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Postal Updates Nov 29, 2021, 7 AM
Biden rejects postal board effort to save chairman
by Bill McAllisterBiden did not mention the efforts of the Postal Service’s current board of governors to keep chairman Ron Bloom in office. -
World Stamps Nov 28, 2021, 3 PM
New issues from Norway celebrate Christmas, bicentenary of flag
by David HartwigFor Norway’s new Christmas stamps, award-winning illustrator and children’s book author Lisa Aisato illustrated two fitting scenes for the holiday season. -
US Stamps Nov 28, 2021, 11 AM
1915 magazine renewal letter recalls Christmas past
by John M. HotchnerThe letter was an appeal to subscribers of The Farmer’s Wife, A Woman’s Farm Journal to renew before Dec. 20, 1915. -
US Stamps Nov 27, 2021, 12 PM
“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.”
by John M. HotchnerThe 100th anniversary of this now-famous editorial came and went in 1997 without recognition by the USPS. -
US Stamps Nov 24, 2021, 9 AM
Are stamp shows making a comeback or changing?
by Jay BigalkeTo say the least, shows are trying to find their groove while coping with the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
US Stamps Nov 24, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: The sinister political roots of buying gingerbread men
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a closer look at U.S. postal rates for forwarded drop letters during the war-tax period from Nov. 2, 1917, to June 30, 1919, and a review of a mixture of mostly pre-1980 worldwide stamps. -
US Stamps Nov 23, 2021, 3 PM
Transit passes promote U.S. Christmas seals
by John M. HotchnerThese transit passes were part of the publicity program to encourage contributions to the National Tuberculosis Association and the use of Christmas seals. -
World Stamps Nov 23, 2021, 11 AM
Thoughts on holiday stamp art innovations worldwide
by Jay BigalkeIs there still room for innovation in Christmas and winter stamp design? -
Auctions Nov 23, 2021, 8 AM
Egypt, France, Britain, more in Feldman Dec. 13-16 auction series
by Charles SneeBidders, regardless of budget, are sure to find something of interest for their collections. -
World Stamps Nov 22, 2021, 2 PM
American Topical Association offers free snowflakes checklist
by Linn’s StaffThis year’s checklist includes stamps featuring snowflakes either as the main theme or along with an associated topic. -
World Stamps Nov 22, 2021, 9 AM
Isle of Man’s Christmas stamps feature beloved childhood character
by David HartwigA new stamp issue from the Isle of Man features illustrations of Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. -
World Stamps Nov 19, 2021, 11 AM
Canadian stamp honors singer Buffy Sainte-Marie
by Denise McCartySainte-Marie has received many awards and honors during her long career, including being named best new artist in 1964 by Billboard Magazine. -
US Stamps Nov 19, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: USPS issued $1 stamp to publicize its support of 1992 Olympic Games
by Charles SneeAlso this week, using an entry form to simplify the use of a spreadsheet to keep track of stamps in your collection, and going on the hunt for 28 stamps from Ukraine hidden in a word search puzzle. -
Postal Updates Nov 18, 2021, 3 PM
USPS letter carrier visits ‘Sesame Street’
by Bill McAllisterThe Sesame Street segment focused on how letters are handled by the Postal Service and what joy they can bring. -
Auctions Nov 18, 2021, 3 PM
Rumsey Dec. 8-10 auction series features U.S., worldwide stamps, philatelic gems, Munson collection of Hawaii
by Charles SneeOne of the highlights of the general foreign offerings is an oversized registered cover franked with a complete set of Iceland’s Parliament Millennium stamps. -
US Stamps Nov 18, 2021, 10 AM
Recent U.S. issues to be withdrawn from sale Dec. 31
by Charles SneeThese items all will be withdrawn from sale effective at the close of business on Dec. 31 from all post offices and other USPS vending outlets. -
World Stamps Nov 18, 2021, 10 AM
Tickets available for London 2022 stamp exhibition
by Linn’s StaffThe exhibition is scheduled to take place Feb. 19-26, 2022. -
US Stamps Nov 18, 2021, 8 AM
Look for scarce, used newspaper and periodicals stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThese stamps were used for prepayment on bulk shipments of newspapers and periodicals. -
World Stamps Nov 18, 2021, 8 AM
Classic science fiction on new British issue
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis set is in good demand as mint, never-hinged pairs; used se-tenant pairs; FDCs with official cachets; and presentation packs. -
Postal Updates Nov 17, 2021, 3 PM
DeJoy and other postal officials receive big bonuses
by Bill McAllisterThe former North Carolina logistics executive had a compensation package totaling $480,985 for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30.