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Auctions Jun 27, 2023, 8 AM
Rare unissued PRC 1956 Gate of Heavenly Peace with sun rays in July 11-12 Kelleher and Rogers auction in Connecticut
by Charles SneeThe two-day sale features more than 1,100 lots and is highlighted by the David A. Andow collection of Amoy local posts. -
US Stamps Jun 26, 2023, 12 PM
Plane crash covers and the ambulance covers that carried them
by John M. HotchnerPlane crash covers often are so badly damaged that they can’t be delivered as is. -
Postal Updates Jun 26, 2023, 8 AM
More than 5,300 USPS employees attacked by dogs in 2022
by Allen AbelThe theme of National Dog Bite Awareness Week this year was “Even good dogs have bad days.” -
World Stamps Jun 24, 2023, 9 AM
World’s oldest local post Lundy island issued new set of stamps May 13
by Christer BrunströmThe nondenominated stamps are inscribed 1st, 2nd and ROW, respectively. ROW is an abbreviation of “rest of the world.” -
Postal Updates Jun 23, 2023, 9 AM
Cat’n Around Catskill art show offers pictorial postmark
by Molly GoadThe 17th annual Cat’n Around Catskill art show in Catskill, N.Y., is in full swing, and the postmark shown here is one way to join the fun. -
World Stamps Jun 22, 2023, 11 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail issues barcoded stamp reminder
by Linn’s StaffCommemorative and Christmas stamps without barcodes remain valid. -
US Stamps Jun 22, 2023, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: Some album weeds are worth cultivating
by Charles SneeAlso this week, uses of postage due stamps that do not indicate due collection, and a review of a mixture of foreign stamps worth $200. -
World Stamps Jun 22, 2023, 7 AM
Canada’s New Indigenous Leaders stamps revealed
by Molly GoadCanada Post unveiled the stamp designs in three separate events on June 11, June 12 and June 13. -
US Stamps Jun 21, 2023, 12 PM
July Minnesota Stamp Expo canceled
by Linn’s StaffSince 1999 the show has been held at the Crystal Community Center in Crystal, Minn. -
US Stamps Jun 21, 2023, 8 AM
U.S. 2012 Dogs at Work se-tenant pane in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp designs depict a seeing-eye dog, a therapy dog, a military working dog and a rescue dog. -
Auctions Jun 20, 2023, 8 AM
June 27 Siegel Rarities sale features 2013 upright Jenny Invert pane
by Charles SneeShortly after the 2013 $2 Jenny Invert was issued, it was revealed that the USPS had intentionally printed 100 panes showing the biplane flying right side up. -
US Stamps Jun 19, 2023, 12 PM
Pacifism on cover and Korean War mail
by John M. HotchnerAt 4 a.m. on June 25, 1950, the North Korean Peoples’ Army crossed the 38th parallel that divided the two Koreas, with the object of unifying the country under communist rule. -
US Stamps Jun 19, 2023, 11 AM
Janet R. Klug, 1950-2023
by Charles SneeJanet Klug, who embraced the hobby when she was 6, has been described as a lifelong stamp collector who never met a stamp she didn’t like. -
US Stamps Jun 19, 2023, 7 AM
Northern cardinal alights on stamped envelope July 9 in Bird City, Kan.
by Charles SneeThe first day of issue coincides with the U.S. Postal Service’s planned postal rate increase that will see the cost of a first-class letter rise from 63¢ to 66¢. -
US Stamps Jun 15, 2023, 11 AM
Inside Linn’s: Counterfeit U.S. Priority Mail stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a tour of Wikipedia’s philately portal and a word search puzzle featuring names of fruits and vegetables appearing on stamps from Japan. -
Auctions Jun 15, 2023, 9 AM
Intact collections and more in June 27-28 Kelleher auction in Danbury, Conn.
by Charles SneeThe massive two-day sale will showcase material from more than 100 consignors and more intact collections than Kelleher has ever offered before. -
World Stamps Jun 14, 2023, 1 PM
France features sports of Oceania on new round sheet
by Linn’s StaffThe sheet includes six €1.80 stamps illustrating the sports of golf, wrestling, weightlifting, surfing, sports shooting and para-cycling. -
World Stamps Jun 14, 2023, 8 AM
A popular Costa Rica issue celebrating Columbus
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1927, Costa Rica issued five postal tax stamps by overprinting “Renta Postales” on regular postage stamps. -
World Stamps Jun 13, 2023, 12 PM
United Nations urges action on climate change with three June 20 souvenir sheets
by David HartwigEach souvenir sheet contains a single stamp, denominated for use at one of three U.N. post offices. -
World Stamps Jun 13, 2023, 8 AM
British Machin stamp images added to Scott digital catalog
by Jay BigalkeImages of the hundreds of different major Scott catalog-listed British Machin stamps featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II were added to the Great Britain section.