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Oct 26, 2020, 15:41 PMIt’s OK to be grouchy for the November cartoon contest
There will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
Oct 24, 2020, 09:39 AM2020 U.S. stamp yearbook available for preorder
The book includes 57 stamps and matching mounts and sells for $91. -
Oct 23, 2020, 13:00 PMPhotographers, some locations identified for Winter Scenes stamps
Winter scenes in Vermont are shown on five of the 10 new Winter Scenes forever stamps issued Oct. 16. -
Oct 23, 2020, 09:39 AMInside Linn’s: U.S. 1996-2014 international rates and fees updated online
Also this week, tracing the origin of the 1850s Ocean Postage labels, and our anonymous reviewer sings the praises of a packet of 200 worldwide stamps. -
Oct 22, 2020, 11:00 AMStrong demand for U.S. 1903 $5 Marshall stamp
The stamp honors John Marshall (1755-1835), the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. -
Oct 22, 2020, 11:00 AMMisuse of Shanghai overprints on cover
Trying to figure out a sequence of events pertaining to a cover is not always easy. -
Oct 21, 2020, 17:04 PMDrug Free USA changes location; online ceremony details revealed
An online first-day ceremony for the stamp is taking place on its Oct. 27 issue date. -
Oct 21, 2020, 08:21 AMCOVID-19 face mask morphs into a stock card
A Linn's reader comes up with a clever philatelic use for a ubiquitous item of personal protective equipment. -
Oct 16, 2020, 12:15 PMCreases in stamp paper on early and modern stamps
In stamp production, creases could occur before printing, after printing and before perforating, and even after printing but before gumming. -
Oct 16, 2020, 10:26 AMNew plate number found on Banknote 2019 Flag booklet
When first issued, the double-sided panes from the BCA printing showed plate No. B1111. -
Oct 14, 2020, 09:01 AMBugs Bunny mixes classical with hip-hop in September cartoon contest
The most popular theme for the contest was Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. -
Oct 14, 2020, 08:30 AMEarly 20th-century attempt to save charity mail from trash
When it comes to determining the approximate date of the cover, the postage stamp, which was affixed over the trash can image, helps. -
Oct 13, 2020, 08:00 AMUSPS ‘We Care’ envelope reunites damaged gas bill mailing
The gas company returned to the sender the half envelope, bill and check it had received. -
Oct 9, 2020, 11:30 AMU.S. 1847 issue from Gross collection in Oct. 27-29 Siegel auction
Among the storied items up for bids is the legendary Rush cover to France franked with a strip of six 1847 10¢ George Washington stamps. -
Oct 9, 2020, 10:15 AMOct. 27 issue date for new Drug Free USA forever stamp
The design of the nondenominated (55¢) commemorative was first revealed Oct. 31, 2019. -
Oct 8, 2020, 14:36 PMReflecting on a hobby mentor
Now is a great time to reach out to that stamp collecting friend, mentor or even someone starting out in the hobby. -
Oct 8, 2020, 09:30 AMWisconsin stamp club meets outdoors with a picnic
The Wisconsin Postal History Society met in the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Campbellsport. -
Oct 7, 2020, 15:23 PMTeddy bear on next Holiday USPS kiosk postage label
Collectors interested in obtaining the new vended postage label can look online for a post office location that has a self-service kiosk installed. -
Oct 6, 2020, 08:00 AMHow to transform younger, specialized collectors to expertizers
Allowing collectors new to the field of expertization a period of familiarization, learning and practice would be helpful. -
Oct 5, 2020, 14:21 PMUSPS plans online events welcoming holiday stamps
All three events will take place on the USPS Facebook and Twitter sites.
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World Stamps
Oct 26, 2020, 2 PMNativity scene celebrated on Canadian stamp Nov. 2
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World Stamps
Oct 26, 2020, 10 AMCanada Post to issue Hanukkah stamp Nov. 5
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World Stamps
Oct 26, 2020, 8 AMIreland pays tribute to U2 with stamp set, souvenir sheet
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Postal Updates
Oct 25, 2020, 11 AM‘Successful failure’ honored on Apollo 13 postmark
