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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. -
World Stamps Apr 7, 2022, 10 AM
Royal Mail issues Machin definitives to meet new postal rates
by David HartwigIncluded in the April 4 issue are four international-rate stamps, seven low-value definitives and three high-value definitives. -
Postal Updates Apr 7, 2022, 10 AM
Biden wants more tax dollars for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterBiden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 includes $5 million for the USPS to support vote-by-mail efforts. -
World Stamps Apr 7, 2022, 8 AM
1893 25-centimo Columbus stamp from Venezuela is excellent buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerVenezuela issued the stamp to honor Columbus and to commemorate its participation in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Ill. -
Postal Updates Apr 6, 2022, 2 PM
USPS plans rate increase for July 10
by Bill McAllisterThe price of a first-class stamp will rise from 58¢ to 60¢. A number of other proposed increases were announced by the Postal Service. -
US Stamps Apr 6, 2022, 9 AM
Heritage Breeds voted overall favorite in Linn’s 2021 U.S. stamp poll
by Charles SneeThe votes from online and mail-in ballots were combined to calculate this year’s winners. -
US Stamps Apr 6, 2022, 9 AM
What’s on your mind? Frequent expertizing questions from readers
by John M. HotchnerWhen multiple readers ask the same question about expertizing, it's time to provide an answer. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2022, 4 PM
New life for Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamp
by Bill McAllisterToday the postal value of Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamps includes 58¢ for first-class postage and a surcharge of 17¢ for conservation efforts. -
Postal Updates Apr 5, 2022, 3 PM
PRC criticizes USPS for not meeting delivery standards
by Bill McAllisterThe commission was especially critical of first-class mail troubles in fiscal year 2021. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2022, 3 PM
Wilkpex 2022 stamp show near Pittsburgh
by Linn’s StaffFor new collectors of all ages, the show will have a table with a mentor to assist novices with the basics of stamp collecting. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2022, 2 PM
Westpex 2022 stamp show near San Francisco
by Linn’s StaffThe Westpex 2022 show will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. -
World Stamps Apr 5, 2022, 10 AM
New Scott digital catalog subscription launches
by Jay BigalkeThere is no specific year date for the digital catalogs, which means users will always have the most current version of the catalog. -
US Stamps Apr 5, 2022, 8 AM
Five U.S. stamps celebrate Native American artist George Morrison
by Charles SneeA prominent feature of the works shown on the stamps is a horizon line that typically appears one-fourth of the way down from the top of the picture. -
US Stamps Apr 4, 2022, 2 PM
Pipex 2022 stamp show in Portland, Ore.
by Linn’s StaffThe German Philatelic Society of the USA and the United States Stamp Society will conduct their annual meetings at the show. -
World Stamps Apr 4, 2022, 10 AM
Numerous value changes in new 2023 Scott Volume 1
by Jay BigalkeThe United States, Algeria and Albania are among the countries that were extensively reviewed. -
Auctions Apr 4, 2022, 8 AM
Rumsey April 21-24 auction series features U.S., worldwide; Munson Hawaii collection
by Charles SneeSpecialized U.S. holdings that will be up for bids are the John Drew collection of Arizona postal history and the Manwood collection of express company labels. -
US Stamps Apr 2, 2022, 10 AM
Recent U.S., U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow collectors to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps Apr 1, 2022, 3 PM
APS Summer Seminar to move online for 2022
by Linn’s StaffSummer Seminar was originally scheduled for June 19-23 at the society’s headquarters in Bellefonte, Pa. -
Postal Updates Apr 1, 2022, 12 PM
UPS pays $5.3 million to settle mail claims
by Bill McAllisterThe Department of Justice said UPS was the fifth air carrier to settle liability claims over mail deliveries. -
World Stamps Apr 1, 2022, 8 AM
London 2022 international stamp exhibition offered much to do and see
by Armagan OzdincAfter a nearly two-year delay, philatelists and dealers from across the world gathered Feb. 19-26 in a large-scale global event.