WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 6, 2025, 13:00 PM
Canada Post honors service of Sikh soldiers with Remembrance Day stamp
by David HartwigThe stamp features an illustration of a Canadian Sikh soldier and the grave of Private Buckam Singh, the youngest Canadian Sikh soldier to enlist in World War I. -
Nov 6, 2025, 09:00 AM
Nativity story depicted in Nov. 4 set from Great Britain’s Royal Mail
by David HartwigThe artwork on the stamps consists of collages created by British illustrator Paula Doherty. -
Nov 4, 2025, 08:15 AM
What’s new for 2026 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940?
by Jay BigalkeThousands of value changes were made to the 2026 edition, reflecting close study of auction realizations, dealer price lists, and marketplace activity worldwide. -
Oct 30, 2025, 09:00 AM
Alderney and Guernsey celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with two sets of seven stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe 64p stamp in each set features a design commemorating the 12 Days of Christmas, and then the remaining 12 stamps show a design from each verse of the carol. -
Oct 27, 2025, 14:00 PM
UNPA commemorates UNESCO World Heritage sites in Mexico
by David HartwigThe stamps are part of the UNPA World Heritage series that features sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The series began in 1997. -
Oct 24, 2025, 10:00 AM
Canada Post celebrates Diwali with Oct. 15 stamp
by David HartwigAlso known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a five-day festival that begins this year with observances on Oct. 18 leading to the main day of Diwali on Oct. 20. -
Oct 21, 2025, 12:30 PM
La Poste’s new scented stamp celebrates the croissant
by Scott TiffneyThe crisp golden pastry is found in many of France’s neighborhood bakeries and is an iconic symbol of French gastronomy. -
Oct 21, 2025, 09:00 AM
Croatian Post Mostar commemorates the Croatian Ethnic Institute in Chicago
by Linn’s StaffThe Croatian Ethnic Institute was founded in 1975 with a mission “to preserve the memory of the past and to serve as a source of inspiration for the future.” -
Oct 16, 2025, 11:30 AM
Monopoly goes postal with a set of 10 stamps issued by Royal Mail
by David HartwigThe stamps, presented in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of five, show different areas of a Monopoly board during gameplay. -
Oct 15, 2025, 17:24 PM
Stamp collectors acquire the Scott catalog and Linn’s Stamp News
by Linn's staffScott Stamp LLC, a new company formed by longtime philatelic leader, Jay Bigalke, and fellow philatelist, David Fritz, has acquired the Scott Catalog, Scott Stamp Monthly, and Linn’s Stamp News from Amos Media Co. -
Oct 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
Aland Post concludes Chinese zodiac stamp series Oct. 23
by Linn’s StaffProlific stamp designer and engraver Martin Mörck provided the artwork for the souvenir sheet, which contains a single €7.20 stamp. -
Oct 14, 2025, 08:00 AM
The United Nations Postal Administration celebrates 80 years of the United Nations
by David HartwigEach of the three souvenir sheets features a vertical se-tenant (side-by-side) strip of stamps from a different United Nations post office. -
Oct 13, 2025, 11:00 AM
Boston 2026 accepting mail art submissions
by Linn’s StaffThose interested in submitting should create a design that relates to the theme of rebellion on an envelope or postcard. -
Oct 10, 2025, 00:00 AM
United Nations Postal Administration announces 2026 stamp program
by David HartwigThe subjects include endangered species, national costumes, and the International Day of Forests. -
Oct 7, 2025, 08:30 AM
Canada Post continues Truth and Reconciliation series with Sept. 29 issue
by David HartwigThe stamps feature different sides of a Bentwood box, which is a traditional artifact made from bent and carved wood and traditionally used by many Indigenous communities in Canada’s Pacific coast for storage and cooking. -
Sep 30, 2025, 10:00 AM
Royal Mail’s Sept. 30 definitive meets new international rate
by David HartwigThe £3.40 stamp covers the international standard rate for letters up to 100 grams and has a background color of what Royal Mail calls dark green. -
Sep 30, 2025, 08:00 AM
Gibraltar souvenir sheet celebrates 50 years of the Gibraltar Study Circle
by Linn’s StaffThe £4 stamp reproduces an early Gibraltar picture postcard showing the Rock of Gibraltar. -
Sep 29, 2025, 11:30 AM
Great Britain celebrates 200 years of British steam locomotives
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates British steam locomotives and the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway Company with 10 stamps issued Sept. 25. -
Sep 22, 2025, 11:45 AM
Austria continues Music series with stamp featuring a harp
by Linn’s StaffThis is the fifth stamp issued annually since 2020 in the Austria, Land of Music series. -
Sep 18, 2025, 10:00 AM
Irish boy band Westlife celebrated on Sept. 11 Ireland issue
by Linn’s StaffNondenominated (€1.65) stamps in a booklet of four each show a different member of the band: Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne.
Headlines
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World Stamps Nov 6, 2025, 1 PM
Canada Post honors service of Sikh soldiers with Remembrance Day stamp
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World Stamps Nov 6, 2025, 9 AM
Nativity story depicted in Nov. 4 set from Great Britain’s Royal Mail
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US Stamps Nov 5, 2025, 12 PM
Joint APS, APRL board meeting held Oct. 28 promotes transition from survival to growth
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Postal Updates Nov 5, 2025, 9 AM
USPS delivers more cheer with holiday catalog

























