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Auctions May 29, 2018, 9 AM
Unique 1994 Sweden stamp booklet in Gaertner’s June 11-15 auction
by Michael BaadkeThe auction features individual catalogs for Asia, Malaya, thematics and overseas, Europe, Germany, international rarities and more. -
World Stamps May 29, 2018, 6 AM
Latvia’s Garden of Destiny featured on commemorative
by Denise McCartyThe stamp design includes a photograph of the amphitheater, which is considered the heart of the garden. -
Auctions May 29, 2018, 4 AM
InterAsia auction offers China’s rare surcharged red Small Dollar stamp
by Michael BaadkeHong Kong’s June 16-18 auction will offer an unused example of China’s rare 1897 surcharged $1-on-3¢ “Small Dollar” red revenue stamp. -
World Stamps May 29, 2018, 4 AM
Holyoake to speak on Britain’s post office history at Collectors Club
by Linn's StaffThe June 20 talk will cover the history of the British postal system, from its inception back in 1635 right up to the issuance of its famous first stamp. -
World Stamps May 28, 2018, 7 AM
New Caledonia celebrates 20 years of Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center
by Denise McCartyThe 110-franc stamp for the “stunning” center designed by architect Renzo Piano was issued May 7. -
World Stamps May 26, 2018, 9 AM
Australia Post dedicates stamp set to silo art
by Denise McCartyThe stamps represent a small-size tribute to the life-size murals painted on grain silos — art projects that have been revitalizing Australian towns over the past three years. -
US Stamps May 26, 2018, 9 AM
Ohio Colopex show June 15 and 16
by Linn's StaffThe Columbus Philatelic Club will present the Colopex stamp show June 15-16 at the St. Andrew-Nugent Parish Hall, 1899 McCoy Road in Columbus, Ohio. -
World Stamps May 25, 2018, 10 AM
Netherlands’ summer issue captures insects
by Denise McCartyEmerald damselfly, diadem spider, small copper butterfly and more grace the PostNL set of stamps celebrating summer. -
US Stamps May 25, 2018, 7 AM
USPS embraces fancy printing techniques, receives positive press
by Jay BigalkeThere is a vast number of innovative printing techniques available, and it seems like the USPS is going down the list and incorporating them into stamps. -
Postal Updates May 25, 2018, 7 AM
Recent U.S. postmarks incorporate themes of summer, fundraising
by Molly GoadThe American Cancer Society has sponsored a special postmark for its June 2 Relay for Life in Rock Falls, Ill. -
US Stamps May 25, 2018, 7 AM
More details released for first U.S. scratch-and-sniff stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe 10 different stamp designs are watercolor illustrations, and each show two refreshing, colorful treats on a stick set against a white background. -
US Stamps May 25, 2018, 6 AM
Secret Service visits Czyl’s Penny Post: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: a look at an odd use of the customs collection process and more. -
US Stamps May 25, 2018, 5 AM
Two 1950 covers show free forwarding of merchant mariner mail
by John M. HotchnerIn 1950, the Post Office Department allowed mail sent to a marine whose ship had sailed before receipt to be forwarded without additional cost. -
US Stamps May 25, 2018, 4 AM
Frozen Treats stamps will feature scratch and sniff: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, covers from stamp dealers are capturing more attention. -
World Stamps May 24, 2018, 6 AM
Original artwork commissioned for Royal Academy of Arts stamp set
by Molly GoadRoyal Mail will issue the six stamps commemorating 250 years of the academy June 5. -
World Stamps May 24, 2018, 5 AM
Stamp celebrates German architect’s remarkable achievements
by Denise McCartyThe commemorative stamp depicts buildings and products designed by Peter Behrens (1868-1940). -
US Stamps May 23, 2018, 1 PM
Zeigler chosen as new APS president
by Michael BaadkeIn a May 23 telephone meeting, the American Philatelic Society board of directors named Bob Zeigler to replace departing president Mick Zais. -
US Stamps May 23, 2018, 10 AM
Designer of first U.S. Love stamp passes away
by Michael BaadkeRobert Indiana used his own bold text-based artwork to design the first Love stamp in 1973. -
World Stamps May 23, 2018, 6 AM
Israeli inventions, innovations highlighted on anniversary stamp
by Denise McCartyThe stamp design represents Israeli achievements in various fields and symbolizes its culture and achievements in sports. -
US Stamps May 23, 2018, 5 AM
1¢ Franklin postcard commemorates Japan-Russia Peace Conference of 1905
by John M. HotchnerTurning over a postcard is always a wise move. In the postcard shown here, the address side is ordinary.