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World Stamps Feb 3, 2023, 12 PM
Alderney celebrates 150th anniversary of popular adventure novel
by David HartwigThe Alderney issue marking the 150th anniversary of Around the World in 80 Days includes a set of six stamps and a souvenir sheet with one additional stamp. -
US Stamps Feb 3, 2023, 9 AM
Submissions open for Great American Stamp Show literature competition
by Linn’s StaffSubmissions can include journals, books, catalogs or other literature published since Jan. 1, 2021. -
US Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 12 PM
Printer’s waste varies as to cause and effect
by John M. HotchnerThe vast majority of this material is caught in the printing plant and sent for destruction, either in-house or off-site. -
World Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 10 AM
Royal Mail celebrates 60 years of the X-Men with Feb. 16 issue
by David HartwigRoyal Mail’s X-Men issue includes 12 stamps in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of six, and a souvenir sheet of five stamps. -
World Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Boats on Britain’s stamps reveal its rich maritime history
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a surface mail cover sent in August 1939 gets caught up in the start of World War II, and French stamps honoring Louis Pasteur debut during turbulent financial times. -
Auctions Feb 1, 2023, 2 PM
Blue-omitted error of U.S. 1998 Hat coil in Feb. 21-23 Kelleher Flagship sale
by Charles SneeThe auction includes more than 1,400 lots and features material from a diverse selection of seven name collections. -
US Stamps Feb 1, 2023, 11 AM
SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Fla., to host Feb. 16 first day for Women’s Soccer forever stamp
by Charles SneeUSPS art director Antonio Alcala designed the stamp using an original graphic image created by artist Noah MacMillan. -
World Stamps Feb 1, 2023, 10 AM
Stamp projects during the winter months
by Jay BigalkeHave you picked up a new collecting area this winter? Has organizing an existing collection taken priority? -
World Stamps Feb 1, 2023, 8 AM
A scarce Central Albania 1915 set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerLegitimately used examples on cover bring a big premium. -
World Stamps Jan 31, 2023, 1 PM
Virtual Stampex show to return in May
by Linn’s StaffStampex will be available via an app for easier use on a smartphone or tablet, and collectors around the globe can connect via live chat and video calling. -
Postal Updates Jan 31, 2023, 10 AM
Send a ‘sweet, simple message’ with a postmark from Bliss, N.Y.
by Molly GoadA second postmark offering sentiments of love comes from Romeo, Mich. -
Auctions Jan 31, 2023, 9 AM
1933 Balbo flight cover in Feb. 7-8 Cherrystone sale
by Charles SneeCountries represented with significant items include Albania, Austria, France and colonies, Germany, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
World Stamps Jan 30, 2023, 1 PM
Canada Post honors the defiant Chloe Cooley on new stamp
by David HartwigCanada Post honored Chloe Cooley, whose act of resistance influenced legislation leading to the abolition of slavery in Upper Canada, on a stamp issued Jan. 30. -
US Stamps Jan 30, 2023, 11 AM
Arizona Federation of Stamp Clubs presents Aripex in Mesa, Feb. 17-19
by Linn’s StaffAripex will include a bourse (sales area) with 47 tables. The United States Postal Service will have a booth at the show. -
World Stamps Jan 30, 2023, 8 AM
Iconic Mauritius 1847 Bordeaux cover, German rarities to go on display at Ibra exhibition May 25-28
by Charles SneeThe Bordeaux cover has graced the collections of Alfred Lichtenstein, Maurice Burrus, Hiroyuki Kanai and Arthur Hind. -
US Stamps Jan 27, 2023, 12 PM
Nominations open for Smithsonian philatelic achievement award
by Linn’s StaffThe Smithsonian philatelic achievement award was established in 2002 to honor and celebrate living individuals for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of philately. -
US Stamps Jan 27, 2023, 8 AM
Precanceled 1969 Christmas stamp FDCs offer a challenge
by John M. HotchnerThe stamp was precanceled locally in four cities: Atlanta, Ga.; Baltimore, Md.; Memphis, Tenn., and New Haven, Conn. -
US Stamps Jan 26, 2023, 12 PM
American Topical Association offers postcard exhibiting workshop
by Linn’s StaffParticipants in the workshop receive reference guides, a bibliography and a digital book on photo postcards. -
US Stamps Jan 26, 2023, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: The story behind author August Derleth’s cinderella
by Charles SneeAlso this week, uncovering an error about the beginning of M-Bag mailing rates, and a Linn’s reader seeks additional information about a label inscribed “Freeland Islands.” -
US Stamps Jan 26, 2023, 8 AM
Tagging-omitted errors found on 2019 Flag, 2022 Love stamps
by Charles SneeBoth of these new tagging-omitted errors will be listed in the 2024 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers.