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US Stamps Nov 4, 2015, 3 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing die proofs created between 1923 and 1961
by By James E. LeeThe dawn of the golden age of United States commemorative postage stamps began with the issuance of the Harding Memorial stamp in 1923. From that point forward, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing started to ramp up the design and production of stamps that would commemorate events marking the history of our nation. -
World Stamps Nov 3, 2015, 5 AM
The color, excitement and pageantry of parades and processions on stamps
by By Denise McCartyThe United States Postal Service issued its four Thanksgiving Day Parade stamps Sept. 9, 2009, in New York City in Macy’s Herald Square, home of one of the most popular parades, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. More than 8,000 people participate in it, 3.5 million watch in person, and as many as 50 million tune in on their television sets. -
World Stamps Nov 3, 2015, 5 AM
Oil Rivers Protectorate: an 1880s African outpost of the British Empire
by By Kathleen WunderlyStamps of the short-lived entity called the Oil Rivers Protectorate are found in the Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940 under its successor’s name, Niger Coast Protectorate. Part of the colonial empire of superpower Great Britain, the Oil Rivers Protectorate was established in 1885 in a region now part of Nigeria, on the western coast of Africa. Stamps of the short-lived entity called the Oil Rivers Protectorate are found in the Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940 under its successor’s name, Niger Coast Protectorate. Part of the colonial empire of superpower Great Britain, the Oil Rivers Protectorate was established in 1885 in a region now part of Nigeria, on the western coast of Africa. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2015, 10 PM
Born Nov. 3: Bronko Nagurski
by By Michael BaadkePro football star Bronko Nagurski played nine years for the Chicago Bears and created a successful career for himself as a professional wrestler. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2015, 6 AM
More than reference works needed for expertization
by By John M. HotchnerAustrian philatelist and philatelic author Edwin Mueller (1898-1962) once wrote: “ … Only decades of experience and knowledge far above even that of an advanced collector enable the expert to do his job. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2015, 6 AM
Mental Floss revisits infamous Statue of Liberty error
by Colin SalleeMental Floss revisits a famous error made by the USPS in 2010, when they portrayed not the Statue of Liberty itself, but a Las Vegas replica. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2015, 10 PM
Born Nov. 2: Warren G. Harding
by By Michael BaadkePresident Warren G. Harding died while in office. He was memorialized on a 2¢ black stamp issued one month later; additional stamps honoring him followed soon after. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2015, 8 PM
Scott to reorganize Standard catalog beginning with the 2018 edition
by By Donna HousemanThe 2017 edition will bring to an end the six-volume organization of the Standard catalog. Scott most likely will make a decision about the 2018 edition before Vol. 1 of the 2017 catalog is published next April. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2015, 2 AM
Errors, freaks, oddities and blunders: from the sublime to the ridiculous
by By Fred Baumann“Stamps that have some major, consistent, unintentional deviation from the normal are considered errors.” So begins the brief paragraph on that complex subject that you’ll find — and that all interested collectors would do well to read — in the introduction to the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
US Stamps Oct 31, 2015, 11 PM
Opened Nov. 1: Mackinac Bridge
by By Michael BaadkeMichigan's famous Mackinac Bridge was opened to traffic 58 years ago on Nov. 1, 1957. Two United States stamps have depicted the five-mile-long structure. -
World Stamps Oct 31, 2015, 7 AM
When a stamp collection saved lives in Nazi Germany
by By Colin SalleeNot often are stamps associated with a journey quite like the one Max Lichenheim and his Margaret went through. -
US Stamps Oct 31, 2015, 3 AM
Unused 1901 4¢ Pan-American special printing inverted center error brings $22,800 at Regency-Superior auction
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentRegency-Superior held a sale in conjunction with the Sescal stamp show in Los Angeles on Oct. 3-4, previewed in Linn’s Sept. 28 issue. -
World Stamps Oct 31, 2015, 2 AM
Set of four unissued Germany semipostal stamps realizes about $80,500 at Schlegel sale
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentSchlegel Auctions held a sale in Berlin on Oct. 5-6. The standout item was an unissued set of four Germany semipostal stamps from 2001 depicting ordinary citizens engaged in amateur athletic activities. -
US Stamps Oct 30, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 31: Juliette Gordon Low
by By Michael BaadkeThe founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Juliette Gordon Low, conducted the first Girl Scouts meeting in 1912 at her home in Savannah, Ga. -
US Stamps Oct 30, 2015, 3 PM
Tip of the week: U.S. imperforate 1906 1¢ Benjamin Franklin centerline block
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCenterline blocks of the 1906 1¢ Benjamin Franklin imperforate stamp (Scott 314) are in demand. The 2016 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers values the centerline block in unused hinged condition and in used condition at $130, and it is a good buy at that price. -
World Stamps Oct 30, 2015, 7 AM
Values for stamps of Cuba rise significantly in 2016 Scott Classic Specialized catalog
by By Donna HousemanValues for stamps of Cuba have undergone a thorough review in the 2016 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940, with many values increasing substantially. The catalog will be available in mid-November. -
US Stamps Oct 30, 2015, 5 AM
Next Generation Delivery Vehicle proposed, Botanical Art stamps planned: Week's Most Read
by By Joe O'DonnellIt’s time to catch up on the week that was in stamp-collecting insights and news. Linn's Stamp News is looking back at its five most-read stories of the week. Click the links to read the stories. Here they are, in reverse order. -
US Stamps Oct 29, 2015, 11 PM
Born Oct. 30: John Adams
by By Michael BaadkeAfter eight years serving as vice president with George Washington as president, John Adams won the election of 1796 to become the second president of the United States. -
Auctions Oct 29, 2015, 6 PM
United States 1851 1¢, type Ib, realizes $7,073 at Sam Houston Philatelics September auction
by Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentSam Houston Philatelics held a sale of Germany, U.S. and worldwide stamps in Houston on Sept. 19. The sale was previewed in Linn’s issue of Sept. 21. -
Auctions Oct 29, 2015, 6 PM
Canada’s first stamp, showing major re-entry, tops Sparks fall auction
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentSparks Auctions, in Ottawa, held a sale of Canadian and worldwide stamps and covers Sept. 29-Oct. 1.