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Postal Updates Apr 27, 2022, 9 AM
USPS says no to delivery of fragile mail
by Bill McAllisterPublic comments on the decision will be accepted until May 20. -
World Stamps Apr 26, 2022, 1 PM
Finland’s favorite stamp of 2021 features a forest in fall
by Denise McCartyTwo stamps showing photographs that capture the colors of autumn topped the popularity poll to select Finland’s most beautiful stamp of 2021. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2022, 11 AM
Elvis in the spotlight for May cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2022, 10 AM
Timeless message in 1868 condolence letter
by John M. HotchnerOne of the fascinating aspects of collecting mourning covers is the observations on life and death that the bereaved make in letters enclosed within the black-bordered envelopes. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2022, 9 AM
Four U.S. stamps celebrate women’s rowing May 13
by Charles SneeThe four nondenominated (58¢) Women’s Rowing commemorative stamps are arranged in two se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs that each picture four women rowers. -
US Stamps Apr 26, 2022, 8 AM
Scott catalog footnote prompts certification of postal card error
by Charles SneeThe error was first listed in the 2008 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Postal Updates Apr 25, 2022, 12 PM
Deserted Outer Banks island hosts reunion after four-year hiatus
by Molly GoadEvery two years, a remote island in North Carolina’s Outer Banks hosts a reunion for those who trace their lineage to its former dwellers. -
World Stamps Apr 25, 2022, 9 AM
Aftermarket jump for new Ukrainian stamp issue
by Jay BigalkeUkrposhta, Ukraine’s post office, reported a near sellout of its two stamps with the theme “Russian warship go f--- yourself.” -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2022, 8 AM
Canada Post celebrates Salome Bey, Canada’s first lady of the blues
by David HartwigCanada Post issued its nondenominated permanent-rate (currently 92¢) Salome Bey stamp in a booklet of six. -
World Stamps Apr 22, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Using stamps to supplement home-school curriculum
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the mystery behind a recently discovered batch of fake Shrub Oak Local Post covers, and rules that govern when a folded postcard must be sent as a letter in an envelope. -
US Stamps Apr 21, 2022, 4 PM
USPS announces issue dates, locations for upcoming 2022 stamps
by Linn’s StaffLegendary activist and charismatic folk singer Pete Seeger (1919-2014) takes center stage on a stamp to be issued July 21 in Newport, R.I. -
Postal Updates Apr 21, 2022, 1 PM
USPS to slow mail delivery beginning May 1
by Bill McAllisterThe move will affect about one-third of the Postal Service’s first-class parcels, which now will take one to two days more to deliver. -
US Stamps Apr 21, 2022, 11 AM
Duck stamp to be issued June 24 without ceremony
by Charles SneeThe 2022 duck stamp will feature James Hautman’s acrylic painting of a pair of redheads. -
World Stamps Apr 21, 2022, 8 AM
French colonial definitive stamps make a great display
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMany of the sets are relatively inexpensive and available to most collectors. -
Auctions Apr 21, 2022, 8 AM
Desirable U.S., worldwide stamps and postal history in May 3-4 Cherrystone sale
by Charles SneeThe auction will conclude with a substantial selection of large lots and collections. -
Postal Updates Apr 20, 2022, 11 AM
Show cancel marks centennial of U.S. Fourth Bureau definitive series
by Molly GoadThe 1922 definitive series was introduced to replace the Washington-Franklin series, which had been in service since 1908. -
Postal Updates Apr 20, 2022, 8 AM
Biden signs Postal Reform Act into law
by Bill McAllisterThe measure passed both the House of Representatives and Senate with bipartisan support. -
World Stamps Apr 20, 2022, 8 AM
Jersey features tractors in April 1 set of eight stamps
by David HartwigThese are the first stamps issued by Jersey to match the new postal rates for 2022. -
World Stamps Apr 19, 2022, 10 AM
Royal Mail showcases migratory birds in April 7 issue of 10 stamps
by David HartwigTen new British stamps feature 10 different birds that migrate to the United Kingdom each year. -
US Stamps Apr 19, 2022, 10 AM
World War I postal history, a wide and varied field
by John M. HotchnerIn previous columns, the author has written about American Expeditionary Force “Christmas Package Coupons.”