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World Stamps Mar 6, 2018, 4 AM
All aboard! 2019 Scott catalog covers feature trains
by Charles SneeTrains are the featured theme of the 2019 Scott catalog covers. -
US Stamps Mar 5, 2018, 11 AM
Steve Zwillinger resigns as APRL president
by Linn's staffThe board of trustees of the American Philatelic Research Library will meet in telephone conference March 12 to elect a new president. -
Auctions Mar 5, 2018, 4 AM
David Feldman plans March 21-22 auctions of France and Switzerland
by Michael BaadkeThe David Feldman auction firm in Switzerland has scheduled two auctions of classic material and collections for March 21 and 22. -
World Stamps Mar 5, 2018, 2 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London reveals new location
by Michael BaadkeThe Royal Philatelic Society London has purchased new premises within the city and plans to move in by June 2019 after completing renovation. -
World Stamps Mar 2, 2018, 7 AM
Town collections provide an opportunity to make philately relatable to a new audience
by Jay BigalkeCollections of this type aren’t limited to a strict hometown focus. -
US Stamps Mar 2, 2018, 6 AM
1973 50¢ Lucy Stone stamp colors prompt questions
by John M. HotchnerA question from Linn’s reader Greg Waldecker raised an issue that U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner had not considered. -
World Stamps Mar 2, 2018, 5 AM
Liechtenstein Trades and Crafts series draws to a close
by Denise McCartyA hammer, knife and pliers and other tools used by a traditional shoemaker are illustrated on the 1.80fr stamp. -
Postal Updates Mar 2, 2018, 5 AM
Amazon delivery threats continue to loom over USPS: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the Postal Service revealed a much-anticipated U.S. Airmail stamp issue. -
Auctions Mar 2, 2018, 5 AM
Space Achievement issue and worldwide rarities change hands at Cherrystone sale
by Tim HodgeAlso of interest is a scarce 1867 essay by National Bank Note Co. (Scott 79-E19c) of the frame and lettering elements of the then-current 3¢ Washington. -
Auctions Mar 2, 2018, 4 AM
Strong showing for China postal history in winter Spink sale
by Tim HodgeThe highlight of the Manhattan collection was one of only two covers known bearing a Hami provisional airmail stamp. -
World Stamps Mar 2, 2018, 4 AM
Another redesign for Spanish Andorra definitives
by Denise McCartyThe latest design change was introduced Jan. 2 on a nondenominated domestic-rate stamp. -
Auctions Mar 1, 2018, 1 PM
Pan-American inverts sell in February Rasdale auction
by Tim HodgeRasdale Stamp Co. in Westmont, Ill., offered an attractive showing of stamps from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition issue in the firm’s Feb. 17-18 sale. -
World Stamps Mar 1, 2018, 10 AM
Greenland ends sports stamp series with three issues
by Denise McCartyThe new stamps show the arm pull, 50 ore; two foot high kick, 14.50 krone; and pole push, 28.50kr. -
World Stamps Mar 1, 2018, 7 AM
Barbados in the spotlight: Inside Linn's
by Molly GoadAlso included in this issue is a look at a Swedish small-town collection and a Saudi Arabia stamp mystery. -
US Stamps Mar 1, 2018, 4 AM
Nojex and ASDA joint show in October
by Linn's StaffThe Nojex and ASDA 2018 stamp show will be held at the Hilton Meadowlands Hotel, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, N.J. -
US Stamps Feb 28, 2018, 11 AM
New stamp for U.S. Airmail; issue dates announced
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service has revealed the issue dates for four previously announced stamps, and for a new issue commemorating U.S. Airmail. -
US Stamps Feb 28, 2018, 5 AM
Numeral postage due stamp to hunt for
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOne stamp that many collectors are looking for is the high-value 50¢ brown Numeral postage due stamp (Scott J7) from the 1879 series. -
US Stamps Feb 28, 2018, 4 AM
The latest U.S. Flag stamp celebrated with Feb. 9 Fort Lauderdale ceremony
by Dan CulbertAbout 50 stamp enthusiasts attended the Feb. 9 first-day ceremony for the new nondenominated (50¢) United States Flag forever definitive stamp. -
US Stamps Feb 27, 2018, 7 AM
Americover show in conjunction with APS for summer Stampshow 2020 in Hartford, Conn.
by Linn's StaffThe Americover exhibitions have had World Series of Philately status since 2005, and emphasize exhibits with predominantly FDCs. -
World Stamps Feb 27, 2018, 5 AM
Royal Mail to raise rates March 26
by Linn's StaffThe first-class rate will go from 65p to 67p, and the second-class rate from 56p to 58p.