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US Stamps Jun 7, 2018, 6 AM
A cover dressed to the nines
by John M. HotchnerA cover canceled on Sept. 9, 1999 celebrates the nine 9¢ stamp designs that had been issued by the United States up to that date. -
World Stamps Jun 6, 2018, 7 AM
India's 1899 Sirmoor set is one to seek
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe last postage stamp issued for Sirmoor — a small state in northern India — was a set of four Sir Surendar Bikram Prakash stamps. -
US Stamps Jun 6, 2018, 4 AM
World War I forever stamp to be issued at Kansas City, Mo. museum
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Turning the Tide stamp will be issued at the National World War I Museum and Memorial July 27. -
Auctions Jun 5, 2018, 6 AM
Siegel worldwide auction offers rarity, specialized Israel
by Michael BaadkeRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, in association with Charles F. Shreve, is offering two worldwide auctions June 19-20 at the Siegel galleries. -
Auctions Jun 4, 2018, 2 PM
Kelleher to auction India airmail postal history
by Michael BaadkeMost of the covers in this sale date from the 1920s to 1940s, with first flights, unusual cachets, exhibition souvenirs and more. -
Postal Updates Jun 4, 2018, 9 AM
U.S. and Cuba resume regular mail service after test period ended
by Bill McAllisterDirect mail service to Cuba had been blocked for more than 50 years, part of a United States embargo on the communist nation. -
US Stamps Jun 4, 2018, 6 AM
New Scott numbers for Air Mail Centenary, Peace Rose stamps
by Charles SneeThese new Scott catalog numbers were assigned to U.S. stamps issued during the past month. -
Postal Updates Jun 4, 2018, 4 AM
President Trump’s meetings with postmaster general stir further debate
by Bill McAllisterThe latest news from President Donald Trump’s war on Amazon’s discounted mail contract with USPS is bad news for Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan. -
US Stamps Jun 1, 2018, 6 AM
Sally Ride’s stamp collection: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: printing woes for a 1915 Somali Coast issue and philately of France. -
US Stamps Jun 1, 2018, 6 AM
Meet the stamp collecting side of astronaut Sally Ride
by Jay BigalkeA quick glance at some of the pages of Ride’s stamp collection reveals a passion for Olympics and space. -
World Stamps Jun 1, 2018, 6 AM
Vols. 3A and 3B of 2019 Scott catalogs available
by Donna HousemanThe 2019 volumes are the 175th edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. Vol. 3A includes listings for countries beginning with the letter G. -
Auctions Jun 1, 2018, 4 AM
1994 Swedish booklet sure to turn heads at Gaertner sale: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, artwork commissioned for Royal Academy of Arts will be shown on a set of six new stamps issued in Great Britain. -
US Stamps May 31, 2018, 2 PM
Misperf color errors: true errors or not?
by John M. HotchnerIt is a tribute to Linn’s readers who have kept this column going by sending in their comments, sharing their experiences and asking questions. -
World Stamps May 30, 2018, 12 PM
Royal Canadian national stamp exhibition set for June 22-24
by CMS AdminThe three-day event will include a host of speakers, 30+ dealers and a competition of single-frame and multi-frame exhibits. -
US Stamps May 30, 2018, 10 AM
Midwest City, Okla., hosts Okpex June 29-30
by Linn's StaffNew collectors, noncollectors and experienced philatelists are welcome. -
US Stamps May 30, 2018, 7 AM
What would FDR think of social media? Enlighten us in June contest
by John M. HotchnerA 32¢ stamp picturing President Roosevelt at the microphone engaged in a chat will be the cartoon caption contest stamp for June. -
US Stamps May 30, 2018, 6 AM
Twentieth Century Poets forever stamps well worth their value
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe mint pane of 20 is well worth the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog value of $25. -
US Stamps May 30, 2018, 6 AM
Astronaut, physicist, educator, athlete, stamp collector: saluting Sally Ride
by Molly GoadThe first American woman in space was honored with a United States forever stamp at a dedication ceremony May 23 at the University of California, San Diego. -
Auctions May 30, 2018, 4 AM
China treasure in Cherrystone auction
by Michael BaadkeOne of China’s “four treasures of the Republic” will be offered during the June 12-13 auction by Cherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers of New York City. -
Postal Updates May 29, 2018, 10 AM
William Burrus, former postal workers union head, has died
by Bill McAllisterWilliam Burrus, who rose from a postal clerk to become president of one of the largest federal worker unions, died May 19. He was 81.