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World Stamps Apr 19, 2019, 8 AM
Stamps reveal much about the remote Faroe Islands: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso this week, stamp podcasts and the New Hampshire Postal History Society. -
US Stamps Apr 19, 2019, 7 AM
Murals take center stage: Week's Most Read
by Molly GoadThe Post Office Murals stamp ceremony recap was our most-read story this week. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2019, 12 PM
Final Jeopardy clue tests contestants on stamps
by Molly GoadDuring the show's April 15 episode, host Alex Trebek, remarked, "I can’t recall ever having ‘Stamps’ as the subject for Final Jeopardy." -
US Stamps Apr 17, 2019, 10 AM
Don't be afraid to pay full catalog value
by Molly GoadThis week, our tipsters offer a recommendation: "Only you know what you can afford and what you can’t. But don’t let a catalog value arbitrarily stand in your way if it is something that you need and can afford." -
US Stamps Apr 16, 2019, 9 PM
Iconic singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye in spotlight at first-day ceremony
by Jeff StageAn enthusiastic audience – including a who’s who of Motown recording dignitaries – helped celebrate the release of the Marvin Gaye stamp April 2 in a first-day ceremony at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. -
World Stamps Apr 16, 2019, 12 PM
On the menu for April 17: five Sweet Canada stamps
by Molly GoadThe self-adhesive stamps are shaped like the desserts they show; for example, two pie-shaped stamps depict Saskatoon berry pie and Quebec’s sugar pie, respectively. -
Auctions Apr 16, 2019, 12 PM
Siegel sale of U.S. classics puts the focus on top grades
by Molly GoadAt least four different collections contributed items to this 600-lot sale advertised as gem-quality United States stamps. -
Auctions Apr 16, 2019, 10 AM
H.R. Harmer to auction Frajola’s classic Nepal
by Molly GoadThe auction features 137 lots ranging from stamps and postal history of the 1881-85 first period printings into the telegraphic period of 1917-30. -
World Stamps Apr 15, 2019, 1 PM
Canada announces upcoming issue dates
by Molly GoadDates for Canada Post stamps for turtles, covered bridges, bears, and a historic baseball team have been announced. -
US Stamps Apr 15, 2019, 12 PM
What else is there to supplement a collection?
by Molly GoadU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner explores the seldom-mentioned area of labels and cards used to identify bundles of stamps being sent to post offices. -
World Stamps Apr 15, 2019, 12 PM
Postal remuneration concerns to be voted on by UPU members
by Molly GoadMember countries of the Universal Postal Union will vote on proposals to alter the agency’s current system of remunerating international postal exchanges, also known as the terminal dues system. -
US Stamps Apr 15, 2019, 8 AM
Murals take center stage
by Molly GoadArkansas community provides warm welcome for April stamp first-day-of-issue ceremony. -
World Stamps Apr 12, 2019, 9 AM
Canada Post’s new CEO
by Molly GoadDoug Ettinger was appointed president and CEO of Canada Post as of March 4. -
World Stamps Apr 12, 2019, 9 AM
New Zealand sprinkles space stamps with meteorite dust
by Molly GoadThe five New Zealand Space Pioneers stamps are available May 1. -
US Stamps Apr 12, 2019, 8 AM
Finding unofficial first-day covers for your collection: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso this week, stamps remembering Russian poet Vladimir Mayakovsky, and a Kitchen Table Philately mixture from a 50-year collection. -
US Stamps Apr 12, 2019, 8 AM
Former President George H.W. Bush stamp: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadIt's no surprise that the article about the USPS stamp for Former President George H.W. Bush has been the most-read story this week. -
World Stamps Apr 9, 2019, 1 PM
Jaipur's attractive 1931 set of 12 bicolor typographed stamps
by Molly GoadThe 2019 Scott Classic Specialized values the set in unused hinged condition at $378.75; a used set is valued at $2,145. -
US Stamps Apr 9, 2019, 12 PM
Cheese, golf, cows: March cartoon contest results
by Molly GoadLinn's readers' get creative with the 1969 10¢ airmail commemorative stamp for the July 1969 moon landing of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. -
World Stamps Apr 8, 2019, 12 PM
Distinguished philatelists for 2019 announced
by Molly GoadAlan Warren of the United States is one of four individuals worldwide who have been invited this year to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists, considered by many to be the highest honor in philately. -
World Stamps Apr 8, 2019, 10 AM
Britain’s birds of prey soar on new set of 10 stamps
by Molly GoadThe designs of these 10 non-denominated first-class stamps are based on photographs by British animal photographer Tim Flach taken at the International Centre for Birds of Prey, and show the birds close-up or in flight.