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World Stamps Nov 3, 2023, 8 AM
Souvenir label for 50th anniversary of reign of King Carl XVI Gustaf
by Christer BrunströmNordisk Filateli, a major Nordic stamp magazine, and stamp designer and engraver Martin Mörck joined forces to produce the nonpostal commemorative souvenir label. -
World Stamps Nov 2, 2023, 11 AM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940?
by Jay BigalkeMore than 12,000 value changes were made to the 2024 Scott Classic Specialized catalog. -
World Stamps Nov 2, 2023, 7 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates caroling tradition on Christmas stamps
by David HartwigThese are Great Britain’s first Christmas stamps to feature the silhouette of King Charles III. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2023, 11 AM
November cartoon contest takes on American economy
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
World Stamps Nov 1, 2023, 8 AM
Unlisted Angola 2004 souvenir sheet printed in limited quantities
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe souvenir sheet, which is not listed in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, is very popular with bird topicalists. -
US Stamps Oct 31, 2023, 12 PM
Filatelic Fiesta Nov. 18-19 in San Jose, Calif.
by Molly GoadDealers from across the Western United States will offer stamps from all over the world. -
US Stamps Oct 31, 2023, 9 AM
Carlsbad Caverns postcard mailed from 750 feet underground
by Jay BigalkeThe entrance to the caverns is a series of switchbacks with a descent equivalent to that of a 75-story building. -
Postal Updates Oct 30, 2023, 10 AM
Victims killed during 1923 train heist remembered on postmark
by Molly GoadThe pictorial postmark was designed by retired United States postal inspector Dan Mihalko. -
US Stamps Oct 30, 2023, 7 AM
Gerald Ford vice presidential free frank hard to find
by John M. HotchnerGerald R. Ford, the 38th president of the United States, might be called the “accidental president.” -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2023, 11 AM
APS, APRL joint board meeting Oct. 19
by Charles SneeThe meeting took place one day prior to UN Expo 2023, a World Series of Philately show held Oct. 20-21 at the American Philatelic Center. -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2023, 8 AM
Stamp collector Kelley assumes chair of CSAC after joining committee in 2021
by Allen AbelJoseph L. Kelley succeeds Bolivar Jose “BJ” Bueno, who completed his term as chairman of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee. -
US Stamps Oct 26, 2023, 1 PM
Nominations sought for Distinguished Topical Philatelist award
by Linn’s StaffThe award is given each year to an individual who has provided outstanding service to philately and especially topical philately. -
US Stamps Oct 26, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Dollar-sign trio on RBG Priority Mail first-day cover
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a casket on an 1883 advertising cover heralds new thinking about death, and an upbeat review of a small mixture of 68 stamps from 32 countries. -
World Stamps Oct 25, 2023, 10 AM
Pobjoy, mint and new-issue stamp agent, to close
by Denise McCartyThe Pobjoy Mint Stamp Division opened in 2004. -
US Stamps Oct 25, 2023, 8 AM
Sets of Building a Nation commemorative forever stamp panes in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEach of the five panes in the sheet has a different design in the sheet margin selvage. -
World Stamps Oct 24, 2023, 10 AM
London’s Postal Museum marks new ‘Dressed to Deliver’ exhibit with Mail by Bike post & go postage labels
by Linn’s StaffThe Postal Museum offers additional products with this issue, including first-day covers featuring all six labels canceled with the official handstamp of the Postal Museum. -
US Stamps Oct 24, 2023, 7 AM
New Modern U.S. Mail columnist for Linn’s
by Jay BigalkeStarting with the Nov. 6 issue, Richard L. Beecher will pen the column. It is scheduled to appear in the first issue of every month. -
US Stamps Oct 23, 2023, 2 PM
2024 U.S. stamp program to honor Year of the Dragon, Underground Railroad, Saul Bellow, more
by Charles SneeThe United States Postal Service has announced 26 subjects that will appear on U.S. stamps to be issued in 2024. -
US Stamps Oct 23, 2023, 12 PM
Teddy Roosevelt upset the 1912 presidential election
by John M. HotchnerRoosevelt entered the fray by forming the Progressive Party, often called the Bull Moose Party. -
Auctions Oct 23, 2023, 8 AM
Finest mint 1918 Jenny Invert highlights Nov. 8 Siegel auction of Nathanael Greene collection of outstanding U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeThe Jenny Invert up for bids is mint, never-hinged and comes from the ninth position in the fifth row of the original pane of 100 purchased by William T. Robey on May 14, 1918.