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US Stamps Aug 9, 2024, 11 AM
Authors invited to submit articles for 300th issue of ‘La Posta’
by Linn’s StaffLa Posta provides research, news and information regarding all aspects of American postal history. The deadline for submission is Oct. 15. -
World Stamps Aug 9, 2024, 9 AM
Royal Mail adds stamp scanner to mobile phone app
by David HartwigRoyal Mail advises customers who did not purchase their stamps from Royal Mail, post offices or other reputable outlets to scan their stamps before use. -
US Stamps Aug 8, 2024, 11 AM
Literature submissions open for 2025 Sarasota show
by Linn’s StaffJournal editors and authors are encouraged to submit articles of fewer than 8,000 words no later than Dec. 1. -
US Stamps Aug 8, 2024, 8 AM
British diamond markings on covers from the United States update
by John M. HotchnerThe system was not limited to mail from the United States. When this method was in operation, any mail coming into the United Kingdom could receive the diamond marking. -
World Stamps Aug 7, 2024, 1 PM
UNPA commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Vienna International Center Aug. 23
by David HartwigAccording to the U.N. office at Vienna, the Vienna International Center was inaugurated Aug. 23, 1979, and has been home to international organizations ever since. -
US Stamps Aug 7, 2024, 10 AM
Major 2024 federal duck stamp with ‘E-Stamp’ text surfaces early online
by Jay BigalkeThe “E-Stamp” version is not supposed to be released until March 10, 2025, and was unknown to collectors until it appeared online. -
Auctions Aug 7, 2024, 10 AM
Cover bearing marvelous strike of Waterbury Pig fancy cancel in Aug. 20-22 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeKelleher describes the auction, which includes 1,500 lots, as “brimming with premium items.” -
World Stamps Aug 7, 2024, 8 AM
Look for Rhodesia 1966 overprinted and surcharged Winston Churchill stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp is popular with Churchill and World War II topical collectors as well as British Empire collectors. -
US Stamps Aug 6, 2024, 11 AM
United Postal Stationery Society names award after late member
by Linn’s StaffA member of the UPSS for decades, Porter Venn held the combined office of secretary and treasurer from 2002 until 2016 and then treasurer from 2016 to 2021. -
US Stamps Aug 6, 2024, 8 AM
1936 APS convention cinderella exhibit
by Jay BigalkeThe 1936 American Philatelic Society convention cinderella label has a beautiful design and was printed by the American Banknote Company. -
US Stamps Aug 5, 2024, 10 AM
Shaker Design, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps Aug 5, 2024, 8 AM
Two stamps switch places on counterfeit U.S. 2021 Emilio Sanchez panes
by Charles SneeAside from the position miscue, the bogus Emilio Sanchez pane is a near clone of its genuine counterpart. -
US Stamps Aug 2, 2024, 9 AM
2024 Indypex Stamp Show: Sept. 20-22 in Danville
by Linn’s StaffThe 2024 Indypex will feature a special cachet honoring the solar eclipse that passed through Indiana on April 8, 2024. -
US Stamps Aug 1, 2024, 8 AM
A mix of politics and Lincoln for August 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. -
World Stamps Aug 1, 2024, 8 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard Volume 5
by Jay BigalkeThe 2025 volumes are the 181st edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
US Stamps Jul 31, 2024, 12 PM
Quirky large U.S. 2024 Flag coil plate number coil strips
by Jay BigalkeThe Flag stamps have four designs and were issued June 14 in four formats printed by two printers, Ashton Potter and Banknote Corporation of America. -
US Stamps Jul 31, 2024, 9 AM
Vibrant autumn colors burst forth on 10 stamps Aug. 16 at Great American Stamp Show
by Charles SneeEach of the new Autumn Colors stamps showcases a picture taken by Allen Rokach (1941-2021), a highly acclaimed nature and garden photographer. -
US Stamps Jul 31, 2024, 7 AM
U.S. 1939 Philatelic Truck souvenir sheet highly collectible
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerEvery person touring the truck was given an engraved souvenir sheet showing the White House. The souvenir sheets, which were not valid for postage, were printed aboard the rolling museum. -
US Stamps Jul 30, 2024, 1 PM
“Sterilized,” is it a private or postal handstamp?
by John M. HotchnerThe three covers marked “Sterilized” are addressed to the same family and were sent between November 1924 and June 1926. The markings are identical, and all are in light purple. -
World Stamps Jul 30, 2024, 10 AM
UNPA World Heritage stamps to debut Aug. 15 in Hartford, Conn.
by David HartwigThe United Nations Postal Administration will host a first-day ceremony for the World Heritage stamps Thursday, Aug. 15, at 1:00 p.m., during the Great American Stamp Show taking place Aug. 15-18 in Hartford, Conn.