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World Stamps Dec 20, 2021, 9 AM
Beston to run for re-election as FIP president in 2022
by Jeff StageThe FIP is an international governing body whose aim is to promote philately, philatelic exhibitions and maintain close relations with the philatelic trade and postal administrations. -
US Stamps Dec 19, 2021, 10 AM
Pipex 2022 show prospectus available
by Linn’s StaffThe show will feature 240 exhibit frames, 40 dealers, a welcome pavilion, a youth area, and more. -
World Stamps Dec 18, 2021, 10 AM
United Nations announces its 2022 stamp program
by David HartwigThe program will begin Jan. 14 with the Sport for Peace issue in honor of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games. -
US Stamps Dec 17, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: APS mailing provides attractive dollar-sign cover
by Charles SneeAlso this week, reviewing online sources for Europa stamp information, and a reader submits a letter to Collectors’ Forum about a strangely perforated Canada 1888 3¢ Queen Victoria stamp. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2021, 2 PM
Fight over controversial customized stamp design continues
by Bill McAllisterThe stamp design shows an Uncle Sam figure struggling with a snake in the shape of a U.S. dollar sign. “Democracy is Not for Sale” is printed up the left side of the design. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2021, 1 PM
2022 Scott U.S. Pocket catalog hot off the press
by Jay BigalkeThe pocket catalog provides a simplified version of the listings for U.S. stamps found in Vol. 1 of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Postal Updates Dec 16, 2021, 1 PM
PRC chairman Kubayanda resumes duties
by Bill McAllisterIn June 2018 President Donald Trump named Kubayanda, a Democrat, to the five-member panel. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2021, 10 AM
Novelty Holly-O-Gram greeting sent in 1936
by John M. HotchnerThe unusual Christmas greeting appears to be modeled on a telegram form. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2021, 8 AM
2007 Wedding Hearts stamp meets current first-class rate
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerCollectors of U.S. stamps should always be aware of mint stamps that are in demand from mass mailers. -
Postal Updates Dec 15, 2021, 3 PM
Museum names Shreve as chair of council of philatelists
by Linn’s StaffShreve has served on the museum’s council of philatelists since 2001. -
US Stamps Dec 15, 2021, 10 AM
November cartoon contest winner is not counterfeit
by John M. HotchnerSupply chain problems seemed to be on the minds of many Linn’s readers who entered the November cartoon caption contest. -
US Stamps Dec 14, 2021, 9 AM
Voting begins in Linn’s 2021 U.S. stamp popularity poll
by Charles SneeJapanese American soldiers who served during World War II, sun phenomena, tap dance, lighthouses and more are shown on this year’s stamps. -
World Stamps Dec 14, 2021, 8 AM
Top stamp stories of 2021
by Jay BigalkeThe COVID-19 global pandemic continued to dominate headlines and affected many different facets of the stamp world and beyond. -
World Stamps Dec 13, 2021, 4 PM
Paper cutting art on Dutch December stamps
by David HartwigEach of the 10 stamps in this issue shows one or more animals engaging in some kind of December activity. -
US Stamps Dec 13, 2021, 8 AM
New U.S. 4¢ Fruit definitive features plump blueberries
by Charles SneeThe 4¢ Blueberries stamp will join the other stamps in the low-denomination Fruits definitive series that began in 2016. -
World Stamps Dec 10, 2021, 10 AM
U.N. honors 75th anniversary of UNICEF with a pane of 10 stamps
by David HartwigEach stamp in the pane is denominated $1.30 and promotes a more specific focus of UNICEF. -
World Stamps Dec 10, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: FDC collecting on the world stage
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an exploration of two 1988 Saudi Arabia stamps honoring the International Road Federation, and stamps celebrating the roots of modern Romania in ancient Dacia. -
Postal Updates Dec 9, 2021, 2 PM
Federal appeals court upholds USPS postal pricing
by Bill McAllisterThe Nov. 12 ruling upholds a plan created by the Postal Regulatory Commission that allows the U.S. Postal Service to raise prices faster than the rate of inflation. -
World Stamps Dec 9, 2021, 8 AM
Chinese and American flag set still popular in U.S. and abroad
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerFlags are one of the most popular topical subjects with Chinese collectors, which helps explain the set’s popularity. -
Auctions Dec 7, 2021, 4 PM
Earliest dated Penny Black fails to sell at Dec. 7 Sotheby’s auction
by Charles SneeThe Penny Black is affixed to the famed Wallace document, which is dated April 10, 1840.