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World Stamps Apr 5, 2024, 12 PM
Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation announces updated website
by Linn’s StaffThe new website includes postage stamps from nations not previously listed or available through IGPC. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2024, 11 AM
Ceremony for Ansel Adams stamps at Yosemite National Park
by Linn’s StaffSome of Adams’ most famous images are featured on the pane of 16 stamps. -
World Stamps Apr 5, 2024, 8 AM
Canada Post showcases dessert staple on March 27 Eid stamp
by David HartwigThe stamp shows a photograph of maamoul butter cookies, along with a wooden mold used to make them. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2024, 11 AM
Schedule set for Westpex 2024, April 26-28
by Linn’s StaffSchuyler Rumsey Auctions of San Francisco will conduct its Westpex sale April 25-28 at the show hotel. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2024, 10 AM
June 28 federal duck stamp ceremony location revealed
by Jay BigalkeThe vignette for the stamp will be a reproduction of Chuck Black’s original oil painting of a northern pintail. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2024, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Having fun with first-day covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a Linn’s columnist gives serious consideration to exhibiting for the first time, and a review of an assortment of worldwide stamps issued from 1897 to 2008. -
Postal Updates Apr 3, 2024, 10 AM
USPS letter carriers recall traumatizing attacks while doing their jobs
by Allen AbelMembers of both parties in the House of Representatives have come together to pledge their support for a proposed piece of legislation dubbed the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act. -
World Stamps Apr 3, 2024, 8 AM
Colombia issued its first special delivery stamp in 1917
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the 5-centavo dark green stamp features one of the most laid-back special delivery messengers ever depicted. -
US Stamps Apr 2, 2024, 11 AM
New Floral Geometry dollar-denominated stamp to arrive April 26 at Westpex
by Charles SneeA new addition to the United States Postal Service’s Floral Geometry series of high denomination definitive (regular-issue) stamps will be issued April 26 at the Westpex 2024 stamp show. -
US Stamps Apr 2, 2024, 10 AM
Were copycat United States postal cards permitted?
by John M. HotchnerCopying these early postal cards did not seem to bother anyone in the Post Office Department. -
US Stamps Apr 2, 2024, 9 AM
Highlights from two March stamp shows included first-day events and a faux game show
by Jay BigalkeTwo stamp shows in March were fortunate to host first-day of issue ceremonies, and Linn’s Stamp News was honored to play a role in them. -
World Stamps Apr 2, 2024, 8 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard Volume 1
by Jay BigalkeVolume 1A includes listings for the United States, United Nations, and countries of the world Aden through Australia. Listings for Austria through B countries of the world can be found in Vol. 1B. -
World Stamps Apr 1, 2024, 2 PM
Five to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in Southampton, England
by Linn’s StaffThe honorees are Walter Britz of Uruguay, Yu-An Chen of Taiwan, John Davies of the United Kingdom, Bernard Jimenez of France, and Ivar Sundsbo of Norway. -
US Stamps Apr 1, 2024, 1 PM
Saul Bellow, other recent U.S. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the Scott catalogs. -
Postal Updates Apr 1, 2024, 12 PM
Massive USPS mail disruptions descend on Atlanta
by Allen AbelThe Atlanta metropolitan area replaced beleaguered Houston as an epicenter of infuriating and unexplained mail disruptions in mid-March. -
US Stamps Apr 1, 2024, 10 AM
Counterfeit U.S. 2005 Disney, 2006 Children’s Book Animals, 2013 Lighthouses stamps discovered
by Charles SneeOverall, the three bogus panes convincingly mimic their genuine counterparts. -
US Stamps Mar 29, 2024, 9 AM
Two new floral stamps issued at St. Louis Stamp Expo
by Steven J. BahnsenTwo lovely floral stamps were issued on March 22. The United States Celebration and Wedding Blooms stamps debuted at a delightful ceremony that was part of the St. Louis Stamp Expo show held March 22-24 in Missouri. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2024, 9 AM
Romance is in the air for April cartoon caption 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. -
US Stamps Mar 27, 2024, 11 AM
Souvenir from ‘Olympic,’ sister ship of ‘Titanic’
by John M. HotchnerNice surprises await collectors who look inside covers. -
US Stamps Mar 27, 2024, 8 AM
U.S. Northern Cardinal stamped envelope still available
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe indicium of the Northern Cardinal stamped envelope was designed by Antonio Alcala.