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US Stamps Mar 22, 2017, 1 PM
Computer-vended postage stamp inverts fun to collect
by John M. HotchnerWhat happens when the paper is loaded into the machine the wrong way? You end up with some nifty computer-vended stamp inverts. -
World Stamps Mar 21, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 22: William Shatner
by Michael BaadkeThe Canadian-born star of the the 1960s TV series Star Trek returned to the role of Captain Kirk for a successful series of Star Trek feature films. -
Postal Updates Mar 21, 2017, 1 PM
Stamp show cancel from Arcadia, Ohio, commemorates Amelia Earhart
by Michael BaadkeEarhart was honored by the United States Post Office Department in 1963 on an 8¢ airmail stamp, which was issued on her birthday. -
US Stamps Mar 21, 2017, 10 AM
Siegel to sell APRL Jenny Invert stamp recovered in 2016
by Michael BaadkeOne of two 24¢ Jenny Invert error stamps owned by the American Philatelic Research Library will be auctioned by Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries. -
World Stamps Mar 21, 2017, 5 AM
Three-way joint issue honors 50th wedding anniversary of Denmark’s royal couple
by Denise McCartyDenmark, Faroe Islands, and Greenland will participate in a joint issue to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik. -
World Stamps Mar 20, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 21: Benito Juarez
by Michael BaadkeAn orphan at age 3, Benito Juarez rose to become chief justice of Mexico's Supreme Court, and then served as president for more than a decade. -
US Stamps Mar 20, 2017, 3 PM
When a cancel becomes a crime against stamp collecting
by John M. HotchnerThe USPS has done some work to educate its staff that collectors are important to the organization as a source of revenue — but obviously not enough. -
World Stamps Mar 20, 2017, 1 PM
A bouquet of spring and summer flowers bloom on recent stamps
by Denise McCartyIn preparation for spring, several postal administrations issued stamps in February and March depicting flowers. -
US Stamps Mar 20, 2017, 1 PM
What the USPS is citing as the culprit for poor Classics Forever centering
by Charles SneeDuring the months after their June 2016 issue, Linn’s began taking notice of the centering of the Classics Forever stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 19, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 20: Charles W. Eliot
by Michael BaadkeAs president of Harvard University for 40 years, Charles W. Eliot advanced higher education at the dawn of the 20th century. -
US Stamps Mar 19, 2017, 3 PM
When the Post Office got into the banking business, these elusive stamps were in use
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn a 2015 column, we tipped the 1¢ dark violet Official mail postal savings stamp. It’s time to tip that stamp again. -
US Stamps Mar 19, 2017, 1 PM
Two prominent collectors, recently deceased, had strong connections to Linn’s and Scott
by Donna HousemanThe hobby lost two important collectors: postal stationery researcher and collector Charles A. Fricke, and former U.S. PMG Benjamin Franklin Bailar. -
World Stamps Mar 19, 2017, 5 AM
The many collectible ‘nonstamp stamps’ of Great Britain: Stamp Collecting Basics
by Janet KlugIf you collect stamps from Great Britain, you may have stumbled upon attractive stamps that you cannot find listed in stamp catalogs. -
US Stamps Mar 18, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 19: William Jennings Bryan
by Michael BaadkeWilliam Jennings Bryan was the Democratic nominee for president in three elections. He later served as Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson. -
World Stamps Mar 18, 2017, 3 PM
Silver stamps? Yes, the Netherlands has a whole series of them
by Wayne ChenThis silver stamp series began in 2013 to celebrate the Netherlands’ new king, Willem-Alexander. Nine other silver stamps in 3D relief followed. -
World Stamps Mar 18, 2017, 5 AM
New Great Britain Machin definitives issued for country’s new rates
by Denise McCartyA splash of color has been added to these classic issues from Royal Mail. Five new denominations are also featured. -
US Stamps Mar 18, 2017, 3 AM
What exactly was the intended use of ‘coin stamps’?
by John M. HotchnerHow many different versions are there of these cinderella stamps? What was their purpose? Now we know. -
World Stamps Mar 17, 2017, 11 PM
Born March 18: Rudolf Diesel
by Michael BaadkeRudolf Diesel's new engine revolutionized industry after its completion in 1897. Diesel disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1913. -
US Stamps Mar 17, 2017, 3 PM
Stream of recent U.S. counterfeit stamps continues with Diwali discovery
by Charles SneeYet another new counterfeit United States stamp surfaced in early March, from the same source who alerted Linn’s about the counterfeit 2015 Love stamps. -
World Stamps Mar 17, 2017, 1 PM
A 2006 25-shilling Kenya stamp that would make for a nice find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn May 4, 2006, Kenya issued four Fish of Lake Tanganyika stamps: 25-shilling, 55sh, 75sh, and 95sh. That first one is especially elusive.