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US Stamps Jan 8, 2018, 8 AM
Two high-denomination U.S. stamps issued Jan. 21 for new priority mail rates
by Michael BaadkeTwo new high-denomination United States stamps are being issued Jan. 21 in panes of four. -
US Stamps Jan 8, 2018, 7 AM
Transit passes advertised Christmas seals
by John M. HotchnerMeasured by sales, the 1934 Christmas seal was a great success, realizing $3.7 million dollars, nearly $300,000 more than the 1933 seal. -
US Stamps Jan 8, 2018, 6 AM
Hand-painted floral accents on colorful Love Flourishes forever stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe first-day ceremony for the new stamp will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., in Ballroom North 120B. -
Postal Updates Jan 8, 2018, 5 AM
Illinois county celebrates 200th birthday with commemorative postmark
by Molly GoadThe Union County Historical and Genealogy Society in Jonesboro, Ill., is commemorating the county’s bicentennial with a special postmark. -
World Stamps Jan 5, 2018, 10 AM
Rock star scientist on Balkan stamps: Inside Linn's
by Jay BigalkeAlso included in this issue is an article exploring resources for collecting essays and proofs and a recap of Monacophil 2017. -
Auctions Jan 5, 2018, 8 AM
Unpacking the Daniel F. Kelleher Flagship sale
by Tim HodgeDaniel F. Kelleher Auctions presented its Flagship sale Dec. 11-13 in Danbury, Conn. -
US Stamps Jan 5, 2018, 8 AM
Southeastern Stamp Expo Jan. 26-28
by Linn's StaffThe Southeast Federation of Stamp Clubs will host the Southeastern Stamp Expo 2018 Jan. 26-28 at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast. -
World Stamps Jan 5, 2018, 5 AM
We present the Royal Mail’s 2018 commemorative lineup: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, President Donald Trump addressed the USPS-Amazon delivery situation. -
World Stamps Jan 5, 2018, 5 AM
Man’s best friend in spotlight on Canada’s two Lunar New Year stamps
by Molly GoadDog lovers will delight in Canada Post’s two new stamp designs issued for the Year of the Dog, which begins Feb. 16. -
Auctions Jan 5, 2018, 4 AM
Spink London offers St. Kitts-Nevis and worldwide auction
by CMS AdminThe Spink auction firm in London, England, will offer two sales over the course of three days, Jan. 23-25. -
US Stamps Jan 5, 2018, 3 AM
Mercer Bristow retires as American Philatelic Society director of expertizing
by Michael BaadkeMercer Bristow, the longtime director of expertizing for the American Philatelic Society, retired at the end of 2017. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2018, 11 AM
The 2¢ Meyer Lemon coil stamp rolls out Jan. 19 in New Orleans-area event
by Michael BaadkeA 2¢ coil showing an illustration of a Meyer lemon is the seventh stamp in the United States Fruit definitive series. -
World Stamps Jan 3, 2018, 6 AM
Great Britain announces surprise issue for HBO drama ‘Game of Thrones’
by Denise McCartyCharacters from the HBO television series Game of Thrones are featured on British stamps being issued Jan. 23. -
Postal Updates Jan 3, 2018, 4 AM
Trump tweets criticism of USPS-Amazon package delivery agreement
by Bill McAllisterA parcel delivery agreement between the USPS and retail giant Amazon was sharply criticized by President Donald Trump in a recent Twitter pronouncement. -
US Stamps Jan 3, 2018, 3 AM
Modern used United States Official Mail postal cards
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe U.S. 15¢, 19¢ and 20¢ Great Seal of the United States Official Mail postal cards are good buys in used condition in the $40-to-$50 price range. -
US Stamps Jan 2, 2018, 10 AM
Sandical Expo Jan. 26-28 in San Diego
by Linn's StaffThe 2018 Sandical Expo stamp show will take place Jan. 26-28 at the Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road in San Diego, Calif. -
US Stamps Jan 1, 2018, 5 AM
Crescent City readies for mid-January show
by Linn's StaffThe United States Postal Service will issue a new 2¢ Lemon coil stamp in Kenner on Friday, Jan. 19. -
US Stamps Dec 31, 2017, 4 AM
Feb. 2-4 show in Sarasota, Fla.
by Linn's StaffThe Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately exhibition. -
World Stamps Dec 29, 2017, 1 PM
Slovenian stamp features Miami Heat basketball player
by Denise McCartyPosta Slovenije issued the 1.77 stamp Dec. 11, 2017, in a souvenir sheet of one. The EuroBasket trophy is pictured in the selvage. -
US Stamps Dec 29, 2017, 7 AM
You be the expert: items that look like errors
by John M. HotchnerIf you were an expertizer, how would you describe the five stamp multiples shown with this column?