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  • united-states-2013-jenny-invert-pane
    Nov 7, 2019, 14:07 PM

    $2 Jenny Invert pane of six returns to sale on USPS online site

    The stamps can be ordered from Stamp Fulfillment Services in full panes of six for $12 each.

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    Nov 6, 2019, 12:48 PM

    The Hammarskjold inverts and a Christmas card

    The centerpiece of Perry Nahl’s 1962 Christmas greeting is the special printing of the 4¢ Dag Hammarskjold stamp with the yellow background inverted.

  • scn-cs-whitman-bg
    Nov 4, 2019, 11:21 AM

    Scott catalog numbers assigned to Whitman, Winter Berries stamps

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

  • united-states-2020-drug-free-usa-stamp
    Nov 1, 2019, 10:28 AM

    U.S. Postal Service announces Drug Free USA stamp for 2020

    The Drug Free USA stamp is an addition to the 2020 U.S. stamp program, which was reported in the Nov. 11 issue of Linn's.

  • united-states-1989-world-stamp-expo-souvenir-sheet-doubled-frames-error
    Oct 31, 2019, 09:55 AM

    Double impression of stamp frames on World Stamp Expo ’89 sheet

    Only one example of this double impression is known.

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    Oct 30, 2019, 15:09 PM

    Postmaster General Megan Brennan dedicates Holiday Wreaths stamps

    Other speakers included Laura Dowling, former White House chief floral designer; and Michael Mahoney, L.L. Bean’s chief legal and compliance officer.

  • united-states-1963-patrick-henry-stamp-first-class-surface-mail-cover
    Oct 26, 2019, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Weight limits for U.S. domestic first-class mail

    Also this week, the fascinating connection between a 1937 U.S. federal duck stamp and a Civil War veteran, and an upbeat review of worldwide stamps from a seller in Canada.

  • cartoon-contest-mr-zip-marginal-marking
    Oct 24, 2019, 14:30 PM

    Mr. ZIP marginal markings and more

    The November cartoon caption contest is open, and a previous giveaway makes a return.

  • united-states-8¢-benjamin-franklin-stamp-scott-470
    Oct 24, 2019, 08:30 AM

    8¢ olive green Franklin great buy in unused condition

    When buying the stamp, double-check to make sure that it is really on unwatermarked paper.

  • zne-mb-usps-2020-women-vote-bg
    Oct 22, 2019, 11:35 AM

    U.S. Postal Service reveals 20 stamp subjects for 2020

    The United States Postal Service has revealed 20 subjects that it plans to commemorate on U.S. stamps in 2020.

  • 1937-hindenburg-crash-cover
    Oct 19, 2019, 12:00 PM

    A different type of ‘Hindenburg’ crash cover

    To obtain a Hindenburg crash cover, it just takes bidding high enough when an example is offered at auction.

  • postmaster-general-patrick-donahoe-megan-brennan-mister-rogers-stamp
    Oct 18, 2019, 10:00 AM

    Postmasters general who support stamp collecting

    Having a postmaster general who is supportive of the stamp collecting hobby is something collectors might take for granted.

  • anderson-first-day-cover-united-states-1940-pan-american-union-stamp
    Oct 18, 2019, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Collecting varieties of first-day cover cachetmakers

    Also this week, exploring the United States $1 David G. Farragut stamp and diving into a stamp mixture featuring just three countries.

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    Oct 15, 2019, 09:51 AM

    Ghost stories, Halloween history shared at Spooky Silhouettes first-day ceremony

    The Milford Pumpkin Festival in Milford, N.H., hosted the U. S. Postal Service's Spooky Silhouettes stamp dedication Oct. 11.

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    Oct 14, 2019, 12:00 PM

    Holiday Wreaths Oct. 25 ceremony at L.L. Bean store in Maine

    The four new nondenominated (55¢) forever stamps will be issued in a double-sided pane of 20, which the U.S. Postal Service identifies as a booklet.

  • washington-state-2018-wood-ducks-stamp
    Oct 10, 2019, 08:00 AM

    Washington state duck stamp takes top honors

    The Washington state $15 Wood Ducks stamp was voted best design of 2018.

  • united-states-1852-daniel-webster-obsequies-cover
    Oct 9, 2019, 15:21 PM

    Daniel Webster honored in letter and on postage stamps

    Contemporary reports of historical events are a nice surprise when a letter is found inside an old cover.

  • united-states-george-washington-envelope-cut-square
    Oct 9, 2019, 11:13 AM

    Look for scarce type of 2¢ George Washington envelope

    Unused cut squares of the third design type are scarce and are needed by many collectors.

  • zne-mb-usps-wreaths-bg
    Oct 7, 2019, 09:26 AM

    Wreaths first-day ceremony planned for Oct. 25 in Maine

    The United States Postal Service has announced that the first-day ceremony for the four Holiday Wreaths forever stamps will take place Oct. 25 at the L.L. Bean flagship store, 95 Main St., in Freeport, Maine.

  • united-states-2019-woodstock-anniversary-stamp
    Oct 5, 2019, 08:00 AM

    Woodstock, T. Rex stamps receive Scott catalog numbers

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

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