U.S. STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Dec 16, 2021, 14:00 PMFight over controversial customized stamp design continues
The stamp design shows an Uncle Sam figure struggling with a snake in the shape of a U.S. dollar sign. “Democracy is Not for Sale” is printed up the left side of the design. -
Dec 16, 2021, 13:05 PM2022 Scott U.S. Pocket catalog hot off the press
The pocket catalog provides a simplified version of the listings for U.S. stamps found in Vol. 1 of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Dec 16, 2021, 10:15 AMNovelty Holly-O-Gram greeting sent in 1936
The unusual Christmas greeting appears to be modeled on a telegram form. -
Dec 16, 2021, 08:30 AM2007 Wedding Hearts stamp meets current first-class rate
Collectors of U.S. stamps should always be aware of mint stamps that are in demand from mass mailers. -
Dec 15, 2021, 10:00 AMNovember cartoon contest winner is not counterfeit
Supply chain problems seemed to be on the minds of many Linn’s readers who entered the November cartoon caption contest. -
Dec 14, 2021, 09:46 AMVoting begins in Linn’s 2021 U.S. stamp popularity poll
Japanese American soldiers who served during World War II, sun phenomena, tap dance, lighthouses and more are shown on this year’s stamps. -
Dec 13, 2021, 08:00 AMNew U.S. 4¢ Fruit definitive features plump blueberries
The 4¢ Blueberries stamp will join the other stamps in the low-denomination Fruits definitive series that began in 2016. -
Dec 7, 2021, 15:03 PMIssue date and city announced for Year of the Tiger stamp
The issue date comes well in advance of the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1, which marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. -
Dec 7, 2021, 11:35 AMCastillo de San Marcos Priority Mail envelope off sale Jan. 14
The $7.95 Castillo de San Marcos envelope is the final Priority Mail prepaid stamped flat-rate envelope to be offered by the Postal Service. -
Dec 7, 2021, 10:15 AMFirst U.S. Christmas stamp issued in 1962
More than a billion of the 1962 Christmas stamps were sold. -
Dec 6, 2021, 14:29 PMU.S. 2022 Edmonia Lewis stamp ceremony details announced
The Edmonia Lewis stamp is the 45th issue in the Black Heritage series. -
Dec 6, 2021, 14:08 PMCeremony details revealed for U.S. 2022 Love stamps
The USPS started the Love stamp series in 1973. The 2022 issue features artwork by Bailey Sullivan. -
Dec 5, 2021, 11:00 AMSantalandia and Christmas fantasy stamps
Are Santalandia and similar fantasy stamps unlawful? Apparently not as they don’t claim to be U.S. postage. -
Dec 4, 2021, 11:00 AMScott numbers for A Visit From St. Nick, Otters in Snow stamps
All of the numbers will appear in the Scott New Listings Update section of the Dec. 20 Linn’s Stamp News. -
Dec 3, 2021, 10:09 AMPage protectors solve editor’s No. 10 envelope storage problem
Products added to the amosadvantage.com website include multiple sizes of new page protectors that are designed to help collectors. -
Dec 3, 2021, 08:00 AMInside Linn’s: An unusual trio of U.S. 1¢ Grant postal card uses
Also this week, exploring December 1941 trans-Pacific airmail flights after Pearl Harbor, and a collage of colorful stamps devoted to Christmas shopping. -
Dec 2, 2021, 10:50 AMIssue dates for Blueberries, U.S. Flags and Love stamps
Information on first-day ceremonies was not immediately available for any of these upcoming issues. -
Dec 2, 2021, 08:00 AMU.S. Thaddeus Lowe airmail letter sheet still tough to find used
The United States issued its first letter sheets in 1861 and its last airmail letter sheet in 1999. -
Dec 1, 2021, 15:00 PMMail early for Christmas humor from the USPS
The USPS is relentless about getting the American public to mail early for Christmas. -
Dec 1, 2021, 08:30 AMTime to head west for December cartoon caption contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest.
Headlines
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US Stamps
May 25, 2022, 10 AMOhio Colopex show June 10 and 11
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US Stamps
May 25, 2022, 8 AMSome United States high face value stamps can be a challenge to find
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World Stamps
May 24, 2022, 3 PMJersey receives award for Lockdown Birds stamps
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Auctions
May 24, 2022, 11 AMFred Fawn Large Queens collection in June 10 Maresch sale at Capex 2022
