World Stamps & Postal History

October 22, 2017 10:00 AM

U.N. offers wordy tribute to human rights declaration

A new souvenir sheet from the United Nations Postal Administration includes the full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its preamble in English, German and French.

October 21, 2017 02:30 PM

New Zealand created special seedless version of Grow Your Own stamps

The seed and seedless versions of the souvenir sheet appear similar because an image of the seed paper has been printed on the stamps.

October 20, 2017 03:00 PM

BIOT language challenge; 'Ford to Kansas 5' cover | Linns.com

Also in the Nov. 6 issue, author Paul Albright notes that the close examination of a cover from his collection.

October 19, 2017 02:30 PM

Corinphila auction to feature classic Swiss treasures, stamps and postal history from the Luder collection

The stamp on the cover includes the frame around the full design plus a segment of the stamp from the row above.

October 17, 2017 10:51 AM

United Nations Postal Administration announces its 2018 stamp program

The UNPA 2018 stamp program will begin Jan. 12 with eight $1.15 stamps in the Flag series.

October 13, 2017 03:13 PM

ATA offers free spooky topical checklist

The American Topical Association's checklists are usually available to members only, but a special list is being offered to all for free.

October 13, 2017 03:00 PM

Switzerland’s national day, Grandpa’s mixture: Inside Linn’s

Also in the Oct. 30 issue, a collector’s question about a stamp inscribed in French and Arabic is answered in Collectors’ Forum.

October 13, 2017 10:00 AM

Ireland faces criticism for Che Guevara stamp; first printing sells out in less than a week

Criticism of the commemorative was swift, especially from the Cuban-American community.

October 12, 2017 02:30 PM

Souvenir sheets show off landmarks, geographical features, giraffe

Indonesia's new souvenir sheet contains a 10,000-rupiah stamp with a cartoonlike design showing a man holding a giant postcard and other landmarks.

October 11, 2017 12:00 AM

Topical African butterfly stamp adds a valuable piece to your collection

Its stamp-issuing policy since independence can only be described as out of control, adding some substance to this stamp, and your collection.

October 06, 2017 03:00 PM

Smokey Bear collector strikes gold; sports-related stamps from Lebanon: Inside Linn’s

Also in the Oct. 23 issue, a collector’s question about a Netherlands stamp is answered in Collectors’ Forum.

October 05, 2017 01:00 PM

Australia Post issues reduced-rate ‘concession’ stamp

Australia Post issued its first concession stamps March 24, 2014. Those featured a beach, along with a Kangaroo.

October 04, 2017 01:45 PM

APS president may leave for U.S. education role

Mick Zais could be resigning as president of the American Philatelic Society if he is confirmed as Donald Trump’s pick for a top education post.

October 03, 2017 09:00 AM

Mystic donates stamps to student Holocaust project

Each Holocaust project collage will include at least one dove stamp to represent the hope for peace and the end of discrimination and bullying.

October 02, 2017 09:00 AM

Saar’s history and limited number of issues make it collectible

Their history is interesting, many of the designs are attractive, and you will be surprised at how quickly you can complete these pages in your album.

October 01, 2017 05:00 PM

UN Expo 17 welcomes collectors to Bellefonte, Pa.

The two-day show is sponsored by United Nations Philatelists Inc., in association with the American Philatelic Society.

September 29, 2017 07:00 PM

Revenue stamps paid postage on 1986 Guyana letter

A shortage of foreign exchange and soaring domestic inflation in the 1980s left Guyana short of postage stamps.

September 29, 2017 03:00 PM

Charming stamps from a tropical paradise, first issue of classic Denmark: Inside Linn’s

Also in the Oct. 16 issue: Kathleen Wunderly highlights the eight stamps Rhodes issued in 1935 to commemorate the 1933-34 Holy Year.

September 29, 2017 11:45 AM

Superstars dazzle in Canada Hockey Legends finale

The stamps commemorate the 100th anniversary of the NHL and the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup.

September 28, 2017 07:00 PM

Front door stamps: On the back page

Senior editor Denise McCarty explores some of the colorful stamps from around the world picturing front doors and their associated architecture.
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