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World Stamps Mar 14, 2018, 10 AM
Isle of Man Post Office remembers Stephen Hawking
by Molly GoadThe Isle of Man Post Office recalls the privilege of recording the physicist’s accomplishments on postage stamps in July 2016. -
Postal Updates Mar 14, 2018, 5 AM
USPS disagreement with inspector general over correspondence mail
by Bill McAllisterFirst-class mail still generates approximately 40 percent of the postal service’s revenues, falling from over 60 percent in the late 1970s. -
US Stamps Mar 14, 2018, 4 AM
February’s Caption Contest winner converts Olympic skier to a letter carrier
by John M. HotchnerThe contest featured the 2006 39¢ Winter Olympics commemorative showing a skier (Scott 3995). -
World Stamps Mar 13, 2018, 2 PM
Malawi bird stamp set a bargain if you find one
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMalawi has issued several attractive sets of stamps depicting birds that are in great demand from topical collectors. -
US Stamps Mar 12, 2018, 11 AM
Ken Grant named American Philatelic Research Library president
by Michael BaadkeThe APRL trustees filled two vacancies during a telephonic meeting and vote held March 12. Ken Grant has served previously as APRL president. -
Postal Updates Mar 12, 2018, 6 AM
Florence, Ala., 200th anniversary gets underway with events, postmark
by Molly GoadThe city of Florence kicked off the festivities by placing a historical marker in the center of its downtown district on March 12, the date of its founding in 1818. -
US Stamps Mar 11, 2018, 6 AM
Celebration of statehood and philately at the Illinois Statehood forever stamp event
by Jay BigalkePhilately shined just as bright as the sunburst on the new United States Illinois Statehood forever stamp issued March 5 in Springfield, Ill. -
US Stamps Mar 10, 2018, 5 AM
Nancy B. Clark receives Neinken medal
by Linn's StaffA lifelong collector, Clark has served in numerous leadership positions in both national and international philately. -
Postal Updates Mar 9, 2018, 1 PM
Indiana group seeks airmail museum to be located in Fort Wayne
by Bill McAllisterA group of aviation enthusiasts from Indiana has launched a campaign to raise $2.5 million for a National Airmail Museum to be located in Fort Wayne. -
World Stamps Mar 9, 2018, 7 AM
Costa Rica’s surcharged issues and forgery: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue is the genesis of U.S. essays and proofs and a look at King Michael's legacy as depicted on Romanian stamps. -
World Stamps Mar 9, 2018, 6 AM
Canada Post recognizes accomplished illustrators; set of five permanent-rate stamps to be issued April 5
by Molly Goad and Denise McCartyThe works of five successful Canadian artists are featured on a Canada Post five-stamp issue available April 5. -
US Stamps Mar 9, 2018, 3 AM
U.S. Airmail issue date, USPS set to open new processing plant: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the Royal Philatelic Society London announced a new location, set to open in June 2019. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2018, 1 PM
Who is pictured on the 1952 3¢ stamp honoring 50 years of 4-H clubs?
by John M. HotchnerWho are the teenage boy and girl that were used as the models in a 4-H club poster that was used as the basis of the stamp? -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2018, 9 AM
We remember Jerome D. ‘Jerry’ Husak (1932-2018)
by Linn's StaffHusak, who organized like-minded topical collectors and created the robust association where they share their knowledge and interests, died Feb. 22. -
Auctions Mar 7, 2018, 8 AM
Cherrystone March 20-21 auction offers Italian Levant airmail rarity; U.S., worldwide
by Michael BaadkeThe Cherrystone lot description relates that the stamp was prepared in Constantinople for a planned flight from Bucharest to Paris. -
Postal Updates Mar 7, 2018, 6 AM
New USPS mail processing plant to set open soon in Portland, Ore.
by Bill McAllisterThe new plant, near Portland International Airport, has the second largest work room of any USPS plant. -
World Stamps Mar 7, 2018, 5 AM
Portugal franchise stamps a solid buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFranchise stamps differ from Official stamps and military stamps in that they are issued to nongovernmental organizations. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2018, 12 PM
STEM Education stamp ceremony in Washington
by Michael BaadkeFour stamps celebrating STEM Education principles will debut April 6 during the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2018, 10 AM
Kagin's March 8-10 auction offers encased postage stamps
by Michael BaadkeThe auction will offer Civil War-era encased postage stamps during the March 9 session at the American Numismatic Association's National Money Show. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2018, 6 AM
Year of the Dog, Express Mail heavyweight headline U.S. stamps receiving Scott numbers
by Charles SneeIt’s time to reveal a new round of Scott catalog numbers for U.S. stamps.