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US Stamps Mar 29, 2018, 4 PM
World War II microfilmed airmail: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue are features on stamps from Modena and Burkina Faso. -
Auctions Mar 29, 2018, 4 PM
Siegel March 7 sale included $500 Persian rug revenue
by Tim HodgeRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sold the J.R. Helton Jr. collection of used U.S. stamps, offering many used gems including back-of-the-book material. -
Auctions Mar 29, 2018, 12 PM
Kelleher sale sports many largest-known multiples
by Tim HodgeThe sale offered items from a half dozen collections, featuring many superb United States stamps, blocks and multiples. -
US Stamps Mar 29, 2018, 10 AM
Bringing stamp collecting to the Mister Rogers neighborhood
by Jay BigalkeThe crowd consisted of stamp collectors; a significant number of local residents; stars, cast and crew of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. -
US Stamps Mar 29, 2018, 9 AM
Westpex show April 27-29 in Burlingame, Calif.
by Linn's StaffWestpex 2018 will take place Friday, April 27, through Sunday, April 29, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront hotel. -
US Stamps Mar 29, 2018, 8 AM
Are these stamps true errors or near misses?
by John M. HotchnerA practiced eye aided by a magnifier will often tell you what you need to know — even if the news is not entirely welcome. -
World Stamps Mar 29, 2018, 6 AM
Decorated eggs dominate Polish, Slovenia Easter stamps
by Denise McCartyThe stamp design also includes flowers in gold above the egg and a small goose in gold in the lower right. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2018, 9 AM
Peace Rose ceremony at rose garden
by Michael BaadkeThe Gardens of the American Rose Center in Shreveport, La., will host the April 21 first-day ceremony for the United States Peace Rose forever stamp. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2018, 9 AM
Seeking suggestions for stamp club activities and how to create an engaging meeting
by Jay BigalkeThe Dayton (Ohio) Stamp Club is quite active and holds a couple meetings each month throughout the year. -
World Stamps Mar 28, 2018, 6 AM
New Brazilian stamps honor water forum and promote the protection of pets
by Denise McCartyBrazil Correios described the design of the stamp as featuring the forum’s logo resting on a background of wavy lines that simulate the flow of water. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2018, 6 AM
2¢ carmine George Washington stamp is a good buy in the right condition
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWhen buying, make sure that the stamp is on unwatermarked paper and is not its counterpart on watermarked paper. -
US Stamps Mar 27, 2018, 12 PM
Esteemed children’s television pioneer forever memorialized at stamp dedication ceremony
by Molly GoadThe new Mister Rogers postage stamp was dedicated March 23 at his studio in Pittsburgh, Pa. -
World Stamps Mar 27, 2018, 7 AM
Royal Mail issues four new Machins and 16 country definitive stamps
by Denise McCartyFour of the stamps are Machins featuring the bas-relief portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. -
World Stamps Mar 27, 2018, 7 AM
More commemoratives for the centennial of Britain’s Royal Air Force
by Denise McCartyThe postal administrations of the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey are recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force on stamps. -
World Stamps Mar 27, 2018, 5 AM
Bird, a lamb, and eggs grace new Easter stamp from Hungary
by Denise McCartyHungary issued a nondenominated, domestic-rate definitive stamp March 2 for Easter greetings. -
US Stamps Mar 26, 2018, 8 AM
Peace Rose forever stamp to be issued April 21 in double-sided pane of 20
by Michael BaadkeA variety of hybrid tea rose known as peace will be featured on the next United States forever stamp. -
Postal Updates Mar 26, 2018, 7 AM
U.S. Postal Service lawyers urge judge to reject Lady Liberty stamp claim
by Bill McAllisterLawyers for the United States Postal Service have urged a federal judge to reject a Nevada sculptor’s claims for million of dollars in damages. -
Auctions Mar 23, 2018, 8 AM
Siegel offers Wingate auction April 11-12
by Michael BaadkeMany top United States rarities are offered in the Siegel auction of items from the collection of David Wingate. -
US Stamps Mar 23, 2018, 6 AM
Duck stamp art contest 2018 requires hunting element
by Linn's StaffThe artwork selected by judges as the best in this year’s annual contest will be reproduced on the federal duck stamp issued in 2019. -
Postal Updates Mar 23, 2018, 5 AM
USPS, Inspector General disagree on correspondence mail: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it will issue four stamps featuring dragons.