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US Stamps Sep 1, 2022, 9 AM
Back to school for September 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. -
US Stamps Sep 1, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: United States Fourth Bureau Issue postal history
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stamps issued for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and a philatelic tribute to Polish freedom fighter Tadeusz Kosciuszko. -
Postal Updates Aug 31, 2022, 1 PM
Alaska State Fair postmark for Aug. 19 opening day
by Jay BigalkeThe Palmer, Alaska, postmark is sponsored by the Anchorage Philatelic Society. -
World Stamps Aug 31, 2022, 8 AM
El Salvador airmail stamp needed by many butterfly topical collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis provisional stamp was produced to meet a postal need, and most of the stamps were used for postage. -
US Stamps Aug 30, 2022, 1 PM
Busy Holiday Elves on four U.S. stamps Sept. 15 in North Pole, Alaska
by Charles SneeThe stamps, arranged as a se-tenant (side-by-side) block of four, will be issued in double-sided panes of 20. -
World Stamps Aug 30, 2022, 9 AM
Extensive international support for Ukraine Post
by Paul AlbrightInternational support has included financial contributions, aid for Ukrainian refugees, the issuance of commemorative stamps, and the waiving of postal fees, especially for humanitarian shipments into the country. -
US Stamps Aug 29, 2022, 12 PM
Finding stamps in unexpected places
by John M. HotchnerThis Pancake Day certificate with a philatelic flavor was created by stamp and cover dealers Bob and Helen Baughman. -
US Stamps Aug 29, 2022, 8 AM
Interesting ways to obtain used United States stamp sets
by Jay BigalkeSometimes mailing envelopes to yourself works. -
Postal Updates Aug 26, 2022, 2 PM
President Biden signs law for postal truck funding
by Bill McAllisterThe Inflation Reduction Act authorizes a $3 billion federal payment to the USPS for the purchase of zero-emission delivery vehicles and charging infrastructure. -
Postal Updates Aug 26, 2022, 8 AM
Tiny post office in Virginia at center of racial controversy
by Bill McAllisterThe furor is all about the Montpelier Station, a train depot that sits next to the Montpelier estate of James Madison, the nation’s fourth president. -
US Stamps Aug 25, 2022, 2 PM
Asawa, other U.S. stamps withdrawn from sale Sept. 30
by Linn’s StaffOther issues to be withdrawn include the Enjoy the Great Outdoors stamps and the Wild Orchids booklet and coil stamps. -
US Stamps Aug 25, 2022, 1 PM
Milcopex stamp show Sept. 16-18 near Milwaukee, Wis.
by Linn’s StaffMilcopex is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show and will include 136 frames of competitive exhibits. -
US Stamps Aug 25, 2022, 11 AM
APS, APRL hold joint board meeting Aug. 24 before Great American Stamp Show
by Charles SneeThe meeting included presentations focused on current and future efforts of the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Research Library. -
World Stamps Aug 25, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: A visit to the Grand Turk post office for locals
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a mysterious Guiseppe Garibaldi stamp phantom, and unusual and rare dead letter return envelopes. -
Auctions Aug 24, 2022, 2 PM
U.S. 1992 Stock Exchange Invert block up for bids in Sept. 13-14 Cherrystone sale
by Charles SneeHighlights of the sale include graded U.S. stamps, proofs and essays of the popular U.S. 1869 Pictorial issue, a collection of rare plate blocks, flight covers and U.S. possessions. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2022, 11 AM
National park handstamps decorate postcard mailings
by Jay BigalkeLinn's editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke took a long road trip in July to explore parts out West. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2022, 9 AM
NPM to host Sept. 8 first day for James Webb Space Telescope stamp
by Charles SneeExisting art by James Vaughan and a NASA/Space Telescope Science Institute image were used by USPS art director Derry Noyes to design the stamp. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2022, 8 AM
Pathos and drama in Hardships of Emigration U.S. stamp design
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design shows a family with a covered wagon on the open prairie. -
US Stamps Aug 23, 2022, 3 PM
Ceremony for Christmas stamp Sept. 22 in Boston
by Linn’s StaffThe ceremony will take place at the Museum of Fine Arts. -
Postal Updates Aug 23, 2022, 12 PM
PMG DeJoy makes USPS workspaces a priority
by Bill McAllisterA better workplace is a key element in DeJoy’s 10-year Delivering for America plan.