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08/17/2018

A philatelic Supreme Court decision: Inside Linn’s

By Molly Goad

Also, a Schaefer stamp mix review and a look at the Stamp Paradise website.

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08/15/2018

Ten Hot Wheels cars will zoom onto U.S. stamps

By Michael Baadke

The popular Mattel line of die-cast toy cars is being honored on its 50th anniversary. Ten stamps will be issued on a date to be announced later.

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08/13/2018

World War I stamp ceremony

By Steven J. Bahnsen

With a musical backdrop by the American Legion Band playing Kansas City, the United States Postal Service dedicated its World War I stamp.

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World Stamps

08/10/2018

Saudi Arabia Official stamp issue of 1961: Inside Linn’s

By Molly Goad

In this issue, you'll also find a recap of the recently wrapped Americover 2018 in Georgia, a stamp mixture review and more.

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08/17/2018

A philatelic Supreme Court decision: Inside Linn’s

Also, a Schaefer stamp mix review and a look at the Stamp Paradise website.

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08/17/2018

Seapex show Sept. 14-16 in Seattle area

The Seattle Philatelic Exhibition, Seapex 2018, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the United States Women’s Army Corps.

08/17/2018

Allen wins APS national award with 12¢ stamp exhibit

Allen’s exhibit was one of the 26 grand-award winners of APS-certified national exhibitions held from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, competing for the annual top honor.

08/17/2018

California fires, Hawaii volcano disrupting postal operations

Recent wildfires in northern California and volcanic activity on Hawaii’s Big Island have caused the closure of multiple post offices this summer.

08/17/2018

World War I stamp ceremony: Week’s Most Read

Also, this week: poinsettias, Canada's birds, Hot Wheels and more.

08/15/2018

Ten Hot Wheels cars will zoom onto U.S. stamps

The popular Mattel line of die-cast toy cars is being honored on its 50th anniversary. Ten stamps will be issued on a date to be announced later.

08/15/2018

Alluring El Salvador 1894 Discoveries of Columbus stamps

Long a favorite of Christopher Columbus topical collectors, the classic stamps of El Salvador appeal to the eye and the budget.

08/15/2018

Writers hall inducts Crown, Hartmann, Malpass, MacBride

Four American writers and researchers closely associated with the field of Confederate States philately make up the latest group to enter the Writers Unit No. 30 hall of fame.

08/14/2018

Plan to attend Stockholmia show

One of the big philatelic events of the decade, Stockholmia 2019, is on the horizon and if you want to attend, now is the time to start making plans.

08/14/2018

Famous Bombay cover featured on Czech sheet

A new Czech Republic souvenir sheet shows one of the stamp hobby’s greatest rarities, the Bombay cover. Franked with two of the Mauritius 1847 1-penny Post Office stamps (Scott 1), the 1850 cover is addressed to Bombay, India.

08/14/2018

Saar rarity to auction Sept. 1

The Christoph Gaertner auction firm will offer a rare Saar 1920 20-mark brown King Ludwig III stamp used on piece.

08/13/2018

World War I stamp ceremony

With a musical backdrop by the American Legion Band playing Kansas City, the United States Postal Service dedicated its World War I stamp.

08/10/2018

Saudi Arabia Official stamp issue of 1961: Inside Linn’s

In this issue, you'll also find a recap of the recently wrapped Americover 2018 in Georgia, a stamp mixture review and more.

08/09/2018

Finding town cancels to match your name

For those who would like to personalize their collection or create a present for a friend, preparing covers with town cancellations reflecting someone’s name is both a conversation piece and a gift no else will give.