WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Feb 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
Greenland’s 2026 stamp program
by Linn’s StaffThree Feb. 16 issues begin the program. A Greenlandic plants series continues for its second year with another two stamps by artist Buuti Pedersen. -
Feb 10, 2026, 12:30 PM
Ireland stamp recognizes the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp features John Dunlap, the Irish immigrant who printed the first copies of the Declaration of Independence. -
Feb 9, 2026, 11:30 AM
Vote for Greenland’s 2025 stamp of the year
by Linn’s StaffAs in other years, lots will be drawn among all participants for prizes, with the grand prize being an iPhone 17 Pro. -
Feb 4, 2026, 13:00 PM
Canada Post honors groundbreaking Canadian hip-hop artists with Jan. 28 issue
by David HartwigHip-hop took root in Canada in the 1980s, shaped by United States influences but driven by local voices responding to race, language, and place. -
Feb 3, 2026, 11:30 AM
UNPA marks 80th anniversary of United Nations Economic and Social Council with Jan. 23 definitive
by David HartwigEstablished by the United Nations Charter in 1945, the UN’s ECOSOC held its first meeting Jan. 23, 1946. -
Feb 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Boston 2026 show medal unveiled
by Linn’s StaffThe three-inch square medal features the Boston 2026 logo on one side and an image of Paul Revere on his well-known midnight ride on the other. -
Jan 28, 2026, 13:00 PM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail marks the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s commercial service
by David HartwigThe Jan. 21 issue date comes exactly 50 years after British Airways and Air France inaugurated supersonic passenger flights with simultaneous departures from London to Bahrain and Paris to Rio de Janeiro. -
Jan 28, 2026, 09:30 AM
Isle of Man Jan. 20 issue features artwork by Martin Mörck
by David HartwigThe stamp designs reflect historical references from ancient scrolls to mural depictions from the Tang dynasty (618–907). -
Jan 27, 2026, 09:00 AM
UNPA Year of the Horse pane continues Lunar New Year series
by David HartwigAccording to the UNPA, the inspiration for the design came from the Eastern Han Dynasty bronze sculpture Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow. -
Jan 26, 2026, 08:30 AM
Jere Dutt appointed volunteer chair for Boston 2026 World Expo
by Linn’s StaffDutt is a nationally recognized philatelic exhibitor and judge celebrated for his expertise in Dahomey/Benin and the French Colonies. -
Jan 20, 2026, 12:00 PM
UNPA commemorates 80 years of the ‘Journal of the United Nations’
by David HartwigWhile little known outside of diplomatic circles, the Journal has been central to the day-to-day operation of the United Nations since 1946. -
Jan 15, 2026, 11:30 AM
Additional hotel space for the Boston 2026 World Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe Renaissance Boston Seaport District hotel has been added to the 10 other official show hotels for the Boston 2026 World Expo to be held May 23-30. -
Jan 14, 2026, 13:00 PM
Denmark ends letter mail service
by Jay BigalkePostal history does not always arrive with ceremony. Sometimes it appears quietly, with little notice, and collectors must act quickly to document an ending that cannot be repeated. -
Jan 13, 2026, 14:30 PM
Royal Mail celebrates the science-fiction drama ‘Stranger Things’ with Jan. 13 issue
by David HartwigStranger Things is a science-fiction drama that ran on Netflix for five seasons beginning in 2016 and ending Dec. 31, 2025. -
Jan 13, 2026, 09:30 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail details first half of 2026 stamp program
by David HartwigRoyal Mail will honor the 100th birth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II with an April 21 stamp issue. -
Jan 12, 2026, 09:30 AM
Boston 2026 World Expo appoints international post office relations chair
by Linn’s StaffArmagan Ozdinc’s role will include coordinating the international postal administrations participating in the Boston 2026 World Expo. -
Jan 7, 2026, 09:30 AM
Aland Post announces 2026 stamp program
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp year begins Feb. 4 with a new series of self-adhesive franking labels depicting four of Aland’s most common tree species. -
Jan 5, 2026, 12:30 PM
Boston 2026 World Expo sponsorships available
by Linn’s StaffOpportunities include signage throughout the show floor as well as sponsorship for events such as the award banquet and show preview. -
Jan 2, 2026, 08:30 AM
Canada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers reach tentative agreement
by David HartwigThe tentative deal includes wage increases in the first two years, followed by raises tied to inflation for the remainder of the contracts. -
Dec 29, 2025, 11:30 AM
Only 150 days to Boston 2026
by Jay BigalkeInternational exhibitions of this scale do not come to the United States often, and when they do, they tend to define an era in American philately.
Headlines
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World Stamps Feb 10, 2026, 12 PM
Ireland stamp recognizes the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence
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Auctions Feb 10, 2026, 9 AM
U.S. 1909 5¢ Washington on bluish paper in Feb. 17-18 Cherrystone auction of rare worldwide stamps and postal history
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World Stamps Feb 9, 2026, 11 AM
Vote for Greenland’s 2025 stamp of the year
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Postal Updates Feb 9, 2026, 8 AM
Postmark celebrates Pony Express reenactment

























