LSN Newsletter

Issue 48: December 13, 2012

A look back at 2012

As the year comes to a close, we look back at the many new United States stamps issued in 2012 and invite you to let us know what you think of them. Linn's 2012 U.S. Stamp Popularity Poll is now open for voting online and by mail.

Our special features this month include a look at lights on new Christmas stamps from around the world, and details of the new U.S. high-value definitive stamps issued in December. We also have photos from the Lady Bird Johnson first-day ceremony in Austin, Texas.

Wishing you the best this holiday season!

Enjoy!

Jay Bigalke
Linn's Senior Editor-Digital Media

Vote for your favorite 2012 U.S. stamps and stationery

Voting in the Linn's Stamp News 2012 United States Stamp Popularity Poll is underway and will continue through March 5. (More...)

Lights shine on new Christmas stamps

Many of this year's Christmas stamps feature lights. The shining star guides the Holy Family of Mary, Joseph and Jesus on the United States forever stamp, while candles, lanterns, Christmas decorations and even the nose of the reindeer Rudolph glow on stamps of other countries. (More...)

Linn's Stamp News provides stamp images you can use as computer desktop wallpaper. This month Linn's features Portugal's 1991 250-escudo Deer souvenir sheet commemorating European Tourism Year (Scott 1838). (View)

Waves of Color definitives debut

A December issue date for a new United States stamp isn't a common occurrence, but the U.S. Postal Service issued four new definitive stamps this year on Dec. 1. (More...)

Lady Bird Johnson honored

The first-day ceremony for the new United States Lady Bird Johnson souvenir sheet took place Nov. 30 in Austin, Texas. (More...)

Playing card revenue stamps returned in 1894

The revenue tax on playing cards was repealed in 1883, but resumed in 1894 with an initial assessment of 2¢ per pack, complete with new U.S. Internal Revenue stamps. (More...)

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