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World Stamps Nov 10, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: A history of Constantinople through stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, finding collectors within the U.S. Postal Service, and a favorable review of a sample from a mixture of 500 off-paper worldwide stamps. -
Auctions Nov 9, 2022, 12 PM
Rare surcharged China Red Revenue stamp in Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Kelleher and Rogers auction
by Charles SneeThe auction firm describes the stamp as a “superlative example” possessing “bright exquisite color on wonderfully fresh white paper.” -
World Stamps Nov 9, 2022, 8 AM
High demand for Ukraine defenders of Snake Island stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design shows a Ukrainian soldier on the beach at Snake Island offering a middle finger salute to a Russian warship in response to the Russian demand that the island defenders surrender. -
US Stamps Nov 8, 2022, 11 AM
APS, APRL hold joint board meeting Nov. 3 in Bellefonte, Pa.
by Charles SneeThe meeting took place one day before the Aerophilately 2022 show held Nov. 4-6 at the American Philatelic Center. -
World Stamps Nov 8, 2022, 8 AM
Canada Post ushers in holiday season with Nov. 1 stamps
by David HartwigAs in other years, Canada Post offers the choice of stamps featuring religious Christmas imagery or secular holiday imagery. -
US Stamps Nov 7, 2022, 2 PM
Epting resigns from ASDA board of directors
by Linn’s StaffEpting sent his resignation notice, which was effective immediately, to the other members of the board. -
World Stamps Nov 7, 2022, 1 PM
Numerous Austria images added to Scott Classic digital catalog
by Jay BigalkeA highlight for this year’s Scott Digital Catalogue Subscription edition of the Classic Specialized catalog was the addition of approximately 400 new images. -
US Stamps Nov 7, 2022, 8 AM
American Topical Association to offer presentation course
by Linn’s StaffThe three parts of the “Say it with PowerPoint: How to Present Your Stamps like a Pro” course will take place Jan. 10, 17 and 24. -
World Stamps Nov 6, 2022, 8 AM
Scott numbers for Charles M. Schulz, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2024 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Nov 4, 2022, 12 PM
Explaining a lighter version of 1962 Winslow Homer stamp
by John M. HotchnerWhen first bought to the marketplace, the lighter version seen in the plate block was misdescribed in a 1971 advertisement in Linn’s. -
US Stamps Nov 4, 2022, 8 AM
ASDA forms subcommittee to address proposed merger with APS
by Linn’s StaffNews of the proposed merger has already been published in several different sources, including Linn’s Stamp News. -
Postal Updates Nov 3, 2022, 11 AM
Two members of Congress hope to serve on USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterRep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., and Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., are hoping to replace two appointees of former President Donald Trump. -
World Stamps Nov 3, 2022, 10 AM
Great Britain’s Christmas set depicts the Nativity story
by David HartwigFor the first time in a Royal Mail Christmas issue, each stamp has a barcode printed in one of the dominant colors of the stamp. -
US Stamps Nov 3, 2022, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: The balloon ‘Jupiter’ mail flight of 1859
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a tour of stamps produced with features related to fire, and an introduction to errors and varieties of British Queen Victoria stamps. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2022, 10 AM
New 40¢ stamp good for both mass mailers and collectors
by Jay BigalkeIt is an encouraging sign that the U.S. Postal Service is listening to the mailing community in producing this stamp. -
US Stamps Nov 2, 2022, 8 AM
Danish West Indies 1856 stamp appeals to a variety of collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp in very fine grade without faults is a good buy at 80 percent up to full catalog value. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2022, 2 PM
Love is in the air for November 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 Nov 1, 2022, 12 PM
United Nations issues second set of Crypto souvenir sheets
by David HartwigThe Crypto souvenir sheets were developed in conjunction with the U.N. Office of Information and Communications Technology. -
US Stamps Nov 1, 2022, 9 AM
A purple handstamp mystery
by John M. HotchnerWhat purpose did the unusual purple handstamp on the cover serve? -
US Stamps Oct 31, 2022, 1 PM
Prospectus available for Pipex 2023
by Linn’s StaffThe show will include a bourse (sales area) of 34 dealer booths along with up to 150 exhibit frames.