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Auctions Sep 26, 2018, 4 AM
Rumsey plans two auctions at Sescal show
by Michael BaadkeThe Rumsey show auctions are organized in two catalogs: the general three-day sale and a sale from two collections of advertising covers. -
World Stamps Sep 25, 2018, 4 AM
U.S. presidents featured on Antigua and Barbuda stamps
by Denise McCartyAll 45 United States presidents are being honored on stamps from the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. -
World Stamps Sep 25, 2018, 4 AM
U.N.'s new Knotted Gun stamp designs
by Denise McCartyThe stamps from the United Nations Postal Administration have a connection to two members of the Beatles: John Lennon and Ringo Starr. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2018, 7 AM
Oct. 10 Sundman Lecture will cover first U.S. transcontinental mail
by CMS AdminThe 15th Maynard Sundman lecture at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is an hour-long talk by historian and author Glen Sample Ely. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2018, 7 AM
It’s a Coca-Cola Christmas on Sparkling Holidays stamp set
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (50¢) forever stamps will be issued Oct. 11 and offered as a set of four on a double-sided pane of 20. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2018, 7 AM
Kwanzaa celebration forever stamp to be issued Oct. 10
by Michael BaadkeThe new Kwanzaa stamp shows a family appreciating symbols of the holiday, including a candleholder and a unity cup. -
World Stamps Sep 24, 2018, 4 AM
Michael Sefi’s final royal collection curation
by Jay BigalkeOn Sept. 13, more than 250 fellows and members of the Royal Philatelic Society London were treated to a display of material from King George V's reign. -
US Stamps Sep 21, 2018, 2 AM
Johns Hopkins stamp varieties: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso in this issue, a look at British circular delivery stamps and New Zealand's peaks as featured on stamps. -
World Stamps Sep 20, 2018, 11 AM
New Zealand conducts trial to stop cancellation process
by Denise McCartyNew Zealand Post is trying out new processes to reduce costs, including stopping the cancelling of stamps by processing machines. -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2018, 11 AM
The Pentagon and philately
by John M. HotchnerDid you know the Pentagon has six ZIP codes? Columnist John M. Hotchner shares fun facts and more in his latest piece. -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2018, 10 AM
Minnesota artist Scot Storm wins 2018 duck stamp contest
by Michael BaadkeA detailed acrylic painting of a male wood duck with a wood duck decoy will illustrate the 2019 United States federal duck stamp. -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2018, 9 AM
Oprah helps Montecito, Calif., honor its first responders
by Molly GoadThe Sept. 14 gathering recognized those who rushed to aid during the Thomas Fire at the end of 2017 and the Jan. 9 debris flow that followed. -
Auctions Sep 20, 2018, 9 AM
Gross U.S. collection auction preview: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadMatthew Healey's in-depth report on the upcoming Oct. 3 auction garnered top clicks this week. -
Postal Updates Sep 20, 2018, 9 AM
‘Thinking of You’ postmark promotes greeting card use
by Jay BigalkeLinn's editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke thinks the postmark has a great concept with a not-so-great execution. -
US Stamps Sep 19, 2018, 9 AM
First Responders design dedicated at Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center
by Molly GoadTwo days after the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the USPS dedicated a new stamp design for First Responders in Missoula, Mont. -
Postal Updates Sep 19, 2018, 6 AM
Trump criticizes Universal Postal Union in memorandum
by Bill McAllisterPresident Trump blasts the UPU for establishing international rates that favor foreign mailers over domestic mail users. -
US Stamps Sep 18, 2018, 6 AM
Tip of the Week: 33¢ Apples stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe strips or blocks of four of the United States 2013 33¢ Apples stamps and strips of four of the coil stamps are in demand and well worth $3.30 to $4. -
US Stamps Sep 18, 2018, 5 AM
Compiling a list of design errors on stamps and more
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner is working on a comprehensive list of U.S. stamp design errors. -
World Stamps Sep 18, 2018, 4 AM
Canada Post gives a tip of the hat to first responders
by Molly GoadThe new Emergency Responders designs were unveiled the week of Sept. 10, one per day, at different locations throughout the country. -
Postal Updates Sep 17, 2018, 10 AM
Florida postmark celebrates first responders
by Molly GoadThe Hollywood (Florida) Stamp Club has sponsored a Sept. 14 pictorial postmark to honor first responders.