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  • united-states-1901-pan-american-exposition-bridge-niagara-falls-stamp
    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.

  • scott-identification-guide-us-regular-issue-stamps-charles-micarelli
    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.

  • jan-hofmeyr-single-frame-champion-of-champions-2022-chicagopex
    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.

  • united-states-2022-charles-schulz-pigpen-stamp
    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.

  • united-states-2022-holiday-elves-computer-vended-postage-label
    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.

  • united-states-1948-fort-kearny-commemorative-stamp-first-day-cover
    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?

  • united-states-1937-christmas-card-stamp-collectors-holiday
    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.

  • united-states-2023-railroad-stations-stamps
    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.

  • korean-war-pow-christmas-card
    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.

  • westpex-stamp-show
    Nov 21, 2022, 13:00 PM

    Westpex 2023 prospectus available

    Westpex 2023 will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the cable car.

  • united-states-tagging-omitted-love-flags-error-stamps
    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.

  • united-states-1914-george-washington-imperforate-coil-stamp
    Nov 16, 2022, 08:00 AM

    A stamp yet to be acquired by many U.S. collectors

    It is the only imperforate 2¢ Washington type I coil stamp that was produced by rotary press.

  • bruce-mcintyre-boulder-dam-christmas-cacheted-covers
    Nov 11, 2022, 11:30 AM

    Ohio cachetmaker belonged to Linn’s five-year club

    Cachetmaker Bruce R. McIntyre might have been an original subscriber to Linn’s Stamp News.

  • united-states-1902-martha-washington-stamp-cartoon-caption-contest-winner
    Nov 10, 2022, 13:00 PM

    Housekeeping on Martha Washington’s mind for October cartoon caption contest winner

    George Washington’s wife waited 55 years for her first philatelic appearance.

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    Nov 8, 2022, 11:00 AM

    APS, APRL hold joint board meeting Nov. 3 in Bellefonte, Pa.

    The meeting took place one day before the Aerophilately 2022 show held Nov. 4-6 at the American Philatelic Center.

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    Nov 7, 2022, 14:45 PM

    Epting resigns from ASDA board of directors

    Epting sent his resignation notice, which was effective immediately, to the other members of the board.

  • american-topical-association-logo
    Nov 7, 2022, 08:00 AM

    American Topical Association to offer presentation course

    The three parts of the “Say it with PowerPoint: How to Present Your Stamps like a Pro” course will take place Jan. 10, 17 and 24.

  • united-states-1962-winslow-homer-stamp-color-varieties
    Nov 4, 2022, 12:11 PM

    Explaining a lighter version of 1962 Winslow Homer stamp

    When first bought to the marketplace, the lighter version seen in the plate block was misdescribed in a 1971 advertisement in Linn’s.

  • aps-asda-logos
    Nov 4, 2022, 08:36 AM

    ASDA forms subcommittee to address proposed merger with APS

    News of the proposed merger has already been published in several different sources, including Linn’s Stamp News.

  • 1859-balloon-jupiter-airmail-flight-cover
    Nov 3, 2022, 10:30 AM

    Inside Linn’s: The balloon ‘Jupiter’ mail flight of 1859

    Also this week, a tour of stamps produced with features related to fire, and an introduction to errors and varieties of British Queen Victoria stamps.

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