U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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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. -
Sep 19, 2024, 11:00 AM
Hotchner to receive Neinken medal from Philatelic Foundation
by Linn’s StaffHotchner will receive the recognition during a ceremony Oct. 26 at the Collectors Club in New York City. -
Sep 19, 2024, 08:15 AM
Inside Linn’s: Liberty series Jefferson issue a workhorse stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of a blog site that focuses on the Scott Classic Specialized catalog, and a Canada 1949 Official mail stamp that is worth keeping an eye out for. -
Sep 17, 2024, 10:30 AM
Postal documentation of ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
by John M. HotchnerThe Paris peace talks to end the Vietnam War began in 1968. -
Sep 17, 2024, 08:30 AM
Media unveiling for Carnival Nights stamps at Indiana stop for touring Ferris wheel
by Jay BigalkeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
Sep 16, 2024, 08:00 AM
New U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude
by Scott TiffneyThe nondenominated (73¢) stamp will be issued in panes of 20 that include the text “Thank You, Healthcare Community” in surgical green across the pane’s wide top selvage. -
Sep 15, 2024, 06:48 AM
Cash prizes offered for Wisconsin topical exhibits
by Linn’s StaffIn January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75. -
Sep 11, 2024, 10:30 AM
Linn’s digital edition tips and tricks
by Jay BigalkeWhen opening the link to the latest issue, the display will look like the two-page spread shown here. -
Sep 11, 2024, 08:00 AM
U.S. forever stamps are here to stay
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn April 12, 2007, the United States Postal Service issued the first in its long series of forever stamps, a nondenominated (41¢) Liberty Bell booklet stamp. -
Sep 11, 2024, 07:56 AM
Dedication ceremony for Christmas Madonna and Child stamp Sept. 17 in Indianapolis
by Jay BigalkeThe dedication ceremony for the United States Christmas Madonna and Child forever stamp will be held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields in Indianapolis, Ind. -
Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
Colopex drops World Series of Philately status
by Linn’s StaffThere will not be a Colopex show in 2025. -
Sep 9, 2024, 10:15 AM
New date for Healthcare Community stamp ceremony
by Linn’s StaffThe Healthcare Community stamp will go on sale Oct. 1 and is currently available for preorder. The official first day of the stamp is still Oct. 1. -
Sep 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
USPS to issue 16th Kwanzaa stamp Sept. 25 in Pittsburgh
by Charles SneeEkua Holmes’ original artwork featured on the stamp depicts a male drummer and two female dancers. -
Sep 6, 2024, 14:00 PM
August cartoon caption contest winner fancies Lincoln as letter carrier
by John M. HotchnerSeveral entries were quite serious, perhaps reflective of the times in the midst of an unusual presidential campaign. -
Sep 5, 2024, 10:45 AM
Nojex 2024 set for Sept. 27-29
by Linn’s StaffNojex will host meetings of the U.S. Stamp Society, the Collectors Club, the Ottoman and Near East Philatelic Society and New Jersey Postal History Society. -
Sep 4, 2024, 10:45 AM
Another successful Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show
by Jay BigalkeAlmost 1,500 postcards for both issues were given out at the two meetings to the more than 30 attendees. -
Sep 3, 2024, 11:30 AM
Inverted back printing found on 2024 junior duck stamp
by Jay BigalkeScott editors received the inverted back inscription error in an order placed via the U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Fulfillment Services in July. -
Sep 3, 2024, 10:00 AM
Town names used to create a souvenir for a politician
by John M. HotchnerSen. Paul Douglas (1892-1976) served in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat from Illinois from 1949 to 1967. -
Sep 2, 2024, 12:00 PM
WE Fest VIII to take place at Chicagopex
by Linn’s StaffRegistration is open for WE Fest VIII, the semiannual series of exhibiting workshops sponsored by the Women Exhibitors organization. -
Sep 2, 2024, 08:00 AM
Washington, D.C., museum focused on Jewish life to host Sept. 19 first day for new U.S. Hanukkah stamp
by Charles SneeThe new Hanukkah stamp features USPS art director Antonio Alcala’s stylized illustration of a white nine-candle menorah set against a solid bright blue background.
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