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US Stamps May 1, 2018, 11 AM
Aug. 11 issue date for red stamp celebrating airmail
by Michael BaadkeThe red companion to the blue U.S. Airmail forever stamp issued May 1 will have its own first-day ceremony on Aug. 11, in College Park, Md. -
US Stamps May 1, 2018, 11 AM
Flag forever stamp ATM pane a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps, on thin paper, have gauge 11¼ by 10¾ serpentine die cuts on two, three or four sides. -
US Stamps May 1, 2018, 10 AM
Flag Day parade to host Flag Act stamp ceremony
by Michael BaadkeJune 9 is the scheduled issue date for a U.S. forever stamp commemorating the 1818 Flag Act. A first-day ceremony will take place in Appleton, Wis. -
US Stamps May 1, 2018, 6 AM
U.S. stamps featuring Frozen Treats June 20
by Michael BaadkeThe first-day ceremony for the Frozen Treats set of 10 forever stamps will take place June 20 at a children’s museum in Austin, Texas. -
World Stamps May 1, 2018, 5 AM
Ireland’s Che Guevera stamp is voted stamp of the year; also listed as sold out
by Denise McCartyIreland’s controversial Che Guevara stamp has been voted “stamp issue of the year” by readers of An Post’s new-issue bulletin Irish Stamps, The Collector. -
World Stamps May 1, 2018, 5 AM
Spain issues ‘Solo’ souvenir sheets
by Denise McCartyThey were issued April 13, more than a month ahead of the film’s scheduled premiere May 15 at the Cannes Film Festival in France. -
World Stamps Apr 30, 2018, 2 PM
Letter card written and mailed during ‘Titanic’ voyage auctioned in England
by Michael BaadkeAn April 21 auction in England offered numerous artifacts of the doomed luxury liner and royal mail ship RMS Titanic. -
US Stamps Apr 30, 2018, 7 AM
A forerunner to today’s email message found on WWI Red Cross postcard
by Jay BigalkeThe purpose of the card was quite simple, as evidenced by the preprinted text on the message side of the card. -
Auctions Apr 30, 2018, 6 AM
Unlisted 1976 U.S. error in May 17-19 H.R. Harmer sale
by Michael BaadkeOn the Declaration of Independence souvenir sheet error, the “USA 18¢” inscription is omitted from only the first of the five stamps in the sheet. -
US Stamps Apr 30, 2018, 6 AM
Indiana’s Valparaiso University created stamp-like label in 1950 for anniversary
by John M. HotchnerThe stamplike label has no value stated. Instead it is inscribed “Valparaiso University,” “Center of Culture” and “Citadel of Faith.” -
World Stamps Apr 27, 2018, 7 AM
A look at Cook Islands' stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue is the examination of a late 1889 cover from Peru and the story of mail suspected of containing prohibited lottery matter. -
Postal Updates Apr 27, 2018, 6 AM
Cyclist Lance Armstrong settles U.S. Postal Service sponsorship lawsuit
by Bill McAllisterUSPS stands to receive “a substantial portion” of the $5 million former cyclist Lance Armstrong is paying the government to end a lawsuit. -
US Stamps Apr 27, 2018, 5 AM
Astronaut Sally Ride honored on forever stamp May 23; first-day ceremony at University of California San Diego
by Michael BaadkeSally Ride, the astronaut who became the first American woman to travel into space, is being honored on a new United States forever stamp. -
US Stamps Apr 27, 2018, 4 AM
Don’t be so quick to judge a cover by its appearance: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, a prized cover bearing a pair of $5 Alexander Hamilton stamps surfaced. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2018, 12 PM
Postal museum to display Hamilton-Burr dueling pistols
by Linn's StaffThe Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum will open a new exhibit “Alexander Hamilton: Soldier, Secretary, Icon” that will run through March 3, 2019. -
World Stamps Apr 26, 2018, 11 AM
Royal Mail issues 10 stamps showing owls and owlets of Great Britain
by Denise McCartyGreat Britain’s Royal Mail is depicting five species of owls on 10 stamps being issued May 11. -
US Stamps Apr 25, 2018, 9 AM
Speakers announced for U.S. airmail stamp’s dedication
by Molly GoadSpeakers for the May 1 ceremony include representatives from the Air Force and the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum. -
US Stamps Apr 25, 2018, 4 AM
Library plans anniversary party for Nov. 2-3
by Linn's StaffThe occasion is the library’s 50th anniversary, and the festivities will take place Nov. 2-3 at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa. -
World Stamps Apr 24, 2018, 3 PM
1921 Cilicia postage due set difficult to find in sound condition
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe Scott Standard catalog values the set at $43.50 in both unused hinged condition and used condition. -
US Stamps Apr 24, 2018, 5 AM
Rochester Philatelic Association’s Ropex show May 18-19 in Canandaigua, N.Y.
by Linn's StaffThe Rochester Philatelic Association will present Ropex Friday and Saturday, May 18-19 in Canandaigua, N.Y.