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Postal Updates Apr 18, 2022, 3 PM
Postal Service balked at electric delivery trucks in 2009
by Bill McAllisterThere is nothing new about Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s reluctance to plunge into the electric truck market. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2022, 11 AM
A spirited and enjoyable Silverstein stamp ceremony
by Steven J. BahnsenShel Silverstein attended Darwin Elementary School on the northwest side of the city. The ceremony was held at this school. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2022, 10 AM
NPM baseball exhibit mixes memorabilia and stamps
by Bill McAllister“Baseball: America’s Home Run” opened to the public on April 9 and is scheduled to run through Jan. 5, 2025. -
US Stamps Apr 18, 2022, 8 AM
Recognition on a local level for stamp show dealers
by Jay BigalkeThe Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs recently announced the recipient of its 2022 Dealer Recognition award. -
World Stamps Apr 16, 2022, 8 AM
Ukraine stamp-design contest stamps issued April 12
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps reproduce Boris Groh’s winning design in the contest with the theme “Russian warship go f--- yourself.” -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2022, 10 AM
Inside Linn’s: Jenny Invert souvenir covers from World Stamp Show-NY 2016
by Charles SneeAlso this week, influential philatelists who provide information on the internet, and a word search puzzle featuring Star Wars stamps issued by Great Britain. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2022, 10 AM
Stamp honoring ‘Shark Lady’ Eugenie Clark to debut May 4 in Sarasota, Fla.
by Charles SneeThe Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, Fla., will host the first-day ceremony for the stamp celebrating Clark. -
US Stamps Apr 14, 2022, 8 AM
Muscle Cars panes of 20 in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThese stamps are very popular with collectors who were in high school or college during the period when the cars were manufactured and sold. -
Auctions Apr 13, 2022, 2 PM
Canada 1959 St. Lawrence Seaway invert in May 5 Doyle sale
by Charles SneeFeatured in the auction will be the collection of 1851-1999 Canadian postage stamps formed by Robert J. Barish. -
US Stamps Apr 13, 2022, 9 AM
March cartoon contest winner sees Pony Express on skis
by John M. HotchnerThe dominant theme for a comment by the skier on the stamp was stamp collecting. -
World Stamps Apr 13, 2022, 8 AM
Canada Post issues fourth Eid stamp April 12
by David HartwigCanada Post issued a stamp on April 12 marking Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. -
US Stamps Apr 12, 2022, 1 PM
Duck stamp art donated to Bruce Museum in Connecticut
by Linn’s StaffAccording to the donor, Richie Prager, 61 of the 68 donated works are past winners of the annual federal duck stamp art contest. -
US Stamps Apr 12, 2022, 8 AM
Easter seals were introduced in 1934
by John M. HotchnerLike Christmas seals, the first Easter seals were sold at a suggested donation of a penny per seal. -
World Stamps Apr 11, 2022, 2 PM
More stamps illustrate support for Ukraine
by Denise McCartyEstonia, Poland and Austria recently issued stamps showing their solidarity with Ukraine. -
US Stamps Apr 11, 2022, 11 AM
Working together to stage a fun stamp first-day ceremony
by Jay BigalkeThe March Party organizers, Dennis Sadowski for public relations and show chairman Rocco Caponi, were very receptive and helpful. -
US Stamps Apr 11, 2022, 10 AM
First day details for Katharine Graham 2-ounce stamp
by Linn's StaffThe United States Postal Service announced June 14 as the first day of issue for its Katharine Graham 2-ounce stamp. -
World Stamps Apr 8, 2022, 6 PM
Canada Post raises awareness for organ and tissue donation with new stamp
by David HartwigCanada Post issued this nondenominated permanent-rate Organ and Tissue Donation stamp April 7 in a booklet of 10. -
Postal Updates Apr 8, 2022, 10 AM
No charges brought against DeJoy for political giving
by Bill McAllisterThe federal investigation, which DeJoy disclosed in June 2021, had clouded his tenure as the nation’s 75th postmaster general. -
US Stamps Apr 8, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Regional shows spread the joy of first-day covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of Lebanon airmail stamps issued in 1971 in celebration of International Education Year, and a worldwide mixture serves up inexpensive older stamps from 1872 to 1992. -
Postal Updates Apr 7, 2022, 2 PM
USPS IG report states postal inspectors overstepped their authority
by Bill McAllisterTitled “U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Online Analytical Support Activities,” the report set off a sharp debate within postal headquarters.