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US Stamps Feb 28, 2023, 8 AM
New plate number discovered on Butterfly Garden Flowers coil stamps
by Charles SneeStamps from the initial printing show plate number B1111 on the stamp picturing three cosmos flowers. -
World Stamps Feb 27, 2023, 12 PM
Napex to debut award honoring Queen Elizabeth II
by Linn’s StaffThe award will be given to the best exhibit of material depicting, honoring or relating to Queen Elizabeth II. -
Auctions Feb 27, 2023, 8 AM
Largest known U.S. revenue multiples in March 21-23 Dutch Country sale
by Charles SneeCollectors of U.S. revenue stamps will want to look closely at the 47 lots of revenue multiples that will be up for bids. -
US Stamps Feb 26, 2023, 1 PM
ATA offers thematic exhibiting workshop in March
by Linn’s StaffThe American Topical Association is hosting a two-session workshop on developing the thematic exhibiting story line through creativity. -
Postal Updates Feb 24, 2023, 12 PM
USPS proposes changes to address surge in use of counterfeit stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe changes to the Postal Service’s Domestic Mail Manual will allow the agency to treat items in the mail bearing counterfeit stamps as abandoned. -
World Stamps Feb 24, 2023, 8 AM
U.N. marks conference with March 5 souvenir sheet
by David HartwigThe sheet commemorates the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries being held March 5-9 in Doha, Qatar. -
US Stamps Feb 23, 2023, 3 PM
Ceremony details for U.S. Tulip Blossoms stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe Tulip Blossoms stamps show 10 different tulips in a rainbow of colors. -
US Stamps Feb 23, 2023, 12 PM
March Party stamp show near Cleveland March 17-19
by Linn’s StaffThe bourse (sales area) will include 38 dealers offering a wide range of philatelic material for sale, including stamps, covers, postcards and supplies. -
US Stamps Feb 23, 2023, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: Calling a 1932 cover ‘rocket mail’ might be a stretch
by Charles SneeAlso this week, evaluating U.S. international parcel post tags mailed before 1961, and a crossword featuring philatelic terms in Italian that are to be translated into English. -
Postal Updates Feb 23, 2023, 8 AM
School bus drivers praised on South Carolina postmark
by Molly GoadVarious essential workers have been featured on postmarks over the years. -
US Stamps Feb 22, 2023, 12 PM
The 1938 Prexie series began with a design contest
by John M. HotchnerThe United States Presidential stamp series of 1938 was developed from the winning entry in a design competition for the 1¢ George Washington stamp. -
US Stamps Feb 22, 2023, 8 AM
Strong demand for 2¢ carmine rose George Washington type I stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp is in strong demand in all grades and in mint, never-hinged condition; unused, hinged condition; and used condition. -
World Stamps Feb 21, 2023, 3 PM
Kaufmann, four others to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
by Linn’s StaffPatricia “Trish” Kaufmann has been for many years the leading dealer in U.S. Civil War philatelic material, including the stamps and postal history of the Confederate States. -
US Stamps Feb 21, 2023, 1 PM
First digital-only issue of Linn’s Stamp News released
by Jay BigalkeFuture digital-only Linn’s issues will continue to report the news and happenings in the philatelic marketplace. -
US Stamps Feb 21, 2023, 9 AM
Iowa stamp club displays Black Heritage stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe U.S. Black Heritage commemorative series began in 1978 with the release of the 13¢ Harriet Tubman stamp. -
Postal Updates Feb 20, 2023, 12 PM
Space Foundation to honor USPS for space-themed stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe award will be presented April 17 during the opening ceremonies of the foundation’s Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. -
US Stamps Feb 20, 2023, 8 AM
Cancellations on 1955 department store cover evoke memories
by John M. HotchnerThe cancels on the cover have a connection to the addressee: the Stamp and Coin Department of Woodward & Lothrop Department Store. -
World Stamps Feb 17, 2023, 12 PM
Iceland to host Nordia 2023 June 2-4
by Linn’s StaffNordia rotates annually between the Nordic countries, and Iceland hosts every five years. -
US Stamps Feb 17, 2023, 8 AM
Stamp for author Toni Morrison to arrive March 7 in Princeton, N.J.
by Charles SneeThe Toni Morrison stamp will be available for purchase in panes of 20 nationwide on the first day of issue. -
World Stamps Feb 16, 2023, 1 PM
Austria corrects castle mistake with new stamp
by Denise McCartyAustria Post announced the revised stamp design with the correct “Riegersburg” inscription in the September 2022 issue of Album.