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US Stamps Nov 29, 2017, 7 AM
Discovering why a modern printing flaw occurred
by John M. HotchnerLet’s look at an example of how the BEP would respond to inquiries. Shown nearby are two examples of parallel lines covering the entire stamps. -
US Stamps Nov 29, 2017, 6 AM
Add waves to your collection with this beautiful 2012 USPS $1 definitive
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIt appears that few dealers and almost no collectors bought panes of 10 $1 stamps in quantity at the time they were issued. -
World Stamps Nov 25, 2017, 4 AM
Kosovo’s Mother Teresa stamp wins award for best religious issue of 2017
by Linn's StaffThe design by Dijana Toskas and Hilmijeta Apuk shows a portrait of Mother Teresa praying and includes words from her poem Farewell. -
World Stamps Nov 24, 2017, 10 AM
Dragons pictured on British stamps since 1929: Inside Linn's
by Jay BigalkeAlso in this issue are features exploring covers related to the postal optical character reader and postage dues. -
Postal Updates Nov 23, 2017, 4 AM
Disappearing blue collection mailboxes; routine density tests performed
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service’s curbside blue collection boxes around the neighborhoods are dropping like flies. -
World Stamps Nov 22, 2017, 1 PM
Switzerland adds an extra dimension to its Christmas Carols stamps
by Denise McCartySwiss Post is taking the Christmas stamp craze one step further by letting you hear the actual carols. The four stamps were issued Nov. 15. -
US Stamps Nov 22, 2017, 7 AM
A tale of a water-logged Priority Mail cover with a happy ending
by Charles SneeMore often than not, both the cover and the contents suffer. Such was the case for a partially water-logged Priority Mail flat I received in mid-October. -
Auctions Nov 22, 2017, 6 AM
Rumsey’s Dec. 13-14 auctions offering U.S. classics and more, including Civil War-era stamps, covers
by Michael BaadkeThe offerings in the first sale include a large package front franked with the United States 1860 90¢ blue George Washington (Scott 39). -
Postal Updates Nov 22, 2017, 5 AM
The Jenny Invert distribution saga continues: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the USPS shared some news regarding some forms that will phase out starting in 2018. -
US Stamps Nov 22, 2017, 4 AM
United Airlines and Boeing 747 aircraft: reminiscing via a first-flight cover
by Jay BigalkeThe envelope’s cachet features a line drawing of the jet, and a map showing New York and London. -
US Stamps Nov 22, 2017, 3 AM
Butterfly or no butterfly: USPS is not telling
by Michael BaadkeWhile all of the other stamps announced by the Postal Service for 2017 have been issued, the California Dogface Butterfly stamp has not. -
Postal Updates Nov 22, 2017, 3 AM
Postal Service blamed for late ballot delivery in Virginia election
by Bill McAllisterElection officials across the state declined to process many absentee ballots that were delivered after the polls closed. -
Postal Updates Nov 21, 2017, 2 PM
Four postal forms to be phased out starting in January
by Bill McAllisterSome post offices have already implemented the changes, and others still have some of the forms readily available in some lobbies. -
World Stamps Nov 21, 2017, 12 PM
With collectors, these colonial stamps will simply never go out of style
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe set is a good buy at the Scott Standard catalog values, especially in mint never-hinged condition and very fine grade. -
World Stamps Nov 21, 2017, 6 AM
Royal Mail honors 70th wedding anniversary on souvenir sheet
by Molly GoadThe six stamps in the souvenir sheet are arranged in three se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs, with each pair including a first-class stamp and a £1.57 stamp. -
World Stamps Nov 20, 2017, 5 AM
Washing machine and new postal emblem on Slovenia’s stamps
by Denise McCartyTwo of the stamps showing food are part of the Gastronomy series. The other stamp is the first in a new series called Slovenes in the World. -
World Stamps Nov 17, 2017, 10 AM
St. Thomas and Prince Islands stamps: Inside Linn's
by CMS AdminAlso in this issue is a feature on stamp mixtures and a column looking at how Canada commemorates disasters. -
Postal Updates Nov 17, 2017, 7 AM
New details revealed about upright Jenny Invert distribution
by Bill McAllisterWhen the inspector general staff came to Kansas City, they conducted an inventory of the upright Jenny Invert panes, 22 still remained. -
US Stamps Nov 17, 2017, 4 AM
Breaking down Christmas seals: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, the USPS said its controllable loss for the year was $814 million, compared to $610 million in fiscal 2016. -
Auctions Nov 17, 2017, 4 AM
InterAsia auctions to conduct eight sales Dec. 4-7 offering classic and modern Asia treasures
by Tim HodgeThe greatest rarity of the entire sale is the unissued 1967 stamp marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Jing Gangshan Revolutionary Base.