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Auctions Jul 6, 2018, 4 AM
Cherrystone auction offers Hindenburg crash cover: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, Linn's monthly magazine's new design and the latest USPS FDOI stamp ceremony. -
Postal Updates Jul 6, 2018, 4 AM
Amazon starts move away from U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterAmazon, the giant Seattle-based retailer, appears to be moving many of its packages away from the United States Postal Service. -
World Stamps Jul 5, 2018, 6 PM
Night sky’s beauty shimmers on Canada Post stamp duo
by Molly GoadOn June 29, Canada issued two stunning stamp designs of the Milky Way and northern lights to mark the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. -
Postal Updates Jul 3, 2018, 10 AM
Judge orders USPS to pay nearly $3.6 million for Lady Liberty stamp image
by Bill McAllisterA federal judge sides with Nevada sculptor Robert S. Davidson in the case involving Statue of Liberty artwork on a 2010 forever stamp. -
World Stamps Jul 3, 2018, 6 AM
Revisiting China’s 1909 Temple of Heaven, Peking stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerTaking another look at the set issued to commemorate the first year of the reign of the last emperor of China, Hsuan T’ung. -
World Stamps Jul 3, 2018, 4 AM
Vols. 4A and 4B of 2019 Scott catalogs available
by Donna HousemanThe Netherlands and colonies received a thorough review in Vols. 4A and 4B of the 2019 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
World Stamps Jul 3, 2018, 4 AM
Austria issues EU presidency stamp
by Linn's StaffThe €1.35 stamp commemorates Austria's presidency of the European Union, which runs July 1 to Jan. 1, 2019. -
Auctions Jul 2, 2018, 4 PM
Cherrystone auction offers Hindenburg crash cover
by Michael BaadkeThe envelope from the Netherlands carried on the doomed airship in 1937 was franked with stamps celebrating scouting. -
US Stamps Jul 2, 2018, 7 AM
Scott editors assign numbers to Sally Ride, U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeThese new Scott catalog numbers were assigned to U.S. and U.N. stamps issued during the past month. -
World Stamps Jun 29, 2018, 7 AM
Mauritius 1847-59 stamps stand among the world’s greatest rarities: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: A mysterious cancellation on a 1990 Illinois cover and a recent PVI example. -
US Stamps Jun 29, 2018, 6 AM
George Linn added to Linn’s cover as publication receives new look
by Jay BigalkeIllustrator Mark Summers creates scratchboard art featured on the new cover design for Linn’s Stamp News starting with the July 16, 2018 issue. -
US Stamps Jun 29, 2018, 5 AM
Identifying 4¢ blue Columbian errors
by John M. HotchnerNever buy a 4¢ Columbian blue (instead of aquamarine) error without a certificate with a photo and description that match the stamp. -
Postal Updates Jun 29, 2018, 5 AM
Discounted Chinese postage rates questioned: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, classic Santa Claus images will grace USPS Christmas stamps, and a stamp market tip involving a 2011 stamp that was never issued. -
US Stamps Jun 29, 2018, 4 AM
APS and ATA present dragon-themed Stampshow
by Linn's StaffStampShow/National Topical Stamp Show 2018 will take place Aug. 9-12 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. -
US Stamps Jun 28, 2018, 4 PM
Newest postal “heavyweight” dedicated at American Philatelic Center
by Molly GoadThree high-denomination stamps featuring the Statue of Freedom were celebrated June 27 at a first-day ceremony in Bellefonte, Pa. -
US Stamps Jun 28, 2018, 6 AM
Crystal, Minn., to host Minnesota Stamp Expo
by Linn's StaffMore than 25 dealers are expected to offer philatelic and postal history collectibles at the July 20-22 expo. -
US Stamps Jun 26, 2018, 1 PM
Delvaux named Distinguished Topical Philatelist
by CMS AdminA prolific philatelic writer and editor, Delvaux is a 39-year ATA member who regularly contributes articles to the group’s journal, Topical Time. -
World Stamps Jun 26, 2018, 11 AM
Lebanese souvenir sheets might be undervalued in dealer stocks
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerLebanon's imperforate souvenir sheets that accompany its regular stamp and airmail stamp issues are worth looking for. -
US Stamps Jun 26, 2018, 8 AM
U.S. Christmas stamps to feature Coca-Cola Santa Claus
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US Stamps Jun 26, 2018, 7 AM
What do you suppose this scout is thinking?
by John M. HotchnerThe cartoon caption contest stamp for July is the 1985 22¢ stamp showing Boy Scouts on a hike.