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World Stamps Feb 7, 2016, 9 AM
Revised edition of ‘UPU Specimen Stamps 1878-1961’ a must have
by By Charles SneeThe 2015 revised edition of James Bendon's UPU Specimen Stamps 1878-1961 will be the go-to reference work on this subject for decades to come. -
US Stamps Feb 7, 2016, 2 AM
‘The Million Dollar Duck’ a hit at Slamdance Film Festival: Linns Buzz
by By Colin SalleeDirected by Brian Golden Davis, The Million Dollar Duck profiles the highly competitive Federal Duck Stamp Contest, the only juried art competition run by the U.S. government. -
US Stamps Feb 6, 2016, 10 PM
Born Feb. 7: Eubie Blake
by By Michael BaadkeEubie Blake entertained America throughout much of the 20th century, as a legend of ragtime and jazz music, and as a popular Broadway composer. -
US Stamps Feb 6, 2016, 10 AM
APS board approves five-year strategic plan
by By Michael BaadkeThe plan, described in detail by APS Executive Director Scott English during the Jan. 28 APS board meeting in Atlanta, Ga., begins with a significant $10 million target. -
World Stamps Feb 6, 2016, 2 AM
Australian ‘emergency’ stamps hot on eBay, well-known artist's stamp designs profiled: Week's Most Read
by By Joe O'DonnellAlso this week, we preview an Eastern Auctions sale that covers the world, John Hotchner gets a belly laugh from a reader's expertizing inquiry, and the late prolific stamp artist Howard Koslow is remembered. -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2016, 10 PM
Born Feb. 6: Ronald Reagan
by By Michael BaadkeThe 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan, was born Feb. 6, 1911. After a successful career as a film star, Reagan was elected governor of California in 1966. -
Auctions Feb 5, 2016, 10 AM
Back-of-the-book items and much more at Feb. 20-21 Rasdale auction
by By Michael BaadkeThe Feb. 20-21 public auction by Rasdale at its Illinois gallery west of Chicago provides a lot of opportunities for collection builders, with an extensive selection of dealer stocks, accumulations and collections, as well as cover collections from the United States and other countries. -
Postal Updates Feb 5, 2016, 10 AM
End to emergency rate increase could drop first-class stamp to 47¢
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentWhen the Senate Homeland Security Committee got around to holding a hearing on the future of the United States Postal Service on Jan. 21, Postmaster General Megan Brennan spoke of a “broad consensus” that could resolve the Postal Service’s financial woes. -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2016, 6 AM
January cartoon caption winner has a ‘karat’ nose
by By John M. HotchnerThe Pinocchio effect energized many of the Linn’s readers who entered the January cartoon caption contest featuring the carrot-nosed snowman on the 1993 29¢ Christmas stamp (Scott 2793). -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2016, 5 AM
Clown Lou Jacobs inspiration for 5¢ American Circus stamp
by By John M. HotchnerCover collecting has many facets, and one of the ways that United States stamp collectors can dip into that well is to find covers from companies that relate to stamp issues. -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2016, 3 AM
The case of the inverted and reversed 1¢ Washington coil stamp
by By John M. HotchnerI enjoy “How did this happen?” questions from Linn’s readers. Sending in what looks to be a production flaw on a U.S. stamp, the reader sometimes seems to be asking, “Can I stump you with this?” -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2016, 3 AM
How to spend $50 for a 10¢ stamp, courtesy of the USPS
by By Donna HousemanCollectors of coil stamps and plate-number coils will get sticker shock when they order the 2016 10¢ Red Pears definitive coil stamp issued by the United States Postal Service Jan. 17. -
US Stamps Feb 4, 2016, 10 PM
Born Feb. 5: Robert Peel
by By Michael BaadkeBorn Feb. 5, 1788, Robert Peel would serve as prime minister of the United Kingdom on two occasions. He is featured on a 2014 stamp honoring 10 British prime ministers. -
Auctions Feb 4, 2016, 11 AM
Gaertner auction in Germany includes 1863 Wurttemberg Coat of Arms block
by By Michael BaadkeThe auction firm Christoph Gaertner will hold a series of sales beginning Feb. 22 and running through Feb. 27 at the Gaertner auction hall in Bietigheim-Bissingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. The auction of worldwide stamps and postal history includes dedicated catalogs for Germany, Europe, and Asia, as well as thematic and topical material, and general worldwide. -
US Stamps Feb 4, 2016, 4 AM
USPS issued Flag stamps in multiple formats Jan. 29
by By Michael BaadkeNew United States nondenominated (49¢) Flag definitive (regular-issue) forever stamps were issued Jan. 29. Although no first-day ceremony was held, the stamps were officially issued in Washington, D.C. The stamps are offered in five different formats, resulting in what appear to be four major varieties. -
World Stamps Feb 4, 2016, 3 AM
Bolivia 1912 Justice revenue inverted overprint error in demand
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1912, Bolivian postal authorities overprinted in red and surcharged a 1-centavo blue Justice transactions revenue stamp to 10c for use as a postage stamp. -
US Stamps Feb 3, 2016, 10 PM
Born Feb. 4: Tadeusz Kosciuszko
by By Michael BaadkeA freedom fighter in America and in Poland, Tadeusz Kosciuszko has been honored by both countries for his many significant contributions. -
US Stamps Feb 3, 2016, 4 PM
Tip of the week: United States 1893 $3 Columbian stamp
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerUnused stamps in no-gum condition or stamps that have been regummed and are valued as having no gum can be a real bargain. -
World Stamps Feb 3, 2016, 12 PM
Should Canada drop Queen Elizabeth from its stamps?: Linns Buzz
by By Colin SalleeThe Toronto Sun is reporting that a group called Canada’s Republic Now, is insisting that the Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post remove Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in modern history, from the country's stamps and coins. -
US Stamps Feb 2, 2016, 10 PM
Born Feb. 3: Sidney Lanier
by By Michael BaadkeThe third stamp in the U.S. American Poets commemorative series honored Sidney Lanier, who was born in Macon, Ga. Lanier was also a musician and Confederate Army veteran.