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US Stamps Sep 17, 2024, 8 AM
Media unveiling for Carnival Nights stamps at Indiana stop for touring Ferris wheel
by Jay BigalkeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
World Stamps Sep 16, 2024, 10 AM
Canada Post proposes new postal rates
by Linn’s StaffCanada Post proposed a 25¢ increase in its domestic letter rate to go into effect Jan 13, 2025. -
US Stamps Sep 16, 2024, 8 AM
New U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude
by Scott TiffneyThe nondenominated (73¢) stamp will be issued in panes of 20 that include the text “Thank You, Healthcare Community” in surgical green across the pane’s wide top selvage. -
US Stamps Sep 15, 2024, 6 AM
Cash prizes offered for Wisconsin topical exhibits
by Linn’s StaffIn January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75. -
World Stamps Sep 13, 2024, 10 AM
Germany champions new Freddie Mercury stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe issue, coinciding with the 77th anniversary of the late singer’s birthday, is the second in Deutsche Post’s Legends of Pop/Rock Music series. -
Postal Updates Sep 12, 2024, 11 AM
USPS plans temporary price increases for 2024 holiday mailing season
by Linn’s StaffIf approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the temporary rate increases would go into effect at 12 a.m. Central Time on Oct. 6 and remain in place until 12 a.m. Central Time on Jan. 19, 2025. -
Auctions Sep 12, 2024, 8 AM
Key rarity of Bermuda in Sept. 24-25 Cherrystone auction of rare stamps and postal history of the world
by Charles SneeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
US Stamps Sep 11, 2024, 10 AM
Linn’s digital edition tips and tricks
by Jay BigalkeWhen opening the link to the latest issue, the display will look like the two-page spread shown here. -
US Stamps Sep 11, 2024, 8 AM
U.S. forever stamps are here to stay
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn April 12, 2007, the United States Postal Service issued the first in its long series of forever stamps, a nondenominated (41¢) Liberty Bell booklet stamp. -
US Stamps Sep 11, 2024, 7 AM
Dedication ceremony for Christmas Madonna and Child stamp Sept. 17 in Indianapolis
by Jay BigalkeThe dedication ceremony for the United States Christmas Madonna and Child forever stamp will be held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields in Indianapolis, Ind. -
US Stamps Sep 10, 2024, 12 PM
Colopex drops World Series of Philately status
by Linn’s StaffThere will not be a Colopex show in 2025. -
Postal Updates Sep 10, 2024, 8 AM
Delivering mail by the pail along the Detroit River
by Allen AbelThe J.W. Westcott II is America’s only floating post office and the only address in ZIP code 48222. -
Postal Updates Sep 9, 2024, 11 AM
Historic Puerto Rican high school celebrates centennial with postmark
by Molly GoadBuilt in 1924, the school was named after Puerto Rican poet Jose Gautier Benitez and is notable for being the first high school in the area. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2024, 10 AM
New date for Healthcare Community stamp ceremony
by Linn’s StaffThe Healthcare Community stamp will go on sale Oct. 1 and is currently available for preorder. The official first day of the stamp is still Oct. 1. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2024, 8 AM
USPS to issue 16th Kwanzaa stamp Sept. 25 in Pittsburgh
by Charles SneeEkua Holmes’ original artwork featured on the stamp depicts a male drummer and two female dancers. -
US Stamps Sep 6, 2024, 2 PM
August cartoon caption contest winner fancies Lincoln as letter carrier
by John M. HotchnerSeveral entries were quite serious, perhaps reflective of the times in the midst of an unusual presidential campaign. -
World Stamps Sep 6, 2024, 10 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 50th anniversary of comedy series ‘Porridge’
by David HartwigFirst airing on the BBC between 1974 and 1977, Porridge follows the experiences of prisoners at the fictional men’s prison HMP Slade. -
US Stamps Sep 5, 2024, 10 AM
Nojex 2024 set for Sept. 27-29
by Linn’s StaffNojex will host meetings of the U.S. Stamp Society, the Collectors Club, the Ottoman and Near East Philatelic Society and New Jersey Postal History Society. -
World Stamps Sep 5, 2024, 9 AM
Changes in United Nations 2024 program announced
by Linn’s StaffThe 2024 UNPA program is tentative and subject to change. -
Auctions Sep 5, 2024, 8 AM
Siegel to offer part of Saadi Struck on Stamps collection Sept. 24 in New York
by Charles SneeThe 319 lots in the sale focus on postal markings and cancellations on the United States 1851-56 1¢, 2¢ and 3¢ issues.