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US Stamps Dec 14, 2022, 8 AM
Striking U.S. $5 stamp is a good buy in very fine grade with fresh color
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe $5 high denomination of the 1922-25 series features the head of the Statue of Freedom from atop the dome of the U.S. Capitol. -
US Stamps Dec 13, 2022, 12 PM
John Lewis, Skateboard art, bridges and more on new 2023 U.S. stamps
by David HartwigThe United States Postal Service announced several new 2023 stamp issues Dec. 13. -
World Stamps Dec 13, 2022, 12 PM
Vietnam issues Year of the Cat Lunar New Year stamps
by Linn’s StaffArtist Nguyen Quang Vinh designed the stamps, which are denominated 4,000 dong and 15,000d. -
US Stamps Dec 13, 2022, 10 AM
Year of the Rabbit stamp ceremony details
by Linn's StaffThe United States Postal Service will hold a ceremony Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco for the Year of the Rabbit forever stamp. -
US Stamps Dec 13, 2022, 8 AM
USPS to issue 40¢ Red Fox stamp Jan. 5 in Fox, Ark., without ceremony
by Charles SneeThe 40¢ Red Fox stamp was printed by Banknote Corporation of America in panes of 20 and coil rolls of 3,000 and 10,000. -
US Stamps Dec 12, 2022, 2 PM
Second plate number discovered for U.S. 2016 1¢ Apples coil
by Ronald BlanksPrior to the discovery, the 1¢ Apples coil stamp was known only with plate number P111111. -
US Stamps Dec 12, 2022, 8 AM
Love and jealousy inspire November cartoon caption contest winner
by John M. HotchnerThe November cartoon contest stamp was the 1990 25¢ Love stamp on which two birds seem to be talking with each other. -
Postal Updates Dec 9, 2022, 12 PM
The angel who saved a small-town post office
by Molly GoadThis year marks the 26th folksy angel design created by local artist Pat Kaake. -
US Stamps Dec 9, 2022, 8 AM
Christmas clubs had heyday in early 20th century
by John M. HotchnerThe Carlisle Trust Co. of Pennsylvania introduced this saving method in 1909. -
World Stamps Dec 8, 2022, 1 PM
Inside Linn’s: Jordan issued its first airmail stamps in 1950
by Charles SneeAlso this week, first-day covers created by the artist of the U.S. 2022 Hanukkah stamp, and a review of a mixture of postally used mostly large European stamps. -
US Stamps Dec 8, 2022, 8 AM
Living people on U.S. stamps includes Santa Claus
by John M. HotchnerOne of the best depictions of Santa Claus on U.S. stamps is the 1983 20¢ contemporary Christmas stamp. -
US Stamps Dec 7, 2022, 1 PM
Boston 2026 online philatelic advisor named
by Linn’s StaffBoston 2026 World Expo will take place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. -
World Stamps Dec 7, 2022, 8 AM
Guatemala 1937 set of 12 stamps is in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn May 20, 1937, Guatemala issued a set of 12 stamps commemorating the second term of President Jorge Ubico Castaneda. -
Postal Updates Dec 6, 2022, 12 PM
U.S. first-class stamp to cost 63¢ beginning Jan. 22
by Bill McAllisterOverall, increases for first-class mail, marketing mail, periodicals, package services and special services will be about 4.2 percent, the USPS said. -
US Stamps Dec 6, 2022, 8 AM
New Flag plate number has the potential of being overlooked
by Jay BigalkeWhen the Flag stamp was issued Jan. 9, 2022, it was available in multiple varieties printed by the U.S. Postal Service’s two contract printers. -
US Stamps Dec 5, 2022, 9 AM
Problems with the U.S. 1974 Christmas self-adhesive stamp
by John M. HotchnerDiscolored and absent doves on 1974 experimental self-adhesive 10¢ Christmas stamp puzzle collectors. -
US Stamps Dec 3, 2022, 8 AM
Voting begins in Linn’s 2022 U.S. stamp popularity poll
by Charles SneeIn 2022, the United States Postal Service issued 121 varieties of stamps, just nine more than were issued for the 2021 program. -
US Stamps Dec 2, 2022, 12 PM
Boston 2026 World Expo receives donation from USSS
by Linn’s StaffThe United States Stamp Society will host a society booth throughout the international exhibition. -
Postal Updates Dec 2, 2022, 10 AM
Animals prepare for holidays on North Pole, N.Y., cancel
by Molly GoadThe subject of a holiday postmark from Wilmington, N.Y., is a charming winter scene full of forest animals. -
US Stamps Dec 1, 2022, 3 PM
First Moon Landing, other U.S. stamps go off sale Dec. 31
by Linn’s StaffNotice of the upcoming withdrawal from sale of these stamps was published in the Dec. 1 issue of the Postal Bulletin.