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US Stamps
Mar 28, 2020, 11 AMLincoln and Douglas debate for April cartoon caption contest
Lincoln is featured on the stamp, but Stephen Douglas can be seen standing behind him, waiting for his turn to speak. -
US Stamps
Mar 27, 2020, 1 PMStamp Fulfillment Services comes under PRC scrutiny
The Postal Regulatory Commission urged the U.S. Postal Service to continue to press Stamp Fulfillment Services for better cost coverage. -
US Stamps
Mar 27, 2020, 10 AMAll U.S. press sheets from 2020 taken off USPS retail sales site
The most recent issue for which a press sheet is still being offered on the Postal Store site is the set of four Spooky Silhouettes forever stamps. -
World Stamps
Mar 27, 2020, 9 AMInside Linn’s: Tracing the history of French bicycle revenue stamps
Also this week, rectifying errors in a popular postal rates book, and highlighting a stamp that follows fluctuations in the philatelic market in the People’s Republic of China. -
US Stamps
Mar 26, 2020, 3 PMU.S. Earth Day stamp will be issued April 18 without ceremony
The Earth Day stamp marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, a nationwide event celebrating environmental action. -
World Stamps
Mar 26, 2020, 2 PMVideos connect and teach stamp collectors
An increase in video content and video chats within the stamp collecting community was noted at the end of March. -
Auctions
Mar 26, 2020, 11 AMBallon monte covers in April 14-15 Spink sale in London
Bidders will find items to suit a broad range of budgets and collecting interests. -
World Stamps
Mar 26, 2020, 9 AMSingapore Philatelic Museum to reopen as children’s museum in 2021
The museum officially opened on Aug. 19, 1995, in a 1906 building that was formerly part of the Anglo Chinese School in Singapore. -
US Stamps
Mar 25, 2020, 11 AMNew plate numbers reported for 2019 Flag coil stamps
On the rolls of the two coil stamps, the plate number is printed on every 31st stamp. -
Postal Updates
Mar 25, 2020, 9 AMHouse Democrats: USPS faces imminent crisis due to coronavirus outbreak
Two Democrats in the House of Representatives urged their colleagues to give the USPS a $25 billion emergency appropriation. -
US Stamps
Mar 24, 2020, 9 AMOn-site staff at APS complex sent home, programs affected
Delays in postal mail replies, including membership application processing, should be expected. -
US Stamps
Mar 23, 2020, 4 PMUSPS reports first-day events canceled through mid-May
The events were canceled in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. -
US Stamps
Mar 20, 2020, 1 PMUse of U.S. Fruits coils on 2019 mailing sets new record
Direct mail marketers have enthusiastically embraced the United States low-denomination Fruits definitive stamp series. -
Postal Updates
Mar 20, 2020, 12 PMInternational mail disruptions multiply with COVID-19 impact
Some nations have suspended some or all mail services, while others are anticipating or reporting delays for specific mail services. -
US Stamps
Mar 20, 2020, 11 AMEscaping reality through postage stamps
If you have the extra time, now might be the perfect opportunity to work on that stamp exhibit you might have been putting off. -
World Stamps
Mar 20, 2020, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Tips for using the digital edition of Linn’s
Also this week, celebrating the U.S. 1994 $5 Washington and Jackson stamp, and helpful tips for identifying stamps from Cape Juby. -
World Stamps
Mar 20, 2020, 8 AMHello Kitty promotes U.N. global goals in new do-it-yourself sheets
The UNPA had previously reported that it would issue Hello Kitty and Global Goals stamps as part of its 2019 stamp program. -
US Stamps
Mar 19, 2020, 1 PMCoronavirus delays Boutonniere, Corsage stamp ceremony
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood, Ky., announced that it will be closed on April 2, the day the United States Postal Service planned to hold a first-day ceremony for two new stamps. -
Auctions
Mar 19, 2020, 12 PMTop graded U.S. classic stamps, covers in April 8-9 Siegel sale
The quality throughout the auction is very high, with 27 stamps grading 100 to indicate mathematically perfect centering. -
Postal Updates
Mar 19, 2020, 12 PMBrennan allows more USPS executives to work from home
The U.S. Postal Service is discussing with postal unions the possibility of expanding telework to operational units.