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US Stamps Aug 22, 2018, 4 AM
A profitable Benjamin Franklin stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe United States 1¢ green Benjamin Franklin stamp on bluish paper is in demand and relatively hard to find. -
US Stamps Aug 21, 2018, 10 AM
Here Be Dragons first-day ceremony at Stampshow
by Molly GoadThe United States Post Office held a first-day-of-issue ceremony for its Dragons stamp set Aug. 9 at the 2018 Stampshow in Columbus, Ohio. -
US Stamps Aug 21, 2018, 6 AM
Illusionist David Copperfield makes stamps materialize at dedication
by Molly GoadThe United States Art of Magic forever stamps were revealed Aug. 7 in Las Vegas, Nev. as a part of the Magic Live 2018 convention. -
World Stamps Aug 21, 2018, 4 AM
U.N. souvenir sheet for Macao exhibition features laser-cut stamp designs
by Denise McCartyAn upcoming UNPA souvenir sheet features the ancient Chinese poem the Ballad of Mulan and also honors a stamp exhibition in Macao. -
Auctions Aug 21, 2018, 4 AM
Cherrystone’s Sept. 5-6 sale includes Lady McLeod cover
by Michael BaadkeA letter from San Fernando, Trinidad, to Port of Spain, franked with the blue Lady McLeod stamp, is up for auction. -
World Stamps Aug 20, 2018, 10 AM
Royal Mail salutes 200 years of London's Old Vic theater
by Molly GoadThe eight Old Vic stamps feature 10 actors and actresses that have helped shape modern British theater as they performed on its stage. -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2018, 5 AM
Magic sheet errors and freaks
by Jay BigalkeSo if the rabbit can disappear on The Art of Magic souvenir sheet, why not the die cuts, too? -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2018, 5 AM
Milwaukee hosts Milcopex Sept. 14-16
by Linn's StaffMilwaukee Philatelic Society will host Wisconsin’s largest stamp show, Milcopex, Sept. 14-16 in Milwaukee. -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2018, 5 AM
John Lennon honored with first multistamp Music Icons set
by Michael BaadkeFour new United States stamps will be issued Sept. 7 to honor John Lennon. -
US Stamps Aug 17, 2018, 9 AM
A philatelic Supreme Court decision: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso, a Schaefer stamp mix review and a look at the Stamp Paradise website. -
US Stamps Aug 17, 2018, 8 AM
Seapex show Sept. 14-16 in Seattle area
by Linn's StaffThe Seattle Philatelic Exhibition, Seapex 2018, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the United States Women’s Army Corps. -
US Stamps Aug 17, 2018, 7 AM
Allen wins APS national award with 12¢ stamp exhibit
by By Jay BigalkeAllen’s exhibit was one of the 26 grand-award winners of APS-certified national exhibitions held from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018. -
Postal Updates Aug 17, 2018, 6 AM
California fires, Hawaii volcano disrupting postal operations
by Michael BaadkeRecent wildfires in northern California and volcanic activity on Hawaii’s Big Island have caused the closure of multiple post offices this summer. -
US Stamps Aug 17, 2018, 5 AM
World War I stamp ceremony: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso, this week: poinsettias, Canada's birds, Hot Wheels and more. -
US Stamps Aug 15, 2018, 8 AM
Ten Hot Wheels cars will zoom onto U.S. stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe popular Mattel line of die-cast toy cars is being honored on its 50th anniversary. Ten stamps will be issued on a date to be announced later. -
World Stamps Aug 15, 2018, 8 AM
Alluring El Salvador 1894 Discoveries of Columbus stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerLong a favorite of Christopher Columbus topical collectors, the classic stamps of El Salvador appeal to the eye and the budget. -
US Stamps Aug 15, 2018, 7 AM
Writers hall inducts Crown, Hartmann, Malpass, MacBride
by By Michael BaadkeFour American writers and researchers in the field of Confederate States philately make up the latest group to enter the Writers Unit No. 30 hall of fame. -
World Stamps Aug 14, 2018, 6 AM
Plan to attend Stockholmia show
by Jay BigalkeOne of the big philatelic events of the decade, Stockholmia 2019, is on the horizon and if you want to attend, now is the time to start making plans. -
World Stamps Aug 14, 2018, 6 AM
Famous Bombay cover featured on Czech sheet
by Denise McCartyA new Czech Republic souvenir sheet shows one of the stamp hobby’s greatest rarities, the Bombay cover. -
Auctions Aug 14, 2018, 5 AM
Saar rarity to auction Sept. 1
by Michael BaadkeThe Christoph Gaertner auction firm will offer a rare Saar 1920 20-mark brown King Ludwig III stamp used on piece.