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Postal Updates Sep 12, 2019, 9 AM
Nancy A. Pope (1957-2019)
by Bill McAllisterNancy Pope was the founding historian of the National Postal Museum and a Smithsonian employee since 1984. -
US Stamps Sep 12, 2019, 8 AM
Horse and rider get laughs in August cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerIn the contest entries, one of the most-used themes was the 3¢ face value of the stamp, which isn’t as immediately obvious as it is in most U.S. stamp designs. -
US Stamps Sep 11, 2019, 11 AM
Lighthouse stamp minor varieties hide in plain sight
by Jay BigalkeThese subtle varieties are fun to watch for while sorting through mixtures of used stamps or examining your collection. -
Postal Updates Sep 11, 2019, 8 AM
Create a collection of Tyrannosaurus rex postmarks
by Molly GoadEach postmark has its own take on the T. rex. Most of them simply show either the head of T. rex or its full body. -
World Stamps Sep 10, 2019, 2 PM
Canada announces subjects for stamps to be issued in 2020
by Denise McCartyCanada Post announces seven sets of commemorative stamps planned for 2020, but it does not mention issue dates or specific design details about the stamps. -
World Stamps Sep 10, 2019, 2 PM
Philatelic Foundation donates to Boston 2026 World Expo
by Linn's StaffBoston 2026 World Expo, the 12th international philatelic exhibition to be held in the United States, is scheduled to take place in late May 2026. -
US Stamps Sep 10, 2019, 9 AM
Spooky Silhouettes stamps will have iridescent effect
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (55¢) stamps are each framed in black and show Halloween themes. -
Postal Updates Sep 9, 2019, 2 PM
Postman honored with largest mural in Washington, D.C.
by Bill McAllisterThe mural shows Roger “Buck” Hill leaning against a wall with his saxophone in hand and a sack of letters at his feet. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2019, 11 AM
Dinosaurs show off their moves on new pane of forever stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe stamps have a very fine lenticular coating that alters your perception of the image that appears on two of the four T. Rex stamps. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2019, 10 AM
New U.S. Purple Heart stamp will be issued Oct. 4 at Indypex
by Linn's staffThe United States Postal Service will issue its newest iteration of the Purple Heart stamp Oct. 4 with a first-day ceremony at the Indypex stamp show. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2019, 8 AM
Spink to auction Jenny Invert centerline block Sept. 27
by Michael BaadkeThe Jenny Invert centerline block last sold at public auction on Sept. 25, 1991. -
World Stamps Sep 8, 2019, 9 AM
Look for Cuba’s 1937 25-centavo Fleet of Columbus stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 25c Fleet of Columbus stamp is popular with topical collectors of Columbus and ships. -
World Stamps Sep 7, 2019, 10 AM
Issue date and designs revealed for Royal Mail’s Cricket World Cup sheets
by Denise McCartyThis is the first time that England’s men’s and women’s cricket teams have held both trophies simultaneously. -
Postal Updates Sep 6, 2019, 1 PM
Trump criticizes USPS efforts to combat flow of dangerous drug fentanyl from China
by Bill McAllisterIt’s not the first time the president has urged the USPS to move more aggressively to slow the flow of fentanyl. -
US Stamps Sep 6, 2019, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: The fascinating backstory on Hamilton and Jackson card proofs
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring the numerous 1935 overprints of Nicaragua and comparing two worldwide stamp mixtures from the same dealer. -
World Stamps Sep 6, 2019, 9 AM
United Nations stamps to support Climate Action Summit
by Denise McCartySix of the stamps are rectangular and issued in separate panes of 20. The other three are round and issued in souvenir sheets of one. -
US Stamps Sep 6, 2019, 9 AM
Both sides of 1889 registered cover to Canada tell the story
by John M. HotchnerHow could this registered cover have gone through the mail without the additional 10¢? -
US Stamps Sep 5, 2019, 2 PM
Mighty Tyrannosaurus rex revered during first-day stamp ceremony
by Molly GoadA warm welcome was given to the newest forever stamp set at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. -
World Stamps Sep 4, 2019, 11 AM
[Dismissed in Noblespirit favor on 2/17/21] Collector sues Noblespirit over stamp sales agreement
by Bill McAllisterThe stamps were to be sold through Noblespirit’s “internet web auction services” and at the firm’s New Hampshire offices, according to the lawsuit. -
US Stamps Sep 4, 2019, 8 AM
Double-sided pane features set of four Winter Berries stamps Sept. 17
by Michael BaadkeThe berries featured on the four stamps are the winterberry, juniper berry, beautyberry and soapberry.