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World Stamps Apr 24, 2018, 5 AM
New Latvia stamps integrate both flag and map into design
by Denise McCartyA new stamp from Latvia combines the country’s flag and map. Shaped like the Latvia, it is the first irregularly shaped Latvian stamp. -
US Stamps Apr 23, 2018, 11 AM
Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship accepting applications through May 15
by Linn's StaffThe American Philatelic Society is accepting applications for its Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship program through May 15. -
World Stamps Apr 23, 2018, 9 AM
Watercolor paintings by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark on Greenland stamps
by Denise McCartyOne of the stamps is a semipostal with a surtax for the Greenlandic Children’s Association, which works to improve the living conditions of children. -
World Stamps Apr 23, 2018, 8 AM
Irish stamps commemorate Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela
by Denise McCartyNew stamps from Ireland honor Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. An Post issued the two stamps April 5 in a set called International Statesmen. -
Auctions Apr 23, 2018, 5 AM
Harmer-Schau auction May 13 at Pipex
by Michael BaadkeHarmer-Schau Auction Galleries will conduct its next public auction May 13 in association with the Pipex stamp show in Portland, Ore. -
US Stamps Apr 23, 2018, 5 AM
Variety of stamp club activities suggested: Selling, trading, exhibits talks and more
by Jay BiglakeBigalke received a number of suggestions in response to my Philatelic Foreword column in the April 9 Linn’s seeking input on activities for stamp club meeting. -
US Stamps Apr 23, 2018, 4 AM
You can’t always judge a cover by its appearance
by John M. HotchnerAccording to post office rules that prohibited any additions to postal cards, this card had to be treated as first class-mail and charged the then-current 2¢ rate. -
Postal Updates Apr 21, 2018, 5 AM
Pittsburgh Pipers 1967-68 basketball team remembered on postmark
by Molly GoadThe first championship of the American Basketball Association (ABA) is being celebrated 50 years later on a pictorial postmark. -
World Stamps Apr 20, 2018, 8 AM
Australia celebrates queen’s 92nd birthday
by Denise McCartyOn April 17 of this year, Australia Post issued two stamps for her 92nd birthday, a $1 denomination for domestic mail and a $3 stamp for international mail. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2018, 7 AM
Fond memories of Barbara Bush: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue are articles looking at the stamps from Thailand and Turks and Caicos Islands. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2018, 6 AM
Second cover bearing $5 Alexander Hamilton multiple surfaces at stamp show
by Charles SneeIt joins four other postage due uses bearing single $5 Hamilton stamps that are known as top-of-the-stack covers. -
World Stamps Apr 20, 2018, 5 AM
Signs of summer: bees are buzzing on two different Canadian permanent stamps issued May 1 in booklets
by Denise McCartyThe stamps are stamps being issued May 1 in booklets of 10, with the two design se-tenant (side-by-side). -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2018, 5 AM
USPS quietly producing, selling cacheted first-day covers: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we tipped some firearm transfer tax stamps that aren't too easy to come by. -
World Stamps Apr 19, 2018, 2 PM
Australia features war memorials on stamps
by Denise McCartyThe last set of stamps in Australia Post’s five-year A Century of War series features war memorials. -
US Stamps Apr 19, 2018, 9 AM
Kneeling puns, kicking blunders earn top honors in March Caption Contest
by John M. HotchnerA good example of this subject is from Greig Best who has the player saying, “But if I take a knee coach, they won’t see me on the stamp.” -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2018, 2 PM
Questions about stamps showing two presidents: Adams and Garfield
by John M. HotchnerThe subjects on U.S. stamps were not broadened until 1863 when Andrew Jackson was added. Abraham Lincoln would be added in 1866. -
Auctions Apr 18, 2018, 7 AM
Spink USA auction April 30-May 1 of U.S., worldwide classics
by Michael BaadkeThe auction will include United States, Canada, British Commonwealth and worldwide stamps, proofs, postal history and more. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2018, 6 AM
Look for this firearms transfer tax stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn our experience, used examples are not frequently encountered; however, demand for them is also less than for mint. -
US Stamps Apr 17, 2018, 11 AM
Board votes to end Ameristamp Expo, adopts new plan
by Michael BaadkeFollowing up on discussions held in February, the American Philatelic Society board acted on a proposal to end its Ameristamp Expo show series. -
World Stamps Apr 17, 2018, 8 AM
Scenes of Lugano featured on stamps honoring Swiss national show
by Denise McCartyScenes of this city in the southern canton of Ticino are included on both the U.N. and Swiss issues.