U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Jul 31, 2022, 13:00 PM
Katharine Graham, other U.S. stamps assigned Scott numbers
What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2023 Scott catalogs. -
Jul 29, 2022, 15:00 PM
Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 25-28
Highlights include a bourse of more than 75 dealers from the United States and overseas offering stamps, postal history and supplies and more than 800 frames of competitive exhibits. -
Jul 28, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: A centennial tribute to the Fourth Bureau Issue
Also this week, a colorful introduction to Switzerland’s 1933-42 Folk Costumes series, and France’s “Imaginary Museum” series adds a new art wing. -
Jul 27, 2022, 09:57 AM
Ceremony details for Sept. 8 James Webb Space Telescope stamp
The telescope is as tall as a three-story building and contains a 21-foot-wide lens protected by a solar shield the size of a tennis court. -
Jul 27, 2022, 09:00 AM
Set of newspaper and periodical stamps is a good buy in very fine grade
All of the newspaper stamps are large and colorful with great eye appeal. The 1895-97 set of 12 was the last set issued. -
Jul 26, 2022, 11:00 AM
Elephants to be celebrated on U.S. stamp Aug. 12 at Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
The nondenominated (60¢) Elephants commemorative forever stamp will be issued in double-sided panes of 20 in a quantity of 175 million stamps. -
Jul 25, 2022, 13:30 PM
It’s time to fly like an eagle for the August cartoon caption contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Jul 25, 2022, 09:00 AM
FBI wanted posters sent through the mail
The posters drew attention to criminals who had managed to elude the bureau’s agents long enough to get this special treatment. -
Jul 21, 2022, 10:00 AM
Tagging-omitted error of 29¢ Comedians stamp discovered
The production mistake occurs on the stamp shown here honoring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. -
Jul 21, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Marvelous modern postal history
Also this week, a tale of confusion about two U.S. stamps with almost identical designs, and Linn’s readers solve a postal rate mystery surrounding a fourth-class card used to mail a motion picture. -
Jul 19, 2022, 13:00 PM
Foundation issues corrected certificate for U.S. 1920 postal card surcharge error
The corrected certificate came to the attention of Linn’s Stamp News in mid-June. -
Jul 19, 2022, 08:00 AM
Sixteen U.S. stamps celebrate national marine sanctuaries Aug. 5
Postal Service art director Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, Va., designed the stamps using existing photographs. -
Jul 18, 2022, 12:00 PM
Tagged counterfeits; label nods to potential source of fake Flag coil
While counterfeit stamps are out there, collectors can still be vigilant when purchasing forever stamps. -
Jul 18, 2022, 09:00 AM
Buzz Lightyear featured in Aug. 3 U.S. issue
The Postal Service first announced the Go Beyond: Buzz Lightyear stamps in a surprise unveiling at the June 8 red-carpet premiere of Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear movie. -
Jul 18, 2022, 08:00 AM
Help needed to identify two mysterious stamps
Neither stamp has any other hint that would make its origin obvious. -
Jul 15, 2022, 09:00 AM
Frank Carlson’s art on covers
While in the military and writing home, Carlson added intricate designs to his envelopes. -
Jul 14, 2022, 10:00 AM
New book tells stories behind modern U.S. errors
Errors and varieties are unavoidable waste products of any printing operation, and the United States has had its share. -
Jul 14, 2022, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Neighbor’s trash serves up a dollar-sign treasure
Also this week, a look at using computer programs to make album pages, and a review of a $3 packet of mint, never-hinged stamps from 20 different countries. -
Jul 13, 2022, 10:00 AM
June cartoon contest winner dances with celestial stars
The winner of the best nonphilatelic line, shown here, is Gilbert Schaye of New York City. -
Jul 13, 2022, 08:00 AM
Early printings of U.S. 1931 postage due stamps hard to find
The earlier printings were in dull carmine, a dark reddish color. The later printings were in bright scarlet.
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US Stamps Feb 3, 2023, 9 AM
Submissions open for Great American Stamp Show literature competition
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US Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 12 PM
Printer’s waste varies as to cause and effect
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World Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 10 AM
Royal Mail celebrates 60 years of the X-Men with Feb. 16 issue
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World Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Boats on Britain’s stamps reveal its rich maritime history