U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jun 29, 2018, 06:30 AMGeorge Linn added to Linn’s cover as publication receives new look
Illustrator Mark Summers creates scratchboard art featured on the new cover design for Linn’s Stamp News starting with the July 16, 2018 issue. -
Jun 29, 2018, 05:30 AMIdentifying 4¢ blue Columbian errors
Never buy a 4¢ Columbian blue (instead of aquamarine) error without a certificate with a photo and description that match the stamp. -
Jun 29, 2018, 04:30 AMAPS and ATA present dragon-themed Stampshow
StampShow/National Topical Stamp Show 2018 will take place Aug. 9-12 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. -
Jun 28, 2018, 16:00 PMNewest postal “heavyweight” dedicated at American Philatelic Center
Three high-denomination stamps featuring the Statue of Freedom were celebrated June 27 at a first-day ceremony in Bellefonte, Pa. -
Jun 28, 2018, 06:15 AMCrystal, Minn., to host Minnesota Stamp Expo
More than 25 dealers are expected to offer philatelic and postal history collectibles at the July 20-22 expo. -
Jun 26, 2018, 13:15 PMDelvaux named Distinguished Topical Philatelist
A prolific philatelic writer and editor, Delvaux is a 39-year ATA member who regularly contributes articles to the group’s journal, Topical Time. -
Jun 26, 2018, 08:00 AMU.S. Christmas stamps to feature Coca-Cola Santa Claus
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Jun 26, 2018, 07:30 AMWhat do you suppose this scout is thinking?
The cartoon caption contest stamp for July is the 1985 22¢ stamp showing Boy Scouts on a hike. -
Jun 25, 2018, 05:35 AMScarce color misregistrations of 1936 airmail special delivery stamp
Finding misregistrations of these 1936 16¢ airmail special delivery stamps is quite difficult. -
Jun 25, 2018, 05:30 AMNo press sheets for U.S. Flag commemorative
The United States Postal Service has confirmed that it is not offering an uncut press sheet for the Flag Act of 1818 forever stamp issued June 9. -
Jun 25, 2018, 05:15 AMAPS to present annual Luff awards
John H. Barwis, Denise L. Stotts, and Wayne L. Youngblood will receive the Luff awards at the APS Stampshow Aug. 9-12. -
Jun 22, 2018, 07:00 AMScooby-Doo, where are you? On a U.S. stamp July 14
The new stamp serves as an ambassador for the Scooby-Doo Doo Good program, which encourages recycling, reducing energy consumption, community clean-ups and more. -
Jun 22, 2018, 06:00 AMScooby-Doo Doo Good: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, the cast of "Dad's Army" sitcom is featured on a new GB stamp set, and learn about the locations shown on the USPS O Beautiful issue. -
Jun 19, 2018, 10:45 AMEnglish wants to improve APS website
The executive director's goal is to make the site more user-friendly and easier to navigate. -
Jun 18, 2018, 06:20 AMJohn Fitch, Robert Fulton and the creation of a working steamboat
Stamps imply Fulton invented the steamboat, but the idea was actually conceived by others, including American inventor and entrepreneur John Fitch. -
Jun 18, 2018, 06:00 AMFlag Act of 1818 stamp generates interest
Appleton, Wis., was honored to host the US Postal Service's first day of issue ceremony for the new flag stamp. -
Jun 15, 2018, 08:00 AMDocumenting delivery delays: Inside Linn’s
Also included in this issue: where to learn more about perfin stamps online, and stamps for the multitude of places named "Guinea" or "Guiana." -
Jun 15, 2018, 06:20 AMOptically variable ink stamps arrive June 27: Week’s Most Read
Also this week, is personalized postage on its way out? The newest U.S. federal duck stamp is self-adhesive only. -
Jun 14, 2018, 04:00 AMAmerica’s "shining seas" and more shown on O Beautiful stamps
New USPS stamps feature photographs that illustrate the five phrases from America the Beautiful's first verse. -
Jun 13, 2018, 13:30 PMUsed dollar-sign eye candy lurking in a stock book
Collector focused on covers is not immune to the allure of an attractive stamp that has been separated from its envelope.
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World Stamps
Dec 17, 2018, 12 PMCanada Post reveals more details about 2019 program
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World Stamps
Dec 17, 2018, 9 AMAland Post adds sparkle to its Christmas stamps
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World Stamps
Dec 17, 2018, 9 AMSpecial finish used on new Luxembourg Christmas stamps
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US Stamps
Dec 17, 2018, 8 AMWashington crossing the Delaware Christmas stamp proposed in 1950; extra printings of 1962 stamp
