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US Stamps Mar 22, 2022, 1 PM
Hartwig welcomed to Linn’s editorial team
by Jay BigalkeHartwig started work last fall and has assumed various roles with the publication, including working with the design team to layout Linn’s. -
US Stamps Mar 22, 2022, 12 PM
Scott numbers revealed for Mountain Flora coil stamps
by Charles SneeIncluded in upcoming Scott catalog listings for the Mountain Flora coil stamps are unlettered listings for a plate number strip of seven and a plate number strip of nine. -
US Stamps Mar 22, 2022, 11 AM
April 9-10 Plymouth Show in Westland, Mich.
by Linn’s StaffThe Plymouth Show is normally an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately exhibition. This year’s show, however, will not include exhibits. -
US Stamps Mar 22, 2022, 10 AM
The stamp that almost was and the political back story on why it wasn’t
by John M. HotchnerThe proposed 10¢ airmail stamp had been announced on Oct. 2, 1959. -
US Stamps Mar 22, 2022, 8 AM
New U.S. stamp celebrates children’s author Shel Silverstein April 8
by Charles SneeThe Shel Silverstein stamp will be available for purchase in panes of 20 nationwide on the first day of issue. -
Auctions Mar 21, 2022, 8 AM
April 5 Siegel auction features part 1 of Getlan collection of U.S. machine perforations
by Charles SneeStamps with vending- and affixing-machine perforations are listed and valued in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
US Stamps Mar 18, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Futuristic space shuttle zooms on Priority Mail stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, tips for creating album pages for U.N. Flag stamps, and dissecting a mixture of mostly older worldwide stamps. -
World Stamps Mar 17, 2022, 3 PM
Royal Mail celebrates winners of world’s largest stamp-design contest in March 23 issue
by David HartwigThe stamp designs feature the winning entries in a nationwide design contest for school-age children. -
US Stamps Mar 17, 2022, 1 PM
AFDCS updates free directory of cachetmakers
by Linn’s StaffThe AFDCS publishes new editions of the directory based on additions and changes to the listings from the time of the last publication. -
World Stamps Mar 17, 2022, 11 AM
Latvia proclaims its support for Ukraine on new stamp
by Denise McCartyThe €1.44 stamp shows ribbons in the colors of the two nation’s flags: blue and yellow for Ukraine and red and white for Latvia. -
US Stamps Mar 17, 2022, 8 AM
Washington booklet pane remains good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMost early booklet panes are surprisingly difficult to find in very fine grade. -
US Stamps Mar 16, 2022, 1 PM
Additions to list of covers showing methods of moving the mail
by John M. HotchnerThe last report on this subject was in the U.S. Stamp Notes column in the May 23, 2016, issue of Linn’s. -
World Stamps Mar 16, 2022, 8 AM
U.N. honors Nobel Prize winner with April 1 stamp
by David HartwigThe €0.85 Wangari Maathai stamp is for use from the post office at the Vienna International Center in Vienna, Austria. -
World Stamps Mar 15, 2022, 4 PM
Herrick to close new-issue services department
by David HartwigRecent factors have affected the quality of service the company is able to provide. -
Postal Updates Mar 15, 2022, 11 AM
Large USPS postal rate increases might lie ahead
by Bill McAllisterPostal rates could jump as much as 18 percent to 20 percent in the 18 months between January 2021 and July 2022. -
US Stamps Mar 15, 2022, 11 AM
Tulips, Sunflower Bouquet stamps temporarily unavailable for online preorder
by Linn’s StaffA limited number of customers may have had their orders canceled, according to the Postal Service. -
US Stamps Mar 15, 2022, 11 AM
February cartoon contest winner looks forward to Easter baskets
by John M. HotchnerHare mail and hair (or hare) raising were the two predominant themes in response to the cartoon caption contest design for February. -
World Stamps Mar 14, 2022, 1 PM
Winner in Ukraine stamp-design contest sends Russia a message
by Denise McCartyArtist Boris Groh’s illustration received 1,756 out of the 8,000 votes cast in the poll. -
World Stamps Mar 11, 2022, 11 AM
Current events in Ukraine make postal history
by Jay BigalkeWhere there are political conflicts, war, interruptions and more, there is likely postal history that will come out of it. -
Postal Updates Mar 11, 2022, 8 AM
Senate gives U.S. Postal Service new life
by Bill McAllisterThe final approval came after more than a week of behind-the-scenes negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.