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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. -
US Stamps Mar 11, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Blue Origin keeps busy flying postcards into space
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a philatelic look at scouting behind the Iron Curtain, and helpful tips for servicing first-day covers. -
US Stamps Mar 10, 2022, 1 PM
Issue date change for George Morrison stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe March 10 issue of the Postal Service’s Postal Bulletin gave April 22 as the new issue date. -
Postal Updates Mar 10, 2022, 10 AM
USPS temporarily suspends mail service to Russia
by Linn’s StaffMilitary and diplomatic mail sent to Russia will not be affected by the service suspension. -
US Stamps Mar 10, 2022, 9 AM
March 14 first-day ceremony for Mountain Flora stamps in Jackson, Wyo.
by Jay BigalkeThe first-day ceremony is being organized by local post officials and is open to the public. -
World Stamps Mar 10, 2022, 8 AM
Honduras set hard to find in vibrant Latin American stamp market
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Aug. 3, 1933, Honduras issued a set of six Columbus’ Fleet and Flag of the Race stamps to honor Dia de la Raza (Day of the Race). -
World Stamps Mar 9, 2022, 4 PM
Ukrainians deliver a message to Russia with submission in stamp-design contest
by Denise McCartyThe public responded with almost 500 designs before the March 4 deadline. -
World Stamps Mar 8, 2022, 3 PM
2022 Linn’s most influential philatelists list revealed
by Jay BigalkeThose selected were from a list of approximately 175 individuals worldwide whom Linn’s editorial team envisioned for this recognition. -
Postal Updates Mar 8, 2022, 1 PM
Great Britain to raise postage rates April 4
by Linn’s StaffThe cost for first-class postage will climb 10 pence, from 85p to 95p. The second-class rate will increase 2p, from 66p to 68p. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2022, 10 AM
Ulysses S. Grant and the 2015 U.S. Civil War stamp ceremony
by Jay BigalkeThe 200th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant stirs a memory of a first-day ceremony for two United States 2015 Civil War Sesquicentennial stamps. -
Postal Updates Mar 7, 2022, 1 PM
USPS rescue bill stalled in Senate
by Bill McAllisterThe House bill has the backing of postal unions and mail industry groups. -
US Stamps Mar 7, 2022, 10 AM
Ceremony details announced for Shel Silverstein stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp will go on sale nationwide April 8 in a pane of 20. -
US Stamps Mar 7, 2022, 10 AM
Errors and how they are determined
by John M. HotchnerWhen deciding whether a stamp is an error or not, you have to look closely. A few dots of color and other tiny aspects can make a difference. -
World Stamps Mar 7, 2022, 9 AM
Marshall Islands sheets feature the queen and 13 U.S. presidents
by Linn’s StaffEach of the 13 souvenir sheets shows Queen Elizabeth II with a different president, from Harry Truman in 1951 to Joe Biden in 2021. -
US Stamps Mar 5, 2022, 10 AM
Love, other recent U.S. stamps assigned Scott numbers
by Charles SneeAll of the numbers will appear in the Catalogue Update section of the Mar. 21, 2022 Linn’s Stamp News. -
US Stamps Mar 4, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: New ideas address spike in counterfeit stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an exploration of Sweden’s fascinating Landstormen semipostal stamps, and a philatelic tribute to Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday bicentennial. -
Auctions Mar 3, 2022, 2 PM
Eastern Auctions to offer desirable Newfoundland, Canada, revenues March 24-26
by Charles SneeBoth collections up for bids offer collectors numerous opportunities to add desirable stamps in exceptional condition to their holdings. -
US Stamps Mar 3, 2022, 1 PM
Exhibits return to St. Louis Stamp Expo March 25-27
by Linn’s StaffThe St. Louis Stamp Expo is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show. -
World Stamps Mar 3, 2022, 9 AM
Britain celebrates 150th anniversary of FA Cup with 10 stamps
by David HartwigThe FA Cup, known as the Emirates FA Cup since 2015, is an annual soccer tournament for English clubs. -
US Stamps Mar 3, 2022, 8 AM
Eagle coil stamps selling well above catalog value
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAll six stamps have the same eagle design but are in different colors: green, blue green, blue, red violet, orange and yellow orange.