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US Stamps Sep 14, 2023, 12 PM
Inside Linn’s: SpaceShipTwo puts first fully crewed commercial flight into space
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of a new program and additional information on a philatelic website called the Stamp Web, and a word search focused on stamps with what some might consider an unlucky Scott catalog number. -
US Stamps Sep 14, 2023, 11 AM
Scott catalog numbers revealed for Bridges coil stamps
by Jay BigalkeIncluded in upcoming Scott catalog listings for the Bridges coil stamps are unlettered listings for a plate number strip of seven and a plate number strip of nine. -
US Stamps Sep 14, 2023, 10 AM
Valentine’s Day fancy envelopes from the good old days
by John M. HotchnerBoth covers are attractive, cost extra at the time, and certainly reflect the love that the senders felt for the recipients. -
Postal Updates Sep 14, 2023, 7 AM
D.C. letter carrier uses Heimlich maneuver to save customer’s life
by Allen AbelOn March 6, 2023, Donald Proctor was toting his satchel down Garfield Street when he heard what sounded like gasps and someone being suffocated. -
World Stamps Sep 13, 2023, 11 AM
Posti issues colorful Finland in NATO stamp Sept. 6
by Molly GoadFinland became the 31st North Atlantic Treaty Organization partner on April 4, 2023, when the stamp design collaboration began. -
US Stamps Sep 13, 2023, 8 AM
Confederate States 1861 Jefferson notably scarce in unused, used condition
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerDuring its lifetime, the Confederacy produced 14 major-number listed stamps. Of those, the 1¢ orange John C. Calhoun stamp was never issued. -
World Stamps Sep 12, 2023, 10 AM
Ukraine’s Snake Island stamp wins Asiago top prize for philatelic art
by Danilo BogoniThe awards for stamps issued in 2022 were presented July 23 in Asiago, Italy. -
Postal Updates Sep 12, 2023, 9 AM
USPS letter carrier at Ground Zero recalls vivid memories of 9/11
by Allen AbelA number of people who worked at the Church Street Station post office on 9/11 are still there, processing and delivering the mail. -
Postal Updates Sep 12, 2023, 8 AM
Postmarks for The Wall that Heals, Vietnam veterans
by Molly GoadThe Aug. 24 United States Postal Service Postal Bulletin included two Auburn, N.Y., postmarks honoring Vietnam veterans. -
US Stamps Sep 11, 2023, 11 AM
Follow-up on sales suspension of 1980 Olympics stamps
by John M. HotchnerSale of the stamps was suspended on March 11, 1980, after the U.S. government decided to boycott the Olympics to protest the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. -
US Stamps Sep 11, 2023, 8 AM
New stamp parachutes in Sept. 22 to celebrate completion of OSIRIS-REx mission
by Charles SneeThe new nondenominated (66¢) commemorative for the OSIRIS-REx mission was a surprise addition to the 2023 U.S. program. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2023, 9 AM
Cacheted first-day cover centennial event success
by Jay BigalkeLinn’s Stamp News has put together a souvenir collectible for the anniversary with a postmarked postcard and a program. -
US Stamps Sep 8, 2023, 1 PM
August cartoon caption contest winner turns tables on questioner
by John M. HotchnerBoth winners will receive a 13-week subscription to Linn’s Stamp News. -
US Stamps Sep 8, 2023, 9 AM
Counterfeit U.S. 2010 Love stamp is a first: it’s too big
by Charles SneeA single stamp from a counterfeit pane measures about 1.6 inches by 1.25 inches, whereas a genuine stamp measures 1.19 inches by 0.91 inches. -
World Stamps Sep 7, 2023, 2 PM
A trio of strong females praised on Canada’s stamps issued Aug. 28
by Molly GoadChampions for equality, peace and social justice, Lea Roback, Madeleine Parent and Simonne Monet-Chartrand were honored as their families and friends gathered for the special event. -
World Stamps Sep 7, 2023, 11 AM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 6?
by Jay BigalkeVolume 6A includes listings for the countries of the world San (San Marino) through Tete. Listings for Thai (Thailand) through Z countries of the world can be found in Vol. 6B. -
Auctions Sep 7, 2023, 7 AM
Greenwood collection of U.S. imperf coils featured in Sept. 19 Kelleher auction
by Charles SneeThe sale opens with imperf coils from the era of the 1954-73 Liberty series. -
World Stamps Sep 6, 2023, 11 AM
Faroe Islands, Greenland joint issue honors Danish astronaut
by David HartwigEach postal administration issued a souvenir sheet with a single stamp featuring a raven and the International Space Station soaring above Earth. -
World Stamps Sep 6, 2023, 8 AM
China’s Chrysanthemum FDCs in great demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1960-61, China issued a set of 18 Chrysanthemum stamps. This set is popular with both China and topical collectors. -
Auctions Sep 5, 2023, 12 PM
Siegel hires Epting, Sullivan, Baumgardner in pursuit of ‘totally new collector experience’
by Charles SneeEpting, Sullivan and Baumgardner come from another storied philatelic auction firm, H.R. Harmer, also based in New York City.