U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Aug 23, 2019, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: The fascinating story of a town named Terminus
Also this week, digging into stamp-related videos on YouTube and understanding a mistakenly applied handstamp on a 1943 airmail cover. -
Aug 21, 2019, 15:12 PMUSS Missouri stamps with die cuts omitted surface at navy base in Rota, Spain
The Scott editors confirmed that the error will be listed in Vol. 1A of the 2021 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, due out in April 2020. -
Aug 19, 2019, 15:37 PMBook provides possible clue to the Taunton mystery stamp
The mystery stamp, more than 80 years old, features a secret mark in one of the corners. -
Aug 19, 2019, 12:45 PMMoon Landing stamps printed on chrome paper for shiny effect
The Moon Landing Anniversary stamps are the latest U.S. new issue to show shiny or metallic effects. -
Aug 19, 2019, 10:10 AMQuality of modern counterfeit U.S. stamps keeps improving
Counterfeits are often purchased online at a substantial discount from face value. -
Aug 16, 2019, 10:24 AMInside Linn’s: Distinguishing the 2002-03 Jefferson Memorial stamps
Also this week, a set of Lebanon airmail stamps promotes tourism and finding a valuable San Marino stamp in a mixture. -
Aug 15, 2019, 16:00 PM1993 Harriet Quimby airmail variety is overlooked
This variety merits putting away some mint panes and plate number blocks. -
Aug 12, 2019, 10:00 AM1898 5¢ Trans-Mississippi Exposition stamp a perennial favorite
The stamp is a good buy in unused original gum condition at around $80. -
Aug 9, 2019, 15:00 PMFlorida man to serve 20 years for mailing pipe bombs in 2018
The individuals who were the targets of the mailings are all Democratic political figures or prominent supporters of liberal causes. -
Aug 9, 2019, 09:00 AMInside Linn’s: Celebrating the 1989 Prehistoric Animals stamps
Also this week, tracing the history of the Greek monarchy on stamps and sifting through a stamp mixture loaded with popular topical issues. -
Aug 9, 2019, 09:00 AMLenticular element added to T. Rex stamps to simulate image movement
The effect will be similar to that seen on the Rabbit and Hat stamp on the 2018 Art of Magic souvenir sheet of three. -
Aug 8, 2019, 08:46 AMLetter from the White House explained the Nixon pardon
History lurks inside many envelopes that have been saved by stamp and cover collectors. -
Aug 7, 2019, 13:56 PMChickens flock to July cartoon caption contest
The cartoon caption contest for July featured one of the stamps from the State and County Fairs strip of four forever stamps. -
Aug 7, 2019, 08:20 AMM-Bag tag for a shipment of printed matter to New Zealand
This cost-effective way to ship a heavy sack of printed matter and related materials to a single address is called M-Bag mail. -
Aug 6, 2019, 11:03 AMSesame Street Characters, U.S.S. Missouri now Scott catalog official
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Aug 2, 2019, 10:11 AMInside Linn’s: Cal Rodgers’ historic 1911 flight in Vin Fiz Flyer biplane
Also this week, exploring Chile’s colorful journey to issuing stamps and upacking the essential features of the Facit line of stamp catalogs. -
Aug 2, 2019, 10:10 AMAPS Stampshow/ATA National Topical Stamp Show now open
The joint American Philatelic Society Stampshow and American Topical Association National Topical Stamp Show, taking place at the CHI Health Convention Center in Omaha, Neb., is now underway. -
Aug 1, 2019, 09:18 AMAPS board approves 2023 Stampshow site
The American Philatelic Society will present its 2023 summer stamp show, exhibition and annual convention in Cleveland, Ohio. -
Jul 30, 2019, 14:32 PMU.S. Harry Potter booklet of 20 is in demand
If you need this booklet, it is well worth buying at the 2019 Scott catalog value. -
Jul 30, 2019, 14:20 PM1973 Boston Tea Party block is a puzzle for expertizers
The 1973 Boston Tea Party block of four has three catalog-listed missing-color errors. Misregistrations of color also are known.
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World Stamps
Aug 21, 2019, 1 PMThe key stamp in the Ottoman Empire’s 1914 set
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Postal Updates
Aug 21, 2019, 2 AMA little postmark for an enormous anniversary
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World Stamps
Aug 20, 2019, 4 PMIceland Post to close its philatelic bureau
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US Stamps
Aug 19, 2019, 3 PMBook provides possible clue to the Taunton mystery stamp
