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World Stamps Nov 4, 2016, 3 PM
New section of Venezuelan stamps added to Scott Classic Specialized catalog
by By Donna HousemanPostal fiscal stamps cause collectors to scratch their heads and ask whether they are postage stamps or revenue stamps. -
US Stamps Nov 4, 2016, 1 PM
How scarce are perforated examples of the 1935 Farley issues?
by By John M. HotchnerIf perforated versions of the 1935 Farley issues are unusual, they are extremely difficult to find on cover. -
World Stamps Nov 4, 2016, 11 AM
Doors open to new American Philatelic Research Library
by By Michael BaadkeThe American Philatelic Research Library is a resource like no other for stamp collectors and postal historians. And now it has a new home. -
World Stamps Nov 4, 2016, 9 AM
Learning more about the Austria and Lombardy-Venetia stamps
by By Sergio SismondoThe papers, imperfections of typographical impressions, offset prints, and watermarks of the classic stamps are covered. -
US Stamps Nov 4, 2016, 5 AM
Nativity forever stamp issued at St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C.
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentTo issue its Nativity Christmas stamp of 2016, the United States Postal Service returned to the historic St. John’s Church. -
US Stamps Nov 4, 2016, 4 AM
$2 Jenny Invert pane only at post offices, real rocks on new stamps: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, a Linn's editor talked about the end of a long topical stamp search, and real rocks appeared on new Swiss stamps. -
US Stamps Nov 3, 2016, 11 PM
Born Nov. 4: John Basilone
by By Michael BaadkeFor his heroic actions at Guadalcanal during World War II, Marine Sgt. John Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor. -
US Stamps Nov 3, 2016, 3 PM
When finished with regular and airmail issues, collectors turn to this area
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe early engraved stamps of this collecting area have the same appealing design and production values as classic stamps. -
World Stamps Nov 3, 2016, 1 PM
The engaging story of the Swiss Landscapes definitive stamps
by By Fred BaumannFred Baumann dives deep into why these Swiss definitives are so special to world stamp collectors. -
US Stamps Nov 3, 2016, 9 AM
A new Washington-Franklin error? Not likely.
by By John M. HotchnerA totally new error coming to light after 100-plus years is at best improbable. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2016, 11 PM
Born Nov. 3: Walker Evans
by By Michael BaadkeAs a photographer for the Farm Services Administration, Walker Evans chronicled the U.S. experience during the Great Depression. -
World Stamps Nov 2, 2016, 3 PM
Paris ‘knew nothing,’ so Reunion made its own stamps in 1852
by By Kathleen WunderlyThe home country announced the imminent arrival of the current French stamps in some colonies in 1851, but Reunion Island authorities were not impressed. -
World Stamps Nov 2, 2016, 1 PM
The 2017 Scott Classic Specialized catalog is now available
by By Donna HousemanAs you scan the pages, you will find thousands of value changes, number changes, and editorial improvements. -
World Stamps Nov 2, 2016, 9 AM
What is on Canada’s 2016 Christmas stamps?
by By Fred BaumannThe post office of Canada issued the world’s first Christmas stamps on Dec. 7, 1898. What is on their 2016 holiday stamps? -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2016, 11 PM
Born Nov. 2: James K. Polk
by By Michael BaadkeJames K. Polk was an unlikely candidate for the presidential election of 1844, but he won both his party's nomination and the general election. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2016, 10 AM
$2 Jenny Invert only at post offices now
by By Michael BaadkeStocks of the $2 Jenny Invert pane of six stamps are depleted at Stamp Fulfillment Services, according to the U.S. Postal Service. -
World Stamps Nov 1, 2016, 5 AM
New Dutch semipostal stamps feature children’s book characters
by By Denise McCartyThe stamps honor the 100th birth anniversary of Sophia Maria Westendorp, who illustrated the books of Annie M.G. Schmidt. -
Postal Updates Oct 31, 2016, 11 AM
Election 2016: If postage isn’t paid on your mail-in ballot, will your vote be counted?
by By Joe O'DonnellIf a voter does not pay the proper postage on their mail-in ballot, will their vote be cast? -
World Stamps Oct 31, 2016, 10 AM
Celebrating Finland’s 100 years of independence on stamps
by By Denise McCartyFinland declared its independence from Russia Dec. 6, 1917, and the year-long centennial will begin on New Year’s Eve. -
Auctions Oct 31, 2016, 5 AM
Regency-Superior’s Chicagopex auction is expected to top $2 million: What’s for sale?
by By Michael BaadkeThe sale includes material from the estate of Marvin Frey, who for many years was a leading error stamp dealer.