U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Dec 30, 2025, 12:00 PM
Upcoming virtual programs from the American Topical Association
by Linn’s StaffThe American Topical Association is the world’s largest organization for topical collectors. Founded in 1949, the ATA has members in 49 countries. -
Dec 29, 2025, 08:30 AM
APS announces new CFO, VP of operations
by Linn’s StaffMark Yucha is the society’s new chief financial officer, and Wendy Masorti has been promoted from director of membership and shows to vice president of operations. -
Dec 26, 2025, 09:30 AM
Education director Vess to leave American Philatelic Society
by Linn’s StaffVess, who holds a doctorate in biology from Duke University, has experience in both K-12 and university education, as well as museum education. -
Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 AM
U.S. Flowers series to add 4¢ stamp picturing angel’s trumpets Jan. 9
by Charles SneeThe new 4¢ stamp, which features photographer Harold Davis’ picture of angel’s trumpets, will be issued in self-adhesive panes of 20 and large coil rolls of 10,000. -
Dec 18, 2025, 09:18 AM
Colorado Statehood stamp to be issued Jan. 24 in Denver, Colorado
by Linn’s StaffA first-day ceremony is planned for 9 a.m. Mountain Standard Time at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, in Denver. -
Dec 18, 2025, 08:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: Two new Christmas seal EKUs discovered
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a fun word search puzzle focused on various worldwide stamps featuring goddesses, and a favorable review of a compact assortment of stamps from Croatia. -
Dec 17, 2025, 09:30 AM
Katz joins APS as new director of technology and innovation
by Linn’s StaffStephanie Katz has 15 years of experience guiding digital projects, building data tools and improving online search and user experience for a range of organizations. -
Dec 12, 2025, 14:48 PM
New U.S. Priority Mail stamps to picture Crab Nebula, galaxy pair
by Charles SneeBoth issues, which feature photos taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, will be the latest additions to the Stellar Formations series of Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express stamps that began in 2024. -
Dec 12, 2025, 08:30 AM
Prospectus available for Wiscopex 2026
by Linn’s StaffThe show is accepting traditional exhibits as well as exhibits on the show’s theme, the American Revolution. -
Dec 11, 2025, 12:30 PM
American First Day Cover Society republishes cachet catalogs
by Linn’s StaffThe cachet catalogs by Earl Planty first appeared in the 1970s, but Mellone’s FDC Publishing Co. refined and expanded the concept and made the books available to a wider audience. -
Dec 11, 2025, 09:31 AM
First-day ceremony details announced for U.S. Muhammad Ali stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe two stamps feature a 1974 Associated Press photo of Ali in a boxing stance. -
Dec 10, 2025, 14:00 PM
Counterfeits surface for the Boston 2026 stamps
by Jay BigalkeThis marks only the second known attempt by modern counterfeiters to imitate an engraved United States stamp. The first was the 2015 Rose and Heart Love stamp. -
Dec 10, 2025, 10:00 AM
Title IX, other U.S. stamps to be withdrawn from sale Dec. 31
by Linn’s StaffNotice of the stamps to be withdrawn from sale was published in the Nov. 7 Postal Bulletin. -
Dec 9, 2025, 12:00 PM
Prospectus available for 2026 Pipex stamp show
by Linn’s StaffSpecial souvenir cachets will commemorate the show’s theme, which celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the founding of Portland, Ore. -
Dec 2, 2025, 12:00 PM
Listening, learning, and looking ahead with the APS
by Jay BigalkeThe American Philatelic Society's mission statement is short: “To grow, nurture, and empower a thriving community of stamp and postal history collectors across all experience levels.” -
Dec 1, 2025, 08:30 AM
APS seeking chief financial officer
by Linn’s StaffThe CFO will be responsible for “delivering financial analysis that informs operational and strategic decision-making across all core functions,” the APS said. -
Nov 26, 2025, 08:15 AM
Voting opens in Linn’s 2025 U.S. stamp popularity poll
by Charles SneeIn 2025 the United States Postal Service issued 147 varieties of stamps, five fewer than the 152 stamps that were issued for the 2024 program. -
Nov 26, 2025, 07:56 AM
Collector Club’s Scotch & Stamps Dec. 3 event blends whisky and philately
by Linn's StaffA unique intersection of spirits and stamps will take center stage Dec. 3 in New York City as collectors and whisky enthusiasts gather for Scotch & Stamps: A Tasting and Exhibition Experience. -
Nov 25, 2025, 11:30 AM
And the postcard’s gonna read
by Jay BigalkeThere’s a reason postcards keep showing up in pop culture. They’re short, visual and sentimental, the analog version of a chorus you can hold in your hand. -
Nov 24, 2025, 14:49 PM
Wade E. Saadi, 1949-2025
by Alex HaimannA specialist in the U.S. classic period, Mr. Saadi formed landmark collections, most notably his award-winning exhibits of the 1847 issue and the 1851–68 “Struck on Stamps” cancellations.
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