969 in Verona, Italy, and is named after “the Lord’s postman,” St. Gabriel. -
Auctions Oct 18, 2019, 2 PM
CIA Invert in Cherrystone’s auction of U.S., worldwide
by Michael BaadkeThe auction features almost 1,000 lots of U.S. and worldwide stamps, covers and collections. -
US Stamps Oct 18, 2019, 10 AM
Postmasters general who support stamp collecting
by Jay BigalkeHaving a postmaster general who is supportive of the stamp collecting hobby is something collectors might take for granted. -
US Stamps Oct 18, 2019, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Collecting varieties of first-day cover cachetmakers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring the United States $1 David G. Farragut stamp and diving into a stamp mixture featuring just three countries. -
World Stamps Oct 17, 2019, 2 PM
The UNPA announces stamp program for 2020
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration announced its 2020 stamp program in its bulletin for collectors, Philatelic Bulletin. -
World Stamps Oct 17, 2019, 11 AM
New name announced for a new kind of stamp show
by Michael BaadkeThe new show name was chosen through online voting by APS members. -
World Stamps Oct 17, 2019, 8 AM
Pipex 2020 exhibitor’s prospectus available
by Linn's StaffThe show will feature 240 exhibit frames, 40 dealers, a welcome pavilion and a youth area. -
Postal Updates Oct 16, 2019, 3 PM
U.S. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan to retire
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentHer retirement will come at the end of her fifth year as the Postal Service’s chief executive officer. -
World Stamps Oct 16, 2019, 11 AM
Taiwan’s 1954 Silo Bridge set in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Jan. 28, 1954, Taiwan issued a set of four Silo Highway Bridge stamps. The set commemorates the first anniversary of the bridge’s opening. -
Auctions Oct 16, 2019, 9 AM
H.R. Harmer auction series offers FDCs, Nicaragua, more
by By Michael BaadkeBetween Nov. 12 and 16, H.R. Harmer will present a series of general and specialized public auctions. -
US Stamps Oct 15, 2019, 9 AM
Ghost stories, Halloween history shared at Spooky Silhouettes first-day ceremony
by Molly GoadThe Milford Pumpkin Festival in Milford, N.H., hosted the U. S. Postal Service's Spooky Silhouettes stamp dedication Oct. 11. -
US Stamps Oct 14, 2019, 12 PM
Holiday Wreaths Oct. 25 ceremony at L.L. Bean store in Maine
by Michael BaadkeThe four new nondenominated (55¢) forever stamps will be issued in a double-sided pane of 20, which the U.S. Postal Service identifies as a booklet. -
World Stamps Oct 11, 2019, 11 AM
U.N. stamps showcase Cuba’s World Heritage sites
by Denise McCartyThis stamp series features sites that have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. -
World Stamps Oct 11, 2019, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Soviet occupation stamps in six German provinces
by Charles SneeAlso this week, tracing the history behind a scarce Medina postal marking and sifting through a “hay bale” assortment of worldwide stamps.