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Postal Updates Jun 24, 2015, 10 AM
Flooding forces USPS workers to deliver mail via wheelbarrow: Linn's Buzz
by CMS AdminAn impassable bridge led to U.S. Postal Service mail carriers resorting to unconventional delivery methods, according to 9News.com. -
US Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 24: Jack Dempsey
by By Michael BaadkeThe "Manassa Mauler" was honored on a stamp in 1998. -
Auctions Jun 23, 2015, 12 PM
United States stamp singles, multiples in July 15 Cherrystone auction
by By Michael BaadkeThe upcoming public auction of the Confino family collection of United States stamps 1847-1933 is taking place at 1 p.m. on July 15, at Cherrystone Auction Galleries in New York City. -
US Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 12 PM
U.S. Coast Guard first-day ceremony at USCG headquarters in Washington
by CMS AdminThe official first-day ceremony for the United States Coast Guard commemorative forever stamp will be held Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Douglas A. Munro Headquarters Building, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, in Washington, D.C. -
US Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 10 AM
U.S. Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver II wants to see World War I stamps: Linn's Buzz
by CMS AdminU.S. Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, II, D-MO, sent a letter to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee on June 17. -
US Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 9 AM
Eastman illustrated advertising covers are a good business
by By George DeKornfeldIt wouldn’t be too difficult to make the case that 19th-century advertising covers are among the most eye-catching items available that you can add to your collection. -
US Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 9 AM
Coastal Birds press sheets sold out
by CMS AdminUncut press sheets with and without die cuts of the United States nondenominated (35¢) Coastal Birds stamps sold out in mid-June. -
World Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 7 AM
Italy and Vatican City celebrate 200th birthday of John Bosco
by By Denise McCartyA May 19 joint issue from Italy and Vatican City celebrates the 200th birth anniversary of John Bosco, also known as Don Bosco. -
World Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 7 AM
Israel and Germany salute diplomatic relations anniversary
by By Denise McCartyIsrael and Germany commemorated 50 years of diplomatic relations May 7 by releasing joint-issue stamps. -
US Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 6 AM
New joint issue features environmental theme
by By Denise McCartySweden and Denmark participated in a semipostal joint issue to raise funds for environmental causes. -
World Stamps Jun 23, 2015, 5 AM
Greenland’s 1945 Polar Bear popular
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerGreenland lies in the North Atlantic between Europe and North America. Once a Danish colony, Greenland became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark in 1953. -
US Stamps Jun 22, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 23: Wilma Rudolph
by By Michael BaadkeAfter overcoming childhood illness, Wilma Rudolph became a track star. -
World Stamps Jun 22, 2015, 12 PM
You bought it: Linns' Facebook fan adds 1857 Russia Coat of Arms stamp to collection
by CMS AdminAs part of our continued conversation with our readers, we like to ask Linn's Stamp News Twitter followers and Facebook fans to share stories about the philatelic acquisitions they've made recently. -
US Stamps Jun 22, 2015, 11 AM
Any dads receive stamps for Father's Day?: Linn's Buzz
by CMS AdminA few dads said they wanted on our Linn's Stamp News Facebook page. -
US Stamps Jun 21, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 22: Billy Wilder
by By Michael BaadkeFilm director Billy Wilder was commemorated in 2012. -
US Stamps Jun 20, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 21: Henry O. Tanner
by By Michael BaadkeA 1973 stamp set honors leaders in the arts, including Henry O. Tanner. -
US Stamps Jun 19, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 20: Audie Murphy
by By Michael BaadkeA commemorative stamp from 2000 honors a war hero turned film star. -
US Stamps Jun 19, 2015, 1 PM
Who was the first woman to get a U.S. definitive stamp?: Linn's Buzz
by CMS AdminOver on our sister site for the coin-inclined, CoinWorld.com, there's a ton of buzz about the announcement that a woman's portrait will be put on the $10 bill beginning in 2020. -
Postal Updates Jun 19, 2015, 5 AM
USPS not interested in postal banking, no smoking allowed on U.S. stamps: Week's Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, the APS 2019 summer show was discussed at a board meeting, but no decision was made on where the show would take place. -
US Stamps Jun 18, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 19: Lou Gehrig
by By Michael BaadkeOne of baseball's greatest stars, Gehrig has been featured on two stamps.