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World Stamps Jul 22, 2022, 9 AM
Great Britain celebrates Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with eight stamps July 28
by David HartwigThe artwork on the stamps is in the cubism style, with abstract fragments making up the images. -
US Stamps Jul 21, 2022, 10 AM
Tagging-omitted error of 29¢ Comedians stamp discovered
by Charles SneeThe production mistake occurs on the stamp shown here honoring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. -
US Stamps Jul 21, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Marvelous modern postal history
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a tale of confusion about two U.S. stamps with almost identical designs, and Linn’s readers solve a postal rate mystery surrounding a fourth-class card used to mail a motion picture. -
Postal Updates Jul 20, 2022, 1 PM
African American volunteer firefighters honored with museum, postmark
by Molly GoadA Greater Reno Stamp and Cover Show pictorial postmark is dedicated to the new Northern Nevada African American Firefighter Museum. -
World Stamps Jul 20, 2022, 10 AM
Canada Post to end personalized stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe program allows customers to create personalized stamps and postcards. -
World Stamps Jul 20, 2022, 8 AM
Interesting and unusual 1891 postal telegraph stamps from Chile
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps are in demand by collectors of Chile and by specialist telegraph stamp collectors who are looking for crossover uses. -
World Stamps Jul 19, 2022, 1 PM
Boston 2026 leadership changes, AFDCS donation
by Linn’s StaffBoston 2026 World Expo will take place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. -
US Stamps Jul 19, 2022, 1 PM
Foundation issues corrected certificate for U.S. 1920 postal card surcharge error
by Charles SneeThe corrected certificate came to the attention of Linn’s Stamp News in mid-June. -
Postal Updates Jul 19, 2022, 11 AM
Machine cancellations still in use at a few U.S. post offices
by Jay BigalkeThe older machinery sometimes gets put back into service around the months of November and December when mail volumes increase. -
US Stamps Jul 19, 2022, 8 AM
Sixteen U.S. stamps celebrate national marine sanctuaries Aug. 5
by Charles SneePostal Service art director Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, Va., designed the stamps using existing photographs. -
US Stamps Jul 18, 2022, 12 PM
Tagged counterfeits; label nods to potential source of fake Flag coil
by Jay BigalkeWhile counterfeit stamps are out there, collectors can still be vigilant when purchasing forever stamps. -
US Stamps Jul 18, 2022, 9 AM
Buzz Lightyear featured in Aug. 3 U.S. issue
by David HartwigThe Postal Service first announced the Go Beyond: Buzz Lightyear stamps in a surprise unveiling at the June 8 red-carpet premiere of Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear movie. -
US Stamps Jul 18, 2022, 8 AM
Help needed to identify two mysterious stamps
by John M. HotchnerNeither stamp has any other hint that would make its origin obvious. -
Postal Updates Jul 15, 2022, 2 PM
PMG DeJoy ends USPS 30-year discount postage program
by Bill McAllisterThe death of the so-called “postage reselling” program was disclosed July 5 by Capitol Forum, a Washington, D.C., news organization. -
US Stamps Jul 15, 2022, 9 AM
Frank Carlson’s art on covers
by John M. HotchnerWhile in the military and writing home, Carlson added intricate designs to his envelopes. -
Postal Updates Jul 14, 2022, 1 PM
DeJoy to revamp U.S. Postal Service mail plants
by Bill McAllisterWith package mail becoming more important, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy wants a new footprint for postal operations that will be parcel friendly. -
US Stamps Jul 14, 2022, 10 AM
New book tells stories behind modern U.S. errors
by John M. HotchnerErrors and varieties are unavoidable waste products of any printing operation, and the United States has had its share. -
US Stamps Jul 14, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Neighbor’s trash serves up a dollar-sign treasure
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a look at using computer programs to make album pages, and a review of a $3 packet of mint, never-hinged stamps from 20 different countries. -
World Stamps Jul 13, 2022, 3 PM
France issues Red Cross semipostal to aid Ukrainians
by Denise McCartyThe semipostal sells for €2: €1.16 for postage and a €0.84 surtax for the French Red Cross to use in Ukraine and neighboring countries housing refugees. -
US Stamps Jul 13, 2022, 10 AM
June cartoon contest winner dances with celestial stars
by John M. HotchnerThe winner of the best nonphilatelic line, shown here, is Gilbert Schaye of New York City.