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US Stamps May 16, 2018, 8 AM
U.N. stamp achieves Guinness world record with a total of 1,969 words
by Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration has achieved an official Guinness world record for the most words on a postage stamp: 1,969. -
US Stamps May 16, 2018, 7 AM
Winter birds soar into spotlight Sept. 22
by Molly GoadThe U.S. Postal Service has announced the Birds in Winter stamp dedication event will take place in Vermont on Sept. 22. -
World Stamps May 16, 2018, 5 AM
1920 Canal Zone overprint carries a hefty premium
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerStamps of the Canal Zone are popular with many American collectors, especially those who worked, served or lived there when it was a U.S. territory. -
US Stamps May 16, 2018, 4 AM
WWI stamp ceremony set for Kansas City, Mo.
by Molly GoadThe U.S. Postal Service has announced the World War I: Turning the Tide stamp dedication event will take place July 27. -
Auctions May 15, 2018, 2 PM
Auction raises $6,513 for cancer efforts
by Steven BahnsenThe Quad City Stamp Club hosted its 41st annual Stamp Out Cancer auction on April 28. -
US Stamps May 15, 2018, 2 PM
New ‘Stamp of the Century’ book explores the Inverted Jenny stamp, owners, airmail
by Jay BigalkeInterviews with descendents of owners of the Inverted Jenny error helped unearth never-before heard stories that added to the lore of the stamp. -
US Stamps May 15, 2018, 6 AM
Art of Magic FDOI date, location revealed
by Molly GoadThe five forever stamp designs celebrating magic will have a first-day ceremony on Aug. 7 in Las Vegas, Nev. -
World Stamps May 15, 2018, 6 AM
Brazil honors postal library with stamp
by Denise McCartyA new stamp from Brazil, issued May 4, honors the postal library at the Correios National Museum in Brasilia. -
World Stamps May 15, 2018, 4 AM
U.N. stamp shows 1,000 people posing the question ‘What R U Doing 4 Peace’
by Denise McCartyA new United Nations Postal Administration definitive stamp, to be issued May 29, features a theme of peace. -
World Stamps May 14, 2018, 3 PM
British souvenir sheet for royal wedding May 19
by Michael BaadkeThe souvenir sheet for the upcoming royal wedding is similar to the one issued in 2011 for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. -
Auctions May 14, 2018, 11 AM
Top China condition rarity in May 25-26 auction
by Michael BaadkeThe Kelleher and Rogers May 25-26 auction in Hong Kong will also offer more than 1,280 lots of China and Asia stamps and postal history. -
US Stamps May 14, 2018, 7 AM
Cachets document unusual ways to move the mail in the 20th century
by John M. HotchnerUnusual methods of moving the mails, including an indoor aquatic balloon post, explored again by U.S. Notes columnist John M. Hotchner. -
US Stamps May 14, 2018, 7 AM
Results of the 2017 Linn’s U.S. stamp popularity poll
by Michael BaadkeThe results of the 2017 Linn’s United States Stamp Popularity Poll have been tabulated, and voters gave a decisive win to the Total Solar Eclipse stamp. -
World Stamps May 11, 2018, 6 AM
Nicaragua’s 1939 airmail stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue: Swiss mountain railway related stamps and an examination of essay and proof pioneer Henry G. Mandel. -
US Stamps May 11, 2018, 4 AM
The 2017 Flag forever ATM pane is a good buy: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we learned that double prints are widely misunderstood among modern stamp collectors. -
US Stamps May 10, 2018, 10 AM
New U.S. high-denominations; first responders honored
by Michael BaadkeNew United States stamps announced for 2018 include a set of three Statue of Freedom high-denomination issues, and a First Responders forever stamp. -
World Stamps May 10, 2018, 10 AM
Corinphila plans five auctions over six days; rarities include China’s red Small Dollar, Inverted Swan
by Michael BaadkeThe Swiss auction firm Corinphila has scheduled a series of five public auctions in Zurich from May 28 to June 2. -
US Stamps May 10, 2018, 9 AM
Four varieties for U.S. John Lennon stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe United States John Lennon forever stamp will be issued Sept. 7 in various gradient colors, creating four collectible major varieties. -
World Stamps May 10, 2018, 8 AM
Canada adds Armistice stamp to 2018 program
by Linn's StaffCanada Post will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I with a new stamp issue. -
Postal Updates May 10, 2018, 6 AM
Former USPS board chairman provides suggestions to save the Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe comments are the latest indication of how troubled some of the Postal Service’s traditional allies are with the agency's continued downward trend.