WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Apr 8, 2020, 14:10 PMSwiss COVID-19 semipostal; two Coronavirus stamps from Vietnam
Linn’s also has received information about a set of two stamps from Indonesia with a planned release date of April 7. -
Apr 7, 2020, 09:00 AMCalifornia Sescal show set for Oct. 2-4
The show will feature a bourse of some 40 dealers selling stamps, covers, supplies and other items of philatelic and postal historical interest. -
Apr 6, 2020, 08:00 AMWhat’s new for 2021 Scott Standard catalog Volumes 1A and 1B?
Almost all advisors and sources for U.S. values indicate that the market seems to have bottomed out. -
Apr 2, 2020, 14:00 PMHong Kong market is hot for first-day covers
The strong market for these FDCs extends into issues of the 1960s and a bit beyond. -
Mar 30, 2020, 08:00 AMNew U.N. stamps feature social media climate action campaign
The United Nations describes the Act Now campaign as a “global call to individual action on climate change.” -
Mar 27, 2020, 09:00 AMInside Linn’s: Tracing the history of French bicycle revenue stamps
Also this week, rectifying errors in a popular postal rates book, and highlighting a stamp that follows fluctuations in the philatelic market in the People’s Republic of China. -
Mar 26, 2020, 14:42 PMVideos connect and teach stamp collectors
An increase in video content and video chats within the stamp collecting community was noted at the end of March. -
Mar 26, 2020, 09:53 AMSingapore Philatelic Museum to reopen as children’s museum in 2021
The museum officially opened on Aug. 19, 1995, in a 1906 building that was formerly part of the Anglo Chinese School in Singapore. -
Mar 20, 2020, 08:46 AMInside Linn’s: Tips for using the digital edition of Linn’s
Also this week, celebrating the U.S. 1994 $5 Washington and Jackson stamp, and helpful tips for identifying stamps from Cape Juby. -
Mar 20, 2020, 08:43 AMHello Kitty promotes U.N. global goals in new do-it-yourself sheets
The UNPA had previously reported that it would issue Hello Kitty and Global Goals stamps as part of its 2019 stamp program. -
Mar 19, 2020, 08:00 AMGermany’s 1944 semipostal set shows soldiers, weapons
The set of 13 semipostal stamps was issued March 11, 1944, to commemorate Hero Memorial Day. -
Mar 18, 2020, 16:10 PMIran’s coronavirus stamp salutes medical workers
To the best of Linn’s knowledge, this is the first postage stamp in the world related to this coronavirus pandemic. -
Mar 18, 2020, 15:23 PMWoodpeckers top 2019 Aland stamp poll
Finishing second in the competition was the fifth set of stamps in the Sailing Ships series. -
Mar 18, 2020, 08:00 AMGermany’s plans for codes to pay postage, track mail
Germany has no plans to stop issuing stamps and in fact has announced plans to add a special code to them as well. -
Mar 16, 2020, 11:00 AMIceland’s stamp program continues in 2020
In recent years Iceland typically has issued stamps on four to five occasions throughout the year. -
Mar 13, 2020, 08:25 AMInside Linn’s: Serbian stamps return from the dead
Also this week, exploring the 1882 high-denomination stamps from the state of Bolivar, and a worldwide packet serves up canceled-to-order stamps. -
Mar 12, 2020, 10:52 AMDistinguished philatelists for 2020 announced
The signing ceremony is being held this year in association with the London 2020 international stamp exhibition. -
Mar 11, 2020, 13:03 PMTwo Danish souvenir sheets will celebrate ancient postal routes, South Jutland reunification
PostNord, the postal authority for Denmark, has announced that it will issue the souvenir sheets May 11. -
Mar 6, 2020, 12:00 PMNew German stamp honors Sesame Street
The stamp is available with traditional water-activated stamp gum and as a self-adhesive. -
Mar 5, 2020, 14:39 PMAustralia issues five Disaster Relief stamps
The stamps are being sold in a booklet of five, and Australia Post is donating $2 to the Red Cross from every booklet sold.
Headlines
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US Stamps
Apr 8, 2020, 9 AMNew additions to list of living people on U.S. stamps
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US Stamps
Apr 7, 2020, 9 AMU.S. issuing Chrysanthemum global forever stamp April 24
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World Stamps
Apr 7, 2020, 9 AMCalifornia Sescal show set for Oct. 2-4
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US Stamps
Apr 6, 2020, 11 AMTranscontinental Railroad stamps voted overall favorite, best commemorative design for 2019
