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US Stamps Jun 19, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 20: Charles W. Chesnutt
by By Michael BaadkeIn his short stories and novels, Charles W. Chesnutt addressed the subject of race relations after the end of the Civil War, earning a role as a key figure in the history of American literature. -
US Stamps Jun 18, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 19: Helene Madison
by By Michael BaadkeAmerican swimming champion Helene Madison became an international sensation when she won three gold medals at the 1932 Summer Games in Los Angeles. -
World Stamps Jun 18, 2016, 9 AM
Unissued Audrey Hepburn semipostal rarity at World Stamp Show-NY 2016
by CMS AdminThis used example of the unissued 2001 Audrey Hepburn semipostal stamp was on display at the Christoph Gaertner Auctions booth at World Stamp Show-NY 2016. -
World Stamps Jun 17, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 18: Paul McCartney
by By Michael BaadkePaul McCartney was born June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England. He rose to international fame as a member of the Beatles, and began his successful solo career in 1970. -
World Stamps Jun 17, 2016, 7 AM
Ireland celebrated the U.S. bicentennial with an attractive set of four stamps: Editor’s Insights
by By Donna HousemanIn the United States, the bicentennial celebrations culminated on July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. -
World Stamps Jun 17, 2016, 7 AM
Weather front and center on new stamps from Norway, Poland
by By Denise McCartyNorway issued two stamps June 10 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Poland shows storm and other types of clouds on four stamps issued June 15. -
US Stamps Jun 17, 2016, 3 AM
Dozens of U.S. stamps debut at WSS, APS election results reported: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we learned about which exhibit took top honors at World Stamp Show-NY 2016, and a spelling error on a new Czech Republic sheet. -
US Stamps Jun 16, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 17: James Weldon Johnson
by By Michael BaadkeJames Weldon Johnson was a published writer, a civil rights activist, and a prominent educator. With his brother John, he wrote the song Lift Every Voice and Sing. -
Postal Updates Jun 16, 2016, 1 PM
New book ‘Neither Snow Nor Rain’ traces history of U.S. Postal Service
by By Bill McAllisterDevin Leonard captures the glories — and the follies — of this venerable, troubled institution as no recent author has. -
Postal Updates Jun 16, 2016, 11 AM
House bill would make postmaster general a presidential appointee
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe House bill would let the president name the two top postal officers to four-year terms, subject to Senate confirmation. -
World Stamps Jun 16, 2016, 9 AM
Thinking green at World Stamp Show-NY 2016
by By Wayne ChenWayne Chen enjoyed WSS-NY 2016, but he was especially excited about the release at the show of this year’s “Think Green” stamps. -
US Stamps Jun 16, 2016, 8 AM
A philatelic birthday tribute to the Declaration of Independence
by By Charles SneeThe upcoming issue of Linn’s Stamp News is dated July 4, 2016, which also happens to be the 240th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. -
World Stamps Jun 16, 2016, 6 AM
When it comes to bird stamps of Canada, the choice is all yours: Collecting Canada
by By Fred BaumannIt takes a lot of work to make a bird stamp collection distinctly yours, even for a single country such as Canada. -
World Stamps Jun 16, 2016, 5 AM
Birds of Canada take flight (and land safely) on new Canada Post series
by By Fred BaumannOn July 12, Canada Post will issue the first installment in a three-year series celebrating the official birds of Canada’s provinces and territories. -
US Stamps Jun 15, 2016, 11 PM
Born June 16: Barbara McClintock
by By Michael BaadkeBarbara McClintock conducted revolutionary research that greatly expanded the world's understanding of genetic materials. She was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1983. -
World Stamps Jun 15, 2016, 1 PM
Rolling stamps? Artist creates Rolling Stones’ iconic tongue logo using 4,300 stamps: Linn’s Buzz
by By Colin SalleeAn artist from the UK has created an impressive work of stamp art using more than 4,000 stamps to pay homage to an iconic rock symbol. -
World Stamps Jun 15, 2016, 8 AM
Geldert medal for 2015 awarded to David Piercey, FRPSC
by CMS AdminThe Geldert Medal selection committee, in a unanimous decision, spoke highly of Mr. Piercey’s article. -
US Stamps Jun 15, 2016, 8 AM
Be on the lookout for this stamp, correctly used: Stamp Market Tips
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe distinction between commercial and philatelic covers is sometimes a bit blurry. Is a cover from a stamp dealer obviously composed to appeal to a collector philatelic or commercial? -
World Stamps Jun 15, 2016, 8 AM
The bizarre but in-demand stamps of King Farouk’s Egypt: Tip of the week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFarouk commanded the Egyptian postal authorities to produce bizarrely misperforated stamps for his collection. -
US Stamps Jun 15, 2016, 8 AM
How to make an album page using Microsoft Word
by By William F. SharpeI used Word 2016 to create an album page for the United States 1934 Natural Parks stamps (Scott 740-749) in less than 30 minutes.