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World Stamps Sep 5, 2023, 12 PM
Pop-up shop in Japan dedicated to using the mail
by Jay BigalkeIn the photo area, you could have a photo taken and made into a personalized stamp. -
US Stamps Sep 5, 2023, 7 AM
No mourning allowed with this 1904 Philadelphia cover
by John M. HotchnerThe cover’s contents, once revealed, weren't an occasion for sadness. -
US Stamps Sep 4, 2023, 2 PM
NPM to host Cheryl Ganz at 20th Maynard Sundman lecture
by Linn’s StaffGanz’s lecture will focus on United States Zeppelin postage stamps. -
World Stamps Sep 4, 2023, 9 AM
A quest to find the giant of Donald Trump philately
by Allen AbelThe search for the giant of Donald J. Trump philately — if there is one — begins with a Floridian named Edward Krohn. -
US Stamps Sep 3, 2023, 10 AM
Life Magnified, other recent U.S. stamps assigned Scott numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2024 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Sep 1, 2023, 11 AM
Spellman Museum names new executive director
by Molly GoadBrian Howard enters the position with three decades of experience in the history museum field. -
US Stamps Sep 1, 2023, 8 AM
Tagging-omitted error of imperf U.S. 1979 Seeing For Me stamp found in dealer’s stock
by Charles SneeImperforate and tagging-omitted errors of the Seeing For Me stamp are listed in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
US Stamps Aug 31, 2023, 1 PM
Milcopex to offer pre-show talks via Zoom
by Linn’s StaffMilcopex will take place Sept. 22-23 in Brookfield, Wis. -
World Stamps Aug 31, 2023, 8 AM
Legendary British Guiana 1856 1¢ Magenta to be displayed at Stampex
by Linn’s StaffThe legendary stamp was last showcased in 2021 when London-based stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons opened an exhibition dedicated to the stamp. -
Postal Updates Aug 30, 2023, 10 AM
Kennedy Space Center post office to close in late September
by Charles J. Vukotich Jr.The closure means there will no longer be a postmark from Kennedy Space Center. -
US Stamps Aug 30, 2023, 8 AM
United States parcel post postage due set heating up
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe Post Office Department issued 12 distinctive stamps for prepayment of parcel post mail and five parcel post postage due stamps. -
US Stamps Aug 29, 2023, 11 AM
USPS to shake things up with four stamps picturing snow globes Sept. 19
by Charles SneeThe new Snow Globes stamps arrive in time for the holiday mailing season, and there will be an abundance of them for collectors and other postal customers to use on greeting cards and other mail. -
US Stamps Aug 29, 2023, 8 AM
Linn’s seeks new modern U.S. mail columnist
by Jay BigalkeTony Wawrukiewicz, who died July 11, wrote the Modern U.S. Mail column for Linn's Stamp News since 2004. -
Auctions Aug 28, 2023, 12 PM
Spectacular 1877 Italian offices abroad registered cover highlights Sept. 12-13 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeThe eye-catching cover is front and center on the cover of Cherrystone’s catalog for the auction. -
Postal Updates Aug 28, 2023, 7 AM
Four postmarks commemorate 100 years of cacheted FDCs
by Molly GoadThe postmarks were issued each day of the Great American Stamp Show Aug. 10-13 in Cleveland, Ohio. -
US Stamps Aug 25, 2023, 9 AM
2023 Omaha Stamp Show to be held Sept. 9-10
by Linn’s StaffThe show will include a dealer’s bourse (sales area), with several regional dealers participating. -
World Stamps Aug 24, 2023, 11 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 65 years of Paddington with Sept. 5 issue
by David HartwigPaddington, Peru’s most famous talking bear, celebrates his 65th birthday in 2023. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2023, 11 AM
World War I war risk insurance available to soldiers and sailors
by John M. HotchnerThe war risk insurance system was funded by premiums that soldiers and sailors paid out of their monthly pay. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Scrutinizing the ‘IAM HN’ fancy cancellation
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the final Modern U.S. Mail column from postal historian Tony Wawrukiewicz, and a crossword puzzle focused on translating philatelic Portuguese into English. -
World Stamps Aug 23, 2023, 1 PM
Successful Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show
by Jay BigalkeLinn’s Stamp News produced a meetup postcard and handed out almost 2,000 for free.