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US Stamps Feb 7, 2019, 9 PM
Alabama Statehood stamp features state park scene
by Molly GoadA first-day ceremony has been scheduled for Feb. 23, 10 a.m. CT in Huntsville, Ala. -
US Stamps Feb 7, 2019, 9 PM
U.S. special delivery stamps used in Canal Zone
by Molly GoadA 1965 cover bears a special delivery stamp and a Canal Zone airmail stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. -
World Stamps Feb 7, 2019, 8 PM
Chris King named to receive 2019 Lichtenstein award
by Molly GoadThe lifelong collector of stamps and postal history and former president of the Royal Philatelic Society London will receive the 2019 Alfred F. Lichtenstein memorial award for distinguished service to philately on May 8. -
US Stamps Feb 7, 2019, 8 PM
Five new U.S. issues for 2019: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadThe announcement of five new U.S. stamp designs for 2019 has been the most-read story this week. -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2019, 1 PM
New edition of Scott errors catalog debuts
by Jay BigalkeLast published in 2014, this go-to reference work on U.S. postage stamp errors has been thoroughly reviewed and updated. -
World Stamps Feb 5, 2019, 1 PM
Canada’s Black History stamp honors mail carrier
by Jeff StageThe commemorative salutes Albert Jackson, the nation’s first black postal carrier. -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2019, 12 PM
A dozen years and 14¢ later: reflections on the forever stamp
by Jay BigalkeFrom the Liberty Bell in 2007 to Gregory Hines in 2019, there are a multitude of forever stamps to add to your collection. -
Auctions Feb 5, 2019, 9 AM
Gaertner plans five-day auction
by Michael BaadkeThe upcoming sale taking place Feb. 18-22 includes specialized China, Asia and Spain, plus extensive Germany, Europe and worldwide offerings. -
Auctions Feb 5, 2019, 9 AM
Cherrystone presents three specialty sales Feb. 20-21
by Michael BaadkeThe auctions will take place over two days offering German World War II Occupation issues, Great Britain and Western Ukraine. -
Postal Updates Feb 4, 2019, 8 PM
Penner retires, Gicker named acting director of USPS stamp services
by Michael BaadkeMary-Anne Penner, the director of stamp services for the United States Postal Service, retired as of Jan. 31. -
US Stamps Feb 2, 2019, 8 AM
Love stamp headlines new Scott numbers
by Charles SneeIt's time to reveal a new batch of Scott catalog numbers for U.S. and U.N. stamps. -
US Stamps Feb 1, 2019, 10 AM
Genuine rarity or dangerous forgery? Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso this week, the “champion” of Indian classic stamp issues, and French advertising covers and the stories they tell. -
Auctions Feb 1, 2019, 9 AM
Rasdale ends printed catalogs as its auction options expand
by Molly GoadThe oldest family owned and operated stamp auction house in the United States looks for innovations that will strengthen the business while also serving its customer base. -
US Stamps Feb 1, 2019, 9 AM
Expertizing articles compiled for online resource
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner introduces a valuable expertizing tool. -
US Stamps Feb 1, 2019, 9 AM
Understanding Fourth Bureau Issue coil waste and sheet waste stamps
by John M. HotchnerExpertizing is essential for the Fourth Bureau Issue coil waste and sheet waste stamps because it is easy to mistake the normal for the rare. -
US Stamps Jan 31, 2019, 9 PM
John Lennon forever stamps found as imperforate errors: Week’s Most Read
by Linn's staffOur report on missing die cuts found on a pane of 16 Lennon stamps was the story of the week. -
US Stamps Jan 31, 2019, 9 AM
Postal Museum reopened Jan. 29
by Molly GoadThe Smithsonian National Postal Museum, closed for almost the entire month of January because of the partial federal government shutdown, has reopened. -
US Stamps Jan 30, 2019, 2 PM
Issue dates for Marvin Gaye, post office murals
by Linn's staffThe United States nondenominated (55¢) Marvin Gaye forever stamp in the Music Icons commemorative series will be issued April 2 in Los Angeles, Calif. -
US Stamps Jan 30, 2019, 9 AM
Look for this postage due stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOur tip this week is the 1930 United States 10¢ carmine Numeral postage due stamp. -
US Stamps Jan 30, 2019, 8 AM
Caption this U.S. stamp for WWI veterans
by John M. HotchnerPut yourself in uniform and consider what you might be thinking or saying as you advance up the hill.