U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 14, 2024, 00:30 AM
Florex celebrates 75th anniversary at Dec. 6-7 show
by Linn’s StaffThe show is organized by the Florida Stamp Dealers’ Association and the Central Florida Stamp Club. -
Nov 12, 2024, 09:00 AM
More information on the ‘War Stamp’ overprints of 1917
by John M. HotchnerLinn’s Stamp News readers reacted to John Hotchner’s July 8, 2024, article titled “Calling it like it is: World War I war tax.” -
Nov 11, 2024, 08:30 AM
October cartoon caption contest winner envisions Olympian method of pizza delivery
by John M. HotchnerOnly a dozen entries came in for the October cartoon caption contest that featured the 1996 32¢ stamp (Scott 3087) depicting the Discobolus statue -
Nov 6, 2024, 08:00 AM
Look for 15¢ Henry Clay stamp from 1903 Second Bureau Issue
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerHenry Clay was an American statesman who served as a congressman and as a senator from the state of Kentucky. -
Nov 5, 2024, 10:30 AM
John Hotchner to present Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Sundman lecture Nov. 20
by Linn’s StaffIn the lecture Hotchner will describe how his many activities in philately were launched from his writing for Linn’s. -
Nov 5, 2024, 08:00 AM
2024 U.S. ‘Stamp Yearbook’ available for order
by Jay BigalkeThe yearbook includes 108 stamps and matching mounts from what the Postal Service calls its “collectible program,” or what collectors typically call commemoratives. -
Nov 4, 2024, 14:40 PM
English to step down as APS executive director
by Charles SneeScott English will remain as executive director while the APS board conducts a search for his replacement. -
Nov 4, 2024, 10:30 AM
A parcel post stamp usage question mark
by John M. HotchnerRating early United States covers is a pastime of postal history specialists, and the goal is to be able to figure out exactly what the postage pays for on a cover. -
Nov 2, 2024, 11:27 AM
Scott numbers assigned to Madonna and Child, other recent U.S. stamps
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Oct 31, 2024, 11:00 AM
Full schedule planned for Chicagopex 2024
by Linn’s StaffThe show will include a bourse (sales area) of more than 75 dealers, plus the United States Postal Service and the United Nations Postal Administration; an exhibition of 284 frames of philatelic material; and a philatelic literature competition. -
Oct 29, 2024, 12:00 PM
Boston 2026 receives pledge from Westpex show
by Linn’s StaffThe 2025 Westpex show will take place April 25-27 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, Calif., near San Francisco. -
Oct 28, 2024, 12:00 PM
November cartoon caption contest looks to the moon
by John M. HotchnerThe best of the entries, one related to philately and one nonphilatelic, will be announced after the contest closes. -
Oct 25, 2024, 10:00 AM
San Jose Stamp Club to host Filatelic Fiesta
by Linn’s StaffThe International Philippine Philatelic Society will hold a meeting at the show, as will the Council of Northern California Philatelic Societies. -
Oct 24, 2024, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: U.S. 1998 Space Shuttle stamp goes first class instead of Priority Mail
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a closer look at an innovative delivery service used by TIME magazine, and a tip to collect the set of eight U.S. Silas Wright customs fee stamps. -
Oct 23, 2024, 08:00 AM
United States 1893 special delivery stamp changed color from blue to orange
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe color was changed to orange to avoid confusion with the 1¢ Columbian Exposition stamp, which was also blue in color. -
Oct 22, 2024, 12:00 PM
Duck stamp art donated by Richie Prager on display at Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
by Linn’s StaffThe exhibition, titled “Conservation Through the Arts: Celebrating the Federal Duck Stamp,” runs through Feb. 9, 2025. -
Oct 22, 2024, 08:30 AM
Christmas stamp event attracts 175 attendees at Indianapolis museum
by Linn’s StaffA ceremony program was produced by Linn’s for the event, and an autograph session took place after the ceremony. -
Oct 17, 2024, 11:30 AM
Poinsettia on new USPS holiday postage label
by Linn’s StaffThe postage labels are dispensed at self-service kiosks installed in many post offices across the country. -
Oct 16, 2024, 10:00 AM
A life summarized on a 1¢ postal card
by John M. HotchnerAlexander George “Sandy” Telatco (1911-66), the sender of the postal card, was a native Ohioan. -
Oct 14, 2024, 11:30 AM
September cartoon caption contest winner teams up ballet with basketball
by John M. HotchnerFor the second month in a row, cartoon caption contest entries have decreased precipitously.
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Postal Updates Feb 5, 2025, 1 PM
New U.S. money order design debuts in February
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World Stamps Feb 5, 2025, 8 AM
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US Stamps Feb 4, 2025, 11 AM
American Vistas coil stamps to arrive Feb. 21 at San Diego Stamp Show
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US Stamps Feb 4, 2025, 8 AM
Voting remains open for Linn’s 2024 U.S. stamp poll