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US Stamps Mar 22, 2018, 2 PM
What does the 'draft' mean to you? Let us know in our April Caption Contest
by John M. HotchnerThe way the new soldiers are dressed in the design of the stamp might give “draft” a dual meaning. -
World Stamps Mar 22, 2018, 9 AM
Collecting Tahiti stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue is a feature on embossed stamps from the Victorian era and analysis of an 1862 cover containing a poem for the address. -
US Stamps Mar 22, 2018, 6 AM
Breakup of the Soviet Union caused last-minute changes to joint issue
by John M. HotchnerAfter discussion back and forth, both the CCCP on the cosmonaut and USA on the American astronaut were replaced on the stamp. -
US Stamps Mar 22, 2018, 5 AM
May 23 Sally Ride ceremony at UC San Diego
by Michael BaadkeSally Ride Science, the company founded by Ride with Tam O'Shaughnessy, is located at UC San Diego and will conduct a program after the ceremony -
World Stamps Mar 22, 2018, 5 AM
Royal Mail pays tribute to 100 years of air force with 10 aircraft stamps
by Molly GoadGreat Britain’s Royal Mail recognized the world’s oldest independent air force in a new stamp set issued March 20. -
US Stamps Mar 21, 2018, 11 AM
USPS plans two forever stamps to celebrate U.S. airmail
by Michael BaadkeTwo intaglio-printed forever stamps, one in blue and the other carmine red, will commemorate the 1918 start of scheduled U.S. airmail service. -
World Stamps Mar 21, 2018, 8 AM
Look for stunning Spanish Guinea engraved set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe beautifully engraved designs, brilliant colors, and nostalgia for youthful collecting all combine to put them top of the list. -
US Stamps Mar 21, 2018, 7 AM
David M. Kols dies; headed Regency-Superior auctions, St. Louis Stamp Expo
by Linn's StaffRegency-Superior presented auctions at major shows, including St. Louis Stamp Expo. -
US Stamps Mar 20, 2018, 7 AM
Dragons stamps to debut at APS Stampshow
by Michael BaadkeFour United States forever stamps featuring fierce dragons will be issued in a pane of 16 at the 2018 summer stamp show in Columbus, Ohio. -
World Stamps Mar 20, 2018, 5 AM
Machin stamp APS course May 10 in Oregon
by Linn's StaffThis day-long course is being taught by Steve McGill and Larry Rosenblum. -
World Stamps Mar 20, 2018, 5 AM
Finland showcases Easter traditions on stamps
by Denise McCartyChildren portray Easter traditions celebrated in Finland on stamps issued Feb. 28. -
World Stamps Mar 20, 2018, 5 AM
London Postal Museum is great for families; exhibits help connect with the mails in fun way
by Jay BigalkeThe new Postal Museum in London, England, officially opened to the public July 28, 2017. -
US Stamps Mar 19, 2018, 6 AM
Two Mississippi covers related to desegregation in the early 1960s
by John M. HotchnerThe Oct. 22, 1962, cover is canceled in Baldwyn, Miss., and has a blue handstamp reading "Mailed in Occupied Mississippi." -
World Stamps Mar 16, 2018, 11 AM
Lady Liberty on stamps: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue is an enticing Kitchen Table Philately mixture and a look at the Great Britain stamp identifier. -
Auctions Mar 16, 2018, 8 AM
Gaertner auction highlights specialized Togo
by Michael BaadkeChristoph Gaertner will conduct three auction sessions April 7 to offer international rarities, specialized Oldenburg and specialized Togo. -
World Stamps Mar 16, 2018, 6 AM
Charming United Nations stamp designs promote universal health coverage
by Molly GoadThe WHO and its programs have been honored on numerous stamps from the United Nations and from countries around the world. -
Postal Updates Mar 16, 2018, 4 AM
Indiana group targets Fort Wayne for airmail museum: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the American Philatelic Research Library named a new president. -
US Stamps Mar 16, 2018, 4 AM
APS Stampshow exhibits sought
by Linn's StaffThe prospectuses and entry forms are available for the philatelic and literature exhibit competitions at the Aug. 9-12 APS Stamphow 2018. -
US Stamps Mar 15, 2018, 3 PM
USPS offers STEM Education commemorative stamps; April 6 event at D.C. science and engineering festival
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service is issuing a set of four nondenominated (50¢) forever stamps April 6 to commemorate the subject of STEM Education. -
US Stamps Mar 15, 2018, 7 AM
Remembering Erivan Haub (1932-2018)
by Linn's StaffErivan Haub, a leading collector of United States postmasters’ provisionals, Confederate States postal history and other areas, died March 6 at age 85.