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US Stamps Jan 11, 2019, 10 AM
California Dogface Butterfly stamp arrives after long flight
by Molly GoadThe nondenominated (70¢) stamp for the domestic first-class nonmachineable surcharge letter rate was initially announced by the USPS in September 2016. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2019, 9 AM
Gregory Hines honored on 42nd Black Heritage stamp
by Molly GoadThe nondenominated (55¢) forever stamp will be issued Jan. 28 at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. -
World Stamps Jan 11, 2019, 8 AM
New album pages designed for used stamps: Week's Most Read
by Molly GoadOther popular stories this week looked at Royal Mail's new issue of six classic stamps and the new U.S. Flag stamp coming soon. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2019, 2 PM
Cactus Flowers stamp ceremony at APS Ameristamp Expo in Arizona
by Molly GoadThe nondenominated (55¢) Cactus Flowers forever stamps will be issued at a Feb. 15 ceremony at the Mesa Convention Center, in Mesa, Ariz. -
US Stamps Jan 9, 2019, 10 AM
This pre-Civil War stamp is exquisite, valuable
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAn 1860 United States 30¢ orange Benjamin Franklin stamp is one of the most attractive pre-Civil War issues. -
US Stamps Jan 9, 2019, 8 AM
Show news: Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition
by Molly GoadThe India Study Circle, Confederate Stamp Alliance and more will convene at the Sarasota show Feb. 1-3. -
US Stamps Jan 8, 2019, 11 AM
Government shutdown closes National Postal Museum
by Linn's staffThe Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C., has closed because of the recent shutdown of the United States federal government. -
World Stamps Jan 8, 2019, 8 AM
A look at December stamps from the Netherlands
by Molly GoadThese stamps released Nov. 5 include 11 different designs with wintery themes such as ice skating and the holidays. -
World Stamps Jan 8, 2019, 8 AM
World-class philately on display at Stockholmia 2019 show in Sweden
by Molly GoadThe event celebrating the Royal Philatelic Society London will include major rarities, presentations and talks, social functions and much more. -
World Stamps Jan 8, 2019, 8 AM
Aland stamps to feature northern lights, Nordic skating
by Denise McCartyThe €1.70 stamp showing the aurora borealis and the €1.20 stamp featuring a type of long-distance ice skating will be issued March 8. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2019, 10 PM
New United States stamp album designed for collecting used stamps
by Jay BigalkeCollectors of United States used stamps should take note of the latest album pages created by Amos Media Co. as part of the Scott National line of products. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2019, 10 PM
New U.S. Flag stamps coming Jan. 27
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service has planned a number of new stamp issues to coincide with its upcoming postage rate changes. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2019, 10 PM
Southeastern Stamp Expo Jan. 25-27 in Georgia
by Linn's StaffThe Southeastern Stamp Expo show will take place Jan. 25-27 at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Peachtree Corners, Ga. -
World Stamps Jan 4, 2019, 1 PM
The Two-Penny Tyrian Plum: Inside Linn's
by Denise McCartyAlso in this monthly edition of Linn's are features about postal reform in India and another on the difference between a pane and sheet of stamps. -
World Stamps Jan 4, 2019, 1 PM
Great Britain honors monarchs with six stamp classics
by Jeff StageGreat Britain’s Royal Mail is paying tribute to the history of its stamps, 150 years of organized philately and the 50th anniversary of the royal opening of one of the world’s finest philatelic museums with a set of six stamps being issued Jan. 15. -
World Stamps Jan 4, 2019, 1 PM
Organized philately milestone celebrated across the world
by Jay BigalkeThis year marks the 150th anniversary of the Royal Philatelic Society London, and the society is planning many celebratory events across the globe. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2019, 12 PM
Fakery and counterfeiting dates back to earliest postage stamps
by John M. HotchnerA common misunderstanding among stamp collectors is that falsifying stamps for profit is a relatively recent phenomenon. In fact, it dates back to the world’s first national postage stamp, the Penny Black of Great Britain, issued in 1840. -
World Stamps Jan 4, 2019, 10 AM
Royal Mail’s planned D-Day design withdrawn: Week’s Most Read
by Jay BIgalkeAdditional stories this week looked at a cover actor Yul Brynner sent to Iraq and ceremony details for the upcoming U.S. Gregory Hines commemorative stamp. -
US Stamps Jan 2, 2019, 10 AM
Stamp collecting group membership benefits
by Jay BigalkeSometimes the smallest of benefits to being a member of a club or a society mean quite a bit. -
World Stamps Jan 2, 2019, 10 AM
Registration open for APS 2019 Summer Seminar
by Linn's StaffRegistration is now open for the American Philatelic Society’s 2019 Summer Seminar on Philately.