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US Stamps May 10, 2023, 11 AM
World War II prisoners mail from the United States
by John M. HotchnerRegardless of where the prisoners were housed, their mail was sent to New York City to be canceled and censored. -
US Stamps May 10, 2023, 8 AM
Charles M. Schulz stamps in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps were issued in panes of 20 on Sept. 30, 2022, to commemorate Schulz’s 100th birthday. -
World Stamps May 9, 2023, 12 PM
Edward Proud books now available through the RPSL
by Jay BigalkePostal history researcher and writer Edward Proud (1930-2017) wrote many books about postal history, largely of British-related areas. -
US Stamps May 9, 2023, 10 AM
April cartoon caption contest winner drains the swamp
by John M. HotchnerThe next contest will be announced in the June 12 issue of Linn’s. -
Auctions May 9, 2023, 9 AM
Scarce U.S. 1873 Official plate proof sheet in May 16-18 Dutch Country auction
by Charles SneeThe U.S. offerings include “many nice high quality and desirable stamps along with a host of accumulations and collections,” Dutch Country said. -
US Stamps May 8, 2023, 12 PM
Twenty Endangered Species stamps May 19 in Wall, S.D.
by Jay BigalkeNational Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore took the photos featured on the stamps. -
World Stamps May 8, 2023, 8 AM
The Netherlands uses cutting-edge stamp shapes for moon issue
by Molly GoadThe blank space at the top of the pane symbolizes the moon stamp that PostNL wants to issue when humans set foot on the moon again. -
US Stamps May 5, 2023, 9 AM
Sescal show canceled for 2023 and beyond
by Linn’s StaffUntil 2019, the show was the main event of the Federated Philatelic Clubs of Southern California. Since then, Sescal has been associated with the Philatelic Society of Los Angeles. -
US Stamps May 4, 2023, 11 AM
Ceremony details for June 13 Waterfalls stamps
by Charles SneeUSPS art director Greg Breeding designed the 12 Waterfalls stamps using existing photographs. -
US Stamps May 4, 2023, 11 AM
Inside Linn’s: In a cover collection far, far away
by Charles SneeAlso this week, unissued Slovenian stamps get royal attention, and highlights from a review of a small assortment of used United States stamps issued between 1890 and 1915. -
US Stamps May 4, 2023, 10 AM
Exhibiting prospectus available for July 21-23 Minnesota Stamp Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe Minnesota Stamp Expo is a World Series of Philately exhibition. -
World Stamps May 3, 2023, 8 AM
Lots of color in Spain’s 1936 Royal Family set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Sept. 15, 1926, Spain issued a set of 14 colorful engraved semipostal stamps and one special delivery semipostal stamp depicting portraits of the royal family. -
World Stamps May 3, 2023, 8 AM
Aussie stamps released ahead of rare eclipse
by Molly GoadA solar eclipse is viewable when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, and the different types of eclipses are represented on the new stamps. -
US Stamps May 2, 2023, 2 PM
Bill McAllister, 1941-2023
by Linn’s StaffBill McAllister joined Linn’s as its Washington correspondent in 1996. He reported on behind-the-scenes activities of the U.S. Postal Service. -
World Stamps May 2, 2023, 2 PM
Meetup postcard revealed for Cleveland stamp show
by Jay BigalkeFor the meetup, Linn’s Stamp News will produce a postcard that will be available to attendees. -
Auctions May 2, 2023, 11 AM
Fabulous 1885 White River Flour advertising cover in May 16-18 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeDaniel F. Kelleher Auctions describes this massive sale as “a bonanza for collectors of US and foreign alike.” -
World Stamps May 2, 2023, 8 AM
Ganz joins Boston 2026 corporate board
by Linn’s StaffCheryl Ganz took over as president of the American Philatelic Society on April 3. -
US Stamps May 1, 2023, 2 PM
Stamps from second CIA Invert pane found
by Wayne L. YoungbloodAfter more than 35 years, a plate block of the United States 1979 $1 Rush Lamp and Candle Holder of the Americana series with the engraved brown inverted has finally emerged. -
World Stamps May 1, 2023, 2 PM
Delcampe closes accounts in 23 states, DC and Puerto Rico
by Linn’s StaffThe affected accounts are closed for an indefinite period of time, according to Delcampe. -
US Stamps May 1, 2023, 12 PM
AFDCS seminars at Great American Stamp Show to feature USPS stamp officials
by Linn’s StaffWilliam Gicker, director of USPS Stamp Services, which chooses and designs stamps and postal stationery, will speak Thursday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m.