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Auctions May 30, 2019, 5 AM
Alexandria Blue Boy returns to auction in June 22 H.R. Harmer New York sale
by Michael BaadkeLast auctioned in 1967, the unique Blue Alexandria postmaster’s provisional will be offered as part of the ongoing Erivan collection sale series. -
World Stamps May 30, 2019, 5 AM
Looking for brick-and-mortar stamp stores around the U.S.
by Jay BigalkeHow many brick-and-mortar stamp stores still exist? Collector assistance is needed to compile a list of these stores. -
World Stamps May 30, 2019, 5 AM
The French Revolution brought radical change and reform: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an introduction to early U.S. registry markings and how a small green label facilitated stamp trades between East German and foreign collectors. -
US Stamps May 28, 2019, 7 AM
Where is the U.S. D-Day 75th anniversary stamp?
by Jay BigalkeGreat Britain’s Royal Mail and a few other postal administrations are issuing stamps this year to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of but the United States Postal Service has not announced a stamp for the anniversary. -
World Stamps May 28, 2019, 4 AM
Royal Philatelic Society honors several for their contributions
by Linn's staffTwo officers of the American Philatelic Society are among those who recently received honors from the Royal Philatelic Society London. -
World Stamps May 27, 2019, 7 AM
Valuable Baden rarity found in American family collection
by Michael BaadkeA longtime stamp collector in the United States has revealed that he discovered a top rarity from the old German state of Baden neatly mounted on an album page in his worldwide collection. -
Auctions May 26, 2019, 8 AM
Corinphila June 11-17 auctions offer the world in 10 volumes
by Michael BaadkeThe Swiss auction firm Corinphila has prepared a 10-volume auction catalog series for the sales of stamps and postal history taking place June 11-17 at its Zurich facility. -
US Stamps May 23, 2019, 8 PM
The story behind the Johnston-Dienstag stamp: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring postage due payments made with regular stamps and sorting through a worldwide mixture featuring stamps from 37 countries. -
US Stamps May 23, 2019, 8 PM
George H.W. Bush stamp to be issued June 12 in Texas
by Michael BaadkeUnited States memorial stamp for President George H.W. Bush will be issued June 12 in College Station, Texas, home of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus of Texas A&M University. -
US Stamps May 23, 2019, 8 PM
Five-year wait for autographed Adlai Stevenson cover
by John M. HotchnerIn 1952, one of Stevenson’s fans, Louis V. Middleton of Grand Rapids, Mich., sent him a cover with a request for an autograph. -
Postal Updates May 23, 2019, 8 PM
Dwindling cash liquidity adds to Postal Service woes: Week's Most Read
by Linn's staffAlso popular this week were stories about the United States Transcontinental Railroad and Tyrannosaurus Rex stamp issues. -
US Stamps May 23, 2019, 9 AM
Damaged 20¢ Soil and Water FDC is a keeper
by John M. HotchnerDespite a bumpy ride through the mailstream, John Hotchner was pleased to add this first-day cover to his collection. -
US Stamps May 22, 2019, 1 PM
1935 2¢ Grand Canyon National Parks cover makes an unlikely claim
by John M. HotchnerWhat draws philatelic interest to the cover is the bold claim below the description of the Grand Canyon: “This Stamp Will be Very Valuable.” -
US Stamps May 22, 2019, 11 AM
June 22 Detroit ceremony for Sesame Street set of 16
by Michael BaadkeThe 16 United States Sesame Street forever stamps first announced in March will be issued June 22. -
Postal Updates May 22, 2019, 8 AM
Pictorial postmark showcases Odyssey of the Mind
by Molly GoadOdyssey of the Mind, a problem-solving contest, began in 1978 with the innovative teachings of C. Samuel Micklus. -
US Stamps May 21, 2019, 8 AM
Vanishing Species semipostal awaiting Congressional action
by Michael BaadkeSemipostal stamps raise money for designated causes by adding a surtax to the postage price of the stamp. -
Auctions May 20, 2019, 9 AM
Rarity auctions in Sweden, Germany, offer Erivan material
by Michael BaadkeMuch of the material on offer is from the lifelong collection of German-born billionaire businessman Erivan Haub, who died March 6, 2018, at his ranch in Wyoming. -
World Stamps May 20, 2019, 9 AM
Three U.N. souvenir sheets honor World Bee Day
by Denise McCartyEach souvenir sheet contains a single stamp showing a photograph of a bee and part of a flower on a black background. -
World Stamps May 20, 2019, 9 AM
Marshall Islands first to welcome royal baby with stamps
by Denise McCartyLiberia is the second country to issue stamps welcoming the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. -
US Stamps May 20, 2019, 9 AM
Transcontinental Railroad stamp issue celebrated in Utah
by Jay BigalkeAccording to newspaper reports, a crowd of approximately 20,000 people attended the May 10 event.