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Postal Updates May 20, 2019, 9 AM
Dwindling cash liquidity adds to Postal Service woes
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service renewed an appeal for legislative action to reverse its worsening financial condition. -
World Stamps May 20, 2019, 8 AM
Mongolian 1958 stamp selling for much more than its Scott value
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp would be a tremendous bargain if you found it offered anywhere near its Scott catalog value. -
US Stamps May 17, 2019, 11 AM
First Washington-Franklin heavyweight issued in 1909: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a useful primer for the Scott online eCatalogues and a favorable review of an assortment of high-value worldwide stamps. -
Postal Updates May 16, 2019, 2 PM
District of Columbia judges express rate case concerns
by Bill McAllisterThe three judges hearing a challenge to the 55¢ first-class stamp price voiced concerns during a May 10 hearing about how quickly the large rate increase won approval from postal regulators. -
World Stamps May 16, 2019, 9 AM
U.N. Hello Kitty stamps delayed until Nov. 7
by Linn's StaffThe pane of 10 $1.15 stamps was originally scheduled to be issued May 2. -
World Stamps May 16, 2019, 8 AM
Lucky, domestic, wild and fictional pigs pictured on recent postage stamps
by Denise McCartyFeatures of these porcine-themed stamps from five different countries include cartoons, photos and a paper that is soft to the touch. -
US Stamps May 15, 2019, 7 PM
USPS to reschedule ceremony for Tyrannosaurus Rex stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe planned ceremony date for the set of four Tyrannosaurus Rex forever stamps will be rescheduled, the United States Postal Service announced May 15. -
US Stamps May 15, 2019, 4 PM
APS board appoints trustee, reviews expertizing service
by Michael BaadkeThe American Philatelic Society board of directors conducted a telephone conference on the afternoon of May 15 to discuss several matters of society business. -
US Stamps May 15, 2019, 8 AM
Creeks and paddles inspire April caption contest
by John M. Hotchner“Up the creek (without a paddle)” was the predominant theme in the April cartoon caption contest featuring the 1985 22¢ Camp Fire stamp. -
US Stamps May 14, 2019, 11 AM
USPS creates Railroad proofs, book to sell as boxed set
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service is selling a boxed set in association with the Transcontinental Railroad forever stamp pane issued May 10 in Promontory Summit, Utah. -
US Stamps May 14, 2019, 10 AM
U.S. Penny Black centennial: no stamp but many souvenirs
by John M. HotchnerThe philatelic press pushed the idea, asking readers to sign and send a petition to the White House. -
US Stamps May 14, 2019, 9 AM
Compex stamp show May 31-June 2 in Chicago suburb
by Linn's StaffA bourse of approximately 25 national and local dealers will offer stamps, covers, postcards, coins and supplies. -
US Stamps May 13, 2019, 10 AM
USPS smashes an ace with Little Mo stamp
by Jeff StageAn enthusiastic crowd welcomed the latest U.S. sports-themed postage stamp onto the scene during a first-day ceremony for the Little Mo forever stamp April 23 in Dallas, Texas. -
US Stamps May 13, 2019, 8 AM
United States 1919 coil waste stamp remains in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp is surprisingly difficult to find in all three conditions in very fine grade and is well worth full Scott catalog value in that grade. -
World Stamps May 12, 2019, 10 AM
Wuhan to host June 11-17 China 2019 World Stamp Exhibition
by Michael BaadkeThe seven-day exhibition features 3,500 exhibit frames and celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. -
US Stamps May 11, 2019, 10 AM
New Amos Media digital ebooks available
by Jay BigalkeLinn’s Complete Stamp Collecting Basics, one of the two new ebooks, is divided into 14 chapters organized by subject. -
World Stamps May 10, 2019, 2 PM
Napex show to honor 50th anniversary of first manned moon landing
by Linn's StaffThe 44th Napex stamp show will feature 69 dealers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. -
World Stamps May 10, 2019, 10 AM
Maximum cards face a 21st century challenge: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso this week, how to identify a redrawn stamp from Cundinamarca and stamps featuring cultural and natural wonders in Dzukija, an ethnographic region in Lithuania. -
World Stamps May 10, 2019, 8 AM
Canada Signs of the Zodiac pane of 12 in demand: Week's Most Read
by Linn's staffAlso popular this week were stories about the Postmuseum in Stockholm and Sweden issuing exclusives for those attending the Stockholmia stamp show. -
US Stamps May 9, 2019, 10 AM
Ellsworth Kelly set of 10 celebrates artist’s paintings
by Michael BaadkeThe paintings depicted on these 10 nondenominated (55¢) forever stamps range chronologically from 1951 to 1990.