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US Stamps Jul 18, 2019, 12 PM
Woodstock stamp celebrates 1969 festival’s 50th anniversary
by Michael BaadkeThe new stamp is the second U.S. issue to directly commemorate Woodstock, one of the largest-ever festival gatherings at that time it was held. -
US Stamps Jul 18, 2019, 10 AM
District Court rejects 2015 personalized stamp attacking controversial Citizens United case
by Bill McAllisterThe design that Zazzle rejected featured an image of Uncle Sam struggling with a snake that formed a dollar sign entrapping the man who is a symbol of America. -
World Stamps Jul 18, 2019, 8 AM
New stamp designs illustrate that words matter
by Denise McCartyThe power of words comes through on recent stamps from New Zealand, Finland, France, Italy, San Marino and Isle of Man. -
World Stamps Jul 17, 2019, 8 AM
Aimée Devine named 2019 Distinguished Topical Philatelist
by Linn's staffDevine was selected for the association’s highest award because of her extensive contributions to youth philately. -
Auctions Jul 16, 2019, 2 PM
Harmer-Schau Aug. 1-4 auction at APS Stampshow in Omaha
by Michael BaadkeThe firm will present a public auction of worldwide and United States material in four sessions. -
World Stamps Jul 16, 2019, 11 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail to issue souvenir sheets for Cricket World Cup victories
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain will issue stamps to celebrate two Cricket World Cup victories, according to a July 14 announcement from Royal Mail. -
US Stamps Jul 16, 2019, 8 AM
Linerless coil stamps are starting to fuse together
by Jay BigalkeFor collectors who have encountered this sticky problem, what solutions, if any, can be used to get these stamps safely apart? -
Postal Updates Jul 15, 2019, 10 AM
A postmark trio: Apollo 11 launch, landing, moon walk
by Molly GoadThis month marks the 50th anniversary of NASA’s historic moon landing, and several postmarks have been issued for the occasion. -
US Stamps Jul 15, 2019, 8 AM
Charles L. “Chuck” Ripper 1929-2019
by Linn's StaffMr. Ripper was a 50-year-old freelance artist when he was tapped for his first U.S. postage stamp assignment in 1980: a set of four 15¢ stamps celebrating coral reefs. -
Postal Updates Jul 14, 2019, 8 AM
Japan Post to increase postage rates Oct. 1
by Linn's StaffThe basic domestic postcard rate will increase from 62 yen to 63y, and the letter rate from 82y to 84y. -
US Stamps Jul 13, 2019, 8 PM
State and County Fairs set not part of a new ‘Americana’ series
by Linn's staffThe U.S. Postal Service said that inaccurate information published in the USPS Postal Bulletin will be corrected. -
World Stamps Jul 12, 2019, 8 AM
A tour of groundbreaking stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a helpful reminder about Linn’s weekly auction calendar and an upbeat review of a mixture of stamps issued between 1915 and 2015. -
US Stamps Jul 11, 2019, 12 PM
Military Working Dogs set at Aug. 1 stamp show in Omaha
by Michael BaadkeThe design of each stamp is a stylized illustration depicting one of four dog breeds serving today in the U.S. armed forces: the German shepherd, the Labrador retriever, the Belgian Malinois and the Dutch shepherd. -
US Stamps Jul 11, 2019, 12 PM
Could you become a stamp exhibitor?
by John M. HotchnerExhibiting your stamps and covers can open up new worlds of interest, challenge and accomplishment. -
US Stamps Jul 10, 2019, 8 AM
Americover FDC show July 26-28 in St. Louis
by Linn's staffAmericover will present approximately 144 frames of exhibits, which will be judged by a team of five American Philatelic Society accredited judges. -
World Stamps Jul 9, 2019, 9 PM
British stamps highlight local customs and festivals
by Denise McCartyIn addition to the stamps, Royal Mail is offering first-day covers, eight postcards reproducing the designs of the stamps, and a presentation pack. -
US Stamps Jul 9, 2019, 8 AM
Computers a mixed blessing in June cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThe contest featured the 33¢ Personal Computers stamp from the Celebrate the Century pane of 15 highlighting the 1980s. -
US Stamps Jul 8, 2019, 2 PM
Woodstock first-day ceremony at Metropolitan Museum of Art
by Linn's staffThe United States Woodstock forever stamp will have its first-day ceremony at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. -
World Stamps Jul 8, 2019, 9 AM
Canada Post offers up-close view of bears on new stamps
by Denise McCartyThe four nondenominated, permanent-rate (currently 90¢) stamps will be issued July 24 in booklets of eight and a pane of four. -
Auctions Jul 8, 2019, 8 AM
U.S., Confederate States highlight July 23-25 Siegel auction
by Michael BaadkeAlso up for sale are essays, proofs and specimens; back of the book including revenues and U.S. possessions; plus collections and accumulations.