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World Stamps Feb 20, 2024, 8 AM
Final souvenir sheet in Treasures of Notre Dame series arrives April 15
by David HartwigThe Treasures of Notre Dame series began in 2020 with a July 17 issue showing exterior decorations of Notre Dame. -
Postal Updates Feb 19, 2024, 1 PM
Chaos plagues USPS operations in Houston area
by Allen AbelAccording to local news reports, thousands of Texans have been affected since December 2023 by cascading equipment failures and staffing shortfalls at USPS processing plants in North Houston and Missouri City. -
US Stamps Feb 19, 2024, 10 AM
Complete plate numbers on miscut booklet panes
by John M. HotchnerSuch plate numbers are quite scarce because most miscut booklets show only a small portion of a plate number — often less than 50 percent. -
US Stamps Feb 19, 2024, 8 AM
Tubman, Douglass, eight others featured on Underground Railroad stamps March 9
by Charles SneeUSPS art director and designer Antonio Alcala used existing sepia photographs of the six men and four women portrayed on the stamps. -
World Stamps Feb 16, 2024, 8 AM
Liechtenstein unveils diverse 2024 stamps
by Molly GoadLiechtenstein’s early 2024 stamps showcase various topics, including nature, art and advocacy. -
US Stamps Feb 15, 2024, 1 PM
Polar philately salon area at Boston 2026 World Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe polar salon will feature polar artifacts, noncompetitive polar philatelic material, displays, and approximately 200 frames of exhibits related to polar philately. -
US Stamps Feb 15, 2024, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: Taking a closer look at art on U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a pair of unusual on-cover uses of the U.S. 1972 2¢ Cape Hatteras stamps issued in a se-tenant block of four, and a word search puzzle devoted to stamps printed on uncommon materials such as toilet paper. -
Auctions Feb 15, 2024, 7 AM
Dragonfly collections of outstanding U.S. postage and revenue stamps in Feb. 27-29 Siegel auction series
by Charles SneeIn the introduction to the catalog prepared for each sale, Siegel president Scott Trepel revealed his 35-year friendship with the anonymous collector whom he calls “Dragonfly.” -
Postal Updates Feb 14, 2024, 11 AM
Postmark displays route for 66th Hashknife Pony Express
by Molly GoadThe Hashknife, originally a tool for cutting meat, became a brand in Texas and was later adopted by the Aztec Land and Cattle Co. in Holbrook in 1866. -
World Stamps Feb 14, 2024, 9 AM
Royal Mail celebrates British meteorology with Feb. 1 set
by David HartwigThe eight stamps honor the 170th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s national weather service, known as the Met Office. -
US Stamps Feb 14, 2024, 9 AM
Look for U.S. 1890 2¢ lake Washington stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe United States 1890 2¢ George Washington stamp was originally listed as a shade variety of Scott 220 before being assigned its own major-number listing. -
US Stamps Feb 13, 2024, 2 PM
Automatic distributions of U.S. commemorative stamps resumes
by Jay BigalkeAutomatic distribution of commemorative stamps to post offices seemed to have resumed with the Year of the Dragon stamp issued Jan. 25. -
US Stamps Feb 13, 2024, 2 PM
New printing of U.S. 2023 Patriotic Block coil stamp with wider year date to receive major Scott number
by Ronald BlanksStamps from plate B111 rolls have a compact (narrow) dark “2023” year date. Those from B222 rolls have a wider light “2023” year date showing noticeable space between the four digits. -
US Stamps Feb 12, 2024, 11 AM
Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale ½¢ stamps
by John M. HotchnerNathan Hale was the only volunteer when Gen. George Washington asked for someone to take on an intelligence-gathering mission in New York City to report on British troop movements. -
US Stamps Feb 12, 2024, 7 AM
Stamp for legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden to tip off Feb. 24 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles
by Charles SneeBanknote Corporation of America printed a total of 18 million nondenominated (68¢) John Wooden stamps that were finished into panes of 20 for sale at post offices and other authorized philatelic outlets. -
US Stamps Feb 9, 2024, 12 PM
Packed house at Constance Baker Motley stamp event at NYC recreation center
by Jay BigalkeMore than 300 people packed into the gym area of the Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center in New York City. -
US Stamps Feb 9, 2024, 8 AM
January cartoon caption contest winner: Snoopy goes after the cat next door
by John M. HotchnerSeveral Linn’s readers brought the war era into the current day with their entries. -
US Stamps Feb 8, 2024, 12 PM
Westpex to host U.S., U.N. first-day ceremonies
by Linn’s StaffAt 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, a ceremony will be held for the United States Floral Geometry $1 stamp. -
US Stamps Feb 8, 2024, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: The language of first-day cover collecting
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a seasoned zeppelin specialist shares the joy of watching her collection come to life at a show, and a mixture of United States stamps stirs fond childhood memories. -
Postal Updates Feb 8, 2024, 8 AM
A reminiscence about the FDR Station post office in New York City
by Allen AbelLinn's Washington correspondent Allen Abel fondly recalls working at the FDR Station post office in New York City more than 50 years ago.