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US Stamps Jan 25, 2023, 1 PM
Strap on your hockey skates for the February cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
US Stamps Jan 25, 2023, 10 AM
2025 Great American Stamp Show in Illinois
by Linn’s StaffThe show will take place Aug. 14-17, 2025, at the Schaumburg Convention Center. -
US Stamps Jan 25, 2023, 8 AM
Big value increase for Jenny Invert box set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe box set is noted but not listed or valued in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Postal Updates Jan 24, 2023, 12 PM
Send affection with a conversation hearts postmark
by Molly GoadThe valentine remailing program in Loveland, Colo., has been spreading the love for 77 years. -
World Stamps Jan 24, 2023, 8 AM
St. Petersburg, Fla., celebrates centennial of club
by Jay BigalkeThe club began in 1923 as the St. Petersburg Stamp and Coin Club with just 10 members. -
US Stamps Jan 23, 2023, 11 AM
New plate number discovered on U.S. 2022 Flag coil
by Ronald BlanksFor the second time in two months, a new plate number for an existing United States coil stamp has been discovered. -
US Stamps Jan 23, 2023, 8 AM
Update on 1929 Christmas seal with ‘Air Delivery’ overprint
by John M. HotchnerThe Spring 2022 issue of Seal News, the journal of the Christmas Seal and Charity Stamp Society, included a two-page article on this overprint. -
US Stamps Jan 22, 2023, 1 PM
APS announces dates for Summer Seminar 2023
by Linn’s StaffThis year’s seminar will be presented both virtually and in person. -
US Stamps Jan 21, 2023, 11 AM
Women’s Soccer stamp first-day ceremony details
by Linn’s StaffArt director Antonio Alcala designed the stamp using an illustration from artist Noah MacMillan. -
US Stamps Jan 20, 2023, 12 PM
Plane crashes and Christmas seals, a seldom-seen combination
by John M. HotchnerDetermining what went wrong and how the Postal Service dealt with it is meat and potatoes for collectors who specialize in auxiliary markings. -
World Stamps Jan 20, 2023, 9 AM
New Zealand celebrates tie to popular movie with March 1 set
by David HartwigThe six stamps in the set depict the humanoid characters and imaginative creatures who populate the Avatar film franchise’s universe. -
US Stamps Jan 19, 2023, 1 PM
Colopex 2023 canceled
by Linn’s StaffColopex originally was scheduled to take place June 9-10 in Columbus, Ohio. -
Postal Updates Jan 19, 2023, 10 AM
Royal Mail resumes export of international mail
by David HartwigOn Jan. 18 Great Britain’s Royal Mail resumed the export of international mail that does not require a customs declaration. -
US Stamps Jan 19, 2023, 10 AM
Philatelic Show 2023 prospectus available
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature up to 100 exhibit frames, over 50 dealers and a youth area. -
US Stamps Jan 19, 2023, 9 AM
Yoops! Mississippi River stamp pane reverse joins Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Wisconsin
by Jay BigalkeThe state line between Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was left out on the map on the back of the pane. -
US Stamps Jan 19, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Unusual travels of a 1977 registered letter to Germany
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of a new book about the first U.S. postal card issued in 1873, and taking a closer look at a 1964 set of eight German stamps honoring resistance heroes during World War II. -
Postal Updates Jan 18, 2023, 11 AM
Cyber incident continues for Royal Mail
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail has reported a cyber incident and is temporarily unable to send international mail. The disruption may have been caused by Russian criminals using ransomware. -
World Stamps Jan 18, 2023, 11 AM
Artwork by acclaimed designer on Jan. 5 issue from China Post
by Linn’s StaffOne stamp features a blue rabbit holding a pen and paper, and the other shows three rabbits running in a circle. -
World Stamps Jan 18, 2023, 8 AM
Guatemala airmail set may be undervalued
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Dec. 18, 1953, Guatemala issued a set of nine airmail stamps commemorating the National Fair held Oct. 20, 1953. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2023, 12 PM
Error found among multiple reports of problematic Holiday Elves forever stamps
by Jay BigalkeNumerous reports of United States Holiday Elves forever stamps with shifted die cuts were brought to the attention of Linn’s editors in late December 2022.