U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
Headlines
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US Stamps Feb 3, 2023, 9 AM
Submissions open for Great American Stamp Show literature competition
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US Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 12 PM
Printer’s waste varies as to cause and effect
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World Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 10 AM
Royal Mail celebrates 60 years of the X-Men with Feb. 16 issue
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World Stamps Feb 2, 2023, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Boats on Britain’s stamps reveal its rich maritime history