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US Stamps Dec 7, 2021, 3 PM
Issue date and city announced for Year of the Tiger stamp
by David HartwigThe issue date comes well in advance of the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1, which marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. -
US Stamps Dec 7, 2021, 11 AM
Castillo de San Marcos Priority Mail envelope off sale Jan. 14
by Charles SneeThe $7.95 Castillo de San Marcos envelope is the final Priority Mail prepaid stamped flat-rate envelope to be offered by the Postal Service. -
US Stamps Dec 7, 2021, 10 AM
First U.S. Christmas stamp issued in 1962
by John M. HotchnerMore than a billion of the 1962 Christmas stamps were sold. -
US Stamps Dec 6, 2021, 2 PM
U.S. 2022 Edmonia Lewis stamp ceremony details announced
by David HartwigThe Edmonia Lewis stamp is the 45th issue in the Black Heritage series. -
US Stamps Dec 6, 2021, 2 PM
Ceremony details revealed for U.S. 2022 Love stamps
by David HartwigThe USPS started the Love stamp series in 1973. The 2022 issue features artwork by Bailey Sullivan. -
World Stamps Dec 6, 2021, 2 PM
New Canadian stamp celebrates author Margaret Atwood
by David HartwigThe nondenominated, permanent-rate (currently 92¢) stamp was issued in a booklet of 10. -
World Stamps Dec 6, 2021, 9 AM
Registration date set for APS 2022 Summer Seminar
by Linn’s StaffAttendees can choose between nine different two-day courses or two different four-day courses. -
US Stamps Dec 5, 2021, 11 AM
Santalandia and Christmas fantasy stamps
by John M. HotchnerAre Santalandia and similar fantasy stamps unlawful? Apparently not as they don’t claim to be U.S. postage. -
Auctions Dec 4, 2021, 11 AM
Part 1 of Magnolia collection of U.S. mail in China and Japan in Dec. 16 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeThe 103 lots in this first sale include some of the finest and most consequential covers in the collection. -
US Stamps Dec 4, 2021, 11 AM
Scott numbers for A Visit From St. Nick, Otters in Snow stamps
by Charles SneeAll of the numbers will appear in the Scott New Listings Update section of the Dec. 20 Linn’s Stamp News. -
World Stamps Dec 3, 2021, 1 PM
Greenland started street art stamp series Nov. 9
by David HartwigThe first two Street Art in Greenland stamps represent art from the country's east and west coasts. -
US Stamps Dec 3, 2021, 10 AM
Page protectors solve editor’s No. 10 envelope storage problem
by Jay BigalkeProducts added to the amosadvantage.com website include multiple sizes of new page protectors that are designed to help collectors. -
US Stamps Dec 3, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: An unusual trio of U.S. 1¢ Grant postal card uses
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring December 1941 trans-Pacific airmail flights after Pearl Harbor, and a collage of colorful stamps devoted to Christmas shopping. -
US Stamps Dec 2, 2021, 10 AM
Issue dates for Blueberries, U.S. Flags and Love stamps
by Jay BigalkeInformation on first-day ceremonies was not immediately available for any of these upcoming issues. -
US Stamps Dec 2, 2021, 8 AM
U.S. Thaddeus Lowe airmail letter sheet still tough to find used
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe United States issued its first letter sheets in 1861 and its last airmail letter sheet in 1999. -
US Stamps Dec 1, 2021, 3 PM
Mail early for Christmas humor from the USPS
by John M. HotchnerThe USPS is relentless about getting the American public to mail early for Christmas. -
US Stamps Dec 1, 2021, 8 AM
Time to head west for December cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerEntries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Postal Updates Nov 30, 2021, 4 PM
Postmark celebrates the work of artist Augusto Marin
by Molly GoadThe human figure, often in groups, is a central motif in many of Marin’s works, as is a horse. -
World Stamps Nov 29, 2021, 11 AM
Finland issued Nov. 3 five new stamps for Christmas and winter greetings
by David HartwigResidents of Finland have been sending Christmas greetings since the early 1800s, and the country first issued a specific Christmas stamp in 1973. -
Auctions Nov 29, 2021, 11 AM
U.S., worldwide, more in Dec. 14-15 H.R. Harmer sales
by Charles SneeCollectors seeking graded stamps will find a number to choose from in the selection of U.S. stamps up for bids Dec. 14.