WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Nov 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
Unlisted Angola 2004 souvenir sheet printed in limited quantities
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe souvenir sheet, which is not listed in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, is very popular with bird topicalists. -
Oct 25, 2023, 10:45 AM
Pobjoy, mint and new-issue stamp agent, to close
by Denise McCartyThe Pobjoy Mint Stamp Division opened in 2004. -
Oct 24, 2023, 10:30 AM
London’s Postal Museum marks new ‘Dressed to Deliver’ exhibit with Mail by Bike post & go postage labels
by Linn’s StaffThe Postal Museum offers additional products with this issue, including first-day covers featuring all six labels canceled with the official handstamp of the Postal Museum. -
Oct 20, 2023, 09:00 AM
Ferries praised on Norwegian stamps
by Molly GoadEach stamp features a ferry with the name of its route along the right side. -
Oct 19, 2023, 13:40 PM
Donald Sutherland stars on new Canadian stamp
by Denise McCartyIn its Oct. 19 press release announcing the stamp, Canada Post called Sutherland one of the country’s most respected and versatile actors. -
Oct 18, 2023, 11:00 AM
Boston Connection contest supports 2026 World Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe contest invites collectors from around the world to compile a list of stamps and souvenir sheets related to Boston. -
Oct 18, 2023, 08:00 AM
Two stamps from Spain with fine arts appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOn Dec. 1, 1947, Spain issued two airmail stamps, a 25-peseta Manuel de Falla and a 50p Ignacio Zuloaga. -
Oct 17, 2023, 12:00 PM
Great Britain celebrates Harry Potter in Oct. 19 set
by David HartwigThe Harry Potter film series consists of eight movies based on the novels by British author J.K. Rowling. -
Oct 16, 2023, 07:45 AM
United Nations announces 2024 stamp program
by David HartwigThe program will begin Jan. 19 with a pane of 10 stamps celebrating the Year of the Dragon. -
Oct 12, 2023, 11:00 AM
United Nations definitive stamp celebrates Marie Curie
by David HartwigThe 2.50-franc Marie Curie stamp is for use from the post office at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Oct 11, 2023, 11:00 AM
New Zealand Christmas stamps covered in symbolism
by Molly GoadThe stamp images include colored metallic paper as a nod to the offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh the three wise men brought to Jesus. -
Oct 10, 2023, 14:00 PM
Interesting modern postal history from a location off the beaten path
by Jay BigalkeThe postcard shows some woven flowers by Elefa Handicraft Shop in Majuro, Marshall Islands. -
Oct 9, 2023, 08:00 AM
Canada Post stamps illuminate painful truths
by Molly GoadThe stamps were issued Sept. 28 ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 and are the second issue in the annual series for the future of truth and reconciliation. -
Oct 4, 2023, 08:00 AM
A Wallis and Futuna airmail stamp with cross-topical appeal
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe first stamps for Wallis and Futuna were issued in 1920 by overprinting stamps of New Caledonia. -
Oct 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
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Oct 1, 2023, 13:00 PM
U.S. Bridges, recent U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Sep 28, 2023, 11:30 AM
U.N. recognizes World Mental Health Day with Oct. 10 set
by David HartwigWorld Mental Health Day began in 1992 as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health. -
Sep 28, 2023, 09:45 AM
Inside Linn’s: Latvia airmail semipostal stamps benefited wounded aviators
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a British cover decorated with U.S. stamps, and a review of a five-volume set of books about the history, philatelic and otherwise, of the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition. -
Sep 26, 2023, 11:00 AM
When mail volume dropped, Singapore raised rates dramatically
by Jay BigalkeStarting Oct. 9, the cost to mail a first-class local letter in Singapore will increase from 31¢ to 51¢. -
Sep 21, 2023, 08:45 AM
Dutch semipostal stamps honor Lego 90th anniversary
by Jay BigalkeThe new souvenir sheet of five is the latest Child Welfare semipostal issue.
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