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US Stamps Jan 17, 2023, 8 AM
Feb. 4-5 stamp show in Indianapolis
by Linn’s StaffThe show bourse (sales area) will feature 11 dealers from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin. -
US Stamps Jan 16, 2023, 11 AM
Author Ernest J. Gaines to be honored on 46th Black Heritage stamp Jan. 23
by Charles SneeAccording to the Postal Service, the stamp artwork is an oil painting of Gaines based on a photograph taken by Raoul Benavides in 2001. -
US Stamps Jan 16, 2023, 8 AM
American First Day Cover Society board elects officers
by Linn’s StaffThe board of directors re-elected Lloyd de Vries as president, Ralph Nafziger as executive vice president, Jim Hogg as first vice president, Mark Gereb as recording secretary and Mark Thompson as treasurer. -
US Stamps Jan 16, 2023, 8 AM
1947 Christmas message expressed in rhyme
by John M. HotchnerChristmas greetings don’t usually stray into the subjects of international relations or politics. -
Postal Updates Jan 13, 2023, 12 PM
Royal Mail experiences cyber incident
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail has reported a cyber incident and is temporarily unable to send international mail. -
US Stamps Jan 13, 2023, 12 PM
Not exactly a Christmas message in 1983
by John M. HotchnerA Christmas card with a non-Christmas handstamped message is something that might not have Miss Manners’ approval. -
US Stamps Jan 13, 2023, 9 AM
Two new U.S. Love forever stamps depict hearts and cherished pets
by David HartwigThe inclusion of conventional pets on Love stamps shows a deviation from the common images, such as hearts and flowers, that the Postal Service uses in the popular Love series. -
US Stamps Jan 12, 2023, 12 PM
Baker Island, a rare APO number
by John M. HotchnerThe United States claimed Baker Island in 1857. It is administered today by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. -
US Stamps Jan 12, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Son created Genesis Graphics covers as tribute to his father
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a market tip for the most often misidentified stamp in U.S. classics collecting, and sifting through a 49-stamp sample from a mixture of 209 worldwide stamps. -
US Stamps Jan 12, 2023, 7 AM
Kaufmann, Neil, Verge win 2023 Lichtenstein awards
by Linn’s StaffAlfred F. Lichtenstein (1876-1947) was widely considered one of the greatest American philatelists of the first half of the 20th century. -
World Stamps Jan 11, 2023, 12 PM
APS StampStore open for business on HipStamp
by Linn’s StaffThe APS will continue to provide StampStore sellers the same services, including scanning, posting, fulfillment, and fielding questions from buyers. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2023, 8 AM
SCADTA consular overprints are a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps were available at all Colombian consulates, trade missions and agencies maintained by SCADTA. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2023, 1 PM
Special flight cover for Christmas 1929
by John M. HotchnerFew special flight covers connect directly to Christmas. An exception is a Dec. 25, 1929, cover canceled in Chicago. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2023, 11 AM
Issue dates, locations announced for upcoming 2023 U.S. stamps
by Linn’s StaffFive stamps depicting noteworthy railroad stations are set to be issued March 9 in Cincinnati, the home of Union Station, which is shown on one of the stamps. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2023, 9 AM
Identifying counterfeit U.S. stamps
by Jay BigalkeThe new 2023 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Counterfeits is the essential reference work for collectors of United States counterfeit stamp issues. -
US Stamps Jan 9, 2023, 11 AM
December cartoon contest winner digs political dirt
by John M. HotchnerBecause it was the December cartoon caption contest, quite a few entries mentioned Christmas. -
World Stamps Jan 9, 2023, 8 AM
Great Britain’s 2023 commemorative stamp program
by David HartwigSubjects to be honored include X-men, King Charles III, river wildlife and Harry Potter. -
Postal Updates Jan 6, 2023, 12 PM
Postal issues may take back seat under new House leadership
by Bill McAllisterRepublicans on the House Oversight and Reform Committee have been highly protective of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and his Delivering for America plan. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2023, 10 AM
Proposed merger of APS and ASDA will not happen
by Charles SneeScott English, executive director of the APS, made the announcement Jan. 6 on the APS website. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2023, 8 AM
Two new American Landmarks stamps featuring Florida Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains debut Jan. 22
by Charles SneeThe $9.65 stamp satisfies the new flat rate for standard Priority Mail envelopes, and the $28.75 stamp pays the corresponding Priority Mail Express rate.