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  • Postal Updates May 15, 2025, 12 PM

    USPS recommends price increases for Priority Mail, other shipping services

    by Linn’s Staff
    The changes, which have been approved by the Postal Service’s board of governors, must be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission.

  • World Stamps May 15, 2025, 8 AM

    Designs from Beijing’s Palace Museum on May 18 UNPA issue

    by David Hartwig
    The stamps commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum in Beijing, as well as International Museum Day.

  • Postal Updates May 14, 2025, 1 PM

    North Carolina library celebrates 100 years of service

    by Linn’s Staff
    To celebrate the centennial of its founding, the Lincoln County Public Library in Lincolnton, N.C., offered a postmark on May 3.

  • World Stamps May 14, 2025, 8 AM

    Look for attractive Latvia 1933 airmail semipostal set

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    On March 15, 1933, Latvia issued four airmail semipostal stamps to raise funds for the relief of Latvian aviators wounded in the war for independence.

  • US Stamps May 13, 2025, 12 PM

    Battlefields kit book showcases design process

    by Jay Bigalke
    The United States Postal Service released a collector’s set in conjunction with the Battlefields of the American Revolution forever stamps. The stamps were issued April 16.

  • US Stamps May 13, 2025, 10 AM

    New tagging-omitted error discovered on U.S. 1986 Ameripex ’86 souvenir sheet

    by Charles Snee
    The stamps (from top to bottom) picturing presidents Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower are completely missing the tagging.

  • US Stamps May 13, 2025, 8 AM

    Rocky Mountain Stamp Show to host May 23 debut of 10 colorful stamps picturing baby wild animals

    by Charles Snee
    The Baby Wild Animals stamps will be issued in double-sided panes of 20 featuring two of each design.

  • World Stamps May 12, 2025, 11 AM

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show honored in New Zealand May 7

    by Linn’s Staff
    This issue coincides with the 50th anniversary of the 1975 film adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of science fiction, horror, and musical theatre.

  • World Stamps May 12, 2025, 8 AM

    Canada Post semipostal series continues

    by David Hartwig
    Canada Post is selling the self-adhesive stamp in booklets of 10 with $1 from the sale of each booklet going to the Canada Post Community Foundation to find nonprofit groups that assist Canadian youth.

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    US Stamps May 9, 2025, 10 AM

    2025 APS, APRL election underway

    by Linn’s Staff
    Directions for casting ballots and candidate statements were published in the May issue of the American Philatelist, the official monthly journal of the APS.

  • US Stamps May 8, 2025, 4 PM

    Design of surprise U.S. stamp for Barbara Bush unveiled May 8 at White House

    by Linn's Staff
    The design of a United States forever commemorative stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush (1925-2018) was unveiled May 8.

  • Postal Updates May 8, 2025, 12 PM

    Acting PMG Doug Tulino gives keynote address at 2025 National Postal Forum

    by Linn’s Staff
    The National Postal Forum, which opened April 27 and ran through April 30 this year, brings together thousands of businesses, mailing industry leaders and technology providers.

  • US Stamps May 8, 2025, 8 AM

    Battlefields no-die-cut press sheet sells out swiftly

    by Jay Bigalke
    The immediate sellout of this press sheet underscores its popularity among philatelists and history enthusiasts.

  • Postal Updates May 7, 2025, 2 PM

    FedEx board member Steiner likely to become Postal Service’s next postmaster general

    by Linn’s Staff
    If approved by the board of governors, Steiner would replace Louis DeJoy, who resigned as postmaster general on March 24.

  • Postal Updates May 7, 2025, 12 PM

    New stamps planned for USPS 250th anniversary

    by Jay Bigalke
    To honor this milestone, the Postal Service has introduced a new “Eagle in Flight” symbol.

  • World Stamps May 7, 2025, 10 AM

    What’s new for 2025 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940?

    by Jay Bigalke
    More than 6,250 value changes were made to the 2025 Scott Classic Specialized catalog.

  • US Stamps May 7, 2025, 8 AM

    U.S. unused vending and affixing machine perforation pairs are very popular

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    The scarcer and more expensive pairs are in great demand, but counterfeits made from pairs of imperforate stamps are rife.

  • Postal Updates May 6, 2025, 1 PM

    Wisconsin newspaper uses Apple AirTags to track delivery delays

    by Linn’s Staff
    This strategy aimed to pinpoint where and why delays occur, particularly those affecting subscribers in rural areas.

  • US Stamps May 6, 2025, 11 AM

    New stamp honoring Barbara Bush to be unveiled May 8 at the White House

    by Linn’s Staff
    Barbara Bush was the wife of George H.W. Bush (1924-2018), who served as president of the United States from 1989 to 1993.

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    US Stamps May 6, 2025, 8 AM

    Scenic Rocky Mountain show set for May 23-25

    by Linn’s Staff
    The show will feature at least 32 dealers, 13 society and activity booths and up to 400 exhibit frames.

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