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World Stamps Oct 30, 2016, 3 PM
New Swiss definitive stamps honor railway stations and aerophilately
by By Denise McCartyThe aerophilately stamp pictures planes from different eras and airmail covers, complete with stamp-on-stamp designs. -
World Stamps Oct 30, 2016, 10 AM
Real rocks adorn new stamps honoring world’s longest traffic tunnel
by By Wayne ChenThe rock was ground into dust and then applied to the stamps using a special printing method and finish, or varnish. -
Postal Updates Oct 30, 2016, 5 AM
Hometown of famed abolitionist honors him on postmark
by By Michael BaadkeA Methodist minister, this notable New Yorker helped escaping slaves fleeing the South to freedom across the Ohio River. -
US Stamps Oct 29, 2016, 3 PM
Where you can find the newly revised APS judging and exhibiting manual
by By Michael BaadkeThe new manual significantly revises much of the information previously published in the last edition. -
World Stamps Oct 29, 2016, 10 AM
The amazing falls that thrill visitors and stamp collectors
by By Gregory W. FruxAs mass tourism increased in the 20th century, the greatest of South American waterfalls began to be publicized on stamps. -
World Stamps Oct 29, 2016, 5 AM
Meet the talented correspondents and contributing editor of the Linn’s extended family
by By Donna HousemanLearn about the three talented and knowlegeable writers who serve as Linn’s contributing editor and correspondents. -
World Stamps Oct 28, 2016, 3 PM
Explore options to store your collection safely, to the best advantage
by By Peter YaghmaieBecause of stamps' delicate nature, storage supplies are an important and complex consideration for collectors. -
US Stamps Oct 28, 2016, 1 PM
A U.S. Aloha Shirt stamp booklet issued in 2012 is hot in 2016: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe Aloha Shirt stamp booklet popular today is one that was overlooked by most collectors and many dealers back in 2012. -
US Stamps Oct 28, 2016, 11 AM
American Philatelic Center hosts Summit on the Future of Philately
by By Michael BaadkeMore than 30 participants from all over the United States gathered at the American Philatelic Center to discuss ways to grow the hobby. -
US Stamps Oct 28, 2016, 9 AM
Give us your best caption for this New England Neptune stamp
by By John M. HotchnerUse your imagination and put the shell up to your ear. Listen real hard; then tell us what you think you hear. -
Postal Updates Oct 28, 2016, 5 AM
USPS focuses on parcel delivery, U.S. stamp popular in China: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, a U.S. stamp is in demand because of its popularity with Chinese collectors, and a Jenny Invert is for sale. -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2016, 3 PM
Rare evidence of a postcard returned prior to 1941 rule change
by By Tony WawrukiewiczThe history of how undeliverable postal cards and postcards were returned by the United States Post Office Department is complex. -
World Stamps Oct 27, 2016, 1 PM
Stamps of Antarctica: As far Down Under as you can possibly go
by By Janet KlugDespite the fact that there are no towns or cities, nations that have Antarctic territories have issued stamps. -
US Stamps Oct 27, 2016, 9 AM
How souvenirs were once sent through the mail
by By John M. HotchnerUSPS size limits eliminate the sorts of things that used to be sent by enthusiastic travelers in the old days. -
US Stamps Oct 26, 2016, 1 PM
What is the tiny printing in the delivery address area of these advertising covers?
by By John M. HotchnerSuch printing appears on perhaps one in every 600 to 750 covers in a regular listing that John Hotchner receives. -
World Stamps Oct 26, 2016, 9 AM
The story of independent Rhodesia and why one of its stamp sets is in demand
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIndependent Rhodesia is not widely collected, but there are some topical issues that are in demand. This is one of them. -
World Stamps Oct 25, 2016, 11 PM
Born Oct. 26: Francois Mitterrand
by By Michael BaadkeFrench President Francois Mitterrand was honored on a memorial stamp in 1997. A €2 coin bearing his portrait is being issued for his birth centenary. -
US Stamps Oct 25, 2016, 10 AM
When a Postal Service form the public was not likely to see surfaces
by By John M. HotchnerThere are many internal USPS forms that the general public never sees, but occasionally we will catch a glimpse. -
World Stamps Oct 25, 2016, 5 AM
The children’s book characters that are on Royal Mail’s new stamps
by By Denise McCartyTen characters from the Mr. Men and Little Miss series appear on stamps issued Oct. 20 by Great Britain’s Royal Mail. -
US Stamps Oct 24, 2016, 11 PM
Born Oct. 25: Bobby Thomson
by By Michael BaadkeThe "Shot Heard 'Round the World" was a game-winning home run hit by Bobby Thomson in the bottom of the ninth inning in a final playoff game.