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World Stamps Apr 16, 2018, 2 PM
Stamps feature New Zealand cycling, maritime disaster, rocket launch
by Denise McCartyRecent stamps and souvenir sheets from New Zealand portray travel on earth, by sea and into outer space. -
Auctions Apr 16, 2018, 11 AM
April 21 auction includes Titanic postal history
by Michael BaadkeAmong the items on offer is a Titanic postal facing slip recovered from the body of 41-year-old American postal clerk Oscar Scott Woody. -
World Stamps Apr 16, 2018, 6 AM
New Royal Mail stamps dedicated to the reintroduction of six species
by Denise McCartyStamps from Royal Mail depict once-extinct species in the United Kingdom that have been successfully reintroduced. -
US Stamps Apr 15, 2018, 6 AM
James Michener color-missing error discovered in intact pane of 20 stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe error stamp, found in an intact pane of 20, is missing the cyan, magenta and yellow, with only black and red printed successfully. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2018, 9 AM
Reaching a younger audience at DC festival with science-related stamps and technology
by Jay BigalkeA big hit at the Postal Service booth was the virtual reality stamp gallery that allowed visitors to interact with subjects related to recent stamp issues. -
Postal Updates Apr 13, 2018, 11 AM
President Trump directs commission to study U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterPresident Donald Trump has directed a presidential task force to study the United States Postal Service and how it prices packages. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2018, 6 AM
Collecting the circus: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue are 100 stamps from Belgium and two new issues depicting scenes from Lugano, Switzerland. -
Postal Updates Apr 13, 2018, 5 AM
USPS lacks transparency when discussing post office leases: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the USPS receives suggestions on how to improve collector relations, and the inspector general addresses the USPS recycling program. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2018, 4 AM
Postal Museum to host May 1 event for U.S. airmail anniversary stamp
by Michael BaadkeOn May 1, USPS will begin a celebration of the 100th anniversary of U.S. scheduled airmail service by issuing a U.S. Airmail Anniversary stamp. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2018, 4 AM
Northeastern federation’s Philatelic Show runs May 4-6 in Boxborough, Mass.
by Linn's StaffThe more than 160-frame exhibition includes single-frame and multiframe exhibits. -
US Stamps Apr 12, 2018, 6 PM
‘Postmen of the Skies’ exhibit to open May 1 at National Postal Museum
by Linn's StaffThe Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C., will open a new exhibit and host a first-day-of-issue ceremony and book launch on May 1. -
US Stamps Apr 12, 2018, 12 PM
APS courses on topical exhibiting, Scott catalog at Stampshow in Columbus
by Molly GoadThe American Philatelic Society is offering two one-day courses prior to APS Stampshow this August. -
US Stamps Apr 12, 2018, 7 AM
U.S. Postal Service quietly producing, selling cacheted first-day covers
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service has offered cacheted No. 10-size first-day covers for sale at two of its recent first-day ceremonies. -
World Stamps Apr 12, 2018, 5 AM
Canada Post celebrates 65th anniversary of queen’s coronation April 20
by Denise McCartyThe nondenominated permanent-rate stamp (currently 85¢) is being issued April 20 in booklets of 10. -
US Stamps Apr 12, 2018, 3 AM
Pipex stamp show heads to Portland May 11-13
by Linn's StaffThe show will feature a bourse with 40 dealers, 3,800 pages of exhibits, and a welcome pavilion. -
US Stamps Apr 11, 2018, 7 AM
Michigan’s largest annual stamp show April 21-22
by Linn's StaffThe bourse (sales area) will include 39 dealers offering a wide range of stamps, covers, postcards, and related literature and supplies available for sale. -
World Stamps Apr 11, 2018, 4 AM
Collectors of French Polynesia covet this historic set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAlthough in demand, this is not a difficult set to find, and it is a good buy in the $18-to-$25 price range. -
Postal Updates Apr 11, 2018, 3 AM
Less transparency provided on U.S. Postal Service post office leases
by Bill McAllisterFor years, the United States Postal Service has published on its website information about the rent it pays for postal facilities across the nation. -
US Stamps Apr 10, 2018, 9 AM
STEM Education forever stamps dedicated at science, engineering festival
by Molly GoadYoung STEM enthusiasts were urged to keep dreaming at first-day ceremony in Washington, D.C. -
Auctions Apr 10, 2018, 7 AM
Cherrystone’s April 24-25 auctions offer major rarities
by Michael BaadkeCherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers of New York City has issued catalogs for two consecutive sales taking place April 24-25.