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US Stamps Jan 19, 2022, 8 AM
Butterfly Garden Flowers nonprofit coils arrive Feb. 1
by Charles SneeOne of the nondenominated (5¢) Butterfly Garden Flowers coil stamps features an illustration of scabiosa, and the other pictures cosmos. -
World Stamps Jan 18, 2022, 9 AM
Great Britain announces 2022 stamp program
by Denise McCartyThe 2022 program starts Jan. 20 with 12 stamps honoring the rock band the Rolling Stones. -
US Stamps Jan 18, 2022, 8 AM
In search of ideas for auction house premiums
by Jay BigalkeMany philatelic auction houses charge a 20 percent buyer’s premium, and some offer a small percentage off if payment is received promptly. -
US Stamps Jan 18, 2022, 8 AM
Quilts coil plate number moved to the other stamp on reprint
by Jay BigalkeThe stamp on the cover is the nondenominated (25¢) Quilt stamp (Scott 5099) with plate number B11111. -
US Stamps Jan 17, 2022, 9 AM
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Postal Updates Jan 17, 2022, 9 AM
Baseball exhibit at NPM to open April 9
by Bill McAllisterTitled “Baseball: America’s Home Run,” the exhibit draws on both the myths and reality that surround the game known as “America’s national pastime.” -
US Stamps Jan 14, 2022, 9 AM
Issue dates, locations announced for more 2022 U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeExcept where noted, a first-day ceremony is planned for each issue. -
World Stamps Jan 14, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Stamps tell the story of the Polish post office in Danzig
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a report on a contest to select the best Year of the Ox stamps from around the world, and an upbeat review of a mixture of recent on-paper stamps from Norway. -
Auctions Jan 13, 2022, 1 PM
U.S. Orangeburg coil and much more in Feb. 1-2 Cherrystone sale
by Charles SneeAdditional temptations for bidders include an important collection of Persia and Iran, along with rare Japanese postal history. -
World Stamps Jan 13, 2022, 11 AM
Chris Harman wins 2022 Lichtenstein award
by Linn’s StaffHarman, who is British, is the third overseas winner of the Lichtenstein award in four years. -
World Stamps Jan 13, 2022, 8 AM
Look for World War II Polish government-in-exile stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1941, the Polish government-in-exile began issuing postage stamps for use on letters and packages posted from Polish warships and merchant vessels. -
Postal Updates Jan 12, 2022, 1 PM
Price tag for USPS electric delivery fleet $3.3 billion
by Bill McAllisterPostal officials have announced they will press on with the plan to replace their aging truck fleet. -
US Stamps Jan 12, 2022, 10 AM
December cartoon contest winner falls off the wagon
by John M. HotchnerSeveral contest entries commented on the U.S. Postal Service’s performance. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2022, 3 PM
USPS unveils more stamps in 2022 stamp program
by Charles SneeTwo new stamps for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express featuring artwork by Dan Cosgrove will be issued Feb. 14 in different locations. -
World Stamps Jan 11, 2022, 12 PM
The Rolling Stones headline on new British stamps
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail reported that it worked closely with the band members and management team on the stamp issue. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2022, 11 AM
The USPS phrase that created stamps just for collectors
by Bill McAllisterSales of the never fully defined “assorted philatelic materials” aimed at stamp collectors — not the general public — have continued over the years. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2022, 11 AM
Southeastern Stamp Expo to be held Jan 28-30
by Linn’s StaffThe Southeastern Stamp Expo is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately exhibition. -
Postal Updates Jan 11, 2022, 10 AM
Postal Service to deliver COVID-19 test kits
by Bill McAllisterOn Dec. 21, 2021, President Joe Biden announced his administration would make test kits available to the public for free in an effort to slow the spread of the disease. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2022, 8 AM
APS meet the candidates night online Feb. 15
by Linn’s StaffAs of mid-January, all of the APS and APRL candidates in the 2022-25 election are running unopposed. -
Auctions Jan 11, 2022, 8 AM
Part 6 of Erivan U.S., Confederate States collection in Jan. 26 H.R. Harmer sale
by Charles SneeH.R. Harmer will offer the sixth part of the massive Erivan collection of United States and Confederate States postal history.