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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. -
US Stamps Jan 11, 2022, 8 AM
Sculptor Edmonia Lewis to be honored on 45th Black Heritage stamp Jan. 26
by Charles SneeThe nondenominated (58¢) Edmonia Lewis forever commemorative stamp will go on sale in panes of 20. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2022, 2 PM
Prospectus available for first-day-cover exhibits at Great American Stamp Show
by Linn’s StaffIncluded in the exhibit competition will be the Americover exhibit for first-day covers. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2022, 2 PM
Paper supply issues move Mountain Flora stamps’ date
by Jay BigalkeThe four Mountain Flora forever stamps will now be issued March 14 instead of the previously announced Feb. 17. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2022, 2 PM
United States Stamp Society officers and board begin new term
by David HartwigThe society’s bylaws dictate that elective officers serve three-year terms that start Jan. 1 of the year following the election. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2022, 1 PM
APS course prior to Great American Stamp Show Aug. 24
by Linn’s StaffThe American Philatelic Society will host a course on essays and proofs taught by instructor James E. Lee. -
US Stamps Jan 10, 2022, 9 AM
2021 U.S. ‘Stamp Yearbook’ available for purchase
by Jay BigalkeThe yearbook includes 68 stamps and matching mounts from what the Postal Service calls its “collectible program,” or what collectors typically call commemoratives. -
US Stamps Jan 7, 2022, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Potential combination FDCs for 2022 U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeAlso this week, highlighting covers that celebrate the achievements of private launch companies in space, and a tribute to the U.S. Postal Service executive who helped create the 1993 29¢ Elvis Presley commemorative stamp. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2022, 2 PM
Maine Philatelic Society resumes after hiatus
by David HartwigThe society is offering free membership as a special incentive for anyone interested in joining. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2022, 8 AM
U.S. Minute Man savings stamp still in steady demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis stamp is a good buy in true very fine to extra fine grade at up to $150 in mint, never-hinged condition. -
World Stamps Jan 5, 2022, 4 PM
Applications available for Ibra 2023 exhibition in Germany
by Linn’s StaffIn addition to the exhibition, the show will host around 150 dealers, along with meetings and special presentations. -
Postal Updates Jan 4, 2022, 4 PM
USPS to press ahead with electric truck purchase
by Bill McAllisterThe first vehicles are expected on carrier routes in late 2023, the U.S. Postal Service said. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2022, 1 PM
Celebrate the Century Express train memories from 1999
by Jay BigalkeThe U.S. Postal Service needed a hand at many events across the country as it rolled out the Celebrate the Century Express train in partnership with Amtrak. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2022, 11 AM
First-day date and location announced for Pony Cars stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps will be issued in a pane of 20 with the five designs se-tenant (side-by-side). -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2022, 9 AM
New Scott U.S. Errors catalog debuts
by Jay BigalkeThis 18th edition contains a multitude of enhancements including hundreds of updated values, new imagery and much more. -
US Stamps Jan 4, 2022, 8 AM
Partially solving a D stamp puzzle
by John M. HotchnerWhen a pane of nondenominated D stamps described as a counterfeit came out of left field, John Hotchner asked others for their opinions. -
US Stamps Jan 3, 2022, 10 AM
Stamp show in Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 21-23
by Linn’s StaffThe show will include a dealer bourse (sales area) and more than 200 frames of exhibits. -
World Stamps Jan 3, 2022, 9 AM
U.N. starts new cycle in Lunar New Year series
by David HartwigThe stamp design shows a tiger walking through a thick patch of flora that is outlined in gold against the white background. -
US Stamps Jan 1, 2022, 10 AM
Santa Claus computer-vended stamp is Scott official
by Charles SneeWhat do Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Dec 30, 2021, 4 PM
Westpex show April 22-24 near San Francisco airport
by Linn’s StaffA bourse (sales area) of 65 national and international dealers will offer stamps, postal history and supplies.