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Oct 19, 2019, 12:00 PM
A different type of ‘Hindenburg’ crash cover
by John M. HotchnerTo obtain a Hindenburg crash cover, it just takes bidding high enough when an example is offered at auction. -
Oct 18, 2019, 10:00 AM
Postmasters general who support stamp collecting
by Jay BigalkeHaving a postmaster general who is supportive of the stamp collecting hobby is something collectors might take for granted. -
Oct 18, 2019, 08:00 AM
Inside Linn’s: Collecting varieties of first-day cover cachetmakers
by Charles SneeAlso this week, exploring the United States $1 David G. Farragut stamp and diving into a stamp mixture featuring just three countries. -
Oct 15, 2019, 09:51 AM
Ghost stories, Halloween history shared at Spooky Silhouettes first-day ceremony
by Molly GoadThe Milford Pumpkin Festival in Milford, N.H., hosted the U. S. Postal Service's Spooky Silhouettes stamp dedication Oct. 11. -
Oct 14, 2019, 12:00 PM
Holiday Wreaths Oct. 25 ceremony at L.L. Bean store in Maine
by Michael BaadkeThe 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. -
Oct 10, 2019, 08:00 AM
Washington state duck stamp takes top honors
by Jay BigalkeThe Washington state $15 Wood Ducks stamp was voted best design of 2018. -
Oct 9, 2019, 15:21 PM
Daniel Webster honored in letter and on postage stamps
by John M. HotchnerContemporary reports of historical events are a nice surprise when a letter is found inside an old cover. -
Oct 9, 2019, 11:13 AM
Look for scarce type of 2¢ George Washington envelope
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerUnused cut squares of the third design type are scarce and are needed by many collectors. -
Oct 7, 2019, 09:26 AM
Wreaths first-day ceremony planned for Oct. 25 in Maine
by Linn's staffThe 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. -
Oct 5, 2019, 08:00 AM
Woodstock, T. Rex stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Oct 4, 2019, 10:00 AM
Endgame in sight for the 2013 United States Jenny Invert fiasco
by Jay BigalkeThe U.S. Postal Service's plan means collectors have one more chance — while supplies last — to find an upright Jenny Invert pane. -
Oct 3, 2019, 09:08 AM
2020 Scott U.S. Specialized catalog offers two special feature articles
by Jay Bigalke“Special” booklet paper varieties and modern Christmas seals are among the enhancements to the 98th edition of the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog. -
Oct 2, 2019, 13:32 PM
USPS gathering $2 Jenny Inverts to sell through Stamp Fulfillment
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service is about to remove all of the $2 Jenny Invert stamps issued in 2013 from its post offices around the country. -
Oct 2, 2019, 09:33 AM
Collector recounts Winter Berries first-day cover adventure
by James WeigantThe location of the first-day ceremony for the Winter Berries stamps put the author on a quest to obtain unofficial first-day covers. -
Oct 2, 2019, 09:24 AM
A collector’s first experience with expertizing can be off-putting
by John M. HotchnerTreating other collectors and their questions with respect can provide a welcome introduction to the stamp hobby. -
Oct 1, 2019, 16:12 PM
LeRoy’s painting wins federal contest, whistling ducks on 2020 duck stamp
by Michael BaadkeThe annual federal duck stamp art contest was held Sept. 27-28. The painting by Eddie LeRoy will illustrate the next federal duck stamp. -
Sep 27, 2019, 11:13 AM
Inside Linn’s: Unicorn stamps and business college practice mail
by Charles SneeAlso this week, deciphering unusual 1930s business reply mail and sorting through a mixture of stamps from 26 countries. -
Sep 26, 2019, 10:00 AM
U.S. stamps feature Wright brothers and first plane
by John M. HotchnerThe October cartoon caption contest features one of the two United States 31¢ Wright Brothers stamps issued in 1978. -
Sep 24, 2019, 08:00 AM
Postmark journal is a great resource, but there’s a lot more
by Michael BaadkeEarlier this year the Post Mark Collectors Club published its 800th issue of PMCC Bulletin. -
Sep 23, 2019, 16:31 PM
USPS reveals Wreath set for 2019 Holiday stamp issue
by Michael BaadkeA set of United States forever stamps celebrating wreaths will be issued for the 2019 holiday season.
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