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Postal Updates Sep 28, 2023, 7 AM
Kansas mailman named Mailman is a bona fide hero
by Allen AbelKyle L. Mailman of Wichita, Kan., really is a mailman. -
Postal Updates Sep 27, 2023, 10 AM
Homestead Festival postmark honors valiant anti-slavery leader
by Molly GoadHot air balloons soar onto a Princeton, Ill., pictorial postmark for the area’s annual Homestead Festival celebration that took place Sept. 8-10. -
US Stamps Sep 27, 2023, 8 AM
U.S. 1887 Benjamin Franklin stamp a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe earliest documented use of the stamp is June 22, 1887. -
World Stamps Sep 26, 2023, 11 AM
When mail volume dropped, Singapore raised rates dramatically
by Jay BigalkeStarting Oct. 9, the cost to mail a first-class local letter in Singapore will increase from 31¢ to 51¢. -
US Stamps Sep 26, 2023, 7 AM
Woodland, Mich., to host Oct. 10 first day for namesake Winter Woodland Animals stamps
by Charles SneeThe new nondenominated (66¢) Winter Woodland Animals stamps will be issued in double-sided panes of 20. -
US Stamps Sep 25, 2023, 12 PM
October cartoon caption contest goes to the beach
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
US Stamps Sep 25, 2023, 8 AM
New Scott publications available Oct. 1
by Linn’s StaffThe publications are available for purchase from the Amos Advantage website. -
Auctions Sep 22, 2023, 9 AM
Trio of ‘Hindenburg’ crash covers in Oct. 11-13 Kelleher auction of Commander’s collection of zeppelin flights
by Charles SneeThe three Hindenburg crash covers will be offered one after the other on the third day of the auction, Friday, Oct. 13. -
US Stamps Sep 21, 2023, 2 PM
Deciphering British diamonds on United States covers
by John M. HotchnerU.S. mail addressed to England sometimes had a black or gray diamond marking on the front. -
US Stamps Sep 21, 2023, 11 AM
Inside Linn’s: Cover bearing 57 $5 Coolidge stamps sells for $10,800
by Charles SneeAlso this week, answering questions about an unusual device for creating exhibit and album pages, and an explanation of the origins of bogus stamps picturing the ship Clara Rothe. -
World Stamps Sep 21, 2023, 8 AM
Dutch semipostal stamps honor Lego 90th anniversary
by Jay BigalkeThe new souvenir sheet of five is the latest Child Welfare semipostal issue. -
US Stamps Sep 20, 2023, 11 AM
Chuck Black wins 2023 federal duck stamp art contest
by Linn’s StaffOf 199 entries submitted to this year’s competition, 24 entries (including Black’s) made it to the final round of judging. -
World Stamps Sep 20, 2023, 10 AM
Sept. 21 issue of 12 stamps from Great Britain celebrates musical icon Dame Shirley Bassey
by David HartwigThe issue includes a set of eight stamps presented in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of four. The other four stamps are presented in a souvenir sheet. -
World Stamps Sep 20, 2023, 8 AM
Soviet Union 1964 Olympic Gymnast sheet has held its value
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe souvenir sheet is noted and valued, but not listed, in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
World Stamps Sep 19, 2023, 12 PM
United Nations stamps highlight World Heritage sites in Turkey Sept. 8
by David HartwigThere are two stamps and one prestige booklet for each of the three U.N. post offices. -
US Stamps Sep 19, 2023, 8 AM
Pinata Festival an interesting choice for stamp ceremony location
by Jay BigalkeThe first-day ceremony for the new United States Pinatas stamps helped kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. -
World Stamps Sep 18, 2023, 11 AM
Isle of Man spotlights its birds of prey on new stamp series
by Molly GoadNew Isle of Man stamps issued Sept. 1 feature birds of prey images painted by acclaimed wildlife artist Jeremy Paul. -
US Stamps Sep 18, 2023, 7 AM
National Portrait Gallery to host Oct. 2 debut of stamp for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by Charles SneeRenowned portrait artist Michael J. Deas of New Orleans, using a photograph by Philip Bermingham, created the painting of Ginsburg (1933-2020) that appears on the stamp. -
World Stamps Sep 15, 2023, 1 PM
France celebrates centennial of Walt Disney Company
by Molly GoadThe Walt Disney Co. has been celebrating the milestone throughout the year all over the world. -
US Stamps Sep 15, 2023, 9 AM
ATA donates to Boston 2026 World Expo
by Linn’s StaffFounded in 1949, the American Topical Association is the world’s largest collecting organization specializing in subject-related philately.