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US Stamps Apr 20, 2023, 10 AM
Siegel first auction house to make donation to Boston 2026
by Linn’s StaffBoston 2026 president Yamil Kouri announced that the Siegel firm and its president, Scott Trepel, have pledged a donation of $10,000. -
US Stamps Apr 20, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: An unofficial and illegal promotional FDC folder
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an interpretation of postage due on a short-paid undeliverable U.S. postal card, and a crossword puzzle with clues featuring philatelic terms in Italian that must be translated into English. -
World Stamps Apr 19, 2023, 12 PM
How should Scott catalog editors list the new King Charles definitives?
by Jay BigalkeEditors anticipate making a decision soon, with the first listings to appear in the Scott New Issues section of Scott Stamp Monthly later this year. -
World Stamps Apr 19, 2023, 8 AM
Demand strong for cacheted FDCs from Vietnam
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSome cachets are more sought after and valuable than others. Study the market before buying or selling. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2023, 2 PM
Jean Wang named to research library board, Thomas Bieniosek named vice president
by Jay BigalkeJean Wang of Canada has been named to the board of trustees of the American Philatelic Research Library, and Thomas Bieniosek was elected by the board as its vice president. -
Auctions Apr 18, 2023, 9 AM
Rumsey Westpex auction series features U.S., worldwide; Concord U.S. collection
by Charles SneeThe impressive Concord U.S. collection was assembled over more than 40 years. -
US Stamps Apr 17, 2023, 3 PM
Tulip Blossoms coil stamps present collecting challenge
by Marty FrankeviczThe United States Tulip Blossoms coil forever stamps released April 5 presented a challenge for the Scott catalog editors in trying to figure out how to collect a plate number strip of an issue that does not follow precedents set by previous coil issues. -
World Stamps Apr 17, 2023, 2 PM
Embroidery, beads evoke motherly love on new Canadian stamps
by Molly GoadOn April 18, Canada Post issued two extraordinary animal stamp designs created with embroidery and beadwork techniques. -
World Stamps Apr 17, 2023, 1 PM
Ukraine society to issue label honoring detection dog
by Linn’s StaffPatron, the famous Ukrainian mine-sniffing dog, has detected numerous mines during the ongoing war in Ukraine. -
US Stamps Apr 17, 2023, 9 AM
New U.S. stamp to celebrate acclaimed children’s author Tomie dePaola May 5
by Charles SneePictured on the nondenominated (63¢) Tomie dePaola stamp is a detail from the cover of Strega Nona, one of his best-known books. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2023, 8 AM
Phonograph letters sent home after World War II
by John M. HotchnerThe cover shown contains “A recorded message from Your Man In The Service.” -
World Stamps Apr 13, 2023, 3 PM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates Robin Hood with April 13 issue
by David HartwigThe 10 first-class stamps (currently £1.10), presented in two se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of five, depict different scenes from the legend. -
World Stamps Apr 13, 2023, 2 PM
Spain’s Cervantes Official mail set of interest to a variety of collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn April 22, 1916, Spain issued the Cervantes Official mail stamps (Scott O12-O19), one of the world’s most beautiful Official mail stamp sets. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2023, 11 AM
Wiscopex 2023 May 6-7 in Fond du Lac, Wis.
by Linn's StaffWiscopex 2023, the 91st annual postage stamp show and exhibition of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs, will be held May 6-7. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: 2013 Jenny Invert stamps send a message in a bottle
by Charles SneeAlso this week, keep an eye out for a popular constant plate variety on a U.S. stamp from 1928, and our anonymous reviewer finds many attractive stamps in a sample from a 4-ounce packet of worldwide issues. -
World Stamps Apr 12, 2023, 11 AM
Lectures, exhibits on Israel 75th Philatelic Academy site
by Jay BigalkeCollectors of Israel will want to take note of a new online resource. The Israel Philatelic Federation (IPF) and the Society of Israel Philatelists (SIP) collaborated in launching a new website in late March called the Israel 75 Philatelic Academy. -
World Stamps Apr 12, 2023, 8 AM
Jersey issues set for land, sea, air emergency transport
by Molly GoadA History of Jersey’s Emergency Services features a selection of past and present emergency vehicles used on Jersey. -
US Stamps Apr 11, 2023, 1 PM
Tank usage line wins March cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThe March cartoon caption contest featured a World War II tank on a 29¢ stamp (Scott 2559e). -
Postal Updates Apr 10, 2023, 3 PM
USPS first-class mail rates set to increase July 9
by Linn’s StaffPostage for a 1-ounce first-class letter will increase by 3¢, from 63¢ to 66¢. -
US Stamps Apr 10, 2023, 1 PM
Flying the flag sideways
by John M. HotchnerLinn’s reader Jim Havlena of Fort Bragg, Calif., noticed on his incoming mail that several mailers had placed the 2022 United States Flags forever stamps sideways.