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US Stamps Jul 8, 2016, 3 PM
1940s August Tiger poster stamps tout benefits of stamp collecting
by By Steve SwainA hotel cover reveals a nice surprise on the back: an A. August Tiger poster stamp saluting the benefits of stamp collecting. -
US Stamps Jul 8, 2016, 1 PM
Tickets limited for Pickup Trucks ceremony
by By Michael BaadkeThe U.S. Postal Service is offering a limited number of free tickets to attend the Classic Pickup Trucks first-day ceremony in Syracuse, N.Y. -
World Stamps Jul 8, 2016, 1 PM
Shopping online for stamps offers both learning and buying opportunities: Stamps of Latin America
by By Thomas P. MyersBe careful when trolling online auction and commerce websites. Ill-described and mispriced items abound, but you might learn something. -
US Stamps Jul 8, 2016, 12 PM
Stamp for Henry James added to U.S. Literary Arts series
by By Michael BaadkeThe 31st stamp in the United States Postal Service’s Literary Arts series will honor writer Henry James (1843-1916). -
World Stamps Jul 8, 2016, 11 AM
Wealth of information found in Linn’s digital archive: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanAs a bonus to subscribers to Linn’s Stamp News, a few months ago Linn’s restored the digital archive of the weekly and monthly issues. -
US Stamps Jul 8, 2016, 10 AM
Who is being inducted into the prestigious APS writers’ hall of fame?
by CMS AdminThe American Philatelic Society Writers Unit No. 30 will induct three philatelists to its hall of fame at APS Stampshow. Let's meet them. -
Auctions Jul 8, 2016, 5 AM
Cover tops $250K at auction, expertizers wrong about color missing error: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we previewed APS Stampshow in our Monday Morning Brief and learned about the world's first pictorial postage stamps. -
Postal Updates Jul 8, 2016, 5 AM
House rejects effort to change USPS mail delivery standards
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThanks to a maneuver by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, the full House on July 6 rejected the committee’s effort to require the United States Postal Service to return to the delivery standards it used prior to 2012. -
US Stamps Jul 8, 2016, 3 AM
U.S. overprints for Guam postal service worth looking out for: Tip of the Week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWith the exception of the 1¢ Franklin and 2¢ Washington stamps, the stamps overprinted for Guam in 1899 are not plentiful. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2016, 11 PM
Born July 8: Louis Jordan
by CMS AdminOften cited as an early rock 'n' roll influence, saxophonist Louis Jordan had a string of hits that included Caldonia Boogie. He was born July 8, 1908. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2016, 1 PM
2016 election a popular subject for clown-themed cartoon contest entries: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerHalf of them were so partisan—and negative—that they would be inappropriate for Linn’s. The other half had some good ones. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2016, 1 PM
What airplane crash covers can and can’t tell us about a disaster: U.S. Stamp Notes
by By John M. HotchnerAir crash covers by themselves tell us only the bare details of the event. Additional research is often required to get the full story. -
World Stamps Jul 7, 2016, 6 AM
The fight against tuberculosis on Republika Srpska postal tax stamps: Stamps of Eastern Europe
by By Rick MillerSince its formation in 1992, Republika Srpska has been one of the most prolific modern issuers of postal tax stamps. -
US Stamps Jul 7, 2016, 5 AM
Two people who sparked a journey into philately: Essays and Proofs
by James E. LeeJames E. Lee tells the story of two very special people who influenced his life in such a way that I followed them into the stamp business. -
World Stamps Jul 7, 2016, 3 AM
Stamp with solid value remembers Irish WWI participation, even if you don’t: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEvents such as the Easter Rebellion and establishment of the Irish Free State tend to overshadow Irish participation in WWI. -
World Stamps Jul 6, 2016, 11 PM
Born July 7: Ringo Starr
by By Michael BaadkeThe genial drummer from the Beatles celebrates his 76th birthday on June 7. Ringo Starr has released 18 solo studio albums and has twice been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -
World Stamps Jul 6, 2016, 9 AM
Stamps, and the volcanoes and hot springs they portray, part of Iceland’s appeal
by By Wayne ChenWayne Chen recently visited Iceland and had a wonderful time touring some of his most memorable spots, including philatelic places. -
US Stamps Jul 5, 2016, 11 PM
Born July 6: John Paul Jones
by By Michael BaadkeScottish-born naval leader John Paul Jones commanded forces of the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. -
World Stamps Jul 5, 2016, 11 AM
Royal Philatelic Society London elects officers, awards medals at annual meeting
by CMS AdminAt the Annual General Meeting of the Royal Philatelic Society London on 30 June, Frank Walton was elected president for his second year in office. -
US Stamps Jul 5, 2016, 9 AM
Jacques C. Schiff inducted into Errors, Freaks and Oddities Collectors’ Club Hall of Fame
by CMS AdminSchiff's firm made a specialty of bringing newly discovered errors to market, getting them certified, thus boosting the category into mainstream collecting.