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US Stamps Aug 9, 2019, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Celebrating the 1989 Prehistoric Animals stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, tracing the history of the Greek monarchy on stamps and sifting through a stamp mixture loaded with popular topical issues. -
US Stamps Aug 9, 2019, 9 AM
Lenticular element added to T. Rex stamps to simulate image movement
by Michael BaadkeThe effect will be similar to that seen on the Rabbit and Hat stamp on the 2018 Art of Magic souvenir sheet of three. -
World Stamps Aug 8, 2019, 12 PM
Dinosaurs rule in philately
by Jay BigalkeThere are thousands of stamps to choose from when building a dinosaur/fossil topical collection. -
World Stamps Aug 8, 2019, 10 AM
Uruguay’s 1946 Mail Coach parcel post stamp hard to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerDespite the relatively low catalog value, this stamp is seldom encountered in online auctions or price lists. -
US Stamps Aug 8, 2019, 8 AM
Letter from the White House explained the Nixon pardon
by John M. HotchnerHistory lurks inside many envelopes that have been saved by stamp and cover collectors. -
US Stamps Aug 7, 2019, 1 PM
Chickens flock to July cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThe cartoon caption contest for July featured one of the stamps from the State and County Fairs strip of four forever stamps. -
US Stamps Aug 7, 2019, 8 AM
M-Bag tag for a shipment of printed matter to New Zealand
by Ken LawrenceThis cost-effective way to ship a heavy sack of printed matter and related materials to a single address is called M-Bag mail. -
World Stamps Aug 6, 2019, 1 PM
What’s new for 2020 Scott Standard catalog Volumes 5A and 5B?
by Jay BigalkeNew Zealand received a watchful eye, with approximately 1,600 value changes reflecting a mix of increases and decreases. -
US Stamps Aug 6, 2019, 11 AM
Sesame Street Characters, U.S.S. Missouri now Scott catalog official
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
World Stamps Aug 6, 2019, 10 AM
Greenland 2018 stamp of the year
by Linn's StaffThe winning design features a panoramic photograph of mountains and the northern lights. -
World Stamps Aug 6, 2019, 10 AM
Additional Ras Al Khaima stamps added to the 2020 Scott catalog
by Jay BigalkeResearch by a number of specialists and dealers contributed to the information needed to list stamp issues of the Trucial States. -
Postal Updates Aug 3, 2019, 12 AM
U.S. Senate approves three postal board appointees
by Bill McAllisterThe presidentially appointed board that has overseen the United States Postal Service since 1970 is back in business. -
US Stamps Aug 2, 2019, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: Cal Rodgers’ historic 1911 flight in Vin Fiz Flyer biplane
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring Chile’s colorful journey to issuing stamps and upacking the essential features of the Facit line of stamp catalogs. -
US Stamps Aug 2, 2019, 10 AM
APS Stampshow/ATA National Topical Stamp Show now open
by Michael BaadkeThe joint American Philatelic Society Stampshow and American Topical Association National Topical Stamp Show, taking place at the CHI Health Convention Center in Omaha, Neb., is now underway. -
US Stamps Aug 1, 2019, 9 AM
APS board approves 2023 Stampshow site
by Michael BaadkeThe American Philatelic Society will present its 2023 summer stamp show, exhibition and annual convention in Cleveland, Ohio. -
Auctions Aug 1, 2019, 9 AM
Kelleher auctions Aug. 13-15 include United States, British and worldwide
by Michael BaadkeMany additional lots offer items from Europe and colonies, Asia, Africa and Latin America. -
World Stamps Aug 1, 2019, 8 AM
Liechtenstein stamps showing bird’s eyes capture Asiago international art award
by Denise McCartyThe stamps feature the eyes of three birds: the gray heron, great crested grebe and cormorant. -
Postal Updates Jul 31, 2019, 9 AM
Postmark recalls 1902 French film ‘A Trip to the Moon’
by Molly GoadThe film takes a group of astronomers on an expedition to the moon where they escape captivity from lunar inhabitants. -
US Stamps Jul 30, 2019, 2 PM
U.S. Harry Potter booklet of 20 is in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIf you need this booklet, it is well worth buying at the 2019 Scott catalog value. -
US Stamps Jul 30, 2019, 2 PM
1973 Boston Tea Party block is a puzzle for expertizers
by John M. HotchnerThe 1973 Boston Tea Party block of four has three catalog-listed missing-color errors. Misregistrations of color also are known.