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US Stamps Sep 7, 2018, 7 AM
Trial color plate proofs of the 1861 1¢ issue: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso, if you want to collect a “dead” country, we have all the details on a great candidate. -
US Stamps Sep 7, 2018, 6 AM
Taunton mystery stamp remains an unsolved puzzle
by John M. Hotchner“The Taunton Mystery” stamp has a filled-in upper right circle. Are there more examples in the philatelic community? -
US Stamps Sep 7, 2018, 6 AM
Sept. 22 issue date for Birds in Winter stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe four birds featured in the set are the black-capped chickadee, the Northern cardinal, the red-bellied woodpecker and the blue jay. -
US Stamps Sep 7, 2018, 5 AM
Sparkling Holidays souvenir sheet: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week: Thomas the Tank Engine makes his way onto a UNPA stamp set. -
Postal Updates Sep 6, 2018, 9 AM
Push for Aretha Franklin stamp made at funeral
by Bill McAllisterA suggestion by a former member of the Detroit City Council has grown into a national campaign to secure a stamp for the late “Queen of Soul.” -
Postal Updates Sep 6, 2018, 4 AM
Cumberland Island Seashore quarter launch commemorated
by Molly GoadTwo recent postmarks celebrate the 44th installment of the United States Mint series of America the Beautiful quarters. -
Postal Updates Sep 5, 2018, 8 AM
Two confirmed to USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterAfter 20 months with no members, the United States Postal Service Board of Governors is no longer empty as two members were confirmed Aug. 28. -
US Stamps Sep 5, 2018, 5 AM
The Black Jack: A key stamp for any U.S. collection
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe United States 1863 2¢ black Andrew Jackson stamp is hard to find in grades of very fine or better. -
World Stamps Sep 4, 2018, 4 AM
A solid engraved stamp is one for the album
by Jay BigalkeEditor Jay Bigalke's kid-in-a-candy-store moment at the Canadian Bank Note facility in Ottawa. -
US Stamps Sep 1, 2018, 7 AM
Scott editors assign numbers to Scooby-Doo, World War I stamps
by Charles SneeThese new Scott catalog numbers were assigned to U.S. stamps issued during the past month. -
World Stamps Aug 31, 2018, 11 AM
Thomas the Tank Engine chugs onto new UNPA issue
by Molly GoadThe UNPA is issuing a pane of 10 stamps and labels Sept. 12 to bring attention to the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals initiative. -
Postal Updates Aug 31, 2018, 9 AM
New rule about premiums in marketing mail troubles mailers
by Bill McAllisterIf you have become accustomed to finding a small medal or other premium inside mailed fundraising appeal letters, that might soon end. -
US Stamps Aug 31, 2018, 9 AM
Indiana's Indypex stamp show begins Oct. 5
by Linn's StaffHosted by the Indiana Stamp Club, Indypex features more than 35 dealers and an exhibiting competition with approximately 150 frames. -
US Stamps Aug 31, 2018, 8 AM
Ontario, Calif. Sescal show runs Oct. 12-14
by Linn's StaffThe 74th annual stamp exhibition of Southern California will celebrate the 100th anniversary of airmail in the United States. -
World Stamps Aug 31, 2018, 6 AM
Canada’s new intaglio $4 sheep: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadIn this issue, you'll also find part 2 of our Roman States stamp series, and how to collect King George V Seahorses. -
US Stamps Aug 31, 2018, 4 AM
Dragons error pane discovered: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadA United States Dragons stamp error pane story garnered top clicks this week. -
World Stamps Aug 31, 2018, 4 AM
Taiwan souvenir sheet remembers documentary filmmaker
by Denise McCartyChi Po-lin died in a helicopter crash while shooting a sequel to the 2013 documentary Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above in 2017. -
US Stamps Aug 30, 2018, 7 AM
Personal standards and expertizing
by John M. HotchnerHow do collectors handle hinges attached to mint stamps in their collections? -
World Stamps Aug 30, 2018, 4 AM
Australian stamps show artistic landscape patterns
by Denise McCartyThe four $1 domestic-rate Art and Nature stamps were issued June 12. -
World Stamps Aug 29, 2018, 6 AM
Tip of the week: 1912-1914 Bosnia and Herzegovina
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 1912-1914 Bosnia and Herzegovina set of 21 Emperor Franz Josef stamps is a key set for the country.