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World Stamps Oct 23, 2018, 5 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London to move in June 2019
by Jay BigalkeThe new location will have additional space, larger rooms for meetings, elevators, excellent areas for researchers and much more. -
World Stamps Oct 22, 2018, 12 PM
Museum offers online viewing of Victorian proof sheets
by Linn's StaffLondon's Postal Museum has announced that for the first time, all 837 of its Great Britain Victorian registration sheets are available to view online. -
World Stamps Oct 22, 2018, 11 AM
Australia concludes its WWI anniversary series
by Denise McCartySouvenir sheet includes a quote from Australian WWI correspondent C.E.W. Bean, “And so it is peace.” -
US Stamps Oct 22, 2018, 4 AM
Riveting read: Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society
by John M. HotchnerThe true story of a postal inspector and a crime ring in the early 20th century. -
US Stamps Oct 19, 2018, 9 AM
A cover with 55 Marshall stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadCovers franked with numerous high-denomination stamps can be quite alluring for some collectors. Charles Snee shares the story of one such cover. -
US Stamps Oct 19, 2018, 6 AM
Sparkling Holidays Santa on next kiosk postage label
by Michael BaadkeA painting of Santa Claus by Haddon Sundblom serves as the illustration for the postage labels dispensed by self-service kiosks in post offices. -
US Stamps Oct 18, 2018, 1 PM
Two versions of Beautification of America stamps: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadThe backstory on stamps that were part of first lady Claudia A. “Lady Bird” Johnson’s national campaign garnered top clicks this week. -
US Stamps Oct 18, 2018, 12 PM
Springfield Stamp Club mystery half solved
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner solves a mystery with help from readers. -
Auctions Oct 18, 2018, 5 AM
Eastern Auctions features classics in Nov. 8-10 sales
by Michael BaadkeA top rarity offered is a mint example of the 1865 Vancouver Island 5¢ rose imperforate Queen Victoria stamp with Crown CC watermark. -
Postal Updates Oct 17, 2018, 12 PM
United States will pull out of UPU, White House announces
by Michael BaadkeThe United States will leave the Universal Postal Union after changes sought by President Trump were not acted upon by the international group. -
World Stamps Oct 17, 2018, 6 AM
Tip of the week: Nevis' first stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis week, our tipsters highlight the first stamp issued by Nevis, a small Caribbean island in the Leeward Island chain of the West Indies. -
Auctions Oct 17, 2018, 6 AM
Neil Armstrong’s keepsakes in Nov. 1-3 Heritage auction
by Michael BaadkeThe three-day sale called the Space Exploration Signature Auction Featuring The Armstrong Family Collection Part I will take place in Dallas. -
US Stamps Oct 17, 2018, 5 AM
Chicagopex to host two conventions
by Linn's StaffThe show will include 75 dealers, plus the USPS and UNPA; an exhibition of nearly 300 frames of philatelic material; and a philatelic literature competition. -
US Stamps Oct 15, 2018, 9 AM
Mississippi Statehood stamp wins music design award
by Linn's StaffThe USPS stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mississippi’s statehood took the top prize in a poll for the most popular music stamp of 2017. -
Postal Updates Oct 15, 2018, 8 AM
Parachuting postmark issued for West Virginia festival
by Molly GoadA pictorial postmark has been issued to commemorate one of the world’s largest extreme sports events. -
US Stamps Oct 15, 2018, 8 AM
USPS self-service kiosks dispensing new Flag design
by Michael BaadkeThe image shows only a detail of a fluttering 50-star flag, with 13 stars showing entirely or partially, along with segments of eight red or white stripes. -
World Stamps Oct 12, 2018, 8 AM
Jordan’s first postal tax set: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadColumnist Ghassan Riachi shares his quest for a mint never-hinged set of Jordan’s 1947 postal tax stamps. -
US Stamps Oct 12, 2018, 4 AM
US $2 Jenny Invert reflections: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, solid results at first Gross stamp treasures sale, Czech stamps that tell the story of religious reformer, and more. -
World Stamps Oct 12, 2018, 4 AM
British labels show history of mail delivery by bike
by Denise McCartyThe set of six Mail by Bike labels is the fifth set in the Royal Mail Heritage series with the theme of mail transportation. -
US Stamps Oct 11, 2018, 1 PM
Two versions of Beautification of America stamps
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner looks at two issuances of Beautification of America stamps.