Canada Signs of the Zodiac pane of 12 in demand: Week's Most Read

By Linn’s staff

It's time to catch up on the week that was in stamp-collecting insights and news.

Linn’s Stamp News is looking back at its five most-read stories of the week.

Click the headlines below to read the stories.

5. Coral Reefs, Star Ribbon stamps receive Scott catalog numbers: The new Scott numbers detailed here are for U.S. and U.N. stamps issued during the past month.

4. Stockholm’s Postmuseum displays Swedish philatelic treasures: Postmuseum will showcase some of its “rarely seen treasures” in a special exhibit in conjunction with the Stockholmia 2019 international stamp show May 29-June 2 in Stockholm.

3. U.S. 1903-1934 carmine stamps present a challenge to expertizers: Carmine stamps of the early 20th century can be found in a dozen shades. The most desirable are the carmine lake and lake shades.

2. Sweden’s post office to offer exclusive for Stockholmia show: The Stockholmia 2019 stamp exhibition, May 29-June 2, provides an opportunity to showcase Sweden’s Postmuseum and more to the world.

1. Canada Signs of the Zodiac pane of 12 in demand: In 2012, Canada Post issued a pane of 12 nondenominated Signs of the Zodiac permanent stamps (Scott 2448). The pane is difficult to find.

Connect with Linn’s Stamp News: 

    Sign up for our newsletter
    Like us on Facebook
    Follow us on Twitter