Linn's Stamp News gives you a quick look at what's going on in the world of stamp-collecting.

1. Gifts of Friendship stamp release

Getting ready for the #GiftsofFriendship stamp dedication. @USPSstamps @USPSstamps pic.twitter.com/AF3OBDlg3f

— Mark Strattner (@nats10mil) April 10, 2015

Thankful to Tokyo Japan for the #GiftsofFriendship @USPSstamps @USPS pic.twitter.com/29RXR3OgeO

— Mark Strattner (@nats10mil) April 10, 2015

#GiftsofFriendship stamps dedicated. @USPS @USPSstamps pic.twitter.com/bFXxA8Rcat

— Mark Strattner (@nats10mil) April 10, 2015

@USPSstamps We are thankful to USA for the #GiftsofFriendship from JAPAN! ?????!(Japanese version stamps & postmark) pic.twitter.com/Xz8bD2BRNO

— ??????? (@currencia) April 10, 2015

2. You bought it

One reader bought a Penny Black, and another bought a pair of Frida Kahlo sheets. 

See all of the recent purchases reported to us on Facebook.

3. Doodling

"The Google Doodle for April 14, 2015, commemorates the 155th anniversary of the Pony Express with an animation that turns into a video game."

4. Yesterday's most-viewed post

Monday Morning Brief | Maya Angelou

5. Something social

 

International Dark Sky Week, April 13-19. Enjoy the stars. #luxembourg #postagestamp issued May 12, 2009, for International Year of Astronomy. #darkskies #astronomy #nightsky #europe #european #telescope #Timbres #sellos #hobby #Mail #stamp #postage #stampcollecting #starry #stargazing

A photo posted by Linn's Stamp News (@linns_stamp_news) on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

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