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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. -
US Stamps Jan 28, 2022, 11 AM
Romeo, Mich., celebrates new Love stamps, town postmark
by Jay BigalkeThe Romeo postmark tradition marks its 28th year this year. -
US Stamps Jan 28, 2022, 10 AM
Strips of 25 for Butterfly Garden Flowers stamps
by Jay BigalkeThe U.S. Postal Service is issuing the nondenominated (5¢) Butterfly Garden Flowers stamps Feb. 1 in coils of 3,000 and 10,000. -
US Stamps Jan 28, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: An intriguing lesson in postal history origami
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a look at underpaid United States postcards during the 1925-28 rate period, and sifting through an assortment of mint U.S. commemorative stamps. -
US Stamps Jan 27, 2022, 1 PM
ATA to host online one-page exhibit program again in 2022
by Linn’s StaffThe one-page exhibit program includes topical and thematic subjects such as animals, transportation, postal history and philately. -
World Stamps Jan 27, 2022, 11 AM
U.N. promotes healthy eating and sustainable living with a pane of 10 new stamps
by David HartwigThe 10 stamps show five different designs of characters from the Trolls movie posing alongside heaps of healthy fruits and vegetables -
World Stamps Jan 27, 2022, 8 AM
China Qi Baishi souvenir sheet is great buy in unpredictable market
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerSome items from China are smoking hot, while others that are similarly valued are stone cold. -
World Stamps Jan 26, 2022, 1 PM
Various types of aircraft featured on recent worldwide issues
by David HartwigFrom showing the earliest planes to modern jet engines and even zeppelins, these stamps may fit into both broad and specific topical categories. -
US Stamps Jan 26, 2022, 9 AM
Nominations open for the 2022 AFDCS Ward award
by Linn’s StaffThe American First Day Cover Society is accepting nominations through May 30 for the annual Philip H. Ward award for excellence in first-day cover literature. -
World Stamps Jan 25, 2022, 2 PM
New series from Guernsey highlights sustainability
by David HartwigThe first stamp in the series has a £1 denomination and shows a chestnut tree and a bluebird. -
US Stamps Jan 25, 2022, 10 AM
Two new American Landmarks stamps for expedited mail debut Feb. 14
by Charles SneeThe new $8.95 Priority Mail stamp features Monument Valley in Utah, and the $26.95 Priority Mail Express stamp showcases the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. -
US Stamps Jan 24, 2022, 3 PM
Venue change for Pipex 2022
by Linn’s StaffPipex is the annual exhibition of the Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs and an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show. -
US Stamps Jan 24, 2022, 2 PM
Flag stamp freak found on office mail from a collector
by Jay BigalkeThe misperforated stamp is from the top row of a booklet pane of 2017 United States U.S. Flag stamps. -
World Stamps Jan 24, 2022, 12 PM
Canada celebrates its ‘first lady of jazz’ on new stamp
by Denise McCartyEleanor Collins was honored on a postage stamp issued Jan. 21 by Canada Post. -
US Stamps Jan 24, 2022, 9 AM
Have you ever heard of Deception Island?
by John M. HotchnerAn active volcano, the island is roughly circular in shape with a flooded caldera in the center and a natural harbor. -
World Stamps Jan 24, 2022, 8 AM
U.N. issues Sport for Peace stamps for Winter Olympics
by David HartwigThe Sport for Peace issue includes 12 stamps in six panes of six, two for each U.N. post office. -
US Stamps Jan 21, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn's: An unusual international parcel post rate discrepancy
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of the British All About Stamps website, and explaining an odd ink anomaly on a single stamp in a 20-stamp pane of the United States 1995 32¢ Louis Armstrong stamp. -
US Stamps Jan 20, 2022, 8 AM
U.S. 1921 1¢ Washington stamp remains an excellent buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMany collectors are looking for this stamp, and it is still undervalued. -
US Stamps Jan 19, 2022, 12 PM
National Postal Museum closes due to COVID-19
by Bill McAllisterThe museum’s upcoming “Baseball: America’s Home Run” exhibition is still scheduled to open April 9. -
World Stamps Jan 19, 2022, 11 AM
RPSL adds bibliography to online publication guide
by Linn’s StaffThis bibliography records texts related to philately in Great Britain and Ireland.