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Postal Updates Jun 6, 2015, 8 AM
Court tells USPS 49¢ stamp not permanent
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentA federal appeals court has told the United States Postal Service the 49¢ first-class stamp may have to go. -
US Stamps Jun 5, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 6: Nathan Hale
by By Michael BaadkeAmerican patriot Nathan Hale, born June 6, 1755, is honored on two stamps. -
US Stamps Jun 5, 2015, 1 PM
Bloggers share their viewpoints on newly designed Linns.com website
by By Donna HousemanLinn’s Stamp News rolled out its newly designed website at Linns.com the week of May 25. -
Postal Updates Jun 5, 2015, 12 PM
Private investors to be kept out of Royal Mail sale: Afternoon Report
by CMS AdminThe 30 percent stake in Royal Mail that the UK government is planning to sell off will not be made available to private investors. -
World Stamps Jun 5, 2015, 7 AM
Linn's attends sneak preview of British Guiana 1¢ Magenta
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentIt is not a pretty stamp, as many of its commentators have noted. The once crisp magenta ink is faded to what seems a dull pink. The stamp itself is tiny, slightly bigger than a United States definitive but smaller than a commemorative. -
US Stamps Jun 5, 2015, 6 AM
Colorized ducks add new twist to the early U.S. federal duck stamps
by By Rita DumaineDo you recall the first time you saw the film The Wizard of Oz? That moment when Dorothy opened the door of the cottage into Munchkin Land in all its Technicolor glory? -
US Stamps Jun 5, 2015, 6 AM
Penny Black FDC sells, new Elvis stamp anticipated: Week's Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week a 2¢ Grant postal card sold for $92,000 at a Rumsey auction at Westpex in San Francisco. -
US Stamps Jun 5, 2015, 5 AM
No smoking policy on U.S. stamps includes removal of cigarettes
by By John M. HotchnerLinn’s reader Michael Zlotnick sent some information on cigarettes and stamp art, suggesting it might make an interesting article. -
US Stamps Jun 4, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 5: William Boyd
by By Michael BaadkeActor William Boyd, born June 5, 1895, was the face of fictional cowboy Hopalong Cassidy. -
Postal Updates Jun 4, 2015, 12 PM
Postal Service reviewing SFS minimum order requirements
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe United States Postal Service is reviewing all of its minimum order requirements imposed by its Stamp Fulfillment Services mail-order center, a spokesman for the agency told Linn’s June 4. -
World Stamps Jun 4, 2015, 9 AM
1¢ Magenta goes on display at National Postal Museum
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentSandy Robeck of McLean, Va., arrived early for his volunteer job of leading tours through the National Postal Museum on June 4. "I thought there would be crowd," he explained. -
Postal Updates Jun 4, 2015, 7 AM
Royal Mail to be fully privatized after UK government sells stake
by CMS AdminUK Chancellor George Osborne announced Thursday that the government will be selling off its 30 percent stake in Royal Mail. -
World Stamps Jun 4, 2015, 5 AM
'Royal Mail' is trending on Twitter Thursday: Morning Report
by CMS AdminThe UK government will sell off its remaining stake in the postal service. -
Postal Updates Jun 4, 2015, 5 AM
New U.S. postal card July 31
by By Michael BaadkeA new Fanciful Flowers forever postal card will be issued July 31. -
World Stamps Jun 4, 2015, 4 AM
Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman disclosed as owner of British Guiana 1¢ Magenta
by CMS AdminThe National Postal Museum announced June 4 that renowned shoe designer and philanthropist Stuart Weitzman is the new owner of the 1856 British Guiana 1¢ Magenta. -
US Stamps Jun 4, 2015, 3 AM
New U.S. Elvis stamp coming Aug. 12
by Michael BaadkeA new Elvis stamp will be issued by the United States in August. -
US Stamps Jun 3, 2015, 11 PM
Born June 4: Baron Gustaf Mannerheim
by By Michael BaadkeBaron Gustaf Mannerheim was born in Finland on June 4, 1867. -
US Stamps Jun 3, 2015, 10 AM
Will new U.S. Elvis stamp be a blockbuster?
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentEver since that rainy night in Memphis - Jan. 8, 1993 - the United States Postal Service has been chasing a dream. -
Auctions Jun 3, 2015, 6 AM
Spink continues sale of Lord Vestey collection
by By Matthew Healey, New York CorrespondentIn London, Spink continued its multipart sale of the Lord Vestey collection with a sale of Western Australia on May 19. Western Australia was one of six states that combined to form Australia in 1901. -
World Stamps Jun 3, 2015, 6 AM
Vesta newspaper stamp popular with topical collectors
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerUnited States — U.S. newspaper stamps were issued and used from 1865 to 1898.