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US Stamps Jul 14, 2017, 7 AM
Gruber succeeds Kane at National Postal Museum; envisions incredible stamp stories
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentWhat attracted the Smithsonian Institution to its new National Postal Museum director were his fundraising skills and museum experience. -
US Stamps Jul 14, 2017, 5 AM
Embracing change within the hobby, finding a scarce coil waste stamp: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, dealer Patricia A. Kaufmann had an all-to-familiar encounter with a caller and agreed to share her experience with Linn’s readers. -
World Stamps Jul 13, 2017, 3 PM
Local post Bird stamp set of five issued May 13 continues island of Lundy tradition since 1929
by Christer BrunstromThe designs of the stamps are based on paintings by local Bideford artist Sharon Read, with assistance from Lars Liwendahl. -
Postal Updates Jul 13, 2017, 10 AM
USPS to raise rates on pair of international mail services
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe International Mailers’ Advisory Group said July 12 that increases are planned for international priority airmail and international surface air lift. -
World Stamps Jul 13, 2017, 9 AM
Fresh flock of Birds of Canada definitive stamps to take flight Aug. 1
by Fred BaumannAs with the 2016 Birds of Canada stamps, illustrator Keith Martin paid attention to the bird’s physicality, characteristics, and distinctive details. -
World Stamps Jul 13, 2017, 8 AM
Britain’s Landmark Buildings issue celebrates modern architecture
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail said the stamps celebrate contemporary architecture in the U.K. and “the renaissance in architecture of the past two decades in Britain.” -
US Stamps Jul 12, 2017, 3 PM
Spend some time looking for this 3¢ violet George Washington coil waste stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe United States type II 1919 3¢ violet George Washington coil waste stamp (Scott 541) is difficult to find in grades of very fine or better. -
US Stamps Jul 12, 2017, 6 AM
Explore these WWII Red Cross covers from England
by John M. HotchnerThe postal history surprises from American forces in wars are a constant source of amazement; and another has just landed on John Hotchner's desk. -
Auctions Jul 10, 2017, 5 AM
Siegel’s July 25-26 auction offers classic U.S. with modern errors and more
by Michael BaadkeThe sale includes 19th- and 20th-century issues with back-of-the-book material, postal card essays, carriers and locals, encased postage, and more. -
World Stamps Jul 9, 2017, 3 PM
Guernsey issues its own heat-sensitive stamps for the solar eclipse
by Denise McCartyLike the U.S. Postal Service, Guernsey Post used a heat-sensitive ink on postage stamps to mimic the upcoming total solar eclipse. -
World Stamps Jul 9, 2017, 5 AM
Canadian Photography series concludes with a finale in black and white
by Fred BaumannFive new designs were issued as self-adhesive stamps in booklets of 10 and with moisture-activated gum in two souvenir sheets. -
US Stamps Jul 8, 2017, 3 PM
Don’t know much about history? Stamp collecting can enlighten you
by Donna HousemanStamp dealer Patricia A. “Trish” Kaufmann shared an all-to-familiar encounter with a caller and agreed to share her experience with Linn’s readers. -
US Stamps Jul 8, 2017, 3 AM
Attention: It’s time to embrace change and move stamp collecting forward
by James E. LeeStamp dealer Jim Lee believes it’s time for collectors and dealers alike to embrace the changes and challenges of the digital age. -
Auctions Jul 7, 2017, 3 PM
Spink London auction features Great Britain stamps, proofs and essays, postal history, and much more
by Michael BaadkeA May 6, 1840, first-day cover of Great Britain’s famous Penny Black, the world’s first postage stamp, will be offered during the July 25 public auction. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2017, 1 PM
Photo essays rise to prominence with sale of Alvin Hall collection
by James E. LeeThis sale was a unique piece of philatelic history and brought prices that were unheard of for photo essays. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2017, 11 AM
Chilean crocus postal card in Ohio, Seated Liberty stamps of Peru, and ‘Bonanza’ star on a postmark: Inside Linn’s Stamp News
by Charles SneeLloyd de Vries explains why a postal card picturing a plant from Chile will be issued in Ohio. Thomas P. Myers explores Peru’s Seated Liberty stamps. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2017, 9 AM
Postal Service plans Sharks stamps encounter for July 26 — in Kentucky
by Michael BaadkeThe Newport Aquarium in Newport, Ky., will host the first-day ceremony for the nondenominated (49¢) Sharks stamps. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2017, 6 AM
Twitter, Trump collide in entries for June cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThe co-winners of the nonphilatelic part of the June cartoon caption contest are T. Ryan of San Francisco, Calif., and Joe Timko of Vicksburg, Mich. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2017, 6 AM
Examining a reader’s postage due stamp, zeppelin covers soar: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, Rick Miller and Henry Gitner, our stamp market tipsters, recommend picking up a booklet of the Vintage Seed Packet stamps. -
US Stamps Jul 6, 2017, 9 AM
Post office created safety notification card in 1959 for civil defense emergencies
by John M. HotchnerA recent letter Hotchner received from Linn’s reader John Petrizzo detailed one of the Post Office Department’s safety notification cards.