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US Stamps Jan 21, 2019, 10 AM
Collector finds tagging error on 1984 Christmas stamp
by Michael BaadkeNearly 35 years after the United States 20¢ Madonna and Child stamp was issued, a Virginia collector discovered a tagging error on a plate block from his collection. -
US Stamps Jan 21, 2019, 10 AM
A U.S. airmail stamp that never was
by John M. HotchnerThe story behind this U.S. 10¢ airmail stamp designed to commemorate the 1960 Inter-American Conference in Quito, Ecuador. -
US Stamps Jan 21, 2019, 10 AM
Joint APS/Aripex stamp show Feb. 15-17 in Mesa, Ariz.
by Molly GoadThe event combines the 71st winter meeting and convention of the APS with the annual World Series of Philately national stamp show of the Arizona Federation of Stamp Clubs. -
US Stamps Jan 21, 2019, 10 AM
U.S. Fruit coils in rolls of 3,000 available Jan. 27
by Michael BaadkeFour stamps offered in the smaller roll size are 2¢ Meyer Lemons, 3¢ Strawberries, 5¢ Pinot Noir Grapes, and 10¢ Red Pears. -
US Stamps Jan 18, 2019, 9 AM
$5 Hamilton on tag from Yosemite Park concessioner: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso, a Kitchen Table Philately review from an ad touting $150 in catalog value for just $12, and the online benefits of subscribing to the American Philatelic Research Library. -
Postal Updates Jan 18, 2019, 9 AM
New postage rates divide by 5: Week's Most Read
by Molly GoadOther top stories include a valuable pre-Civil War issue, and Linn's editor-in-chief's thoughts on revealing stamps designs early to avoid a mishap. -
Postal Updates Jan 18, 2019, 9 AM
‘Keeper of the Seas’ earns postmark for commissioning
by Molly GoadThe 13th vessel in the Freedom class of littoral combat ships was commissioned Jan. 12 at Naval Station Mayport near Jacksonville, Fla. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2019, 2 PM
Eight iterations of Uncle Sam return on additional-ounce coil
by Michael BaadkeThe new stamp is being issued in a coil of 100 on Jan. 27 as part of the Sunday landslide of new issues accompanying postage rate changes that go into effect the same day. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2019, 2 PM
Stamp society founder Esper G. Hayes dies at age 84
by Molly GoadDr. Esper Gold Hayes, a champion for stamp collecting and founder of the Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections, died Jan. 10. -
World Stamps Jan 17, 2019, 1 PM
Canada’s scenery highlighted on From Far and Wide stamps
by Denise McCartyThe stamps are the second set in the Canada Post series named after lyrics in the country's national anthem, O Canada. The first set was issued Jan. 15, 2018. -
US Stamps Jan 16, 2019, 11 AM
Mark A. Kellner joins APS as new chief content officer
by Molly GoadThe position includes editing the American Philatelic Society ’s monthly journal and the monthly journal of the American Philatelic Research Library. -
World Stamps Jan 16, 2019, 10 AM
Dominion of India's 1949 pictorial definitives
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week's tip is one of the last sets issued by the Dominion of India before it became an independent republic. -
US Stamps Jan 16, 2019, 9 AM
Contest entries bring laughs and a rant
by John M. HotchnerThe Peanuts stamp contest brought another batch of hilarious captions; one such entry concerning messy cancellations hits a button with U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner. -
World Stamps Jan 15, 2019, 9 AM
Reveal stamp designs early to avoid negative media
by Molly GoadSometimes it pays for a postal administration to show an image of a stamp design before the stamp is printed. Editor Jay Bigalke counts the ways. -
World Stamps Jan 15, 2019, 8 AM
Faroe Islands’ souvenir sheet of “Chair Leg” provisionals
by Denise McCartyThe Faroe Islands commemorates the 100th anniversary of provisional stamps with this Jan. 11 issue. -
US Stamps Jan 14, 2019, 1 PM
Joshua tree, Bethesda Fountain on new expedited mail stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe $7.35 Joshua Tree stamp and the $25.50 Bethesda Fountain stamp will fulfill new flat rates for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, respectively. -
US Stamps Jan 14, 2019, 12 PM
Pan-Am label explains delay of 1958 Fairbanks cover
by John HotchnerPan American World Airways attached an explanation and apology label on the back of this 1958 cover, passing the buck to Santa. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2019, 1 PM
Hearts Blossom stamp ceremony in Puerto Rico
by Molly GoadCuban-American actress from the CBS series, The Inspectors, and creator of the superhero, La Borinquena, helped dedicate the first U.S. stamp of 2019. -
Postal Updates Jan 11, 2019, 11 AM
New postage rates divide by 5, and it’s not just a coincidence
by Molly GoadFollowing the Jan. 27 United States postage rate change, the postage values of most rate-specific U.S. stamps are evenly divisible by 5¢. -
World Stamps Jan 11, 2019, 10 AM
El Salvador set commemorates insurrection of 1811: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso in this issue, a Kitchen Table Philately review, and the tragic love story documented on stamps and postal stationery of Lithuania and Poland.