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World Stamps Jun 12, 2025, 11 AM
Norway commemorates emigration to North America with June 12 issue
by Linn’s StaffThe first recorded journey of organized emigration from Norway to North America began when 52 emigrants boarded the Restauration and set sail from Stavanger, Norway, on July 4, 1825, to arrive in New York City Oct. 9. -
Postal Updates Jun 12, 2025, 8 AM
Canada Post, Canadian Union of Postal Workers continue negotiations
by David HartwigThe legal strike action began May 23 after existing collective agreements between Canada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers ended May 22. -
Postal Updates Jun 11, 2025, 1 PM
Colorado hot springs town celebrates 60th year of festival
by Linn’s StaffLocated 95 miles northwest of Denver, the area that is now Hot Sulphur Springs was first discovered in the 16th century by the Ute Native American tribe. -
World Stamps Jun 11, 2025, 10 AM
Royal Mail celebrates the Royal Observatory Greenwich in June 12 issue
by David HartwigJune 2025 marks 350 years since a June 1675 royal warrant signed by King Charles II to establish an observatory. -
World Stamps Jun 11, 2025, 8 AM
Market volatility affecting catalog values of PRC stamps
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerWhen the Chinese economy is in flux, the stamp market reacts, sometimes with more volatility than the economy in general. -
World Stamps Jun 10, 2025, 12 PM
A masterwork of Chinese shengxiao philately
by Jay BigalkeThis book is more than a reference — it is a celebration of the shared human tradition of marking time, celebrating identity, and cherishing cultural heritage through postage stamps. -
Auctions Jun 10, 2025, 8 AM
U.S. 1871 Large Persian Rug revenue stamp in June 24-25 Cherrystone auction of U.S. and worldwide stamps and covers
by Charles SneeCherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers will tempt bidders with more than 1,450 lots of United States and worldwide stamps and covers. -
World Stamps Jun 9, 2025, 11 AM
Canada Post showcases influential places in Canada’s LGBTQ history
by David HartwigThe stamp designs highlight four locations tied to events that played roles in advancing LGBTQ rights or recognition in Canada. -
World Stamps Jun 9, 2025, 8 AM
Pope Leo XIV featured on Vatican City stamps
by Linn’s StaffPope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, became the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. -
US Stamps Jun 5, 2025, 12 PM
Mighty Mississippi, other U.S. stamps to be withdrawn from sale June 30
by Linn’s StaffA total of six stamp issues from 2022 to 2024 are affected. -
Postal Updates Jun 5, 2025, 9 AM
U.S. Postal Service’s National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign launched June 1
by Linn’s StaffThe theme of this year’s campaign is “Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track,” according to the Postal Service. -
World Stamps Jun 4, 2025, 2 PM
What’s new for 2026 Scott Standard Volume 1
by Jay BigalkeThe Boston 2026 World Expo and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary are being celebrated on the cover of the 2026 Scott catalogs. -
US Stamps Jun 4, 2025, 11 AM
From collectors to fathers: stamp-inspired Father’s Day gifts
by Jay BigalkeFor collectors seeking a way to honor their fathers — or for fathers looking to pass on their love of stamps — there are countless ways to make this Father’s Day meaningful through philately. -
US Stamps Jun 4, 2025, 8 AM
U.S. collectors interested in Cuba’s first special delivery stamp
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1899 the U.S. administration issued a special delivery stamp for Cuba (Scott E1) by overprinting the U.S. 10¢ blue Running Messenger special delivery stamp (E5). -
US Stamps Jun 3, 2025, 1 PM
19th- and 20th-century ad covers can be clever and attractive
by John M. HotchnerPick a subject, any subject, and you will find it on an advertising cover and/or on the back of a United States penny postal card from the late 1870s to the 1950s. -
World Stamps Jun 3, 2025, 11 AM
Lego and Deutsche Post unveil new stamp for International Day of Play
by Jay BigalkeThe €0.95 commemorative stamp celebrates the International Day of Play observed annually on June 11. -
World Stamps Jun 3, 2025, 9 AM
Swiss stamp features movable soccer ball
by Linn’s StaffSwiss Post issued a stamp May 8 to mark the first time that Switzerland will host the UEFA Women’s European Championship. -
Postal Updates Jun 2, 2025, 12 PM
Canada Post warns of delays after union initiates strike action
by David HartwigThe legal strike action means that union employees are called on to refuse to work more than eight hours in a day and refuse to work more than 40 hours in a week. -
World Stamps Jun 2, 2025, 8 AM
United Nations marks the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation
by David HartwigIn 2022 the United Nations adopted a resolution to declare 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, along with a proclamation to establish March 21 as the World Day for Glaciers. -
US Stamps May 31, 2025, 10 AM
Recent U.S., U.N. stamps assigned Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.