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World Stamps Jul 24, 2018, 4 AM
Lithuanian Post puts 100 living Lithuanians on new issue
by Denise McCartyFrom famous Lithuanians to contest winners, the new issue seeks to unite people of Lithuanian descent all over the world. -
World Stamps Jul 23, 2018, 11 AM
U.N. pane raises awareness about human trafficking
by Denise McCartyThe U.N. Postal Administration is issuing a pane of 10 stamps and labels July 30 to bring attention to the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. -
World Stamps Jul 23, 2018, 6 AM
Canada Post proposes rate increases for 2019
by Denise McCartyThe basic domestic letter rate (items weighing 30 grams or less) would increase 5¢. -
US Stamps Jul 23, 2018, 4 AM
Foil component to enhance U.S. Dragons stamp set
by Michael BaadkeThe four new U.S. Dragons stamps are offset-printed in panes of 16 with hot foil stamping. -
US Stamps Jul 23, 2018, 4 AM
Second issue in two-stamp airmail commemoration Aug. 11
by Michael BaadkeThe Saturday first-day ceremony will start at 11 a.m. at the College Park Aviation Museum and College Park Airport in Maryland. -
US Stamps Jul 23, 2018, 4 AM
World’s fair philately: 19th and early 20th centuries
by John M. HotchnerWorld’s fair philately has been a popular collecting area in the past, headlined by postal emissions from the United States. -
US Stamps Jul 20, 2018, 8 AM
Dissecting an 1863 cash war permit: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso, Swiss coil stamps and an app for the 2018 APS Stampshow. -
World Stamps Jul 20, 2018, 6 AM
New Canada $4 bighorn sheep stamp
by Jay BigalkeCanada Post has unveiled its latest entry in the long-running high-denomination Wildlife stamp series that started in 1997. -
Postal Updates Jul 20, 2018, 5 AM
Lung association tried to stop scratch and sniff stamp issue: Week’s Most Read
by Jay BigalkeAlso this week, magic is the theme of a new five-stamp set that will appear Aug. 7. -
Postal Updates Jul 19, 2018, 9 AM
President Trump calls for privatizing U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterPresident Donald Trump’s administration has called for privatizing the United States Postal Service. -
US Stamps Jul 19, 2018, 7 AM
June APS Summer Seminar event highlights Statue of Freedom stamps
by Charles SneeExpress Mail flat and Statue of Freedom ceremony program souvenirs of Summer Seminar event. -
US Stamps Jul 19, 2018, 6 AM
Americover FDC show runs Aug. 3-5 near Atlanta
by Linn's StaffThe American First Day Cover Society is hosting its 63rd annual Americover show Aug. 3-5. -
US Stamps Jul 19, 2018, 4 AM
After 24 years, USPS ends sales of $5 Washington Jackson stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service is taking the $5 Washington and Jackson stamp off sale on July 31. -
US Stamps Jul 18, 2018, 4 AM
Look for used United States Borah Peak and Scout Emblem airmail postal card
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn-period use is required, and there is no interest in uprated cards. Unusual destinations can increase value. -
World Stamps Jul 17, 2018, 12 PM
Royal presents medals in June
by Linn's StaffThe Royal Philatelic Society London recognizes outstanding achievements by awarding a number of medals each year. -
US Stamps Jul 17, 2018, 7 AM
Sept. 13 ceremony for First Responders stamp
by Michael BaadkeA postal tribute to emergency responders will be issued in Montana Sept. 13 at the U.S. Forest Service’s Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center. -
World Stamps Jul 17, 2018, 5 AM
Shark attack! Canada Post issues set of five July 13
by Molly GoadOne of the world’s oldest surviving animal species will glide onto a Canada Post five-stamp issue available July 13. -
World Stamps Jul 17, 2018, 4 AM
New Royal Mail 10-stamp July 31 set is “fit for the king”
by Molly GoadA set of 10 stamps issued July 31 by Great Britain’s Royal Mail presents photos of Hampton Court Palace. -
World Stamps Jul 17, 2018, 4 AM
More Weather Wonders on Canadian stamps July 26
by Denise McCartyPhotographs of meteorological phenomena are displayed on Canada Post’s second set of Weather Wonders stamps. -
Postal Updates Jul 16, 2018, 6 AM
Cherished postal dog receives postmark and party
by Molly GoadThe Danbury Railway Museum honors the famous Railway Post Office dog, Owney, with a July 14 postmark and celebration.