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World Stamps Sep 14, 2022, 8 AM
Sharp rise in value for 1943 Mongolia set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is both scarce and in demand. The Scott catalog values are in italics, indicating that the set is rarely sold, so pricing is difficult to establish. -
World Stamps Sep 13, 2022, 12 PM
Stampex Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in London, England
by Linn’s StaffOn Thursday, Sept. 29, Great Britain’s Royal Mail will release its Royal Marines stamp issue at Stampex. -
US Stamps Sep 13, 2022, 9 AM
Ten cheery stamps for ‘Peanuts’ cartoonist Charles M. Schulz debut Sept. 30
by Charles SneeThe stamps were designed by USPS art director Greg Breeding using Schulz’s artwork. -
Auctions Sep 12, 2022, 11 AM
Kramer, Rose, Allen collections in Sept. 28-29 Siegel auction series
by Charles SneeSeparate catalogs have been prepared for the Kramer and Rose collections and for the classic U.S. stamps and covers sale featuring the Allen and Houdon collections. -
US Stamps Sep 12, 2022, 8 AM
American Commemorative Panels program marks 50th anniversary
by Jay BigalkeThe Postal Service started issuing commemorative panels Sept. 20, 1972, with the Wildlife Conservation stamp issue. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2022, 1 PM
Ceremony details for Oct. 20 Hanukkah forever stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe Hanukkah first-day ceremony is free and open to the public. -
World Stamps Sep 9, 2022, 12 PM
Royal Mail issues guidance following queen’s death
by Linn’s StaffRoyal Mail will make further announcements on stamps after consulting with Buckingham Palace once the appropriate amount of time has passed after the funeral. -
World Stamps Sep 9, 2022, 11 AM
IGPC announces forthcoming Queen Elizabeth II memorial stamp issues
by Linn’s StaffQueen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. -
US Stamps Sep 9, 2022, 8 AM
Oct. 11 first-day ceremony for Snowy Beauty stamps in Indiana
by Jay BigalkeThe USPS will issue the Snowy Beauty stamps in double-sided panes (booklets) of 20. -
World Stamps Sep 8, 2022, 12 PM
Inside Linn’s: The enigmatic Commonwealth of Independent States
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a recap of the Great American Stamp Show from an FDC perspective, and our anonymous reviewer looks over a sample of 55 stamps from a worldwide mixture of unused and used off-paper stamps. -
Postal Updates Sep 8, 2022, 9 AM
Oklahoma City letter carrier marks 66 years with USPS
by Bill McAllisterBell became a carrier in 1956, and he has spent his entire postal career in Oklahoma City. -
US Stamps Sep 7, 2022, 1 PM
Yamil Kouri delivers annual Tiffany Talk at Great American Stamp Show
by Linn’s StaffDuring his talk, Kouri recounted the excitement he felt when he attended Ameripex 86, his first international stamp show. -
US Stamps Sep 7, 2022, 8 AM
The 4¢ brown Grant stamp is a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp is a good buy in very fine grade at 80 percent to 90 percent of Scott catalog value. -
US Stamps Sep 6, 2022, 8 AM
Behind-the-scenes look at the Legends of the West fiasco
by Jay BigalkeThe first part of a feature article by Joe Brockert appears within the pages of the September Linn’s Stamp News monthly magazine. -
US Stamps Sep 5, 2022, 11 AM
U.S. Christmas stamp to arrive Sept. 22 at Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
by Charles SneeThe 16th-century painting featured on the stamp is the work of a Florentine artist known as the Master of the Scandicci Lamentation. -
US Stamps Sep 5, 2022, 8 AM
Marine Sanctuaries, other U.S. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
Auctions Sep 2, 2022, 1 PM
Sept. 20 Kelleher sale features Bates Canal Zone collection
by Charles SneeA highlight is a mint example of the well-known 1962 4¢ Thatcher Ferry Bridge stamp with silver omitted. -
World Stamps Sep 2, 2022, 10 AM
What’s new for 2023 Scott Standard catalog Volume 6?
by Jay BigalkeValues for the stamps of the island nation of Tuvalu were also carefully reviewed, and approximately 1,800 value changes were made. -
World Stamps Sep 1, 2022, 12 PM
The duties of the Expert Group at the Indonesia 2022 international exhibition
by John M. HotchnerAn Expert Group has become a fixture of the jury at international stamp shows, including the recent Indonesia 2022 world stamp championship. -
Postal Updates Sep 1, 2022, 11 AM
USPS outlines plans for new sorting and delivery centers
by Bill McAllisterPostmaster General Louis Dejoy’s delivering for America plan calls for the creation of sorting and delivery centers to speed up mail delivery.