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World Stamps Jan 2, 2019, 10 AM
Look for these French Guinea pictorial stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 1938-1940 French Guinea set of 33 pictorial stamps is a good buy in unused hinged condition and mint never-hinged condition. -
World Stamps Dec 31, 2018, 9 AM
Aland stamp commemorates 1939 ocean crossing
by Denise McCartyAn upcoming stamp from Aland will commemorate the 80th anniversary of a man’s two-month journey across the Atlantic to New York City in a small wooden motorboat. -
World Stamps Dec 31, 2018, 9 AM
United Nations to issue Hello Kitty stamps
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration has added Hello Kitty stamps and made other changes to its 2019 stamp program. -
US Stamps Dec 31, 2018, 8 AM
Lack of denomination creates confusion over 1991 Christmas stamp issue
by John M. HotchnerWhen a stamp with no stated value looks like a colorful nonpostage label, it should not be a surprise when a United States Postal Service employee rejects it as invalid for postage. -
US Stamps Dec 31, 2018, 8 AM
Most valuable Christmas seal cover includes both 1907 types
by John M. HotchnerAmong the most sought-after tied seals are those from 1907, the year Christmas seals were introduced in the United States. -
US Stamps Dec 28, 2018, 10 AM
Cover to Iraq sent by actor Yul Brynner: Inside Linn's
by Jay BigalkeAdditional articles in this issue look at an airplane crash cover and a mixture of worldwide stamps. -
World Stamps Dec 28, 2018, 9 AM
Royal Mail’s planned D-Day design withdrawn
by Michael BaadkeOn Dec. 27, Royal Mail announced plans for a set of 11 British stamps honoring the 75th anniversary D-Day in 2019. Within hours it was determined that the photograph on one stamp in the set is unrelated. -
US Stamps Dec 28, 2018, 9 AM
Celebrating Lunar New Year series ends with Year of the Boar
by Michael BaadkeA new United States stamp will be issued Jan. 17 to celebrate the coming lunar new year, and the U.S. Postal Service is describing it as the 12th and final stamp in its Celebrating Lunar New Year series. -
World Stamps Dec 28, 2018, 9 AM
Royal Mail previews its 2019 stamp program
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the birth bicentenaries of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on stamps to be issued in 2019. -
Auctions Dec 28, 2018, 9 AM
Top China rarities in Jan. 18-20 Spink auctions in Hong Kong
by Michael BaadkeAn extraordinary stamp rarity of 19th-century imperial China will be offered during the Jan. 18-20 auction series by Spink China in Hong Kong. -
US Stamps Dec 28, 2018, 8 AM
Santa Claus spoof souvenir sheet: Week's Most Read
by Jay BigalkeAdditional stories this week featured a rare United States stamp that sold for $401,200 and a look at an unusual stamp exhibit. -
US Stamps Dec 27, 2018, 3 PM
Gregory Hines stamp ceremony planned for New York City
by Michael BaadkeFirst-day ceremony details for the Gregory Hines forever stamp have been revealed by the United States Postal Service. -
US Stamps Dec 26, 2018, 9 AM
Look for United States George Washington F grill stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 1868 United States 3¢ red George Washington stamp (Scott 94) is a good buy in very fine grade at full Scott catalog value. -
Auctions Dec 26, 2018, 8 AM
Harmer-Schau auction at Orcoexpo show Jan. 11-13
by Michael BaadkeHarmer-Schau Auction Galleries of Petaluma, Calif., will conduct a public auction in three sessions Jan. 11-13. -
US Stamps Dec 24, 2018, 8 AM
Unusual Champion of Sheetmetal holiday card design
by John M. HotchnerColumnist John M. Hotchner highlights an unusual 1961 Christmas greeting card that uses the U.S. 1957-1961 Champions of Liberty series design as the basis for the card illustration. -
US Stamps Dec 21, 2018, 8 AM
United States 2019 stamp program announcement: Week's Most Read
by Jay BigalkeThe United States 2019 stamp program continues to make headlines this week along with a story about a discovery of a new U.S. stamp variety. -
US Stamps Dec 21, 2018, 8 AM
Statue of Freedom stamps are moving the mail: Inside Linn's
by Denise McCartyAlso included in this week's issue are articles about the winners of a philatelic website competition and positive review of a mixture of worldwide stamps. -
World Stamps Dec 21, 2018, 8 AM
Stamps honor fondue as national cuisine and a food fad
by Denise McCartyThe melted cheese dish fondue is featured on recent stamps from two countries. -
US Stamps Dec 21, 2018, 8 AM
Thinking outside the stamp exhibition frame
by Jay BigalkeWhile some might think a Hot Wheels stamp issue isn’t a serious subject, Linn's editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke treated it as such, but also pushed the boundaries of what is normally done with a stamp exhibit at a show. -
US Stamps Dec 21, 2018, 8 AM
Creator of 1963 Santa Claus spoof souvenir sheet unknown
by John M. HotchnerA 1963 souvenir sheet, probably issued by a stamp club, attempts to link Santa Claus with the first postage stamps of the United States.