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Postal Updates Sep 25, 2015, 5 AM
Fewer companies printing stamps for USPS, yet another upright Jenny Invert pane found: Week's Most Read
by CMS AdminIt’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. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 11 PM
Born Sept. 25: William Faulkner
by By Michael BaadkeOne of the most important authors of the 20th century, William Faulkner, was commemorated by the United States Postal Service in 1987. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 9 AM
Born Sept. 24: John Marshall
by By Michael BaadkeThe nation's longest-serving chief justice, John Marshall is credited with shaping and strengthening the Supreme Court's function through his rulings. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 9 AM
Campaign labels created for Alfred E. Smith, 1928 presidential candidate
by By John M. HotchnerPresidential politics can be endlessly fascinating. These days, an amazing amount of effort and money goes into the process of winnowing dozens of possible candidates down to a small field of contenders on the ballot on election day. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 9 AM
Transient second-class: correcting a listing in the domestic rates book
by By Tony WawrukiewiczTwo mailings of Life magazine in 1942 help uncover a mistake in the author's useful reference work: U.S. Domestic Postal Rates, 1872-1999. Presidential series stamps were used to send the magazines. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 9 AM
Postal Service flyer promotes 2011 Go Green stamps
by By John M. HotchnerEvery so often the United States Postal Service plugs available stamps using a promotional flyer that pictures the stamps and encourages buying them. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 9 AM
Did stamp dealer Al Butzen create the first philatelic billboard?
by By John M. HotchnerYou just never know what stamp dealers will come up with. One fascinating area is memorabilia related to the development of the stamp sellers’ trade in the United States. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 7 AM
Senate approves sales of Breast Cancer Research semipostal through 2019
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe Breast Cancer Research stamp provides 49¢ first-class postage and currently costs 60¢. The additional 11¢ beyond the regular 49¢ postal rate for a domestic letter helps fund breast cancer research at the National Institutes of Health and the Medical Research Program at the Department of Defense. -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 7 AM
October cartoon caption contest: enter to win a prize
by By John M. HotchnerI like to call this time of year the hopeful season for the sports teams I follow. Despite not doing so well last year, my college and professional football teams are looking better in the preseason (as this is being written). My basketball teams had good recruiting off-seasons. My pro baseball team is in second place and surging. -
World Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 7 AM
British Guiana 1¢ Magenta to be displayed at World Stamp Show – NY 2016
by CMS AdminThe Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum announced Sept. 22 a special showing of the world’s most famous and valuable stamp — the British Guiana 1¢ Magenta — at World Stamp Show – NY 2016. The special showing will take place May 28–June 3, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City. Admission is free throughout all eight days of the show. -
World Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 7 AM
Canada’s latest children’s semipostal stamp has charm to spare
by By Fred BaumannOn Sept. 28, Canada Post issued a new semipostal stamp to raise funds for the Canada Post Community Foundation. Canada Post describes this design as depicting “the power of storytelling and the freedom to pretend.” -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 6 AM
From three printers to two: Will this mean fewer U.S. stamps?
by By Charles SneeIn late August, Linn’s reported that CCL Label would no longer print stamps for the United States Postal Service: “The move leaves Sennett Security Products of Browns Summit, N.C., and Ashton Potter of Williamsville, N.Y., as the only two contractors currently responsible for the printing of United States postage stamps.” -
US Stamps Sep 24, 2015, 5 AM
Geometric Snowflakes set to be issued Oct. 23 at ASDA New York show
by By Michael BaadkeA set of four Geometric Snowflakes forever stamps is the final scheduled United States issue of 2015. The stamps will go on sale Oct. 23 in a double-sided pane of 20. -
US Stamps Sep 23, 2015, 9 AM
Dr. Kilmer precancels have appeal on several levels
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerPrivate die proprietary revenue stamps, often referred to as match and medicine stamps because of the types of merchandise for which they were used to show payment of tax, is one of the most active segments of the American stamp market. -
World Stamps Sep 22, 2015, 11 PM
Stamps honor Pope Francis and his journeys
by Denise McCartyAs Pope Francis makes his first visit to the United States, the eyes of the media and much of the world are on him. Many postage stamps have been issued honoring the pontiff. -
US Stamps Sep 22, 2015, 11 PM
Born Sept. 23: Ray Charles
by By Michael BaadkeRay Charles was one of the most respected musicians in the world, a pioneer known for crossing many musical boundaries. Charles was born Sept. 23, 1930. -
US Stamps Sep 22, 2015, 12 PM
'Jeopardy!' runs Stamps category Sept. 21
by By Michael BaadkeA recent episode of the popular game show Jeopardy! included five clues about United States stamps. -
US Stamps Sep 22, 2015, 12 PM
Should the Rev. Billy Graham be eligible for a stamp?
by CMS AdminThe North Carolina state House approved a resolution that would seek to put the Rev. Billy Graham, the famed 96-year-old televangelist, on an upcoming United States Postal Service stamp. -
US Stamps Sep 22, 2015, 12 PM
APS staffers assisting World Stamp Show planning
by CMS AdminMembers of the American Philatelic Society staff are working in association with the upcoming World Stamp Show-NY 2016. -
World Stamps Sep 22, 2015, 7 AM
Welcome to Stamp Collecting Pavilion at NY 2016 show geared to youth, adult beginners
by By Charles SneeWhen World Stamp Show — NY 2016 opens in the cavernous Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City May 28, 2016, fully 5,000 square feet of show space will be devoted to bringing the joys, wonders and excitement of stamp collecting to young and old alike.