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Auctions Jun 13, 2022, 9 AM
1918 Jenny Invert error, iconic 1869 Miro cover in June 28-29 Siegel auctions
by Charles SneeThe June 28 Rarities of the World sale will be followed by the June 29 auction of part 3 of the Magnolia collection of U.S. mail in China and Japan. -
World Stamps Jun 9, 2022, 10 AM
Canada Post issues Vintage Travel Posters stamps at Capex 2022
by David HartwigThe nondenominated, permanent-rate Vintage Travel Posters stamps were printed in booklets of 10. The issue also includes two souvenir sheets. -
World Stamps Jun 9, 2022, 10 AM
Set of eight stamps from Royal Mail shows cats doing what they do best
by David HartwigRoyal Mail said in a press release that the stamps “are sure to melt the hearts of stamp and cat enthusiasts everywhere.” -
World Stamps Jun 9, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Lithuanian stamps celebrate Vytautas the Great
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a closer look at cachetmakers directories, and celebrating a pair of Lebanon airmail stamps issued in 1971 for the 25th anniversary of the United Nations. -
US Stamps Jun 9, 2022, 8 AM
Used U.S. airmail postal cards offer an affordable challenge
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerBecause so few of them see actual postal use, most airmail postal cards are much more valuable in used condition than in mint condition. -
US Stamps Jun 8, 2022, 9 PM
Buzz Lightyear on four new stamps unveiled at red-carpet event
by Linn's StaffIn a surprise stamp unveiling at the June 8 red-carpet premiere of Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear movie, the United States Postal Service revealed it will issue four new stamps showing the movie’s star, Buzz Lightyear. -
Postal Updates Jun 8, 2022, 8 AM
USPS bows to Congress over electric trucks
by Bill McAllisterThe U.S. Postal Service announced June 1 that it will add a supplemental environmental impact statement to its plan for a new generation of mail delivery trucks. -
US Stamps Jun 8, 2022, 8 AM
The stamp expertizer’s nightmare: Bunker Hill coil perforation hole size
by John M. HotchnerThe 2½¢ Bunker Hill Monument coils of the Liberty series were processed on different equipment, resulting in either large or small perforation holes. -
Auctions Jun 7, 2022, 8 AM
Famed 1869 Waterbury Running Chicken cover in June 22-24 H.R. Harmer auction series
by Charles SneeThe Running Chicken and numerous other well-known cancels were the creation of Waterbury, Conn., postmaster John W. Hill. -
US Stamps Jun 6, 2022, 11 AM
First lady Jill Biden unveils Nancy Reagan stamp at White House
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp honoring Nancy Reagan is set to be issued July 6. -
World Stamps Jun 6, 2022, 10 AM
New book highlights London museum’s collection
by Jay BigalkeDouglas Muir, former senior philately curator for the Postal Museum, authored the 300-page book about the museum’s philatelic collections. -
World Stamps Jun 6, 2022, 8 AM
What’s new for 2023 Scott Standard Volume 3?
by Jay BigalkeGreat Britain and related areas received a significant review for Vol. 3 with thousands of value changes made for all of the areas. -
US Stamps Jun 4, 2022, 10 AM
Scott catalog numbers for Shel Silverstein, other recent U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps Jun 3, 2022, 12 PM
2022 federal duck stamp with engraved security feature to debut June 24
by Charles SneeFor the first time since 2006, the new duck stamp will feature an engraved element. But you have to look closely to see it. -
US Stamps Jun 3, 2022, 8 AM
Explorers Club explored possibility of stamps for two anniversaries
by John M. HotchnerThe Explorers Club is a multidisciplinary, professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research and scientific exploration. -
US Stamps Jun 2, 2022, 10 AM
U.S. Floral Geometry definitive stamps with foil arrive June 20
by Charles SneePostal Service art director Antonio Alcala worked directly with Jill Spaeth and Nathan Hill of Spaeth Hill to create the designs for the Floral Geometry stamps. -
World Stamps Jun 2, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Progressing beyond the Scott catalogs
by Charles SneeAlso this week, discovering the when and where of the first airplane mail flight, and a look back at commercial opportunities for U.S. stamped envelopes. -
World Stamps Jun 2, 2022, 8 AM
Eye-catching 1929 Iran stamp not easy to find
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the engraved stamp in gold and deep violet is an eye-catching example of Asian splendor. -
US Stamps Jun 2, 2022, 3 AM
Oklahoma City Stamp Club to host Okpex June 24-25
by Linn’s StaffShow attendees can enter a raffle for a used United States 1847 5¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp in very fine grade with a certificate from the Philatelic Foundation. -
US Stamps Jun 1, 2022, 4 PM
Nancy Reagan stamp to be unveiled June 6 at White House
by Charles SneeThe United states Postal Service made the surprise announcement in a June 1 press release. The new stamp is scheduled to be issued July 6.