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Auctions Apr 29, 2019, 1 PM
China red revenue invert offered in May 22 Rapp auction
by Molly GoadThe Rapp auction firm in eastern Switzerland has scheduled a public auction on May 22 offering Swiss, European and Chinese stamps and postal history. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2019, 1 PM
Canada’s Endangered Turtles stamps for World Turtle Day
by Molly GoadCanada Post will issue a se-tenant pair of stamps May 23 featuring the spotted turtle and Blanding’s turtle, both of which have been assessed as endangered by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. -
US Stamps Apr 28, 2019, 10 AM
Rocky Mountain Stamp Show 70th anniversary
by Linn's staffThe Rocky Mountain Stamp Show, sponsored by the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Philatelic Exhibitions Inc., is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. -
World Stamps Apr 27, 2019, 8 AM
Stamp societies band together for presentations
by Jay BigalkeA group of related stamp collecting clubs is working together to assemble a day’s line-up of presentations titled “Philately of the Americas.” -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2019, 2 PM
Leonard Sherman (1924-2019)
by Linn's staffLinn’s Stamp News learned recently that Leonard Sherman, the stamp collector who purchased a full pane of 50 of the original 4¢ Dag Hammarskjold invert errors at a New Jersey post office, died March 12 at age 95. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2019, 12 PM
Slow stamp deliveries caused postmaster insubordination and bisects: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso this week, 'Americana Philatelic News' and a look back at a time when regular postage stamps were prohibited for postage due. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2019, 11 AM
A philatelic Final Jeopardy clue: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadA stamp clue on Final Jeopardy was Linn’s most clicked story this week. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2019, 10 AM
Color-missing error verified on 2001 Pan-American pane
by Molly GoadA remarkable new United States triple-stamp error has surfaced 18 years after the stamps were issued. -
World Stamps Apr 26, 2019, 10 AM
Japanese-Canadian team honored on baseball-shaped stamp
by Molly GoadKaye Kaminishi, a third baseman and the last surviving member of the Vancouver Asahi, helped unveil the stamp April 25. -
US Stamps Apr 24, 2019, 4 PM
Ellsworth Kelly ceremony at artist’s Spencertown studio
by Michael BaadkeThe May 31 first-day ceremony for the set of 10 forever stamps commemorating artist Ellsworth Kelly will take place at the artist’s studio in Spencertown, N.Y. -
US Stamps Apr 24, 2019, 8 AM
Covers for Mother's Day and one for Father's Day
by Molly GoadU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner shares his collection of covers for mom and dad. -
US Stamps Apr 23, 2019, 12 PM
Harlequin duck painting picked for 2019 U.S. junior duck stamp
by Michael BaadkeA painting of a male harlequin duck by New York artist Nicole Jeon has been selected to illustrate the 2019 junior duck stamp. -
US Stamps Apr 23, 2019, 9 AM
Exhibiting prospectus now available for June Okpex show
by Molly GoadCollectors interested in exhibiting at the show in Midwest City, Okla., can contact chairman Ralph DeBoard; completed entry forms must be received by May 10. -
Auctions Apr 23, 2019, 8 AM
U.S. stamp multiples from Gross collection, May 8-9
by Molly GoadThe public auction series offering material from the William H. Gross collection of the United States continues with a sale specifically devoted to stamp multiples. -
US Stamps Apr 23, 2019, 8 AM
Lenticular postcard raises awareness of dog attacks
by Molly GoadUSPS postcard offers tips to keep letter carriers safe. -
World Stamps Apr 23, 2019, 8 AM
London 2020 show May 2-9
by Molly GoadThe London 2020 Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition, known as London 2020, will take place at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London, England. -
US Stamps Apr 22, 2019, 1 PM
Rochester area show May 17-18
by Molly GoadRopex will feature a 15-dealer bourse (sales area), and the USPS will be on hand to sell recent stamps and philatelic products. -
Auctions Apr 22, 2019, 1 PM
Cherrystone’s May 7-8 auction includes worldwide rarities
by Molly GoadThe two-day sale in New York City will offer 1,642 lots of worldwide stamps, postal history, large lots and collections. -
World Stamps Apr 19, 2019, 8 AM
Stamps show France’s love for Notre Dame Cathedral
by Molly GoadAs the news of the fire at Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral rocked the headlines on April 15, Linn's looks back at the church's presence on the stamps of France. -
US Stamps Apr 19, 2019, 8 AM
Transcontinental Railroad set celebrates 150th anniversary
by Molly GoadThree new commemorative forever stamps, to be issued May 10, celebrate the massive project that made it possible to transport people and goods from one coast to another entirely by rail.