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US Stamps Feb 16, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Eye-catching used stamps require patience to find
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a look back at four decades of writing about computers and stamps, and a review of worldwide stamps from a large, eclectic hoard. -
US Stamps Feb 15, 2023, 12 PM
United States Patriotic Block coil stamps to arrive March 1
by David HartwigIntended for use on mass mailings by nonprofit organizations, the nondenominated (5¢) Patriotic Block stamp was printed in rolls of 3,000 and 10,000. -
World Stamps Feb 15, 2023, 10 AM
Set of two French military stamps seldom offered
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerA military franchise stamp serves the same purpose as a free frank notation. -
Postal Updates Feb 14, 2023, 1 PM
Postal Service to launch USPS Ground Advantage service July 9
by Charles SneeThe new service will feature two-day to five-day delivery service standards for packages that weigh up to 70 pounds. -
US Stamps Feb 14, 2023, 9 AM
Rate change and Lunar New Year dates coincided for 2023
by Jay BigalkePhilatelic covers sometimes capture a particular moment in history very well. -
US Stamps Feb 13, 2023, 11 AM
Art of the Skateboard stamps ceremony details
by Linn’s StaffThe Art of the Skateboard stamp set showcases vibrant artwork on the underside of skateboards by four U.S. artists. -
US Stamps Feb 13, 2023, 8 AM
San Diego show to host Feb. 24 first day for $10 Floral Geometry stamp
by Charles SneeA first-day ceremony for the new $10 Floral Geometry stamp is scheduled to take place on the first day of the Feb. 24-26 San Diego Stamp Show. -
US Stamps Feb 10, 2023, 8 AM
January cartoon contest winner has holiday elf working two jobs
by John M. HotchnerThe prominent candy cane on the cartoon contest stamp prompted several entries. -
Auctions Feb 9, 2023, 12 PM
Four impressive name collections to be sold during Feb. 28-March 2 Siegel auction series
by Charles SneeFirst to cross the auction block is part 3 of the Melvin Getlan collection of United States vending- and affixing-machine perforations. -
World Stamps Feb 9, 2023, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamps trace Italy’s 1939-43 occupation of Albania
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a closer look at the storied ArtCraft line of first-day cover cachets, and a review of a mixture worldwide stamps that cost a penny apiece. -
US Stamps Feb 9, 2023, 8 AM
Partially missing colors illuminate 1999 33¢ Deer stamp production
by John M. HotchnerThe basic color printed first was gold. On top of it were printed purple, green, a pinkish red and light blue. -
World Stamps Feb 8, 2023, 1 PM
Walsh and Moore win 2022 Pratt award
by Linn’s StaffThe Pratt award is the annual prize for the best-judged writing related to the philately of Newfoundland. -
US Stamps Feb 8, 2023, 9 AM
Ceremony details for Toni Morrison stamp
by Linn’s StaffMorrison won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1993, becoming the first African American woman to do so. -
US Stamps Feb 8, 2023, 8 AM
Demand inching up for Lili’uokalani Gardens, Hilo, Hawaii Priority Mail stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBecause of the high face value, this stamp was not stocked in depth by many dealers. -
World Stamps Feb 8, 2023, 12 AM
Royal Mail reveals King Charles III definitive stamp
by David HartwigRoyal Mail adapted the image showing the new monarch facing to the left from a portrait created by Martin Jennings for new coinage from the Royal Mint. -
World Stamps Feb 7, 2023, 11 AM
Canada Post showcases ranunculus blooms in Spring Flowers series
by David HartwigThe stamp designs show the blossoms of Ranunculus asiaticus, commonly known as the Persian buttercup. -
US Stamps Feb 6, 2023, 2 PM
San Diego Stamp Show to host first-day ceremony
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature a bourse (sales area) with more than 32 dealer booths along with over 200 frames of exhibits. -
Auctions Feb 6, 2023, 8 AM
Extensive array of worldwide stamps, postal history in Feb. 20-24 Gaertner auction
by Charles SneeBidders will find substantial offerings of China and Asia. A number of attractive covers are among the United States material up for bids. -
US Stamps Feb 5, 2023, 1 PM
Scott catalog numbers assigned to recent U.S., U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2024 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Feb 4, 2023, 8 AM
Scott Stamp Monthly to return; Linn’s Stamp News to be 52 issues
by Jay BigalkeThe Scott Stamp Monthly magazine will replace the Linn’s Stamp News monthly magazine and will be published once a month.