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Postal Updates Mar 26, 2024, 10 AM
Letters to first lady Betty Ford recall her decision to support the Equal Rights Amendment
by Allen AbelMany of the messages were appreciative, some were censorious, and some still bubble with the feminist awakening of the times. -
US Stamps Mar 26, 2024, 8 AM
The award for most creative way to send in a stamp poll ballot
by Jay BigalkeEvery time a stamp collector receives mail, it is a special treat. But then, there are those extra special moments that make you smile. -
US Stamps Mar 25, 2024, 11 AM
Stamp honoring first lady Betty Ford to debut April 5 in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
by Charles SneeIssuance of the Betty Ford stamp comes one month after the surprise March 6 unveiling of the stamp’s design at the White House. -
US Stamps Mar 25, 2024, 8 AM
Waterfalls stamps voted overall favorite, best designed commemorative in Linn’s 2023 U.S. stamp poll
by Charles SneeReaders of all ages mailed in a total of 738 ballots in the 2023 stamp poll. A total of 555 online voters also participated via Linns.com. -
Postal Updates Mar 23, 2024, 10 AM
Historic Carpenters’ Hall on Norpex 2024 show cancel
by Molly GoadA Norwalk, Conn., postmark displays Carpenters’ Hall, the historic building where the First Continental Congress took place 250 years ago in Philadelphia. -
US Stamps Mar 22, 2024, 9 AM
Philatelic Show April 12-14
by Linn’s StaffAbout 38 dealers will offer stamps, covers and postal history from the United States and worldwide, and the show will feature 156 frames of competitive exhibits. -
US Stamps Mar 21, 2024, 2 PM
APS board meeting report: slightly behind budget, new education initiatives and director, Boston 2026 stamp issue coming
by Jay BigalkeAmong the topics discussed were the 2024 budget, membership, the new digital magazine StampEd, education, the philatelic estate of Alfred F. “Al” Kugel. -
US Stamps Mar 21, 2024, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: A King Kong cinderella to go ape over
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a tip to look for a handsome 1909 set from China picturing the Temple of Heaven in Peking, and our mixture reviewer runs the numbers on a sample from a worldwide assortment. -
US Stamps Mar 20, 2024, 11 AM
Randolph L. ‘Randy’ Neil, 1941-2024
by John M. HotchnerRandy Neil, well known to American stamp collectors as an author, exhibitor, editor, researcher and expert on several aspects of United States philately, died peacefully in hospice on March 6 at the age of 82. -
World Stamps Mar 20, 2024, 8 AM
Appealing design on 1895 Madagascar local stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAmong the most interesting local stamps listed in the Scott catalogs are those issued by the British Inland Mail postal service for Madagascar. -
US Stamps Mar 19, 2024, 11 AM
Stamps capture national headlines in February, March
by Jay BigalkeSeveral recent articles published nationally have done quite well in sharing the message of philately with everyone. -
Postal Updates Mar 19, 2024, 8 AM
Meet the Maryland teacher who narrowly avoided the 1986 ‘Challenger’ disaster
by Allen AbelA collector since childhood, teacher Kathleen Anne Beres once shared a dream of liftoff with millions of other members of her space-mad generation. -
US Stamps Mar 18, 2024, 10 AM
U.S. stamps with several colors but only one plate number
by John M. HotchnerThis system of single-digit numbers representing longer plate numbers is still in use, with some modifications, today. -
US Stamps Mar 18, 2024, 8 AM
New U.S. stamp to raise awareness of manatees March 27 in Silver Springs, Fla.
by Charles SneeThe new nondenominated (68¢) Save Manatees stamp will debut on Manatee Appreciation Day. -
World Stamps Mar 15, 2024, 9 AM
London’s Postal Museum announces new chair
by Linn’s StaffSue Wilkinson, the museum’s new chair, replaces Rick Wills. -
World Stamps Mar 14, 2024, 2 PM
Canada Post celebrates April 8 total solar eclipse with new stamp
by David HartwigThis will be the first total eclipse to cross Canada since February 26, 1979, and the last total solar eclipse to be visible in Canada until 2044. -
World Stamps Mar 14, 2024, 10 AM
March 12 Great Britain stamps travel back to the age of dinosaurs
by David HartwigEight of the 12 stamps depict dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles from the Jurassic and Cretaceous eras (201.3 to 66 million years ago). -
US Stamps Mar 14, 2024, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: The first stamp in the U.S. Americana series
by Charles SneeAlso this week, digging into the new online magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors, and a review of a worldwide mixture featuring some attractive stamps with high catalog values. -
World Stamps Mar 14, 2024, 8 AM
France’s La Poste, Pikachu join forces
by Molly GoadThe single €1.29 stamp from France features the mascot of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu. -
US Stamps Mar 13, 2024, 11 AM
Flowers bloom on two U.S. stamps March 22 at St. Louis Stamp Expo
by Charles SneeThe Celebration Blooms and Wedding Blooms stamps are intended primarily as wedding invitation postage but are valid for any postal use.