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US Stamps Oct 26, 2021, 9 AM
Can you report a bigger vignette shift on the George Rogers Clark stamp?
by John M. HotchnerThere are no missing colors, inverts or color errors on the carmine and black stamp. -
US Stamps Oct 25, 2021, 10 AM
Could United States domestic airmail make a comeback?
by Jay BigalkeFor items that weigh less than a pound, there is potential to create a new airmail rate. -
World Stamps Oct 25, 2021, 8 AM
New U.N. stamps show the importance of toilets, water and sanitation
by Denise McCartyThe UNPA described the designs as depicting “three of the most important ways toilets, water and hygiene add value to our lives.” -
World Stamps Oct 23, 2021, 10 AM
Valour Road trio saluted Oct. 21 with new stamp issued by Canada Post
by Charles SneeThe stamp pictures (from left to right) Lionel “Leo” Clarke (1892-1916), Robert Shankland (1887-1968) and Frederick William Hall (1885-1915). -
US Stamps Oct 22, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Prexie cover goes for big bucks online
by Charles SneeAlso this week, an intriguing cover mailed in 1942 from Meteor City, Ariz., and a discussion of U.S. unpaid local postcards that are not subject to double rates. -
World Stamps Oct 21, 2021, 11 AM
Poland wins most beautiful Europa stamp competition
by Denise McCartyA total of 53 postal administrations participated in the contest, each entering one stamp. -
US Stamps Oct 21, 2021, 10 AM
The U.S. GPO acquired new printing press in 1987
by John M. HotchnerThe first card fully produced on the new equipment was the Constitutional Convention, 1787 14¢ card issued May 25, 1987. -
US Stamps Oct 21, 2021, 9 AM
Wild and Scenic Rivers mint panes of 12 in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamps were printed by lithography by Banknote Corporation of America in sheets of 108 that were divided into panes of 12 for distribution and sale. -
US Stamps Oct 21, 2021, 9 AM
Final Stamp Out Cancer auction raises more than $12,000
by Steven J. BahnsenThe Oct. 9 auction featured nearly 600 lots of foreign stamps and covers. -
US Stamps Oct 20, 2021, 2 PM
Jacques Minkus ‘brought stamps to Main Street’
by John M. HotchnerMinkus established the stamp department on the first floor of New York City’s Gimbels department store in 1931. -
World Stamps Oct 20, 2021, 8 AM
Numerous fun puzzles to solve on Isle of Man’s Mensa stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps were issued Oct. 1 to mark the 75th anniversary of Mensa, the world’s oldest and largest high IQ society. -
World Stamps Oct 19, 2021, 4 PM
Canada honors Diwali on stamp issued Oct. 19
by Denise McCartyCanada Post issued its first Diwali stamps Sept. 21, 2017, in a joint issue with India. -
Postal Updates Oct 19, 2021, 11 AM
State attorneys general file complaint against DeJoy
by Bill McAllisterA group of 20 state attorneys general has lodged a formal complaint against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year Delivering for America plan. -
World Stamps Oct 18, 2021, 11 AM
UNPA celebrates celebrations Nov. 4 on personalized stamps
by Charles SneeEach pane contains 10 different stamps arranged in two columns of five. -
Auctions Oct 18, 2021, 9 AM
British Empire stamps offered in Colonial Stamp Co. auction
by Charles SneeThe sale will open with 73 lots of Great Britain, including British offices in China and Morocco. The rest of the approximately 1,100 lots feature the British Empire from Aden to Zululand. -
Postal Updates Oct 17, 2021, 10 AM
Deadliest U.S. forest fire remembered on postmark
by Molly GoadOne hundred and 50 years ago, the United States’ deadliest forest fire raged in northeastern Wisconsin. -
US Stamps Oct 15, 2021, 1 PM
Memorable first-day events in Otter, Santa Claus
by Jay BigalkeLinn’s editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke enjoyed attending ceremonies for the Otters in Snow and A Visit From St. Nick stamps. -
World Stamps Oct 15, 2021, 11 AM
Canada Post announces autumn issue dates
by Linn’s StaffCanada Post announced the issue dates for stamps celebrating various holidays in the October issue of Details, its publication for collectors. -
US Stamps Oct 15, 2021, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Express Mail cover to Leonardo DiCaprio
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of free computer programs that can aid in organizing a stamp collection, and a word search puzzle featuring named animals that appear on stamps. -
US Stamps Oct 14, 2021, 2 PM
Unusual auxiliary marking on returned WWII-era package
by John M. HotchnerThe wrapping from which this piece was clipped covered a package that could not be sent to the United States Army addressee.