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US Stamps Jun 29, 2022, 9 AM
A first-day cover signature quiz
by John M. HotchnerBoth are signed by people who have a connection to the stamp subject. -
World Stamps Jun 29, 2022, 8 AM
Colorful and attractive set of three Reunion airmail stamps is a bit overvalued
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerReunion issued its own stamps from 1852 until Jan. 1, 1975, when they were superseded by the stamps of France. -
World Stamps Jun 28, 2022, 2 PM
Armenian stamp honors Nobel laureate living in California
by David HartwigThe stamp pictures Ardem Patapoutian, the Armenian-American molecular biologist who shared the 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine with David Julius. -
US Stamps Jun 28, 2022, 10 AM
Quintet of U.S. forever stamps strums mariachi music July 15 in Albuquerque
by Charles SneeThe new Mariachi stamps are the first to be issued at the new 60¢ first-class letter rate that went into effect July 10 along with other postal rate increases. -
US Stamps Jun 28, 2022, 9 AM
July cartoon caption contest focuses on Declaration of Independence
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Auctions Jun 28, 2022, 8 AM
New U.S. 13¢ Talking Pictures color-omitted error in July 12-14 Cherrystone auction
by Charles SneeLinn’s Stamp News was made aware of the 13¢ Talking Pictures color-omitted error pane at the April 22-24 Westpex show. -
World Stamps Jun 27, 2022, 1 PM
Canada Post begins Indigenous Leaders series with set of three stamps
by David HartwigThe nondenominated, permanent-rate (currently 92¢) stamps honor Harry Daniels, Jose Kusugak and Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier. -
US Stamps Jun 27, 2022, 10 AM
Great American Stamp Show this August in Sacramento
by Jay BigalkeThe U.S. Postal Service will issue five Pony Cars commemorative forever stamps at a ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. on the main show floor. -
Postal Updates Jun 26, 2022, 4 PM
Bentonia Festival entertains blues enthusiasts for 50 years
by Molly GoadThe inaugural festival was held in 1972 at legendary bluesman Jimmy “Duck” Holmes’ family farm about a mile north of Bentonia. -
US Stamps Jun 24, 2022, 2 PM
Booklet-forming machine misread plate number on U.S. 1981 booklet pane
by John M. HotchnerWhen the Bureau of Engraving and Printing decided to add plate numbers to United States coil stamps in 1981, it also undertook to add them to booklet panes. -
US Stamps Jun 23, 2022, 2 PM
Chicagopex exhibiting prospectus available
by Linn’s StaffShow organizers expect more than 280 frames of philatelic material to be on display. -
World Stamps Jun 23, 2022, 11 AM
Winning design in Ukraine’s second design contest features tractor and tank
by Denise McCartyUkrposhta reported June 15 that almost 834,000 Ukrainians voted in the contest, with the winning design receiving 340,000 votes. -
Auctions Jun 23, 2022, 9 AM
Trio of PRC rarities in June 29 Kelleher and Rogers auction
by Charles Snee“The three stamps offered here are not only treasured by collectors, but also stand out as important cultural icons of modern China, embodying its sociopolitical history and mirroring its economic development,” Kelleher and Rogers said. -
US Stamps Jun 23, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: New stamps, a new coin and postal reform on July 1, 1851
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a mysterious card used to mail a motion picture from Oregon to Washington state, and a positive review of a $20 mixture of worldwide stamps. -
US Stamps Jun 22, 2022, 3 PM
Concert to begin with Pete Seeger first-day ceremony
by Linn’s StaffThe Pete Seeger forever stamp is being issued as part of the Postal Service’s Music Icon series. -
US Stamps Jun 22, 2022, 1 PM
Ceremony details for Aug. 5 Marine Sanctuaries stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps will be issued in panes of 16 with a map of the National Marine Sanctuary system printed on the back of the pane. -
World Stamps Jun 22, 2022, 1 PM
Greenland continues Ghost Stories series
by Linn's StaffTusass, the postal administration of Greenland, continued the Ghost Stories in Greenland series with two stamps issued May 31. -
US Stamps Jun 22, 2022, 12 PM
Many collectors seek U.S. Sunflower stamp booklet
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe United States has been issuing definitive stamps in booklet format since 1900. -
US Stamps Jun 21, 2022, 2 PM
Nancy Pelosi, other notables attend June 14 first-day ceremony for stamp honoring Katharine Graham
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe June 14 first-day ceremony for the United States commemorative stamp honoring Katharine Graham resembled something like one of the A-list parties that Graham staged at her Georgetown mansion. -
US Stamps Jun 21, 2022, 2 PM
New addition to list of living people on U.S. stamps
by John M. HotchnerThe subject of living people on U.S. stamps is endlessly fascinating.