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    Jan 24, 2022, 08:50 AM

    U.N. issues Sport for Peace stamps for Winter Olympics

    The Sport for Peace issue includes 12 stamps in six panes of six, two for each U.N. post office.

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    Jan 19, 2022, 11:00 AM

    RPSL adds bibliography to online publication guide

    This bibliography records texts related to philately in Great Britain and Ireland.

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    Jan 18, 2022, 09:30 AM

    Great Britain announces 2022 stamp program

    The 2022 program starts Jan. 20 with 12 stamps honoring the rock band the Rolling Stones.

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    Jan 14, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Stamps tell the story of the Polish post office in Danzig

    Also this week, a report on a contest to select the best Year of the Ox stamps from around the world, and an upbeat review of a mixture of recent on-paper stamps from Norway.

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    Jan 13, 2022, 11:25 AM

    Chris Harman wins 2022 Lichtenstein award

    Harman, who is British, is the third overseas winner of the Lichtenstein award in four years.

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    Jan 13, 2022, 08:00 AM

    Look for World War II Polish government-in-exile stamps

    In 1941, the Polish government-in-exile began issuing postage stamps for use on letters and packages posted from Polish warships and merchant vessels.

  • great-britain-2022-rolling-stones-stamps-souvenir-sheet
    Jan 11, 2022, 12:28 PM

    The Rolling Stones headline on new British stamps

    Royal Mail reported that it worked closely with the band members and management team on the stamp issue.

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    Jan 5, 2022, 16:26 PM

    Applications available for Ibra 2023 exhibition in Germany

    In addition to the exhibition, the show will host around 150 dealers, along with meetings and special presentations.

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    Jan 3, 2022, 09:00 AM

    U.N. starts new cycle in Lunar New Year series

    The stamp design shows a tiger walking through a thick patch of flora that is outlined in gold against the white background.

  • canada-2020-medical-groundbreakers-stamps
    Dec 30, 2021, 09:30 AM

    American Topical Association to offer free virtual programs

    The eight programs will cover a range of topics, including Dr. Seuss, umbrellas and the 1920 Olympics.

  • great-britain-trains-stamps
    Dec 30, 2021, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Trains on Great Britain stamps pick up steam

    Also this week, a philatelic tribute to the fighting spirit of Poland during World War II, and celebrating sports on Swedish stamps.

  • south-australia-1894-queen-victoria-kangaroo-palm-stamp
    Dec 30, 2021, 08:00 AM

    Kangaroo stamp appeals to topical, British Empire, and Australia collectors

    The design of the 2½-penny stamps features a cameo of Queen Victoria to the left and a kangaroo and palm tree to the right.

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    Dec 28, 2021, 13:00 PM

    Make plans now to attend Canada international show

    Amos Media Co. will have a booth at the show to highlight digital editions of Linn’s Stamp News and the Scott catalogs.

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    Dec 28, 2021, 11:30 AM

    Germany issues final stamps of 2021, begins 2022 program

    Doctors Without Borders, Annette von Droste-Hulshoff and David Bowie are among the subjects honored.

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    Dec 20, 2021, 09:30 AM

    Beston to run for re-election as FIP president in 2022

    The FIP is an international governing body whose aim is to promote philately, philatelic exhibitions and maintain close relations with the philatelic trade and postal administrations.

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    Dec 18, 2021, 10:30 AM

    United Nations announces its 2022 stamp program

    The program will begin Jan. 14 with the Sport for Peace issue in honor of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

  • mauritius-1847-ball-cover-world-record-auction-price
    Dec 14, 2021, 08:00 AM

    Top stamp stories of 2021

    The COVID-19 global pandemic continued to dominate headlines and affected many different facets of the stamp world and beyond.

  • netherlands-december-paper-cutting-art-stamps
    Dec 13, 2021, 16:00 PM

    Paper cutting art on Dutch December stamps

    Each of the 10 stamps in this issue shows one or more animals engaging in some kind of December activity.

  • united-nations-2022-unicef-75th-anniversary-stamps-pane
    Dec 10, 2021, 10:00 AM

    U.N. honors 75th anniversary of UNICEF with a pane of 10 stamps

    Each stamp in the pane is denominated $1.30 and promotes a more specific focus of UNICEF.

  • canada-post-buffy-sainte-marie-stamp-first-day-cover
    Dec 10, 2021, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: FDC collecting on the world stage

    Also this week, an exploration of two 1988 Saudi Arabia stamps honoring the International Road Federation, and stamps celebrating the roots of modern Romania in ancient Dacia.

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