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US Stamps Jun 27, 2019, 12 PM
July cartoon caption contest features upcoming State and County Fairs stamp
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 Jun 27, 2019, 8 AM
Look for popular U.S. 1847 5¢ Franklin reproduction
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1875, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced official reproductions of the first general issue postage stamps. -
US Stamps Jun 26, 2019, 8 AM
World Series show of Civil War postal history Oct. 25-26
by Linn's StaffThe Civil War, a Postal System Divided, Postal Exhibition and Symposium is a one-time World Series of Philately show. -
World Stamps Jun 25, 2019, 2 PM
Stamps commemorate 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing and more
by Denise McCartySome of these stamps show photographs and drawings of the July 20, 1969, moon landing and scenes of the Apollo 11 mission. -
Auctions Jun 25, 2019, 10 AM
Alexandria ‘Blue Boy’ cover auctioned for $1.18 million
by Michael BaadkeThe Alexandria Blue Boy, a famous cover franked with a unique Alexandria, Va., postmaster’s provisional stamp and mailed in 1847, sold at auction in New York City for $1.18 million. -
Auctions Jun 25, 2019, 7 AM
Jenny Invert, other top U.S. rarities in July 10 Cherrystone sale
by By Michael BaadkeThe auction is a single-owner sale of United States material dubbed the New Amsterdam collection. -
Auctions Jun 24, 2019, 3 PM
Spink Collectors’ Series sale July 10-11 in London
by Charles SneeAmong the highlights of the sale are the Michael Lewis collection of Malta and the “Rothman” collection of Rhodesia postal history and cancellations. -
US Stamps Jun 24, 2019, 1 PM
Tyrannosaurus Rex first-day ceremony at Smithsonian museum Aug. 29
by Jay BigalkeThe set of four United States Tyrannosaurus Rex forever stamps will have its first-day ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. -
World Stamps Jun 24, 2019, 8 AM
Canada Post proposes 2¢ rate increase for 2020
by Denise McCartyRate increases also were proposed for mail to the United States, international mail and domestic registered mail. -
US Stamps Jun 24, 2019, 8 AM
APS board re-elected; new trustees chosen for library
by Linn's staffEach member of the board sworn in three years ago ran unopposed for the same positions in the recent APS elections. -
World Stamps Jun 21, 2019, 8 AM
Philatelic bureau changes for San Marino and Vatican City
by Danilo BogoniSan Marino and Vatican City have passed laws to incorporate their philatelic and numismatic bureaus into the respective postal operations. -
World Stamps Jun 21, 2019, 7 AM
Belgian Youth Philately stamps focus on millennials
by Denise McCartyCalled the Anatomy of a Millennial, the pane of five nondenominated stamps was issued June 17. -
US Stamps Jun 20, 2019, 2 PM
Exploring 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair covers: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a report on a piece of high-tech gadgetry on display at the Stockholmia 2019 show and a short-lived U.S. Post Office Department form used to collect postage due. -
World Stamps Jun 20, 2019, 7 AM
Colorful crown of flowers graces new stamp from Latvia
by Denise McCartyThe stamp arrives just in time for the summer solstice and Latvia's midsummer festivals. -
US Stamps Jun 19, 2019, 3 PM
More living people on stamps: the Little Rock Nine and Mississippi Statehood
by John M. HotchnerThere are now more than 75 U.S. stamps identified as showing people who were living at the time the stamp was issued. -
US Stamps Jun 19, 2019, 1 PM
USPS changes minimum order for pane stamps
by Jay BigalkeStarting in June, the U.S. Postal Service center only sells full-pane formats for nearly all of its stamp issues through its Stamp Fulfillment Services. -
World Stamps Jun 19, 2019, 1 PM
Jennifer Miller named ATA executive director
by Linn's StaffAn avid topical collector and ATA member, Miller brings many years of customer service experience to her new role. -
World Stamps Jun 18, 2019, 8 AM
1935 Commonwealth of the Philippines issue very affordable
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe beautiful Temples of Human Progress allegorical design is featured on all five stamps in the set. -
US Stamps Jun 17, 2019, 4 PM
Michael Laurence receives APRL philatelic literature award
by Linn's staffLaurence received the award on June 8 at the Napex stamp show and exhibition in McLean, Va. -
World Stamps Jun 17, 2019, 9 AM
Austria blazes new trail with digital Crypto stamp
by Denise McCartyIn announcing the stamp, Austrian Post said that it serves two purposes: The traditional postage part is on the left, and “a virtual collector’s item” is on the right.