U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Oct 11, 2024, 14:00 PM
APS Writers Unit No. 30 announces members to its hall of fame
by Linn’s StaffThe names of the honorees are to be displayed along with other hall of fame members listed on a plaque at the American Philatelic Research Library in Bellefonte, Pa. -
Oct 9, 2024, 11:30 AM
Prospectus available for Pipex 2025
by Linn’s StaffSpecial souvenir cachets will commemorate the show’s theme, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River. -
Oct 9, 2024, 10:15 AM
Gratitude for Denise McCarty’s 43-year career with Linn’s
by Jay BigalkeMcCarty joined Linn’s as a staff writer in April 1981 and was promoted to senior editor in March 1996. In January 2020, McCarty was named managing editor. -
Oct 9, 2024, 08:00 AM
World’s first butterfly topical stamp in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1891, the Kingdom of Hawaii issued a 2¢ dull violet Queen Liliuokalani stamp. -
Oct 7, 2024, 11:30 AM
McMurtrie dismissed as APS education director following Sept. 21 arrest
by Linn’s StaffAmerican Philatelic Society executive director Scott English revealed Sept. 24 that McMurtrie is no longer an APS employee. -
Oct 7, 2024, 08:15 AM
Vasiliauskas named president of Mystic Stamp Co.
by Linn’s StaffMystic sells a large range of United States and worldwide stamps, first-day covers and collecting supplies. -
Oct 6, 2024, 13:00 PM
Apgar souvenir card available
by John M. HotchnerVirginia Apgar developed the method known as the Apgar score, which is used in hospitals worldwide to assess the condition of newborns by observing five key health factors. -
Oct 6, 2024, 12:00 PM
First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Oct 4, 2024, 14:00 PM
86th Balpex show set for Oct. 25-27 at new location
by Molly GoadThe American Topical Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Balpex. -
Oct 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers?
by Jay BigalkeMany important value and editorial changes enhance the historic 103rd edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
Oct 1, 2024, 08:15 AM
Time to get fit for the October cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
Sep 30, 2024, 11:00 AM
New plate number discovered on $5 Floral Geometry stamp
by Charles SneeAccording to the U.S. Postal Service, the $5 Floral Geometry stamp was reprinted in 2024. -
Sep 30, 2024, 08:00 AM
Prospectus available for Garfield-Perry March Party 2025
by Linn’s StaffThe Garfield-Perry March Party is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show. -
Sep 26, 2024, 09:00 AM
Operation Santa launches for 2024 holiday mailing season
by Linn’s StaffAccording to the U.S. Postal Service, Operation Santa will be highlighted in the new season of the Hulu series Dear Santa, which begins Nov. 24. -
Sep 25, 2024, 09:30 AM
American Topical Association celebrates 75th anniversary
by Jay BigalkeSeventeen-year-old Jerome (Jerry) Husak founded the specialized collecting organization in November 1949 in Milwaukee, Wis. -
Sep 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Reissued Hawaii 1868 5¢ King Kamehameha III stamp a great buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1868, the 5¢ blue and the 13¢ dull rose King Kamehameha III stamps (Scott 10-11) were reissued by the postal authorities. -
Sep 24, 2024, 14:00 PM
Winter Whimsy stamps conclude 2024 U.S. stamp program Oct. 10 in Park City, Utah
by Charles Snee“The four new stamps … celebrate the winter season with lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes,” the Postal Service said. -
Sep 24, 2024, 12:00 PM
American Philatelic Society warns of fraudulent online store
by Linn’s StaffThe APS recommends potential buyers take various measures to protect themselves. -
Sep 23, 2024, 08:00 AM
Colton wins top honors in AFDCS cachetmakers contest
by Linn’s StaffKevin Colton, a retired photographer who has been creating cachets under the trade name KSC Cachets off and on since 1998, had never before entered the cachetmakers contest. -
Sep 20, 2024, 14:07 PM
Grimm notches third win in 2024 federal duck stamp art contest
by Charles SneeGrimm’s painting of male and female spectacled eiders with a mountain scene in the background will appear on the duck stamp scheduled to be issued sometime in June 2025.
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World Stamps Oct 10, 2024, 8 AM
Royal Mail honors 60 years of the Who
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US Stamps Oct 9, 2024, 11 AM
Prospectus available for Pipex 2025
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US Stamps Oct 9, 2024, 10 AM
Gratitude for Denise McCarty’s 43-year career with Linn’s
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US Stamps Oct 9, 2024, 8 AM
World’s first butterfly topical stamp in strong demand