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World Stamps Sep 27, 2017, 1 PM
Space travel, a dog, and Sputnik? 2007 Bosnia and Herzegovina stamp has plenty to offer
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the stamp shows Laika in her space harness prior to the launch of the satellite. -
Auctions Sep 27, 2017, 5 AM
Error rarities among worldwide offerings in Kelleher’s Oct. 11-13 auction
by Michael BaadkeThe U.S. stamp offerings include an unused example of the 1901 1¢ green and black Fast Lake Navigation stamp from the Pan-American set. -
US Stamps Sep 26, 2017, 1 PM
Bob Hautman notches third win at duck stamp contest
by Wayne L. YoungbloodJudging of this year’s contest took place during a two-day period in three rounds. Of the 227 original entries, 216 were actually judged. -
US Stamps Sep 26, 2017, 11 AM
Museum stamp rescheduled for Oct. 13
by Michael BaadkeThe commemorative forever stamp honoring the National Museum of African American History and Culture now has an Oct. 13 issue date. -
World Stamps Sep 26, 2017, 5 AM
American Philatelic Society names Martin Kent Miller as new editor
by Linn’s StaffWhile Miller’s primary responsibilities will be managing the two publications of the APS and APRL, he also will lead efforts to revamp the APS website. -
Auctions Sep 25, 2017, 5 AM
Schuyler Rumsey presenting Sescal auction Oct. 13-15 near Los Angeles
by Michael BaadkeThe Schuyler Rumsey public auction will take place live at Sescal during the stamp show in Ontario, Calif., east of Los Angeles. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2017, 3 PM
Contestants tackle ‘Jeopardy!’ stamp category
by Michael BaadkeTitled “Stamping Philately,” the category made its appearance in the first round of the Sept. 18 episode. -
World Stamps Sep 24, 2017, 4 AM
Australian Antarctic Territory stamps recount story of Macquarie Island
by Janet KlugMacquarie Island was politically part of Tasmania beginning in 1900, and became a Tasmanian State Reserve in 1978. -
World Stamps Sep 23, 2017, 3 PM
Royal Mail to issue three booklets featuring its 2017 Star Wars stamps
by Denise McCartyOne of the booklets will be issued on the same date as the stamps, Oct. 21. The other two are slated for release on Dec. 14 -
US Stamps Sep 23, 2017, 6 AM
Testimony concludes in Lady Liberty stamp trial; decision months away
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentAfter an eight-day trial, the judge declared Sept. 20 that testimony had ended in Las Vegas sculptor Robert S. Davidson’s claim. -
US Stamps Sep 23, 2017, 4 AM
Can you spot the red fibers in this 1995 Space Shuttle Express Mail stamp?
by John M. HotchnerThe fibers vary in length and were added randomly to the pulp during the manufacturing process. -
World Stamps Sep 22, 2017, 1 PM
Cats purr-fect for Canada Post latest children’s semipostals
by Fred BaumannCanada Post first issued semipostal stamps in 1974-76, when a dozen helped fund the 21st Olympic Games in Montreal, Quebec. -
World Stamps Sep 22, 2017, 12 PM
First Canada-India joint issue celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
by Denise McCartyThe five-day Diwali festival, which falls on Oct. 19 this year, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. -
World Stamps Sep 22, 2017, 11 AM
A macabre device for preserving corpses, down a philatelic rabbit hole: Inside Linn’s
by Charles SneeAlso in the Oct. 9 issue: Tony Wawrukiewicz explores how a U.S. Post Office Department form was used to document return of other than first-class mail. -
US Stamps Sep 22, 2017, 5 AM
45 years and counting: Linn’s and Scott embrace print, explore digital opportunities
by Donna HousemanDonna Houseman reviews how the new millennium brought even more changes to Linn’s and the Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Sep 22, 2017, 4 AM
A valuable Presidential stamp, Paris issues 2024 Olympics stamp: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we come across some European stamps that were pulled from sale because they were missing the country's name. -
US Stamps Sep 21, 2017, 1 PM
Tell us what Christopher Columbus is pointing at on this 1992 stamp honoring his voyages
by John M. HotchnerThe important thing is to use your sense of humor, because entries with a humorous twist have the best chance of winning a prize. -
Postal Updates Sep 21, 2017, 5 AM
Date meets ZIP in five Southern California postmarks in September
by Michael BaadkeThis week there are five Southern California post offices listed that are having fun with concept of “Date meets ZIP.” -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2017, 3 PM
Have you come across plate blocks with no plate numbers?
by John M. HotchnerJohn Hotchner receives the following question a couple of times a year: “I have a plate block but it has no plate number. How come? Is this valuable?” -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2017, 5 AM
The subtle feature of this $1 Woodrow Wilson stamp makes it worth the hunt
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerHenry Gitner and Rick Miller last tipped this stamp in the Nov. 29, 2010, Stamp Market Tips. It is time to revisit it.