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US Stamps Feb 15, 2025, 9 AM
Sharing postal history with a nonphilatelic audience
by Jay BigalkeTo have an article pivot from a specialized philatelic journal to a local news publication can be a tough change, but recently an article by James Weigant of Oklahoma successfully made that transition. -
Postal Updates Feb 14, 2025, 12 PM
USPS reports financial results for first quarter of fiscal year 2025
by Linn’s StaffNet income for the first quarter was $114 million, compared to a substantial loss of $2.1 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. -
US Stamps Feb 14, 2025, 10 AM
Kouri wins 2025 Lichtenstein award
by Linn’s StaffYamil Kouri is a 2020 signatory of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists and winner of the American Philatelic Society’s Luff award, among numerous other awards. -
Postal Updates Feb 13, 2025, 1 PM
USPS to continue accepting mail from China and Hong Kong
by Linn’s StaffThe announcement came one day after the USPS said it would temporarily halt delivery of parcels from the two countries. -
US Stamps Feb 13, 2025, 9 AM
Celebrity appearances at Allen Toussaint stamp event
by Linn’s StaffCelebrity singer and songwriter Elvis Costello and Quint Davis, director of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, were among the participants in the ceremony. -
World Stamps Feb 12, 2025, 1 PM
Greenland’s 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigOn July 28, Tusass, Greenland’s postal service, will celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Jens Rosing (1925-2008), whom Tusass calls “the foremost illustrator of Greenlandic stamps.” -
US Stamps Feb 12, 2025, 8 AM
U.S. 2006 $1 Official mail stamp in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOfficial mail stamps were issued as an accounting device for franking mail from government agencies or elected representatives in the government. -
US Stamps Feb 11, 2025, 12 PM
Vess joins APS as new director of education
by Linn’s StaffTomalei Vess, who holds a doctorate in biology from Duke University, has experience in both K-12 and university education, as well as museum education. -
US Stamps Feb 11, 2025, 8 AM
USPS pane celebrates centennial of Appalachian Trail
by Scott TiffneyToday the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses almost 2,200 miles along one of the most ancient mountain ranges, yet is within easy reach of several large metropolitan areas. -
US Stamps Feb 10, 2025, 11 AM
The Order of the Iron Cross
by John M. HotchnerThe return address on the 1904 cover poses a puzzle. -
US Stamps Feb 10, 2025, 8 AM
Dahlias and Baby Animals stamps to be issued at shows
by Linn’s StaffTwo upcoming United States Postal Service stamp issues will be issued at World Series of Philately shows in April and May. -
US Stamps Feb 7, 2025, 10 AM
January cartoon caption contest winner cleans the cockpit
by John M. HotchnerForgetfulness seemed to be the common theme of the captions submitted by those who entered the January cartoon caption contest. -
Postal Updates Feb 6, 2025, 1 PM
Loveland’s remailing program celebrates 79 years
by Linn’s StaffWith more than 12 million letters having passed through Loveland since the program’s inception, the remailing is the largest of its kind in the United States. -
US Stamps Feb 6, 2025, 9 AM
Dealer discovers imperforate error of U.S. 1997 32¢ Humphrey Bogart stamp
by Charles SneeThis new error listing will appear first in the 2026 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 1, to be published this year. -
Postal Updates Feb 5, 2025, 1 PM
New U.S. money order design debuts in February
by Jay BigalkeA watermark of Ben Franklin is on the older money order. On the latest issue, there is an image of a Pony Express rider. -
World Stamps Feb 5, 2025, 8 AM
Netherlands New Guinea 1954-60 set a challenge to assemble
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerA good place to start a Netherlands New Guinea collection is with the set of 16 definitive stamps issued from 1954 to 1960. -
US Stamps Feb 4, 2025, 11 AM
American Vistas coil stamps to arrive Feb. 21 at San Diego Stamp Show
by Charles SneePostal Service art director Greg Breeding designed the two American Vistas coil stamps using existing art produced by DKNG Studios in Los Angeles, Calif. -
US Stamps Feb 4, 2025, 8 AM
Voting remains open for Linn’s 2024 U.S. stamp poll
by Jay BigalkeVoting in Linn's 2024 U.S. stamp poll continues through Feb. 28, 2025. -
World Stamps Feb 3, 2025, 11 AM
New philatelic catalog focuses on 1918-19 Western Ukraine
by Linn’s StaffThe catalog provides a comprehensive listing of all varieties and printings for the stamps and stationery of Western Ukraine, the brief Austria-Hungary successor state that later came under Polish administration. -
US Stamps Feb 3, 2025, 8 AM
Mister Rogers cachet of 1979
by John M. HotchnerFred Rogers (1928-2003) was honored with a nondenominated (50¢) forever stamp (Scott 5275) issued on March 23, 2018 by the United States Postal Service