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Auctions Nov 21, 2018, 5 AM
Richard Drews collection of U.S. 1861-68 issues offered in Siegel auction
by Jay BigalkeRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries will present the Richard Drews collection of United States 1861-68 issues in a public auction to be conducted Dec. 12. -
US Stamps Nov 21, 2018, 5 AM
Look magazine stamp cover: Inside Linn’s
by Jay BigalkeAlso this week, learn about business reply mail and hear about a mixture with a positive review. -
Postal Updates Nov 21, 2018, 5 AM
National Airmail Museum designated in new FAA law
by Michael BaadkeThe airmail hangar at Smith Field in Fort Wayne, Ind., has been designated as the future site of the National Airmail Museum. -
US Stamps Nov 21, 2018, 3 AM
United States 2016 nonprofit stamp is a sleeper: Week’s Most Read
by Jay BigalkeOur most popular article this week was the Stamp Market Tips column's tip of the week about a recent nonprofit rate coil stamp. -
US Stamps Nov 20, 2018, 9 AM
United States 2019 stamp program includes stamps for Woodstock and USS Missouri
by Denise McCartyUSPS will mark the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival and the 75th of the commissioning of the USS Missouri on stamps to be issued in 2019. -
Auctions Nov 19, 2018, 5 PM
Cherrystone Dec. 4-5 auction offers U.S. and worldwide
by Michael BaadkeCherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers will present its next auction of United States and worldwide stamps, postal history and collections Dec. 4-5. -
World Stamps Nov 19, 2018, 4 PM
Popular Spanish West Africa stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe Spanish West Africa 1949 4-peseta dark gray green stamp (Scott 1) is popular with Scott No. 1s of the world collectors. -
World Stamps Nov 19, 2018, 9 AM
Macau international stamp exhibition recap
by Alex HaimannOn Sept. 21-24, Macau hosted the 35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel. -
Postal Updates Nov 19, 2018, 9 AM
Commission approves USPS rate change request
by Linn's StaffThe Postal Regulatory Commission on Nov. 13 approved the U.S. Postal Service's request for planned changes to postage rates for letters and packages. -
Postal Updates Nov 19, 2018, 4 AM
Cancellation test in Virginia
by Jay BigalkeThe United States Postal Service is testing a new postmark design at its mail-processing plant in northern Virginia. -
US Stamps Nov 16, 2018, 6 AM
Hot Wheels first-day cover burns up the track: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso this week, learn where to find Christmas stamp info online and explore classic stamps of Ecuador with Janet Klug. -
Postal Updates Nov 16, 2018, 6 AM
Postal Service seeks changes in regulations to ease losses
by Michael BaadkeUSPS revealed a net loss of $3.9 billion for fiscal year 2018 at a Nov. 14 meeting. -
US Stamps Nov 16, 2018, 6 AM
Collecting outside the box via local postal ads
by John M. HotchnerJohn M. Hotchner shares a local postal flyer circa 1974 promoting available philatelic products as possible Christmas gifts. -
US Stamps Nov 15, 2018, 10 AM
Nov. 15 Jenny Invert sale sets record
by Matthew HealeyLocked away in darkness for nearly a century, the mint condition error stamp entered the market with a bang at the Thursday afternoon Siegel auction. -
US Stamps Nov 15, 2018, 6 AM
Status of U.S. no-die-cut press sheets: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadOur most popular article this week was Jay Bigalke's update on the United States Postal Service's press sheets produced without die cuts. -
World Stamps Nov 13, 2018, 8 AM
Cold weather stamps from Finland
by Denise McCartyThe stamps show photographs of a swimmer taking a dip in a hole in the ice and a father and daughter ice fishing. -
US Stamps Nov 13, 2018, 7 AM
United States 2016 nonprofit stamp is a sleeper
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMost dealers and collectors have yet to notice that the “USA” and Star coil is not readily available in quantity. -
US Stamps Nov 13, 2018, 7 AM
Betsy Ross stamp contest winners
by John M. HotchnerFake news, polka dots, and laundering instructions: Readers have fun with the Betsy Ross 1953 3¢ commemorative stamp. -
World Stamps Nov 13, 2018, 3 AM
New Zealand cancellations return with a new look
by Denise McCartyNew Zealand Post has resumed canceling stamps on mail with a new type of cancellation. -
World Stamps Nov 13, 2018, 3 AM
U.N. souvenir sheets honor two stamp exhibitions
by Denise McCartyThe 131st Veronafil stamp show in Verona, Italy, and Thailand's 2018 world stamp exhibition are featured.