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World Stamps Apr 1, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Allied censorship of philatelic mail during World War II
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the husband-and-wife design team that changed British stamps forever, and an upbeat report about the London 2022 international stamp exhibition. -
Postal Updates Mar 31, 2022, 2 PM
U.S. Postal Service solidifies commitment to electric trucks
by Bill McAllisterSlightly more than 10,000 of the U.S. Postal Service’s initial order of 50,000 new delivery trucks are to be electric. -
World Stamps Mar 31, 2022, 8 AM
Hawaiian 1882 Queen Kapiolani stamp within reach of most collectors
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp is a good buy in very fine grade at 80 percent to 90 percent of Scott catalog values. -
Postal Updates Mar 30, 2022, 3 PM
USPS drops mask rule
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service will continue to offer masks to any employee who asks for one. -
Postal Updates Mar 30, 2022, 8 AM
St. Louis show cancel dedicated to 140 years of professional baseball in the city
by Molly GoadThe St. Louis Stamp Expo, an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately qualifying show, was held March 25-27. -
World Stamps Mar 29, 2022, 3 PM
PostNL continues Typically Dutch series
by Linn’s StaffThis year, the series is showing five sports in which the Dutch excel. -
US Stamps Mar 29, 2022, 1 PM
April cartoon contest lands on Fort Sumter
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
US Stamps Mar 29, 2022, 10 AM
Flags and barns unite on four new U.S. coil definitive stamps April 14
by Charles SneeStephanie Bower of Seattle, Wash., who specializes in architectural illustration, illustrated and designed the Flags on Barns stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2022, 11 AM
Collecting the 1946 5¢ large DC-4 Skymaster airmail
by John M. HotchnerA small version of this 5¢ stamp was issued March 26, 1947, six months after the large stamp. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2022, 9 AM
Much anticipated baseball exhibition opens April 9
by Jay BigalkeItems from the National Baseball Hall of Fame are on display, and astronaut Sally Ride’s childhood baseball bat is on loan from the National Air and Space Museum. -
US Stamps Mar 28, 2022, 9 AM
APRL board of trustees hold online meeting March 22
by Charles SneeThe meeting began with a presentation from Scott English, executive director of the American Philatelic Society. -
US Stamps Mar 25, 2022, 10 AM
Exhibiting prospectus available for June Okpex show
by Linn’s StaffOkpex will offer more than 125 frames of exhibits, with 115 reserved for multiframe exhibits and 10 for single-frame exhibits. -
US Stamps Mar 25, 2022, 9 AM
APS seeks new director of education
by Linn’s StaffCathy Brachbill, the American Philatelic Society’s director of education, will retire June 30. -
US Stamps Mar 25, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Juvenile collector correspondence lightens mood
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a closer look at U.S. library-rate mailing cards, and our market tipsters recommend a set of Dominican Republic stamps honoring Christopher Columbus. -
US Stamps Mar 24, 2022, 12 PM
First-day ceremony details for Eugenie Clark stamp
by Linn’s StaffAlthough the ceremony is free, there are a limited number of tickets for admission. -
US Stamps Mar 24, 2022, 11 AM
Fractional postal routes and Chicago mail
by John M. HotchnerFractional route markings are explained in the book Chicago Postal Markings and Postal History by Leonard Piszkiewicz. -
Postal Updates Mar 24, 2022, 10 AM
USPS white paper says electric vehicles OK
by Bill McAllisterThe report states that the new delivery trucks might be more costly initially but could save money in the long term. -
World Stamps Mar 24, 2022, 9 AM
London 2022 international exhibition awards announced
by Linn’s StaffHoward Hughes, Vittorio Morani and James Peter Gough took the top exhibit honors at the London 2022 international stamp exhibition. -
World Stamps Mar 24, 2022, 9 AM
Ukraine asks UPU for philatelic sanctions on Russia
by Denise McCartyThe two joint issues specifically mentioned were each between three postal administrations: Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. -
World Stamps Mar 24, 2022, 9 AM
Japanese definitive set scarce in fine-very fine grade
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is very scarce in fine-very fine grade with fresh-appearing gum that is not cracked, darkened or toned.