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US Stamps Mar 1, 2019, 9 AM
Color changeling or genuine variety?
by Molly GoadA look at what an expertizer digs in to when trying to determine whether a color is genuine, a changeling or something else. -
US Stamps Mar 1, 2019, 8 AM
Linn’s 2018 popularity poll: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadOur 2018 U.S. stamp popularity poll was the most-read post this week as readers took their last chance to vote before it closed. -
World Stamps Feb 28, 2019, 4 PM
U.N. Languages stamps revised; original print run destroyed
by Jay BigalkeThe United Nations Postal Administration's 18 World Languages stamps had to be revised after a few inaccuracies were discovered. -
US Stamps Feb 28, 2019, 4 PM
Weisz wins 2019 championship with New Orleans Confederate mail exhibit
by Molly GoadAfter taking home the single-frame grand award at the 2018 Florex show, Doug Weisz won the 2019 Single-Frame Championship held in Mesa, Ariz. -
World Stamps Feb 27, 2019, 9 AM
Italy's 1923 overprint definitives for Saseno
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set of eight stamps for use on the largest Albanian island forms a complete country collection. -
US Stamps Feb 26, 2019, 2 PM
Cleveland area’s March Party stamp show
by Molly GoadThe largest annual event in Ohio for stamp and postal history collectors kicks off Friday, March 15, and runs through Sunday, March 17 in Strongsville, Ohio. -
Auctions Feb 26, 2019, 2 PM
Siegel offering U.S. stamps, postal history March 11-15
by Molly GoadAn upcoming Robert A. Siegel auction of United States stamps includes a rare 1883 American Bank Note Co. special printing. -
Auctions Feb 25, 2019, 1 PM
‘Treasure of the Republic’ in Kelleher and Rogers auction
by Michael BaadkeThe popular rarity example in the upcoming auction is described by Kelleher and Rogers as “wonderfully fresh and nicely centered." -
World Stamps Feb 25, 2019, 1 PM
United Nations to issue three definitives March 15
by Molly GoadThe United Nations Postal Administration will issue three new stamps on the subjects of “Stop Sexual Exploitation and Abuse,” “Gender Equality” and “Migration.” -
US Stamps Feb 25, 2019, 10 AM
Moon landing stamp caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThe cartoon caption contest stamp for March is the 1969 10¢ Moon Landing airmail stamp. -
US Stamps Feb 25, 2019, 10 AM
Liberty Island Station postmark remains in use
by Molly GoadIf you’re planning to visit the Statue of Liberty, you can easily obtain the Liberty Island Station postmark. -
US Stamps Feb 25, 2019, 10 AM
A ‘Savannah’ correction
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner follows up on an article from the June 4, 2018 issue. -
US Stamps Feb 22, 2019, 9 AM
Barnum’s no-humbug handstamp: Inside Linn’s
by Jay BigalkeAlso this week, stories about stamps from the Kingdom of Tonga and a mixture of stamps with more than 23 countries represented. -
Postal Updates Feb 22, 2019, 8 AM
Addressing the Universal Postal Union exit: Week's Most Read
by Linn's staffThe United States Postal Service board of governors stating its support of the administration’s decision to move to self-declared rates was the most read Linn's story this week. -
US Stamps Feb 21, 2019, 10 PM
Star Ribbon forever stamp at ASDA show March 22
by Michael BaadkeOn March 22, a new nondenominated (55¢) Star Ribbon forever stamp will be issued in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., a western suburb of Chicago. -
US Stamps Feb 20, 2019, 9 PM
Why is there a precancel on an officially sealed label?
by By John M. HotchnerWhile regular postage stamps and even postage due stamps need to be invalidated by cancellation to prevent reuse, that isn’t true for officially sealed labels. -
US Stamps Feb 20, 2019, 11 AM
Tip: U.S. 1¢ Official stamps overprinted "SPECIMEN"
by Molly GoadKeep your eyes peeled for examples with the "SEPCIMEN" spelling error. These have catalog values of $1,900 and up. -
World Stamps Feb 20, 2019, 10 AM
New world stamps emphasize science
by Denise McCartySpain and Algeria celebrate 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements; Israel commemorates a program called "Science Oriented Youth." -
Postal Updates Feb 20, 2019, 9 AM
Lincoln, Neb. postmark for Linpex, APS Stampshow
by Molly GoadThe Linpex cancel gives a tip of the hat to this year’s APS Stampshow coming to Omaha, Neb. in August. -
World Stamps Feb 19, 2019, 11 AM
Marvel superheroes stamps March 14 from Royal Mail
by Michael BaadkeA new set of 15 stamps depicting popular Marvel superheroes will be issued March 14 by Great Britain’s Royal Mail.