U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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May 31, 2024, 09:30 AM
A mysterious autograph on a U.S. 1927 Burgoyne stamp
by John M. HotchnerSeeing an autograph on a stamp or a cover prompts the question: Who was this person, and what connection do they have with the stamp? -
May 28, 2024, 12:00 PM
Milcopex will offer ‘Uniquely Wisconsin’ experience
by Linn’s StaffThe show will host celebrations for the 125th anniversary of the Milwaukee Philatelic Society and the 75th anniversary of the American Topical Association. -
May 28, 2024, 10:45 AM
Spanish-American War flag covers produced to inspire patriotism
by John M. HotchnerPerhaps the illustrations on these covers were inspired by the use of images of the American flag on Civil War Union patriotic covers. -
May 28, 2024, 08:30 AM
Six endangered sea turtles glide onto new U.S. stamps June 11 at Texas State Aquarium
by Charles SneeThe stamps feature photographs of a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, green sea turtle, leatherback sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle, hawksbill sea turtle and olive ridley sea turtle. -
May 27, 2024, 11:00 AM
Filatelic Fiesta stamp show Nov. 16-17 in San Jose, Calif.
by Linn’s StaffThe show bourse (sales area) will feature dealers from across the western United States, and the U.S. Postal Service will host a table with new issues and collectibles for sale. -
May 23, 2024, 12:00 PM
June cartoon caption contest goes to dizzying heights
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
May 23, 2024, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Inspiration from 2024 Floral Geometry first-day covers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, recounting a 1939 trans-Pacific cover carried by a 100-year-old outrigger canoe, and a crossword puzzle focused on translating philatelic Spanish into English. -
May 22, 2024, 08:00 AM
Last set of United States newspaper stamps a challenge to assemble
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAll U.S. newspaper stamps are large and colorful. The designs of newspaper stamps issued from 1875 on featured allegorical or mythological figures. -
May 21, 2024, 08:30 AM
Postcard club to host June 8 Postcrossing meetup at Napex
by Jay BigalkeA meetup is an informal gathering of postcard-writing enthusiasts who use the Postcrossing.com website. Socializing and signing postcards are the basics of the event. -
May 20, 2024, 14:36 PM
Issue dates, locations announced for remaining 2024 issues
by David HartwigOn May 20, the United States Postal Service announced issue dates and first-day ceremony locations for 11 issues in its 2024 stamp program. -
May 20, 2024, 11:00 AM
Washington-Franklin stamps and the Kingdom of Callaway
by John M. HotchnerOver the years, the kingdom has been commemorated in various ways, and perhaps the stamps were one of them. -
May 20, 2024, 08:15 AM
Flashy colors and dizzying rides sparkle on 10 Carnival Nights stamps June 6
by Charles SneeProminent in the pictures on the new nondenominated (68¢) Carnival Nights forever stamps are various carnival rides, some of which rotate at high speeds to give riders a thrill. -
May 17, 2024, 09:30 AM
1894 cover harkens to California before 1850 statehood
by John M. HotchnerToday’s California was part of Mexico as late as the start of the Mexican-American War of 1846-48. -
May 16, 2024, 09:30 AM
Inside Linn’s: Revisiting the Virtual Stamp Club
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a study of two scarce United States additional-ounce uses from 1981, and a sample from a worldwide mixture serves up numerous nice stamps. -
May 14, 2024, 13:00 PM
ASDA 2024 election underway
by Linn’s StaffBallots must be received by ASDA executive director Dana Guyer no later than June 30. -
May 14, 2024, 11:15 AM
APS to launch new online education platform
by Jay BigalkeThe American Philatelic Society announced in May that it is replacing its previous online learning platform C3a. -
May 14, 2024, 09:00 AM
April cartoon caption contest winner pits Barbie against Cinderella
by John M. HotchnerLinn’s readers were not so sure the picture comported with reality. Several had thoughts about the feet that filled the glass slippers and the princely shoes. -
May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM
Columbus, Ohio, stamp show returns May 31-June 1
by Linn’s StaffThe 2023 show was canceled due to the Great American Stamp Show held in Cleveland in August 2023. -
May 9, 2024, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: ‘Ingenuity,’ the little helicopter that could
by Charles SneeAlso this week, answering the question of how many first-day covers to produce, and a worldwide mixture serves up a stamp with a Scott catalog value of $24. -
May 8, 2024, 10:15 AM
The thrill of finding small covers
by John M. HotchnerIt is no longer possible to create these types of covers today. In the 1960s, the Post Office Department began imposing minimum size requirements.
Headlines
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Auctions Oct 14, 2024, 8 AM
Oct. 29-30 Cherrystone auctions feature Maitland collection of U.S. stamps and inverted centers of the world
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US Stamps Oct 11, 2024, 2 PM
APS Writers Unit No. 30 announces members to its hall of fame
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Postal Updates Oct 11, 2024, 10 AM
USPS to continue nationwide delivery of COVID-19 test kits
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Postal Updates Oct 10, 2024, 12 PM
Puerto Rico postmark honors World Alzheimer’s Month