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US Stamps Apr 10, 2023, 9 AM
Proof set and book planned for U.S. Endangered Species issue
by Jay BigalkeOnly 4,000 of these proof sets will be produced, according to the Postal Service. -
US Stamps Apr 10, 2023, 9 AM
Two Holiday Elves panes found with horizontal die cuts completely imperf between
by Jay BigalkeTwo more error panes of the United States Holiday Elves forever stamps (Scott 5722-5725) have been found. -
US Stamps Apr 8, 2023, 10 AM
Charles M. Schulz stamps voted overall favorite in Linn’s 2022 U.S. stamp poll
by Charles SneeReaders of all ages mailed in a total of 921 ballots in the 2022 stamp poll. This total is approximately 97 percent of the 950 mail-in ballots cast in the 2021 poll. -
Postal Updates Apr 7, 2023, 10 AM
Cincinnati’s illustrious Union Terminal turns 90 with celebrations, postmark
by Molly GoadThe United States Postal Service has issued a postmark for Cincinnati’s art-deco-style Union Terminal. -
US Stamps Apr 6, 2023, 3 PM
Chief Standing Bear stamp ceremony details announced
by Jay BigalkeThe United States Postal Service will hold a first-day ceremony for the Chief Standing Bear commemorative forever stamp May 12 at the Centennial Mall between P and Q streets in Lincoln, Neb. -
US Stamps Apr 6, 2023, 11 AM
Plymouth Show April 29-30 in Westland, Mich.
by Linn's StaffThe West Suburban Stamp Club will host its Plymouth Show stamp exhibition Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2023, 1 PM
Philatelic terms game played at recent Wisconsin stamp club meeting
by Jay BigalkeComing up with interesting and engaging ways to get members to attend meetings is important. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2023, 11 AM
NPM baseball exhibit reopens with new items on display
by Linn’s StaffThe “Baseball: America’s Home Run” exhibition features hundreds of U.S. and international stamps commemorating players and historic moments in baseball. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2023, 8 AM
Locally printed Confederate stamp scarcer than London-printed stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps and printing plates to produce more stamps locally were delivered to the Confederacy by blockade runners in April 1862. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2023, 1 PM
Pipex 2023 in Oregon May 5-7
by Linn’s StaffThe show includes approximately 30 dealer booths and 152 frames of exhibits. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2023, 10 AM
Hering, Hotchner win grand awards at Garfield-Perry March Party
by Linn’s StaffThe show featured 170 total frames of exhibits, split between 23 multiframe and 11 single-frame exhibits. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2023, 8 AM
Pop artist icon Roy Lichtenstein celebrated on five U.S. stamps April 24
by Charles SneeBanknote Corporation of America printed 18 million Roy Lichtenstein stamps that were processed into 900,000 panes of 20 for sale at post offices and other postal outlets nationwide. -
US Stamps Apr 3, 2023, 8 PM
Ganz named new APS president in April 3 meeting
by Linn's StaffCheryl Ganz is the new president of the American Philatelic Society as of April 3 following a vote of the APS board of directors. -
US Stamps Apr 3, 2023, 11 AM
An upcoming anniversary of collection mailboxes
by John M. HotchnerCollection boxes in the United States have recently been a victim of declining mail volume. -
US Stamps Apr 3, 2023, 9 AM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to recent U.S. stamps
by Jay BigalkeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2024 Scott catalogs. -
World Stamps Apr 3, 2023, 8 AM
The new 2024 Scott Volume 1; thousands of value changes, new images added to digital edition
by Jay BigalkeVolume 1A includes listings for the United States, United Nations, and countries of the world Aden through Australia. Listings for Austria through B countries of the world can be found in Vol. 1B. -
World Stamps Apr 3, 2023, 8 AM
Luxembourgish replaces French on recent Luxembourg stamps
by David HartwigDesigns on recent stamps issued by Post Luxembourg bear the Luxembourgish name Letzebuerg rather than the French name Luxembourg. -
US Stamps Mar 31, 2023, 12 PM
Westpex show near San Francisco April 28-30
by Linn’s StaffA bourse (sales area) of more than 70 national and international dealers will offer stamps, postal history and supplies. A youth area will offer free stamps and supplies for young collectors. -
World Stamps Mar 30, 2023, 12 PM
Music study group opens poll for best 2022 music stamp
by Linn’s StaffFounded in 1959, Motivgruppe Musik has conducted an annual poll to determine the most popular music stamp of the year since 1980. -
Auctions Mar 30, 2023, 11 AM
Forster 1869 Pictorial postal history collection in April 18 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeFor 50 years, Forster collected postal history of the 1869 Pictorial stamps with discipline, patience and a keen eye for items considered the finest of their kind.