U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Dec 8, 2022, 08:30 AM
Living people on U.S. stamps includes Santa Claus
One of the best depictions of Santa Claus on U.S. stamps is the 1983 20¢ contemporary Christmas stamp. -
Dec 7, 2022, 13:00 PM
Boston 2026 online philatelic advisor named
Boston 2026 World Expo will take place May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. -
Dec 6, 2022, 08:30 AM
New Flag plate number has the potential of being overlooked
When the Flag stamp was issued Jan. 9, 2022, it was available in multiple varieties printed by the U.S. Postal Service’s two contract printers. -
Dec 5, 2022, 09:00 AM
Problems with the U.S. 1974 Christmas self-adhesive stamp
Discolored and absent doves on 1974 experimental self-adhesive 10¢ Christmas stamp puzzle collectors. -
Dec 3, 2022, 08:00 AM
Voting begins in Linn’s 2022 U.S. stamp popularity poll
In 2022, the United States Postal Service issued 121 varieties of stamps, just nine more than were issued for the 2021 program. -
Dec 2, 2022, 12:00 PM
Boston 2026 World Expo receives donation from USSS
The United States Stamp Society will host a society booth throughout the international exhibition. -
Dec 1, 2022, 15:06 PM
First Moon Landing, other U.S. stamps go off sale Dec. 31
Notice of the upcoming withdrawal from sale of these stamps was published in the Dec. 1 issue of the Postal Bulletin. -
Dec 1, 2022, 13:00 PM
Scott numbers assigned to Snowy Beauty, other recent U.S. stamps
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Nov 30, 2022, 10:55 AM
Issue dates, locations announced for Red Fox, other U.S. 2023 stamps
The U.S. Postal Service revealed issue dates and locations for nine stamps in its 2023 program. -
Nov 30, 2022, 08:54 AM
A stamp from an attractive set of classic bicolor, engraved U.S. issues
The stamps were issued May 1, 1901, the first day of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. -
Nov 29, 2022, 08:53 AM
Micarelli guide book to U.S. classic stamps available
The stamps are organized by design and denomination for the definitive stamps of this era. -
Nov 28, 2022, 13:00 PM
Hofmeyr wins single-frame Champion of Champions award for U.S. grills exhibit
Hofmeyr’s exhibit was one of 22 qualifying exhibits in the single-frame Champion of Champions competition. -
Nov 28, 2022, 09:56 AM
‘Peanuts’ character Pigpen front and center for December cartoon contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
Nov 25, 2022, 13:30 PM
Elf with present on new USPS holiday postage label
The postage labels are dispensed at self-service kiosks installed in many post offices across the country. -
Nov 25, 2022, 12:24 PM
Why Minden, Neb., is the ‘Christmas City’
How hard do you have to look to find a Christmas connection on a philatelic item? -
Nov 23, 2022, 11:30 AM
Linn’s reader identifies 1937 Christmas card artist
The picture is titled The Philatelists, but the name was altered for use on the Christmas card. -
Nov 22, 2022, 16:19 PM
First-day-of-issue details for U.S. Railroad Stations set
The stamps, designed by Down the Street Designs, will be issued in panes of 20. -
Nov 22, 2022, 12:00 PM
A rare Christmas card from a POW in Korea
One reason so few of these greetings survive is that the amount of surviving POW mail is quite small. -
Nov 21, 2022, 13:00 PM
Westpex 2023 prospectus available
Westpex 2023 will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the cable car. -
Nov 17, 2022, 08:00 AM
Tagging-omitted errors found on 2017 Love, 2022 Flags stamps
Robert Thompson, a specialist in U.S. plate number coil stamps, discovered the new errors.
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A closer look at the new Endangered Species collector’s kit
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US Stamps Jun 6, 2023, 11 AM
Roy Lichtenstein, other recent U.S. stamps receive Scott numbers
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World Stamps Jun 6, 2023, 8 AM
Clash of Empires: the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War to open at Royal Philatelic Society London July 1
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World Stamps Jun 5, 2023, 12 PM
Gustaf Douglas, 1938-2023