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US Stamps May 9, 2022, 2 PM
Sequoia Stamp Club uses milestone to celebrate
by Jay BigalkeThe anniversary celebration is scheduled for Sept. 17. -
US Stamps May 9, 2022, 8 AM
Mighty Mississippi stamps May 23 in Memphis, Tenn.
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated (58¢) Mighty Mississippi stamps feature photographs that each represent a different state along the river’s 2,340-mile length. -
World Stamps May 6, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: A range of wildlife can be spotted on Croatian stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, fads and trends in first-day covers, and a favorable review of a sample of worldwide stamps from more than 30 countries. -
US Stamps May 5, 2022, 3 PM
Rocky Mountain Stamp Show set for Memorial Day weekend in Aurora, Colo.
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature at least 35 dealers and more than 375 frames of exhibits. -
World Stamps May 5, 2022, 8 AM
Beautifully engraved stamps from Bahawalpur
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerA set of 14 brightly colored pictorial stamps issued April 1, 1948, adds appeal to a variety of collection types. -
US Stamps May 4, 2022, 11 AM
Green-winged teal painting on 2022 junior duck stamp
by Charles SneeA panel of five judges picked 15-year-old Madison Grimm’s painting for the top honor from among 53 entries in this year’s National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. -
US Stamps May 4, 2022, 8 AM
What is printer’s waste?
by John M. HotchnerTwo commemorative stamps from 1969 and 1975 help define the term. -
World Stamps May 3, 2022, 1 PM
Europa 2023 theme changed to show solidarity with Ukraine
by Denise McCartyA contest will be held to select the common design to be used by all participating nations. -
US Stamps May 3, 2022, 10 AM
Stamps for Charles M. Schulz, Webb space telescope, more added to 2022 U.S. program
by Charles SneeSpecific issue dates for the stamps were not provided. -
Postal Updates May 3, 2022, 9 AM
Postal Service truck plan attacked in lawsuits
by Bill McAllisterThe suits, filed in federal district courts, argue that the DeJoy plan should be set aside by the courts because it violates federal environmental standards. -
US Stamps May 3, 2022, 8 AM
Scott digital U.S. Specialized catalog updated with 2023 Vol. 1 values
by Linn’s StaffSubscribers will always have access to the latest information. -
World Stamps May 2, 2022, 1 PM
Scott seeking contractor to assist stamp album page expansion
by Jay BigalkeCompensation will depend on experience and a number of other variables. -
World Stamps May 2, 2022, 11 AM
What’s new for 2023 Scott Standard Volume 2?
by Jay BigalkeExtensive reviews of Canada, China and Finland were conducted with thousands of value changes made. -
US Stamps Apr 30, 2022, 11 AM
Scott numbers for Mountain Flora, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps
by Charles SneeWhat do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2022, 1 PM
Royal Mail commemorates contributions of women during WWII in May 5 issue
by David HartwigThe Unsung Heroes: Women of WWII issue presents 10 nondenominated stamps valued at the first-class rate. Additionally, four stamps appear on a souvenir sheet. -
World Stamps Apr 29, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: An introduction to stamps and souvenir sheets printed on silk
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an exploration of Pan American Airways Africa and Foreign Air Mail route No. 22 during World War II, and a look at a fascinating philatelic chapter in the histories of Oxford and Cambridge. -
Auctions Apr 28, 2022, 3 PM
Gorham collection of superb used U.S. stamps in May 17-20 Siegel sale
by Charles SneeThe collection, which David W. Gorham assembled over many years with a keen appreciation for quality, will be offered in more than 1,200 lots. -
World Stamps Apr 28, 2022, 2 PM
United Nations stamps celebrate historic period of Mars exploration
by David HartwigThe stamps showcase three recent missions to destinations on and around the Red Planet by the United States, United Arab Emirates and China. -
US Stamps Apr 28, 2022, 8 AM
Not all stamp buyers are stamp collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAvailable supplies of all versions of the 33¢ Coral Pink Rose booklet stamps are being gobbled up by professional wedding planners for the wedding invitation market. -
World Stamps Apr 27, 2022, 11 AM
RPSL announces short list of eight books for Crawford medal
by Linn’s StaffThe 2022 Crawford medal winner will be announced June 29, at the end of the newly inaugurated Crawford Festival.