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US Stamps May 29, 2015, 5 AM
Linns.com gets fresh new look
by By Donna HousemanAmos Media Company, the parent company of Linn’s Stamp News and the Scott postage stamp catalogs, launched the much-anticipated redesign of Linns.com the week of May 24. -
US Stamps May 29, 2015, 5 AM
Born May 29: John F. Kennedy
by CMS AdminFacebook Tweeter Google + Get Link John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Mass., on May 29, 1917. The man who would become the nation's 35th president was the second of nine children in the family of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and businessman Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr. -
US Stamps May 29, 2015, 3 AM
Confederate adversity covers from paper shortages
by By Labron HarrisAlthough it was a tragic time in our nation’s history, the American Civil War during the years 1861 to 1865 created a bonanza of material for postal historians and cover collectors. -
US Stamps May 29, 2015, 3 AM
Editorial staff changes announced at Linn’s and Scott
by CMS AdminDonna Houseman has been named editorial director for the Amos Media stamp group, consisting of Linn’s Stamp News and the Scott postage stamp catalogs. -
US Stamps May 28, 2015, 12 PM
Born May 28: Jim Thorpe
by CMS AdminJim Thorpe, a remarkable athlete whose skill and talent spanned several sports in both amateur and professional venues, was born May 28, 1886 or 1887, on American Indian land near Prague, Okla. His given name was Wa-Tho-Huk, which means "Bright Path." -
Postal Updates May 27, 2015, 5 PM
USPS halts 2015 mail processing plant closures
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentIn what one commentator has called "an early sign of enlightened leadership" by new Postmaster General Megan Brennan, the United States Postal Service has halted plans to close upwards of 82 mail processing plants this year. -
US Stamps May 27, 2015, 5 PM
Midwest Stamp Dealers Association announces new location for postage stamp show
by CMS AdminThe following is a release from the Midwest Stamp Dealers Association: -
World Stamps May 27, 2015, 1 PM
Stunning array of Haiti shown to Royal Philatelic Society London
by CMS AdminThe following is a release from The Royal Philatelic Society London: -
Postal Updates May 27, 2015, 12 PM
Fake stamp for gyrocopter pilot riles Washington
by CMS AdminWhen first-day cover collector Rollin Berger saw the announcement of a new United States forever stamp on what seemed like the website of a congressional committee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service, he was immediately skeptical. -
US Stamps May 27, 2015, 12 PM
Born May 27: Hubert Humphrey
by CMS AdminHubert Horatio Humphrey Jr., was born May 27, 1911, in Wallace, S.D. His father was a pharmacist, and his mother was Norwegian by birth. -
World Stamps May 27, 2015, 11 AM
Which Royal Mail stamps were put out the year you were born?: Morning Report
by CMS AdminThe UK's Royal Mail has a new webpage that shows visitors the stamps that were released during their birth year, so long as it's between 1965 and 2015. -
US Stamps May 26, 2015, 12 AM
Born May 26: John Wayne
by By Michael BaadkeLegendary film star John Wayne first appeared on a United States stamp in 1990, just about 11 years after his death on June 11, 1979. -
US Stamps May 25, 2015, 12 AM
Born May 25: Igor Sikorsky
by By Michael BaadkeThe third airmail stamp issued in 1988 had a 36¢ denomination to fulfill the new rate for international airmail postcards, which had gone into effect more than two months earlier. -
US Stamps May 24, 2015, 12 AM
Born May 24: Carmine Infantino
by By Michael BaadkeA celebrated comic book artist, editor and publishing executive, Carmine Infantino was born May 24, 1925. He was 81 years old when his name appeared on the backing paper for two self-adhesive postage stamps that featured his artwork: the 39¢ The Flash stamp (Scott 4084f) and the 39¢ Cover of The Flash No. 111 stamp (4084p). -
US Stamps May 23, 2015, 12 AM
Born May 23: Douglas Fairbanks
by By Michael BaadkeAt the dawn of the 20th century, a dashing young actor was just embarking on his exciting new career. Born Douglas Eaton Thomas Ulman on May 23, 1883, he had become Douglas Fairbanks when his mother took on a new name after divorcing Douglas' father. -
US Stamps May 22, 2015, 9 AM
'Pyramid' of very personal postcards headed to Smithsonian: Afternoon Report
by By Joe O'DonnellLinn's Stamp News gives you a quick look at what's going on in the world of stamp-collecting. -
World Stamps May 22, 2015, 6 AM
The 1,000th stamp from Croatia; Swiss stamp has skin texture
by By Denise McCartyA new stamp from Croatia celebrates the fact that this is the 1,000th stamp issued by Hrvatska Posta, which translates to Croatian Post. -
World Stamps May 22, 2015, 4 AM
Monaco salutes Automobile Club of Monaco
by CMS AdminMonaco will issue a souvenir sheet with four 1.25 stamps June 25 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Automobile Club of Monaco. The club organizes the Monte-Carlo Rally and the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the stamps show cars used in those two events. -
Postal Updates May 22, 2015, 4 AM
New U.S. stamps planned for new rates; USPS hit hard by delay of increase: Week's Most Read
by By Joe O'DonnellIt’s time to catch up on the week that was in stamp-collecting insights and news. -
US Stamps May 21, 2015, 11 PM
Born May 22: Harvey Milk
by By Michael BaadkeOne year ago today, a nondenominated (49¢) forever stamp commemorating politician and gay rights activist Harvey Milk was issued in Washington, D.C., with a first-day ceremony at the White House.