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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. -
US Stamps Aug 13, 2018, 6 AM
World War I stamp ceremony
by Steven J. BahnsenWith a musical backdrop by the American Legion Band playing Kansas City, the United States Postal Service dedicated its World War I stamp. -
World Stamps Aug 10, 2018, 5 AM
Saudi Arabia Official stamp issue of 1961: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadIn this issue, you'll also find a recap of the recently wrapped Americover 2018 in Georgia, a stamp mixture review and more. -
US Stamps Aug 9, 2018, 4 PM
Finding town cancels to match your name
by John M. HotchnerFor those who would like to personalize their collection or give a gift, preparing covers with town cancellations reflecting someone’s name is fun to try. -
World Stamps Aug 9, 2018, 11 AM
Final set of Canada Post’s feathered friends available
by Molly GoadThe third and final installment of Canada Post’s Birds series shows five different feathered creatures in flight. -
US Stamps Aug 9, 2018, 11 AM
U.S. Magic souvenir sheet will have lenticular action: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso, stamps that look like errors, but aren't; Marianne the Engaged; Washington stamp flat-pale printing; and more. -
US Stamps Aug 9, 2018, 10 AM
APS, library boards hear strategic plan progress report
by Michael BaadkeImprovements are evident in many areas, including finances, the APS executive director noted, but declining membership remains an issue. -
World Stamps Aug 8, 2018, 4 PM
Ten stamps from Royal Mail honor 250th anniversary of Cook's ‘Endeavour’ expedition
by Molly GoadStamps celebrate a journey that resulted in contact with eastern Australia, a detailed mapping of New Zealand and observation of the transit of Venus. -
US Stamps Aug 8, 2018, 7 AM
Poinsettia global forever stamp to be issued on a Sunday
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated ($1.15) stamp will be issued in a pane of 10 on Aug. 26; no first-day ceremony is planned. -
Postal Updates Aug 7, 2018, 4 PM
Columbus stamp show cancellations: dragons, castles and more
by Molly GoadThe United States Postal Service will offer a different pictorial cancellation for each day of the American Philatelic Society Stampshow 2018. -
US Stamps Aug 7, 2018, 9 AM
Tip of the week: Card proofs of the 1873 Departmental Official stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCard proofs are ever popular with specialist collectors of U.S. stamps. Here's one to look for. -
World Stamps Aug 7, 2018, 4 AM
New French definitive series presents Marianne the Engaged
by By Michael BaadkeThe single vertical design for this issue is a new portrait of Marianne, the cherished national symbol of liberty for the French Republic. -
World Stamps Aug 7, 2018, 4 AM
Volumes 5A and 5B of 2019 Scott Standard catalogs available
by Donna HousemanThe Netherlands and colonies received a thorough review in Vols. 5A and 5B of the 2019 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
US Stamps Aug 7, 2018, 4 AM
Flag Act, O Beautiful, other U.S. stamps receive Scott numbers
by Charles SneeThese new Scott catalog numbers were assigned to U.S. stamps issued during the past month. -
World Stamps Aug 6, 2018, 12 PM
Recent stamps, souvenir sheets feature colorful, edible and medicinal flowers
by Denise McCartyA roundup of recent stamps from all over the world featuring several different species of flowers. -
US Stamps Aug 6, 2018, 6 AM
Omaha hosts stamp show Sept. 8-9
by Linn's StaffThe Omaha Philatelic Society is putting on its annual stamp show in Omaha, Neb. New collectors, noncollectors and experienced philatelists are welcome. -
World Stamps Aug 3, 2018, 7 AM
100 years of Czechoslovakia: Inside Linn’s
by Jay BigalkeAlso included in this issue: features on stamps of early Roman States and Swaziland. -
US Stamps Aug 3, 2018, 6 AM
Balpex stamp show in Maryland
by Linn's StaffThe 80th annual show of the Baltimore Philatelic Society will take place Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 at the Hunt Valley Inn in Hunt Valley, Md. -
US Stamps Aug 3, 2018, 5 AM
Stamps that look like errors but aren’t
by John M. HotchnerU.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner explores how to identify printer’s waste. -
US Stamps Aug 3, 2018, 5 AM
A page for family and philately
by Jay BigalkeA family photograph ties in with boxing-related stamps and creates the perfect conversation piece in a stamp album.