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  • May 23, 2025, 10:00 AM

    Gibraltar stamps commemorate early residents of the territory

    by Linn’s Staff
    The design of a stamp denominated £1.96 features a depiction of two Neanderthals, and a £3.16 stamp shows a Neanderthal skull.

  • May 22, 2025, 11:30 AM

    Royal Mail celebrates the 75th anniversary of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ book series

    by David Hartwig
    Scenes from each of the seven novels are depicted on stamps denominated at the first-class rate (currently £1.70) in a set of eight.

  • May 15, 2025, 08:30 AM

    Designs from Beijing’s Palace Museum on May 18 UNPA issue

    by David Hartwig
    The stamps commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum in Beijing, as well as International Museum Day.

  • May 14, 2025, 08:39 AM

    Look for attractive Latvia 1933 airmail semipostal set

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    On March 15, 1933, Latvia issued four airmail semipostal stamps to raise funds for the relief of Latvian aviators wounded in the war for independence.

  • May 12, 2025, 11:00 AM

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show honored in New Zealand May 7

    by Linn’s Staff
    This issue coincides with the 50th anniversary of the 1975 film adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of science fiction, horror, and musical theatre.

  • May 12, 2025, 08:30 AM

    Canada Post semipostal series continues

    by David Hartwig
    Canada Post is selling the self-adhesive stamp in booklets of 10 with $1 from the sale of each booklet going to the Canada Post Community Foundation to find nonprofit groups that assist Canadian youth.

  • May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM

    What’s new for 2025 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940?

    by Jay Bigalke
    More than 6,250 value changes were made to the 2025 Scott Classic Specialized catalog.

  • May 1, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Great Britain’s Royal Mail honors heroes of World War II in a May 1 stamp issue

    by David Hartwig
    Great Britain’s Royal Mail acknowledges the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a May 1 Valour and Victory stamp issue honoring specific individuals who helped to win the war.

  • Apr 30, 2025, 08:00 AM

    Look for Macedonia 2023 Flag of Israel stamp

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    On July 26, 2023, Macedonia issued a 111-denar Flag of Israel stamp to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israeli independence.

  • Apr 29, 2025, 09:36 AM

    Vatican City issues Sede Vacante stamps April 28

    by Linn’s Staff
    The sede vacante, which translates to “the chair being empty,” is the period when the last pope is no longer pope and the new pope has not yet been elected.

  • Apr 28, 2025, 08:15 AM

    United Nations adds to Endangered Species series

    by David Hartwig
    Like previous stamps in this series, the new stamps are issued in panes of 16, each with four se-tenant (side-by-side) designs. There is a separate pane for each U.N. post office.

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    Apr 21, 2025, 11:30 AM

    UPU 2024 State of the Postal Sector report shows challenges ahead

    by Linn’s Staff
    UPU economist Jose Anson, who conducted the study, said that maintaining the status quo “will almost certainly lead to the UPU’s extinction.”

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    Apr 17, 2025, 12:00 PM

    Royal Philatelic Society London announces short list for Crawford medal

    by Linn’s Staff
    The 2025 Crawford medal winner will be announced at the end of the Crawford Festival taking place June 24-25 in London.

  • Apr 16, 2025, 08:00 AM

    Beautiful designs on French Equatorial Africa 1937 first airmail set

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    The stamps boast high design and production values typical of French colonies issues.

  • Apr 14, 2025, 11:30 AM

    Guernsey Post issue celebrates Alderney’s blonde hedgehogs

    by Linn’s Staff
    Each of the six stamps in the set shows a different photograph of a blonde hedgehog.

  • Apr 14, 2025, 08:00 AM

    International music study group polling for best 2024 music stamp

    by Linn’s Staff
    The designer of the most popular music stamp will be awarded the Yehudi Menuhin trophy, awarded in memory of violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99).

  • Apr 12, 2025, 09:00 AM

    New bird stamps from Lundy

    by Christer Brunström
    All five designs feature the work of Bideford, England, artist Sharon Read.

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    Apr 10, 2025, 13:00 PM

    Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation announces July anniversary event

    by Linn’s Staff
    The Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation will celebrate its 50th anniversary July 19 with an event hosted in conjunction with the Royal Philatelic Society London.

  • Apr 10, 2025, 08:30 AM

    Canada Post celebrates over 40 years of country rock band Blue Rodeo

    by David Hartwig
    The permanent-rate (currently $1.24) stamp features the portraits of all seven current members of country rock band Blue Rodeo.

  • Apr 8, 2025, 11:30 AM

    UNPA issues sheet for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan

    by David Hartwig
    The expo will be open through Oct. 13. Each of the three stamps on the souvenir sheet shows close-up photos of the pavilions.

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