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US Stamps Jan 18, 2017, 12 PM
Keep your eyes peeled for this Danish West Indies stamp
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerStamps of the colony are of interest to Danish and Scandinavian collectors as well as to collectors of U.S. stamps. -
US Stamps Jan 18, 2017, 6 AM
Report: Hillary Clinton slated for Oscar de la Renta ceremony
by By Michael BaadkeThe New York Times has reported that Hillary Clinton will be a featured speaker when the Oscar de la Renta stamp set is issued Feb. 16 in New York City. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 18: Cary Grant
by By Michael BaadkeA leading man who earned the respect and admiration of his fellow actors, Cary Grant was honored on a Legends of Hollywood commemorative in 2002. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2017, 12 PM
How the Christmas Seal and Charity Stamp Society celebrated its 15th anniversary
by By John M. HotchnerThe cinderella celebrated the society's 15th anniversary and honored the founder of the International Red Cross and the first Nobel Peace Prize recipient. -
World Stamps Jan 17, 2017, 9 AM
Canada hides sesquicentennial references in its Year of the Rooster stamps
by By Denise McCartyCanada Post is hiding references to the 150th anniversary of Canada’s confederation in all of its 2017 stamp issues. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2017, 6 AM
Rob Haeseler (1941-2017)
by By Michael BaadkeFormer Linn's Stamp News senior editor Rob Haeseler, who served eight years as trustee of the American Philatelic Research Library, died Jan. 16. -
World Stamps Jan 16, 2017, 12 PM
Aland’s sailing ship stamp series continues
by CMS AdminThe barque Mariehamn is pictured on a nondenominated domestic-rate stamp. -
US Stamps Jan 16, 2017, 10 AM
Spellman Museum plans presidential activities
by By Michael BaadkeThe Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History in Weston, Mass., has a day of activities planned honoring presidential birthdays on Feb. 24. -
US Stamps Jan 16, 2017, 9 AM
One of the most interesting Christmas cards you’ll come across
by By John M. HotchnerThis red “Uncle Sam’s Mail” postcard was canceled Dec. 26, 1906, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Why is it so interesting? -
US Stamps Jan 16, 2017, 4 AM
APS seeks new shows manager as Orient departs
by By Michael BaadkeAs the American Philatelic Society's manager of shows and exhibitions leaves her position, the group begins the search for a replacement. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 16: Dizzy Dean
by By Michael BaadkeAs part of the St. Louis Cardinals' "Gashouse Gang" in 1934, pitcher Dizzy Dean won 30 games and led the team to a national championship. -
World Stamps Jan 15, 2017, 2 PM
How an unopened bundle of 1898 Philippines stamp sheets might have made its way to my stamp room
by By Don Peterson and Richard MigginsEvery once in a while, collectors come across something that is really cool. That happened to Don Peterson recently. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2017, 12 PM
The most Christmas seals we’ve ever seen on one cover
by By John M. HotchnerWe have a new champion in the category of most Christmas seals on a single cover. Have a look. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2017, 3 AM
Why you can expect speedier FDC servicing in 2017
by By Lloyd de VriesAlong with the consolidation of first-day cover servicing at USPS Cancellation Services comes a change in the address format that collectors should use. -
Postal Updates Jan 14, 2017, 2 PM
This postmark honors an inauguration, but not Donald Trump’s
by By Michael BaadkeThere will be a Jan. 20 postmark from Washington, D.C., commemorating the United States presidential inauguration. But this one is different. -
World Stamps Jan 14, 2017, 12 PM
Pope Francis meets artist whose painting inspired a Vatican stamp
by By Denise McCartyA photographer captured the philatelic moment at the Paul VI Audience Hall in the Vatican. -
World Stamps Jan 14, 2017, 3 AM
The Mongolian stamps that are gaining popularity
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWith virtually no immigration from Mongolia to the U.S. and little cross-cultural contact, there are not many U.S. collectors who specialize in Mongolia. -
World Stamps Jan 13, 2017, 10 PM
Born Jan. 14: Albert Schweitzer
by By Michael BaadkeHonored on stamps from many countries, Albert Schweitzer is recognized as a humanitarian and a religious researcher and philosopher. -
US Stamps Jan 13, 2017, 2 PM
When and where the newest Black Heritage series stamp will be issued
by By Michael BaadkeThe new nondenominated (49¢) commemorative forever stamp will honor civil rights advocate Dorothy Height. -
World Stamps Jan 13, 2017, 12 PM
The British stamp legacy of the late Lord Snowdon
by By Denise McCartyThe former brother-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II and society photographer Lord Snowdon died Jan. 13 at age 86.