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World Stamps Nov 8, 2017, 3 AM
Canada features animals and 16th-century painting on Christmas stamps
by Fred BaumannThe sacred, or traditional, stamp, shows a 16th-century painting Adoration of the Shepherds attributed to Florentine artist Tommaso di Stefano Lunetti. -
World Stamps Nov 7, 2017, 3 PM
When it comes to topical stamps, this 1965 Malaysian issue ranks near the top
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerPeninsular Malaysia occupies the southernmost part of the Asian continent, while East Malaysia occupies the northern part of the island, Borneo. -
World Stamps Nov 7, 2017, 12 PM
Italian stamps celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday have arrived
by Giorgio MigliavaccaThe first stamp shows Mickey Mouse in the 1928 animated film Steamboat Willie created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. -
World Stamps Nov 6, 2017, 7 AM
Canada commemorates Halifax Harbor disaster
by Fred BaumannOn Nov. 6, Canada Post issued a stamp recalling the devastating explosion that rocked the Nova Scotia port of Halifax at 9:04 a.m. on Dec. 6, 1917. -
US Stamps Nov 6, 2017, 6 AM
Creativity at the Postal Museum
by Jay BigalkeWho doesn’t enjoy a beautiful work of art? For stamp collectors it’s easy to enjoy multiple works through our hobby. -
US Stamps Nov 6, 2017, 4 AM
2018 Scott Classic Specialized catalog now available
by CMS AdminqSpecial thanks also go to our many advisors who offer improvements each year to make this catalog an invaluable reference for collectors. -
Postal Updates Nov 4, 2017, 8 AM
USPS hopes for more Sunday package deliveries
by Bill McAllisterUSPS began a pilot expansion program earlier this year, hoping to convince more merchants to ship goods directly to customer via the agency. -
World Stamps Nov 3, 2017, 11 AM
Postal history of the revolution in South Arabia 1963-68: Inside Linn's
by Jay BigalkeAlso in this issue are articles on Canada's first stamps and the short-lived Stockholm City Post. -
World Stamps Nov 3, 2017, 5 AM
‘Freaks & Errors: A Rare Collection’ documentary premiere at Monacophil 2017
by Michael BaadkeFilmmaker Mark Cwiakala, the movie’s executive creative director, told Linn’s Stamp News that he is now looking to partner with a distributor. -
Postal Updates Nov 3, 2017, 5 AM
Nominees in line to fill vacant USPS board of governors positions: Week's Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, Turkey and Finland earn respective crowns in separate Europa stamp competitions. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2017, 1 PM
Nov. 3 Jeopardy! clue to feature stamp
by Michael BaadkeJeopardy! fans should find a philatelic clue in the Nov. 3 episode, according to a recent message from the United States Postal Service. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2017, 1 PM
Collecting flawed stamps is an ideal way to start collecting
by John M. HotchnerPoor relations of stampdom need a home, too. We can’t all afford the most pristine of examples for our albums. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2017, 5 AM
Becoming a philatelic expert: Are you ready?
by John M. HotchnerExperts are students, and handling both the genuine and the falsified material that others send in forces the expert to dig deep into his or her knowledge base. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2017, 5 AM
USPS reveals Alzheimer's semipostal design, issue date
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service will issue the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp Nov. 30 with a ceremony at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2017, 8 AM
United States, China collide on handsome 12¢ claret-brown Benjamin Franklin stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWhile many intermediate-level collectors have concluded their regular postage collections up to the point that they can afford, they are still working on the back-of-the-book-issues. -
US Stamps Oct 31, 2017, 10 AM
Holiday Cookies served up on new U.S. postage labels
by Michael BaadkeThe new Holiday Cookies forever postage label is available for a limited time in selected post offices that have a self-service kiosk in the lobby. -
Postal Updates Oct 30, 2017, 4 AM
Arizona postmark celebrates when Tucson was named the capital
by Michael BaadkeTo commemorate 150 years since Tucson began serving as Arizona’s capital, the Postal History Foundation in Tucson sponsored a pictorial cancel. -
Auctions Oct 29, 2017, 5 AM
Siegel International offers Colombia air post
by Michael BaadkeAmong these is an example of the 1856 British Guiana 4¢ rose carmine stamp (Scott 14a) with a Demerara circular datestamp and the E.D.W. initials of Postmaster Wight. -
World Stamps Oct 28, 2017, 3 PM
Turkey and Finland triumph in separate Europa stamp competitions
by Denise McCartyThird place went to Moldova’s 11-leu stamp depicting Mimi Castle, built in the late 19th century and recently restored. -
World Stamps Oct 28, 2017, 2 PM
United Nations honors Paris stamp fair on souvenir sheet of three
by Denise McCartyDesigned by Sergio Baradat of the United Nations, the sheet highlights Paris’ famous architecture and art.