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Postal Updates Mar 11, 2019, 1 PM
Mnuchin temporarily suspends USPS retirement fund payments
by Michael BaadkeThe suspension of payments into the postal retiree fund is caused by the statutory debt limit now back in effect. -
US Stamps Mar 11, 2019, 10 AM
Veterans of World War I stamp contest results
by John M. HotchnerThe February contest drew some criticism, but U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner says the results embody "the ability to see some humor in nearly every situation." -
Auctions Mar 11, 2019, 9 AM
Kagin’s auction in Pittsburgh includes encased postage
by Molly GoadThe auction will take place March 28-29, with the encased postage stamps offered during the auction’s Friday session. -
US Stamps Mar 11, 2019, 8 AM
Postmarks available for moon landing anniversary
by Molly GoadThe Anchorage Philatelic Society has prepared a special pictorial postmark for the historic anniversary. -
World Stamps Mar 8, 2019, 9 AM
Varieties of Colombia’s 1889 1-centavo Santander stamp: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso this week, highlights from the Postal History Journal and a Kitchen Table Philately mixture with a variety of mint and used stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2019, 9 AM
Coral Reefs postcard stamps offered in coils, panes of 20
by Molly GoadA first-day ceremony is scheduled for Friday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. in the Gatwick Room of the Renaissance Hotel, as part of the St. Louis Stamp Expo taking place there March 29-31. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2019, 9 AM
‘Brenda Starr’ creator drew on card for a fan
by Molly GoadBrenda Starr was one of 20 subjects in the U.S. Comic Strip Classics pane of 1995. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2019, 9 AM
Ameristamp Expo changes mean new plans for 2020
by Molly GoadWhat will become of the single-frame Champion of Champions competition traditionally hosted by Ameristamp Expo? Linn's answers this question and more. -
World Stamps Mar 8, 2019, 8 AM
How to deal with duplicates: collectors share suggestions
by Molly GoadDonate, trade, sell or save? While there may not be a simple answer, many options are available for collectors with excess stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2019, 8 AM
Mister Rogers and more to be taken off sale: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadThis week’s top story is the 11 USPS stamps going off sale on March 31. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2019, 11 AM
Zachary Taylor U.S. stamp tip
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOur tipsters highlight the U.S. Post Office Department's 1875 5¢ blue Zachary Taylor stamp. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2019, 9 AM
National Postal Museum plans baseball exhibit
by Molly GoadA new baseball exhibit at Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C., will open sometime in 2020 and run through 2022. -
World Stamps Mar 5, 2019, 8 AM
Canada issues Bighorn sheep stamped envelope
by Molly GoadThe envelope's imprinted stamp features a design similar to the $4 Sheep stamp issued in 2018 as part of Canada’s Wildlife series. -
Auctions Mar 5, 2019, 8 AM
Bertsimas auction by Siegel includes Baillie, Gross British rarities
by By Michael BaadkeMost of the classic Great Britain stamps offered in the March 19 auction were originally bought in the respective auctions of the Sir Gawaine Baillie collection in 2005 and the William H. Gross collection in 2007. -
World Stamps Mar 4, 2019, 11 AM
Scott catalog cover designs revealed
by Jay BigalkeThe 2020 editions of the Scott catalogs feature individual stamps of the world on the covers. -
US Stamps Mar 4, 2019, 11 AM
Coming soon: Scott album pages for U.S. stamps, part two
by Jay BigalkePart two of the Scott National Used Singles Series of album pages is being released in March. -
US Stamps Mar 4, 2019, 11 AM
Mister Rogers and more to be taken off sale March 31
by Molly GoadEleven United States stamp issues will be taken off sale at post offices, branches and other sales outlets on March 31. -
US Stamps Mar 2, 2019, 10 AM
American Landmarks stamps among new Scott number listings
by Charles SneeIt's time to reveal a new batch of Scott catalog numbers for U.S. stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 1, 2019, 9 AM
The innovation that changed U.S. stamps forever: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso this week, Saudi Arabia’s Medina commemorative issue of 1925 and forming specialized collections with Luxembourg’s first issue. -
US Stamps Mar 1, 2019, 9 AM
ASDA Midwest stamp show in Chicago suburb
by Molly GoadThe Midwest Postage Stamp Show will take place March 22-24 in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.