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Apr 14, 2021, 10:00 AMHorses lament slow mail delivery in March cartoon caption contest
Kenny Moore of Rocklin, Calif., won the nonphilatelic part of the contest with “Don’t be such a neigh sleigher.” -
Apr 12, 2021, 13:00 PMFaux stamps printed on Burdock Blood Bitters cards
The colorful faux stamps stand out on these cards, making an attractive presentation. They also add an element of curiosity, encouraging the viewer to look more closely. -
Apr 12, 2021, 10:40 AMNew USPS Star Wars Droids set features 10 popular characters
The new stamp set is the second (or third) issue from the USPS to celebrate the Star Wars phenomena. -
Apr 9, 2021, 10:30 AMDie-cutting omitted panes of U.S. 2020 Let’s Celebrate stamp found in Washington state post office
The error will be listed in the 2022 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers, which is scheduled for publication in October. -
Apr 9, 2021, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: FDC value isn’t always expressed in dollars and cents
Also this week, a philatelic exploration of the Republic of North Macedonia’s identity crisis, and a worldwide mixture administers a beneficial dose of philatelic medicine. -
Apr 7, 2021, 15:52 PMMinnesota Stamp Expo July 16-18 near Minneapolis
The show will feature free parking and admission, a youth area, seminars and meetings, approximately 25 dealers and a United States Postal Service booth. -
Apr 6, 2021, 14:00 PMAmerican Topical Association to offer two online courses in May
The five-part course “Thematic Exhibiting: Steps to Success” is designed to give students practical information to use in planning and developing a thematic exhibit. -
Apr 5, 2021, 08:00 AMU.S. Views of Our Planets pane of 16 is in demand
The Views of Our Planets stamps were issued in panes of 16 with two of each stamp in the pane. -
Apr 4, 2021, 14:30 PMThe 1890 1¢ Franklin ‘candle flame’ printing flaw explained
Printing flaws such as this do not receive catalog recognition. -
Apr 3, 2021, 08:30 AMScott catalog numbers assigned to Garden Beauty, other recent U.S. stamps
What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2022 Scott catalogs. -
Mar 31, 2021, 10:00 AMArtwork surprise at rural Indiana post office
There are numerous resources for learning about post offices. One is the Postmark Collectors Club. -
Mar 31, 2021, 08:30 AMBroken crown foil freak found on 2021 Year of the Ox panes
While this variety won’t be listed in the Scott catalog because it isn’t an error, it is something specialists might want to keep an eye out for. -
Mar 30, 2021, 08:45 AMReaders respond to Helen Keller stamp designs
Collectors may like or dislike a particular effort, but it is no easy task to accomplish good stamp art. -
Mar 30, 2021, 08:30 AMAbraham Lincoln headlines April cartoon caption contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Mar 27, 2021, 10:30 AMMixture serves up new tagging-omitted error of U.S. 2016 Flag coil
The new tagging-omitted error occurs on the 2016 Flag coil printed by Ashton Potter USA Ltd. -
Mar 26, 2021, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: A not-so-reassuring Apollo 12 insurance cover
Also this week, understanding international business reply mail processed for return to the United States, and a review of the Precancel Stamp Society’s monthly journal. -
Mar 25, 2021, 17:04 PMGreat American Stamp Show will take place live in Chicago
The status of the show has been in limbo since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down public gatherings across the United States and around the world. -
Mar 24, 2021, 09:30 AMPress sheets without die cuts are hot commodities
Despite their limited availability, or perhaps in part because of it, these no-die-cut press sheets have proven to be very popular with collectors. -
Mar 23, 2021, 10:00 AMStamps, labels celebrate Alabama statehood
Traditionally, 50-year statehood anniversaries are celebrated by a single United States commemorative stamp. -
Mar 23, 2021, 10:00 AM1909 postcard calls to mind 1957 Elvis Presley hit song
The postcard was sent in 1909 from an unsigned suitor to a Miss Swanson in Rhode Island.
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Auctions
Apr 14, 2021, 8 AMEastern worldwide auction taking place April 30-May 1
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Postal Updates
Apr 13, 2021, 3 PMTaxpayer funds come to the U.S. Postal Service’s rescue
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Auctions
Apr 13, 2021, 2 PMPetersen classic U.S. collection in April 29-30 Siegel auction
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World Stamps
Apr 12, 2021, 3 PMNew British stamps honor six classic science fiction novels
