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US Stamps Jun 13, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 14: Harriet Beecher Stowe
by By Michael BaadkeAmerican writer Harriet Beecher Stowe was born June 14, 1811. -
US Stamps Jun 12, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 13: Winfield Scott
by By Michael BaadkeGen. Winfield Scott, born June 13, 1786, honored on a stamp from 1870. -
Postal Updates Jun 12, 2015, 3 PM
USPS issues rare statement against inspector general
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe clamor over a report suggesting that billions of dollars could be made by expanding banking services through the United States Postal Service has drawn a rare public condemnation from the Postal Service. -
World Stamps Jun 12, 2015, 11 AM
June 18 forecast: Weather Wonders stamps from Canada Post
by By Fred BaumannOn June 12, with a little help from Canada’s privately owned Weather Network, Canada Post unveiled five new stamps and a souvenir sheet showcasing one of that nation’s most popular topics in every season: the weather. -
US Stamps Jun 12, 2015, 11 AM
New issues: What's your sign, and what do you collect?
by By Tom StillmanIn the 1960s and 1970s, it was “What’s your sign?” -
Auctions Jun 12, 2015, 8 AM
Kelleher offers revenues at public auction June 30; Fleischmann collection formed over three generations
by By Michael BaadkeUnited States revenue stamps are featured in the June 30 public auction from Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions at its galleries in Danbury, Conn. -
World Stamps Jun 12, 2015, 7 AM
Poland features Disney’s ‘Frozen’; Finland captures the mood of summer
by By Denise McCartyPoland has issued the first stamps featuring characters from Disney’s 2013 film Frozen, the highest grossing animated film of all time, bringing in more than $1.2 billion. -
US Stamps Jun 12, 2015, 6 AM
Follow Linn's Stamp News on Facebook and Twitter: Linn's Buzz
by CMS AdminJust like Linns.com, our affiliated social media accounts have a new look as well. -
US Stamps Jun 12, 2015, 5 AM
Owner of world's most valuable stamp revealed as it goes on display: Week's Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week an appeals court told the U.S. Postal Service that its 49¢ stamp cannot be made permanent. -
World Stamps Jun 12, 2015, 5 AM
Stamps to honor long reign of queen
by CMS AdminOn Sept. 9, Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria’s reign of 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes (more than 63 years). -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 12: Johann August Roebling
by By Michael BaadkeJohann August Roebling designed and engineered the Brooklyn Bridge. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2015, 5 PM
APS 2019 summer show discussion at board meeting, but no decision made
by By Michael BaadkeDuring a meeting held by telephone Wednesday evening, June 10, the American Philatelic Society’s board of directors postponed a decision about where the 2019 APS Stampshow will take place. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2015, 11 AM
Stamp manufacturer Ashton Potter expanding operations: Linn's Buzz
by CMS AdminStamp manufacturer Ashton Potter is a producer of postage stamps, personalized stamp envelopes, and secure labeling. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2015, 10 AM
July 4, more than Independence Day in the history of the United States
by By John M. HotchnerIn the United States, July 4 is celebrated as Independence Day in commemoration of the adopting of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. -
World Stamps Jun 11, 2015, 10 AM
New U.N. stamps picture six World Heritage sites in Southeast Asia
by By Denise McCartyThe United Nations Postal Administration continued its World Heritage series June 5 with six new stamps and booklets focusing on Southeast Asia. -
World Stamps Jun 11, 2015, 9 AM
Saudi Arabia honored Petromin’s 25th anniversary on 1987 stamps
by By Ghassan RiachiIn 1987, the Saudi Arabia Directorate General of Posts issued two commemorative stamps to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the General Petroleum and Mineral Organization, known as Petromin (Scott 1042-1043). -
Auctions Jun 11, 2015, 9 AM
Postage stamps and museums do mix: the 1¢ Magenta goes on display
by By Donna HousemanThe announcement in the June 22 Linn’s that the British Guiana 1¢ Magenta will be on display at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum until November 2017 brought to mind an editorial in this publication in 1985 by former Linn’s editor-publisher Michael Laurence. -
US Stamps Jun 11, 2015, 6 AM
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US Stamps Jun 10, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 11: Vince Lombardi
by By Michael BaadkeLegendary football coach Vince Lombardi, born June 11, 1913. -
US Stamps Jun 10, 2015, 1 PM
How to attract young people to stamp collecting: Linn's Buzz
by CMS AdminIn a blog post Tuesday, Robert Rabinowitz made suggestions about how to bring more young people into the stamp-collecting hobby.