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World Stamps Jan 30, 2019, 8 AM
Best rail exhibit award at Stampshow 2019 in Omaha
by Jay BigalkeIt’s time to start organizing your rail collection. -
US Stamps Jan 29, 2019, 2 PM
Five new United States issues for 2019 announced
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service will issue three different stamp sets celebrating the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, military working dogs, and abstract artist Ellsworth Kelly. -
World Stamps Jan 29, 2019, 1 PM
“Hello” in many languages on new U.N. stamps
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration says hello in more than 40 languages on its upcoming stamp issue for International Mother Language Day. -
Auctions Jan 29, 2019, 11 AM
Eastern Auctions offering rare Newfoundland airmail cover
by Molly GoadKnown as the Martinsyde cover (for the aircraft that carried it aloft), it is franked with two examples of the 2¢ carmine red Caribou stamp. -
World Stamps Jan 29, 2019, 11 AM
Spain's commemorative features heart-shaped tomato
by Denise McCartyThe new stamp honors Almeria as the 2019 Spanish capital of gastronomy. -
US Stamps Jan 26, 2019, 10 AM
John Lennon forever stamps found as imperforate errors
by Michael BaadkeThe die cuts that separate the 16 Lennon stamps from each other are absent on a pane examined by stamp expertizer John M. Hotchner. -
World Stamps Jan 26, 2019, 10 AM
World Stamp Show-NY 2016 contributes remaining funds
by Linn's staffThe organizers of World Stamp Show-NY 2016 have donated the show’s remaining assets and leftover funds — more than $635,000 — to other philatelic organizations. -
Auctions Jan 25, 2019, 9 AM
Spink auction sets Dowager issue record
by Michael BaadkeAn unused 1897 10¢-on-9-candareen dark green Dragons and Shou stamp from China's Empress Dowager issue hits new territory in Hong Kong auction. -
World Stamps Jan 24, 2019, 9 PM
Unissued Croatian stamp mistakenly depicts Jefferson
by Denise McCartyIn 2015, Croatia printed a commemorative stamp that was supposed to honor composer Luka Sorkocevic but instead showed Thomas Jefferson. -
World Stamps Jan 24, 2019, 9 PM
Health and unemployment insurance stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso in this issue, jet packs and collecting airmail labeled “Not in air mail.” -
US Stamps Jan 24, 2019, 9 PM
Colorful Cactus Flowers set Feb. 15 at Arizona stamp show
by Molly GoadThe Postal Service has released more information on its set of 10 Cactus Flowers forever stamps that will be issued Feb. 15 in Mesa, Ariz. -
US Stamps Jan 24, 2019, 9 PM
Was invalidating stamps considered under 1970 Postal Reorganization Act?
by John M. HotchnerThe Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 changed the name of the United States Post Office Department and more. But there were things it didn’t change — despite rumors to the contrary. -
US Stamps Jan 24, 2019, 9 PM
American Philatelic Society plans Feb. 16 candidates forum
by Molly GoadPresentation will take place at the Mesa Convention Center during the APS Ameristamp Expo in Mesa, Ariz. -
US Stamps Jan 24, 2019, 3 PM
A U.S. airmail stamp that never was: Week's Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, a colorful character from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West helps Canada Post ring in the Lunar New Year. -
US Stamps Jan 22, 2019, 10 AM
Modern Priority Mail postal stationery envelopes difficult to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week’s tip is a modern Priority Mail envelope that can be difficult to find in the aftermarket. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2019, 9 AM
Dealing with duplicates
by Jay BigalkeHow do you maximize the return on the duplicates residing in your collection? -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2019, 8 AM
Canada’s Year of Pig stamps inspired by 16th-century novel
by Jeff StageThe 11th issue in Canada Post’s current 12-year Lunar New Year series is based on the story of Zhu Bajie, a colorful character from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2019, 8 AM
New Australian stamps celebrate children's authors
by Molly GoadThe issue is part of the Australia Post Legends Awards series honoring the accomplishments of living Australians. -
World Stamps Jan 22, 2019, 8 AM
Queen appears on stamp for Canada’s new postage rate
by Molly GoadA closely cropped image of the face of Queen Elizabeth II framed by her purple hat brim and jacket appear on a new stamp issued Jan. 14. -
US Stamps Jan 21, 2019, 11 AM
Houston welcomes Year of the Boar stamp
by Molly GoadThe 12-year Celebrating Lunar New Year series comes to a close with the release of the Year of the Boar stamp.