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    Mar 16, 2023, 14:00 PM

    Exhibiting prospectus available for June 23-24 Okpex show

    Okpex is a World Series of Philately exhibition.

  • 1987-americana-cover-american-embassy-bolivia-montreal-quebec
    Mar 16, 2023, 10:30 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Unraveling the franking on a U.S. 1987 Americana cover

    Also this week, a second installment of odd-shaped stamps, and Linn’s anonymous reviewer takes a close look at a sample from a worldwide mixture that included stamps from just five countries.

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    Mar 14, 2023, 13:49 PM

    Stamp for OSIRIS-REx mission added to 2023 U.S. stamp program

    The issue date and location for the OSIRIS-REx stamp are forthcoming, the USPS said.

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    Mar 14, 2023, 12:30 PM

    Nod to hockey penalty wins February cartoon caption contest

    The entries in the February cartoon caption contest were quite diverse. There were only a few themes that drew multiple entries.

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    Mar 13, 2023, 11:30 AM

    Skateboards and vibrant artwork come together on four U.S. stamps March 24

    The Art of the Skateboard stamps feature vividly colored artwork on the underside of skateboard decks by four U.S. artists.

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    Mar 13, 2023, 09:15 AM

    War derailed plans for 1898 Trans-Mississippi issue

    The stamps in the 1898 set were originally conceived as bicolor, with the vignettes in black.

  • united-states-1936-1937-army-navy-stamps-first-day-cover
    Mar 9, 2023, 10:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Using No. 10 envelopes to create first-day covers

    Also this week, stamps bear witness to the empty thrones of Eastern Europe, and a hot tip alert concerning the most elusive of the recent U.S. Express Mail stamps.

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    Mar 9, 2023, 08:00 AM

    Going beyond just collecting the new U.S. stamp issue

    One additional item to collect is the invitation to attend the first-day ceremony.

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    Mar 8, 2023, 08:00 AM

    One of the most affordable Confederate States of America stamps

    Stamps of the Confederate States of America feature much of the same appeal as classic U.S. issues of the time.

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    Mar 7, 2023, 08:30 AM

    St. Louis Stamp Expo March 24-26

    A bourse (sales area) of about 40 dealers will offer stamps, covers and postal history from the United States and worldwide.

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    Mar 6, 2023, 13:00 PM

    Introducing the 2023 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Counterfeits

    Counterfeiting of U.S. forever stamps increased exponentially in 2021 with most new issues being faked.

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    Mar 6, 2023, 08:00 AM

    Expertizing column anniversary

    Part of the column’s longevity is because Linn’s readers have had a great many questions about the subject that deserve answers.

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    Mar 5, 2023, 10:00 AM

    Florida Everglades Priority Mail, other recent U.S. stamps receive Scott numbers

    Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.

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    Mar 3, 2023, 12:00 PM

    When politics reigned in selecting postmasters

    A July 20, 1898, letter from the United States postmaster general sheds light on the process for selecting postmasters in the late 19th century.

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    Mar 2, 2023, 11:15 AM

    Put yourself in a tank for March cartoon caption contest

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

  • original-order-zunks-1941-franklin-roosevelt-inauguration-cover
    Mar 2, 2023, 08:00 AM

    Inaugural covers off the beaten track

    The two covers celebrate the 1965 inauguration of Lyndon Johnson and Franklin Roosevelt’s 1941 inauguration.

  • united-states-2022-monument-valley-priority-mail-stamp
    Mar 1, 2023, 14:08 PM

    Monument Valley Priority Mail, other U.S. stamps off sale March 31

    Notice of the upcoming withdrawal from sale of these stamps was published in the Feb. 23 issue of the Postal Bulletin.

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    Mar 1, 2023, 13:00 PM

    USPS highlights architectural gems with March 9 Railroad Stations set

    With construction dates ranging from 1873 to 1933, the five stations on the stamps showcase significant contributions to American architecture.

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    Feb 28, 2023, 11:30 AM

    Shaulis assumes duties as ASDA president

    Shaulis assumed duties as ASDA president from Irv Miller, who became president in late 2021.

  • united-states-2022-butterfly-garden-flowers-coil-stamp-plate-number-b2222
    Feb 28, 2023, 08:00 AM

    New plate number discovered on Butterfly Garden Flowers coil stamps

    Stamps from the initial printing show plate number B1111 on the stamp picturing three cosmos flowers.

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    Trio of ‘Hindenburg’ crash covers in Oct. 11-13 Kelleher auction of Commander’s collection of zeppelin flights


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