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    Oct 9, 2024, 11:30 AM

    Prospectus available for Pipex 2025

    by Linn’s Staff
    Special souvenir cachets will commemorate the show’s theme, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River.

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    Oct 9, 2024, 10:15 AM

    Gratitude for Denise McCarty’s 43-year career with Linn’s

    by Jay Bigalke
    McCarty joined Linn’s as a staff writer in April 1981 and was promoted to senior editor in March 1996. In January 2020, McCarty was named managing editor.

  • hawaii-1891-queen-liliuokalani-stamp-first-butterfly-topical
    Oct 9, 2024, 08:00 AM

    World’s first butterfly topical stamp in strong demand

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    In 1891, the Kingdom of Hawaii issued a 2¢ dull violet Queen Liliuokalani stamp.

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    Oct 7, 2024, 11:30 AM

    McMurtrie dismissed as APS education director following Sept. 21 arrest

    by Linn’s Staff
    American Philatelic Society executive director Scott English revealed Sept. 24 that McMurtrie is no longer an APS employee.

  • tom-vasiliauskas-mystic-stamp-company-president
    Oct 7, 2024, 08:15 AM

    Vasiliauskas named president of Mystic Stamp Co.

    by Linn’s Staff
    Mystic sells a large range of United States and worldwide stamps, first-day covers and collecting supplies.

  • virginia-apgar-commemorative-card
    Oct 6, 2024, 13:00 PM

    Apgar souvenir card available

    by John M. Hotchner
    Virginia Apgar developed the method known as the Apgar score, which is used in hospitals worldwide to assess the condition of newborns by observing five key health factors.

  • united-states-2024-first-continental-congress-1774-stamp
    Oct 6, 2024, 12:00 PM

    First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers

    by Charles Snee
    Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.

  • balpex-stamp-show-logo
    Oct 4, 2024, 14:00 PM

    86th Balpex show set for Oct. 25-27 at new location

    by Molly Goad
    The American Topical Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Balpex.

  • 2025-scott-volume-us-specialized
    Oct 3, 2024, 11:00 AM

    What’s new for 2025 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers?

    by Jay Bigalke
    Many important value and editorial changes enhance the historic 103rd edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers.

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    Oct 1, 2024, 08:15 AM

    Time to get fit for the October cartoon caption contest

    by John M. Hotchner
    There will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line.

  • united-states-2022-five-dollar-floral-geometry-stamp-new-plate-number
    Sep 30, 2024, 11:00 AM

    New plate number discovered on $5 Floral Geometry stamp

    by Charles Snee
    According to the U.S. Postal Service, the $5 Floral Geometry stamp was reprinted in 2024.

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    Sep 30, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Prospectus available for Garfield-Perry March Party 2025

    by Linn’s Staff
    The Garfield-Perry March Party is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show.

  • usps-2024-operation-santa-logo
    Sep 26, 2024, 09:00 AM

    Operation Santa launches for 2024 holiday mailing season

    by Linn’s Staff
    According 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.

  • american-topical-association-75th-anniversary
    Sep 25, 2024, 09:30 AM

    American Topical Association celebrates 75th anniversary

    by Jay Bigalke
    Seventeen-year-old Jerome (Jerry) Husak founded the specialized collecting organization in November 1949 in Milwaukee, Wis.

  • hawaii-1868-reissued-king-kamehameha-iii-stamp
    Sep 25, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Reissued Hawaii 1868 5¢ King Kamehameha III stamp a great buy

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    In 1868, the 5¢ blue and the 13¢ dull rose King Kamehameha III stamps (Scott 10-11) were reissued by the postal authorities.

  • united-states-2024-winter-whimsy-stamps-first-day-postmarks
    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.

  • american-philatelic-society-logo
    Sep 24, 2024, 12:00 PM

    American Philatelic Society warns of fraudulent online store

    by Linn’s Staff
    The APS recommends potential buyers take various measures to protect themselves.

  • american-first-day-cover-society-cachetmakers-contest-winner-kevin-colton
    Sep 23, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Colton wins top honors in AFDCS cachetmakers contest

    by Linn’s Staff
    Kevin 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.

  • 2025-federal-duck-stamp-art
    Sep 20, 2024, 14:07 PM

    Grimm notches third win in 2024 federal duck stamp art contest

    by Charles Snee
    Grimm’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.

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    Sep 19, 2024, 11:00 AM

    Hotchner to receive Neinken medal from Philatelic Foundation

    by Linn’s Staff
    Hotchner will receive the recognition during a ceremony Oct. 26 at the Collectors Club in New York City.

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