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    Jun 30, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: U.S. Special Handling service comes to an end after 97 years

    Also this month, an exploration of the key airplane mail flights of 1911, and a philatelic visit to the post office in St. Kitts.

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    Jun 29, 2022, 16:00 PM

    Crystal, Minn., hosts Minnesota Stamp Expo July 15-17

    The Minnesota Stamp Expo theme celebrates Minnesota artists, specifically George Morrison and Charles Schulz.

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    Jun 29, 2022, 09:45 AM

    A first-day cover signature quiz

    Both are signed by people who have a connection to the stamp subject.

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    Jun 28, 2022, 10:00 AM

    Quintet of U.S. forever stamps strums mariachi music July 15 in Albuquerque

    The new Mariachi stamps are the first to be issued at the new 60¢ first-class letter rate that went into effect July 10 along with other postal rate increases.

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    Jun 28, 2022, 09:45 AM

    July cartoon caption contest focuses on Declaration of Independence

    Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest.

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    Jun 27, 2022, 10:00 AM

    Great American Stamp Show this August in Sacramento

    The U.S. Postal Service will issue five Pony Cars commemorative forever stamps at a ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. on the main show floor.

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    Jun 24, 2022, 14:30 PM

    Booklet-forming machine misread plate number on U.S. 1981 booklet pane

    When the Bureau of Engraving and Printing decided to add plate numbers to United States coil stamps in 1981, it also undertook to add them to booklet panes.

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    Jun 23, 2022, 14:15 PM

    Chicagopex exhibiting prospectus available

    Show organizers expect more than 280 frames of philatelic material to be on display.

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    Jun 23, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: New stamps, a new coin and postal reform on July 1, 1851

    Also this week, a mysterious card used to mail a motion picture from Oregon to Washington state, and a positive review of a $20 mixture of worldwide stamps.

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    Jun 22, 2022, 15:22 PM

    Concert to begin with Pete Seeger first-day ceremony

    The Pete Seeger forever stamp is being issued as part of the Postal Service’s Music Icon series.

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    Jun 22, 2022, 13:55 PM

    Ceremony details for Aug. 5 Marine Sanctuaries stamps

    The stamps will be issued in panes of 16 with a map of the National Marine Sanctuary system printed on the back of the pane.

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    Jun 22, 2022, 12:35 PM

    Many collectors seek U.S. Sunflower stamp booklet

    The United States has been issuing definitive stamps in booklet format since 1900.

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    Jun 21, 2022, 14:48 PM

    Nancy Pelosi, other notables attend June 14 first-day ceremony for stamp honoring Katharine Graham

    The June 14 first-day ceremony for the United States commemorative stamp honoring Katharine Graham resembled something like one of the A-list parties that Graham staged at her Georgetown mansion.

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    Jun 21, 2022, 14:30 PM

    New addition to list of living people on U.S. stamps

    The subject of living people on U.S. stamps is endlessly fascinating.

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    Jun 21, 2022, 10:15 AM

    First day of issue details for Buzz Lightyear forever stamps

    The United States Postal Service announced Aug. 3 as the first day of issue for its Go Beyond stamps featuring images of Buzz Lightyear.

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    Jun 21, 2022, 08:15 AM

    Stamp for first lady Nancy Reagan July 6 at Ronald Reagan library in California

    More than 120 years after the United States issued a postage stamp picturing Martha Washington, the first presidential first lady, the U.S. Postal Service will pay tribute to Nancy Reagan.

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    Jun 20, 2022, 16:00 PM

    San Diego Stamp Show to be held virtually

    The San Diego Stamp Show, an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show, will host philatelic exhibits in a completely virtual format.

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    Jun 20, 2022, 11:03 AM

    World’s largest mailbox in Casey, Ill.

    The two-story white rural mailbox structure stood out with the blue sky behind it.

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    Jun 16, 2022, 09:30 AM

    George Brett Cup awarded at Rocky Mountain Stamp Show

    American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors president Michael Ley presented the award.

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    Jun 16, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Collecting stamps by U.S. state

    Also this week, when it comes to weighty U.S. dollar-sign covers, sometimes heavier is better, and an upbeat review of a very affordable worldwide assortment of stamps.

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    Jun 29, 2022, 4 PM

    Crystal, Minn., hosts Minnesota Stamp Expo July 15-17

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    Jun 29, 2022, 8 AM

    Colorful and attractive set of three Reunion airmail stamps is a bit overvalued

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    Jun 28, 2022, 2 PM

    Armenian stamp honors Nobel laureate living in California

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