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Auctions Jan 5, 2023, 1 PM
Vasseur Newfoundland airmail collection in Jan. 25 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeThe cover is franked with a 3¢ red brown Caribou with a manuscript “Aerial Atlantic Mail JAR.” -
World Stamps Jan 5, 2023, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamps trace the history of Saxony
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a collector fondly recalls a visit to the Liberec 2022 show in the Czech Republic, and servicing the Great American Stamp Show’s first-day covers will require many envelopes. -
World Stamps Jan 5, 2023, 8 AM
Heavy metal band Iron Maiden thrashes on Jan. 12 set from Britain’s Royal Mail
by David HartwigRoyal Mail pulled images from eight of the band’s more than 2,000 live performances for the set of eight stamps, which feature all six current members of the band. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2023, 11 AM
Jan. 27-29 Southeastern Stamp Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature more than 140 frames of exhibits and a bourse (sales area) with 20 dealers. -
World Stamps Jan 4, 2023, 8 AM
Japanese occupation of Malaya 1944 set of two
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the stamps shows Malayans planting rice in the foreground with a map of Malaya in the background. -
World Stamps Jan 3, 2023, 8 AM
Posta Faroe Islands and engraver Mörck to reach 1,000th marks
by Jay BigalkeThe number 1,000 is key to two separate celebrations to take place at the Great American Stamp Show Aug. 10-13 in Cleveland, Ohio. -
US Stamps Jan 2, 2023, 9 AM
Stamp show in Sarasota, Fla. Jan. 20-22
by Linn’s StaffThe fifth annual articles-only literature competition will be held at the show. The competition is co-sponsored by the American Philatelic Society Writers Unit No. 30. -
US Stamps Jan 1, 2023, 10 AM
U.S. Holiday Elves postage label assigned Scott number
by Charles SneeThe editors of the Scott catalogs each month assign catalog numbers to new issues from the United States, United Nations and postal services from around the world. -
US Stamps Dec 30, 2022, 8 AM
Scott 2023 U.S. Pocket catalog
by Jay BigalkeThe pocket catalog provides a simplified version of the listings for U.S. stamps found in Vol. 1 of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Auctions Dec 29, 2022, 12 PM
Part 8 of Erivan U.S., Confederate States collection in Jan. 17-18 H.R. Harmer sale
by Charles SneeHighlights of the Erivan sale include rare postmasters’ provisionals, Pony Express and Waterbury fancy cancel covers. -
World Stamps Dec 29, 2022, 12 PM
Inside Linn’s: British TV license fee stamps range from plentiful to rare
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an introduction to the Spitzbergen tourist stamps of Norway, and a postal salute to the United States Naval Academy. -
US Stamps Dec 29, 2022, 12 PM
Missing yellow on 1968 Christmas stamp even puzzles experts
by John M. HotchnerThe stamp is multicolored, with different shades of yellow used in reproducing the image of the angel Gabriel. -
World Stamps Dec 28, 2022, 1 PM
The United Nations continues Lunar New Year series with Jan. 20 issue
by David HartwigThe stamps are denominated $1.40 for use from the post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City. -
US Stamps Dec 28, 2022, 10 AM
New report brings upright Jenny Invert tally count to 43
by Jay BigalkeThe $2 Jenny Invert stamps (Scott 4806) were issued in panes of six on Sept. 22, 2013, as a tribute to America’s most famous stamp error. -
US Stamps Dec 28, 2022, 8 AM
U.S. Offices in China stamp remains in steady demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOffices abroad stamps are issued for use from extraterritorial post offices operated in foreign countries. -
US Stamps Dec 27, 2022, 12 PM
Significant increase in 2022 cost to collect U.S. stamps
by Jay BigalkeAll of the 2022 increase can be attributed to the new high-denomination stamps for the Priority Mail rates, along with other stamps denominated at $2 and $5. -
World Stamps Dec 27, 2022, 8 AM
Mexico philatelic society celebrates anniversary
by Jay BigalkeThe Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society International held its first meeting in 1935 in Elmhurst, Ill. -
US Stamps Dec 26, 2022, 11 AM
Year of the Rabbit stamp to arrive Jan. 12 in San Francisco
by Charles SneeThe new nondenominated (60¢) Year of the Rabbit forever stamp features an ornate three-dimensional ceremonial mask by Camille Chew. -
US Stamps Dec 26, 2022, 10 AM
MSDA announces 2023 show schedule
by Linn’s StaffThe Midwest Stamp Dealers Association is an organization of 70 professional collectible postage stamp and cover dealers. -
US Stamps Dec 26, 2022, 8 AM
Searching for a 1944 Original Order of Zunks cover
by John M. HotchnerThe Original Order of Zunks was an active cachetmaker group of Pittsburgh, Pa., collectors around 1940-45.