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Postal Updates Feb 9, 2022, 2 AM
House passes rescue plan for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe bill could save the Postal Service almost $50 billion over the next 10 years. -
US Stamps Feb 8, 2022, 7 PM
Recent U.S. and U.N. issues receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeAll of the numbers will appear in the Scott New Listings Update section of the Feb. 21 Linn’s Stamp News. -
US Stamps Feb 8, 2022, 1 PM
Cover includes invitation to laying of cornerstone in 1856
by John M. HotchnerThe cancellation is not scarce, but inside the cover is something of more interest. -
World Stamps Feb 8, 2022, 9 AM
London 2022 show in Islington Feb. 19-26
by Linn’s StaffDozens of dealers will be present to offer attendees a wide variety of stamps, postal history and philatelic supplies. -
Postal Updates Feb 7, 2022, 1 PM
USPS taps nonfungible tokens to sell stamp images
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service is far from alone in attempting to tap the market for digital images. -
World Stamps Feb 7, 2022, 12 PM
Canada Post celebrates queen’s platinum jubilee with new issue
by David HartwigCanada Post kept the stamp a secret until the last minute, unveiling it to the public on the Feb. 7 issue date. -
US Stamps Feb 7, 2022, 9 AM
Do your homework before applying for an expertizing certificate
by John M. HotchnerA submitter who checks what he or she can about the item to be submitted will predispose an expert to take the item more seriously. -
World Stamps Feb 4, 2022, 10 AM
Shake up in store for British definitive and Christmas stamps
by Jay BigalkeStarting on Jan. 31, 2023, anyone who has an older Great Britain definitive stamp or Christmas stamp without a bar code, will not be able to use it as valid postage on mail. -
World Stamps Feb 4, 2022, 9 AM
Great Britain marks queen’s platinum jubilee with eight stamps
by David HartwigEach of the eight stamps shows a different way in which Queen Elizabeth II is dedicated to service. -
US Stamps Feb 4, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: The U.S. Edna Ferber stamp that was never issued
by Charles SneeAlso this week, stamps honoring the golden jubilee of Queen Margrethe II, and Life magazine’s full-color tribute to almost 300 stamps in a 1959 issue. -
US Stamps Feb 3, 2022, 8 AM
Look for elusive Confederate States 1862 Jefferson stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe imperforate lithographed 10¢ rose Thomas Jefferson stamp issued March 1862 was printed by Hoyer & Ludwig. -
US Stamps Feb 2, 2022, 3 PM
Winter Scenes rabbit hops into February cartoon contest
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
Postal Updates Feb 2, 2022, 2 PM
Florida postmark illustrates Barefoot Mailman two-day hike
by Molly GoadThe Boy Scouts of America sponsored the Feb. 6 pictorial postmark. -
US Stamps Feb 1, 2022, 3 PM
First-day ceremony details announced for U.S. Title IX stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe four stamp designs show dark blue silhouettes of a female runner, swimmer, gymnast and soccer player. -
World Stamps Feb 1, 2022, 3 PM
New British Queen Elizabeth II definitives with bar codes issued Feb. 1
by Charles SneeThe bar code is printed in the same color as each stamp and is separated by a simulated wavy-line die cut. -
US Stamps Feb 1, 2022, 11 AM
Counterfeiters mimic foil, other special treatments
by Jay BigalkeThe quality of these knock-off stamps has taken yet another twist with the application of foil and gloss. -
World Stamps Jan 31, 2022, 2 PM
Australia Post marks 50 years of road safety legislation
by David HartwigThe stamp was designed by Nigel Buchanan, and EGO printed it by offset lithography in panes of 10 and coil rolls of 100. -
US Stamps Jan 31, 2022, 1 PM
Poll ballot envelope features Message Monsters stamp and stickers
by Charles SneeIt seems that a good number of collectors did not get the message about the stickers for the Message Monsters stamps. -
World Stamps Jan 31, 2022, 8 AM
Walker, four others to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
by Linn’s StaffThe invitation to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is the highest and most prestigious of honors in philately and is the world’s oldest philatelic honor. -
Auctions Jan 31, 2022, 8 AM
Attractive ad covers, more in Feb. 15-17 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeUnited States stamps from the classic period through modern issues are the focus of the first two days of the sale.