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Postal Updates Aug 3, 2022, 2 PM
PMG DeJoy aggressively pushes his agenda for USPS
by Bill McAllisterDeJoy said he was refocusing the Postal Service so it can survive. -
World Stamps Aug 3, 2022, 8 AM
Early 20th-century Official stamps from India can exceed Scott value
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMost early 20th-century Indian Official stamps in very fine grade and unused, hinged condition have generally been selling for more than Scott catalog value. -
US Stamps Aug 2, 2022, 12 PM
Collectors Club announces move to temporary quarters
by Linn’s StaffThe club expects to be in its temporary facility for about a year until its new home overlooking Bryant Park can be made ready. -
US Stamps Aug 2, 2022, 9 AM
R.F. overprints on U.S. stamps, stationery: more fakes than genuine?
by John M. HotchnerThe R.F. overprints are listed in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
US Stamps Aug 1, 2022, 1 PM
Prospectus available for Oct. 14-16 Nojex/ASDA show
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature 40 dealers and 200 frames of exhibits. -
US Stamps Aug 1, 2022, 8 AM
Philatelic waypoint in St. Joseph, Mo., to Pony Express museum
by Jay BigalkeThe story of the pony express is a prominent highlight in the city of St. Joseph, Mo., to this day. -
US Stamps Jul 31, 2022, 1 PM
Katharine Graham, other U.S. stamps assigned Scott numbers
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Jul 29, 2022, 3 PM
Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 25-28
by Linn’s StaffHighlights include a bourse of more than 75 dealers from the United States and overseas offering stamps, postal history and supplies and more than 800 frames of competitive exhibits. -
World Stamps Jul 29, 2022, 9 AM
United Nations marks World Humanitarian Day with Aug. 19 semipostal issue
by David HartwigThe World Humanitarian Day issue includes a different pane of 10 stamps for each U.N. post office. -
Postal Updates Jul 28, 2022, 12 PM
Electric truck battle takes new turn
by Bill McAllisterPlans now call for 40 percent of the United States Postal Service’s first order of new delivery vehicles to be powered by electricity. -
US Stamps Jul 28, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: A centennial tribute to the Fourth Bureau Issue
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a colorful introduction to Switzerland’s 1933-42 Folk Costumes series, and France’s “Imaginary Museum” series adds a new art wing. -
World Stamps Jul 27, 2022, 2 PM
What’s new for 2023 Scott Standard Volume 5
by Jay BigalkeThe stamps of Nepal were reviewed with approximately 750 value changes made reflecting a mix of increases and decreases. -
US Stamps Jul 27, 2022, 9 AM
Ceremony details for Sept. 8 James Webb Space Telescope stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe telescope is as tall as a three-story building and contains a 21-foot-wide lens protected by a solar shield the size of a tennis court. -
World Stamps Jul 27, 2022, 9 AM
Changes for the Poster Stamp Collectors Club
by Linn’s StaffPoster stamps are a kind of cinderella stamp, which is something that resembles a postage stamp but isn’t. -
US Stamps Jul 27, 2022, 9 AM
Set of newspaper and periodical stamps is a good buy in very fine grade
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAll of the newspaper stamps are large and colorful with great eye appeal. The 1895-97 set of 12 was the last set issued. -
US Stamps Jul 26, 2022, 11 AM
Elephants to be celebrated on U.S. stamp Aug. 12 at Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated (60¢) Elephants commemorative forever stamp will be issued in double-sided panes of 20 in a quantity of 175 million stamps. -
World Stamps Jul 26, 2022, 8 AM
Canada Post gets nostalgic with July 21 set of five Vintage Carousels stamps
by David HartwigFour of the mounts depicted on the stamps are traditional carousel horses, and one is a lion. -
US Stamps Jul 25, 2022, 1 PM
It’s time to fly like an eagle for the August cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
US Stamps Jul 25, 2022, 9 AM
FBI wanted posters sent through the mail
by John M. HotchnerThe posters drew attention to criminals who had managed to elude the bureau’s agents long enough to get this special treatment. -
World Stamps Jul 22, 2022, 2 PM
Jersey Post commemorates American inventors with Aug. 2 issue
by David HartwigThe six stamps feature illustrations of inventions by Bell and Edison against backgrounds in different colors.