Several Linn’s readers honed in on the most popular theme for our December cartoon caption contest, featuring the Peanuts comic strip character Pigpen.

The United States Postal Service announced Jan. 13 that it will issue stamps for the bedtime story Goodnight Moon and the children’s animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.

The stamps will be used in welcome packets and in the youth and beginner’s areas.

Writing letters to Santa Claus has a long and honorable history.

Designed by USPS art director Ethel Kesseler, the forever stamp features a photograph taken of the acclaimed rhythm and blues artist by photographer Bill Tompkins in New York City in 2007.

United States President Jimmy Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at age 100.

The round 32-point compass rose image — pictured on the new issue with brightly colored directional points in blue, red, yellow, and green — is from the collections of the Maine Historical Society.

The biggest eye-catching moment in 2024 was definitely the June 14-15 sale of William H. “Bill” Gross’ complete collection of classic-era United States stamps.

The show theme is the 250th anniversary of the U.S. postal system with Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general.

For each of the two winners, the prize will be a 13-week subscription to Linn’s (a new subscription or an extension).

The 5¢ chocolate President Ulysses S. Grant stamp was issued to pay the ½-ounce letter rate to any member nation of the Universal Postal Union.

The risk of damage and long-term effects from any chemical are really unknown.

The new Love stamp celebrates the universal experience of love by picturing an untitled work by Pennsylvania artist Keith Haring (1958–90).

Camille Chew’s intricate artwork was photographed and then used for the vignette of the stamp designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcala

The sheets are dated 1961, 1962 and 1963, and each spoofs then-current U.S. postage stamps.

The cover began its journey in North Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 18, 1945. It is addressed to a sailor aboard the SS American Victory, which was expected to call at Calcutta, India.

This year is off to a great start for a few stamp shows that are hosting first-day ceremonies.

Also this week, a review of a sample of 70 stamps from a worldwide mixture, and a tip to look for a U.S. 2018 Priority Mail Express stamp.

Westpex 2025 will celebrate the 175th anniversary of California’s statehood. A special cinderella souvenir sheet and cacheted cover will be available.

The United States Post Office Department issued a total of 12 parcel post stamps in 1913.