U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Sep 30, 2024, 08:00 AM
Prospectus available for Garfield-Perry March Party 2025
by Linn’s StaffThe Garfield-Perry March Party is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show. -
Sep 26, 2024, 09:00 AM
Operation Santa launches for 2024 holiday mailing season
by Linn’s StaffAccording to the U.S. Postal Service, Operation Santa will be highlighted in the new season of the Hulu series Dear Santa, which begins Nov. 24. -
Sep 25, 2024, 09:30 AM
American Topical Association celebrates 75th anniversary
by Jay BigalkeSeventeen-year-old Jerome (Jerry) Husak founded the specialized collecting organization in November 1949 in Milwaukee, Wis. -
Sep 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Reissued Hawaii 1868 5¢ King Kamehameha III stamp a great buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1868, the 5¢ blue and the 13¢ dull rose King Kamehameha III stamps (Scott 10-11) were reissued by the postal authorities. -
Sep 24, 2024, 14:00 PM
Winter Whimsy stamps conclude 2024 U.S. stamp program Oct. 10 in Park City, Utah
by Charles Snee“The four new stamps … celebrate the winter season with lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes,” the Postal Service said. -
Sep 24, 2024, 12:00 PM
American Philatelic Society warns of fraudulent online store
by Linn’s StaffThe APS recommends potential buyers take various measures to protect themselves. -
Sep 23, 2024, 08:00 AM
Colton wins top honors in AFDCS cachetmakers contest
by Linn’s StaffKevin Colton, a retired photographer who has been creating cachets under the trade name KSC Cachets off and on since 1998, had never before entered the cachetmakers contest. -
Sep 20, 2024, 14:07 PM
Grimm notches third win in 2024 federal duck stamp art contest
by Charles SneeGrimm’s painting of male and female spectacled eiders with a mountain scene in the background will appear on the duck stamp scheduled to be issued sometime in June 2025. -
Sep 19, 2024, 11:00 AM
Hotchner to receive Neinken medal from Philatelic Foundation
by Linn’s StaffHotchner will receive the recognition during a ceremony Oct. 26 at the Collectors Club in New York City. -
Sep 19, 2024, 08:15 AM
Inside Linn’s: Liberty series Jefferson issue a workhorse stamp
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of a blog site that focuses on the Scott Classic Specialized catalog, and a Canada 1949 Official mail stamp that is worth keeping an eye out for. -
Sep 17, 2024, 10:30 AM
Postal documentation of ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
by John M. HotchnerThe Paris peace talks to end the Vietnam War began in 1968. -
Sep 17, 2024, 08:30 AM
Media unveiling for Carnival Nights stamps at Indiana stop for touring Ferris wheel
by Jay BigalkeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth. -
Sep 16, 2024, 08:00 AM
New U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude
by Scott TiffneyThe nondenominated (73¢) stamp will be issued in panes of 20 that include the text “Thank You, Healthcare Community” in surgical green across the pane’s wide top selvage. -
Sep 15, 2024, 06:48 AM
Cash prizes offered for Wisconsin topical exhibits
by Linn’s StaffIn January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75. -
Sep 11, 2024, 10:30 AM
Linn’s digital edition tips and tricks
by Jay BigalkeWhen opening the link to the latest issue, the display will look like the two-page spread shown here. -
Sep 11, 2024, 08:00 AM
U.S. forever stamps are here to stay
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn April 12, 2007, the United States Postal Service issued the first in its long series of forever stamps, a nondenominated (41¢) Liberty Bell booklet stamp. -
Sep 11, 2024, 07:56 AM
Dedication ceremony for Christmas Madonna and Child stamp Sept. 17 in Indianapolis
by Jay BigalkeThe dedication ceremony for the United States Christmas Madonna and Child forever stamp will be held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields in Indianapolis, Ind. -
Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
Colopex drops World Series of Philately status
by Linn’s StaffThere will not be a Colopex show in 2025. -
Sep 9, 2024, 10:15 AM
New date for Healthcare Community stamp ceremony
by Linn’s StaffThe Healthcare Community stamp will go on sale Oct. 1 and is currently available for preorder. The official first day of the stamp is still Oct. 1. -
Sep 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
USPS to issue 16th Kwanzaa stamp Sept. 25 in Pittsburgh
by Charles SneeEkua Holmes’ original artwork featured on the stamp depicts a male drummer and two female dancers.
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Postal Updates Feb 13, 2025, 1 PM
USPS to continue accepting mail from China and Hong Kong
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US Stamps Feb 13, 2025, 9 AM
Celebrity appearances at Allen Toussaint stamp event
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World Stamps Feb 12, 2025, 1 PM
Greenland’s 2025 stamp program
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US Stamps Feb 12, 2025, 8 AM
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