WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Sep 4, 2023, 09:00 AM
A quest to find the giant of Donald Trump philately
by Allen AbelThe search for the giant of Donald J. Trump philately — if there is one — begins with a Floridian named Edward Krohn. -
Aug 31, 2023, 08:00 AM
Legendary British Guiana 1856 1¢ Magenta to be displayed at Stampex
by Linn’s StaffThe legendary stamp was last showcased in 2021 when London-based stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons opened an exhibition dedicated to the stamp. -
Aug 24, 2023, 11:47 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 65 years of Paddington with Sept. 5 issue
by David HartwigPaddington, Peru’s most famous talking bear, celebrates his 65th birthday in 2023. -
Aug 23, 2023, 13:30 PM
Successful Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show
by Jay BigalkeLinn’s Stamp News produced a meetup postcard and handed out almost 2,000 for free. -
Aug 23, 2023, 08:15 AM
China 1963 Butterfly set popular with topicalists
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerChina remains one of the most popular collecting areas and active stamp markets in the world. -
Aug 22, 2023, 11:30 AM
Trombone design tops poll for 2022’s most popular music stamp
by David HartwigThe poll is conducted by Motivgruppe Musik, the International Philatelic Music Group. -
Aug 22, 2023, 11:01 AM
Iceland stamps are back to commemorate 150th anniversary
by Denise McCartyAlmost three years after it stopped issuing stamps, Iceland Post has announced a new set of stamps to be released Aug. 23. -
Aug 16, 2023, 08:00 AM
Britain celebrates Discworld book series with Aug. 10 set
by David HartwigRoyal Mail calls Pratchett (1948-2015) one of the United Kingdom’s greatest fantasy writers. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on Feb. 18, 2009, for services to literature. -
Aug 15, 2023, 08:15 AM
Two firsts for Aland Post include temporary tattoo
by Dingguo DaiIt was the first time an artist was given free rein to create a stamp motif for Aland. -
Aug 10, 2023, 08:15 AM
Inside Linn’s: An enduring symbol of East Germany
by Charles SneeAlso this week, the challenge of researching recent first-day cover cachetmakers, and an upbeat review of a mixture of worldwide stamps issued mostly from the 1980s to 2010. -
Aug 9, 2023, 08:00 AM
Gimmicky Austria stamp printed on felt of tennis ball
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp pictures Dominic Thiem, the men’s singles champion at the 2020 United States Open Tennis Tournament. -
Aug 5, 2023, 09:00 AM
Finnish stamps celebrate anniversaries, Christmas
by Molly GoadIn the coming months, Finland’s postal administration, Posti, will issue six new stamp sets with 16 different designs. -
Aug 3, 2023, 13:00 PM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 5?
by Jay BigalkeFor the 2024 Scott catalog season, the Scott editors continue a review of Portuguese areas, which for Vol. 5 include Kionga, Nyassa, Ponta Delgada, Portuguese Africa, Portuguese Congo, Portuguese Guinea, Portuguese India and Quelimane. -
Jul 28, 2023, 08:30 AM
The United Nations recognizes Chinese cultural heritage with Aug. 10 issue
by Pete GibsonThe Body, Mind and Soul stamps and souvenir sheets represent three culturally significant practices from China: taijiquan, calligraphy, and the guqin instrument and its music. -
Jul 27, 2023, 10:19 AM
Phosphor-band error found on new British stamps
by Denise McCartyRoyal Mail said that only the first-class stamps purchased before July 26 were affected, while those purchased after July 27 were not. -
Jul 27, 2023, 09:00 AM
Vatican City issues replacement stamp for World Youth Day
by Denise McCartyAs reported in the June 12 issue of Linn’s, the original stamp was recalled because of complaints about the statue in Lisbon that inspired the design. -
Jul 26, 2023, 10:45 AM
Dramatic designs highlight Germany 1933 Wagner semipostals
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe striking designs of the colorful stamps show scenes from nine of Wagner’s operatic works. -
Jul 26, 2023, 08:00 AM
Images added for Canada in Scott digital catalog
by Jay BigalkeThe new images can help collectors quickly locate a stamp just by looking for the design. -
Jul 25, 2023, 12:00 PM
Digital Isle of Man stamps head to the moon and back
by Molly GoadThe initiative involves storing digital postage stamps on the moon. After spending some time on the moon, the stamps will be transmitted back to Earth. -
Jul 19, 2023, 08:00 AM
Taking the tunnel walk tour of London’s Mail Rail
by Jay BigalkeThe railway opened in December 1927 and operated until 2003, when economics resulted in its closure.
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World Stamps Nov 11, 2024, 12 PM
Canada issues sacred, secular Christmas stamps
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US Stamps Nov 11, 2024, 8 AM
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Postal Updates Nov 7, 2024, 11 AM
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Plymouth 400’s commemorative postmarks
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World Stamps Nov 7, 2024, 8 AM
Canada Post honors young people who supported agricultural efforts during wartime