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World Stamps Mar 2, 2022, 10 AM
Ukraine asks for stamp designs to illustrate its resolve
by Denise McCartyUkrposhta, Ukraine’s post office, encouraged both professional illustrators and amateurs to participate, drawing their sketches “and thus relieve the psychological stress of war.” -
US Stamps Mar 2, 2022, 10 AM
March cartoon contest salutes the Winter Olympics
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
US Stamps Mar 1, 2022, 2 PM
Striking pencil sketches on Prexie first-day covers
by John M. HotchnerThe two presidents on the covers are shown full face rather than the side views that were used for the stamps. -
World Stamps Mar 1, 2022, 10 AM
U.N. issues new set of 12 Endangered Species stamps
by David HartwigThe stamps will be issued at the March Party stamp show to be held Friday, March 18, through Sunday, March 20, in Strongsville, Ohio. -
Postal Updates Mar 1, 2022, 10 AM
USPS rejects Biden plan for electric delivery vehicles
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS declined the Biden administration’s request for a public hearing on the issue. -
US Stamps Mar 1, 2022, 8 AM
Colonial postrider labels promote Boston 2026 World Expo
by Jay BigalkeShow organizers indicate that four additional label designs are planned, one each year through 2026. -
World Stamps Feb 28, 2022, 2 PM
Collectors Club of Chicago announces 2021 Pratt award winners
by Linn’s StaffThe award’s namesake, Col. Robert H. Pratt, devoted much of his collecting interests to the study of Newfoundland. -
US Stamps Feb 28, 2022, 1 PM
Tulips, sunflowers decorate two new U.S. stamps March 24
by Charles SneeThe stamps are intended primarily as wedding invitation postage but are valid for any postal use. -
Postal Updates Feb 28, 2022, 11 AM
Postmark celebrates Iditarod sled dog race
by Molly GoadThe cancel depicts a sled dog presumably on the race trail that covers roughly 1,049 miles of rugged Alaskan terrain. -
US Stamps Feb 28, 2022, 8 AM
Mountain flowers bloom on new U.S. stamps March 14
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated (58¢) Mountain Flora stamps picture a purple pasqueflower, orange red wood lily, bright yellow alpine buttercup and dark pink Woods’ rose. -
Auctions Feb 28, 2022, 8 AM
Uganda Missionary typewritten and typeset issues in March 15 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeThe typewritten Uganda Missionary stamps are the creation of the Rev. Ernest Millar of the Church Missionary Society. -
Postal Updates Feb 25, 2022, 2 PM
National Postal Museum to reopen March 11
by Bill McAllisterThe Smithsonian museum initially closed its doors to the public in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
World Stamps Feb 25, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Banned anti-Fascist stamps capture the imagination
by Charles SneeAlso this week, how the USPS might have begun with a 7½¢ letter rate in 1971, and our anonymous reviewer sings the praises of a tempting assortment of stamps from 26 countries. -
Auctions Feb 24, 2022, 3 PM
March 15 Kelleher sale features Levy U.S. collection
by Charles SneeRichard M. Levy’s eye for acquiring stamps in exceptional condition is evident throughout the collection. -
US Stamps Feb 24, 2022, 1 PM
Issue date announced for Shel Silverstein stamp
by Linn’s StaffThe forever (58¢) commemorative stamp honoring Silverstein will be available in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 20 stamps. -
Postal Updates Feb 24, 2022, 10 AM
USPS launches new, less expensive parcel service
by Bill McAllisterThe service will enable shippers to get next-day, first-class service on document packages of up to 13 ounces for $2.95. -
US Stamps Feb 24, 2022, 10 AM
March Party stamp show near Cleveland March 18-20
by Linn’s StaffThe show will include 38 dealers offering a wide range of philatelic material for sale, including stamps, covers, postcards and related literature and supplies. -
World Stamps Feb 24, 2022, 8 AM
The key series for Rhodesia and Nyasaland
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerRhodesia and Nyasaland’s main collector audience is collectors of British Africa. -
US Stamps Feb 23, 2022, 10 AM
Unintentional ink mixing caused color variety on 1961 U.S. savings stamp
by John M. HotchnerThe color variety is purple and carmine instead of the normal blue and carmine. -
World Stamps Feb 22, 2022, 2 PM
Sweden’s post office implements changes
by Christer BrunströmSince 2000, the volume of letter mail handled by Postnord, the Swedish postal service, has gone down by some 50 percent.