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  • kosovo-united-nations-2008-skanderbeg-stamp
    Mar 5, 2021, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: A philatelic tribute to Albanian national hero Skanderbeg

    Also this week, a profile of a collector who pursues U.S. first-day covers with a dragon theme, and our anonymous reviewer looks at a worldwide mixture that serves up some stamps with high catalog values.

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    Mar 2, 2021, 10:50 AM

    Canada’s new Flower stamps are a sign of spring

    On the stamps, the white blossoms are Malus “Maybride,” and the pink blossoms are Malus “Rosseau.”

  • jay-bigalke-oldest-son-collecting-stamps
    Mar 2, 2021, 08:30 AM

    Introducing stamps to future generations and family members

    Something as simple as a pack of used stamps and a stock book might go a long way in introducing someone to stamp collecting.

  • warsaw-complains-1945-poland-tomb-unkown-soldier-victory-square-postcard
    Feb 26, 2021, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Warsaw Complains, then Poland begins anew

    Also this week, the fascinating stories behind postal cards that traveled around the world during 1878-81, and an appreciation of Switzerland’s mountains shown on its stamps.

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    Feb 25, 2021, 15:00 PM

    Planning underway for London 2022 exhibition

    The London 2020 show, originally scheduled for May 2-9, 2020, at the same location, was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • japan-taiwan-1945-numeral-imperial-crest-imperforate-stamp
    Feb 25, 2021, 10:30 AM

    Locally printed stamps of Taiwan issued in 1945 a good buy

    This stamp set is of interest to both Japanese and Chinese collectors.

  • bosnia-herzegovina-serb-administration-2021-orville-wright-souvenir-sheet
    Feb 24, 2021, 13:30 PM

    Satellites, outer space and flight on new stamps

    An upcoming stamp from Aland commemorates a weather satellite named after an American of Aland descent, Verner E. Suomi.

  • canada-2021-lunar-new-year-limited-edition-press-sheet
    Feb 22, 2021, 09:30 AM

    What constitutes a stamp product as limited edition

    The USPS’ no-die-cut press sheets have sold out fast.

  • brazil-2021-john-lennon-stamp
    Feb 17, 2021, 14:30 PM

    Brazil’s John Lennon stamp; more musical themes displayed on recent issues

    A new stamp from Brazil reproduces a famous black-and-white photograph of John Lennon.

  • canada-2021-snow-mammals-stamps-booklet-pane
    Feb 16, 2021, 13:16 PM

    Canada shows off its Snow Mammals on new stamps

    Featured are the Peary caribou, ermine and snowshoe hare on vertically formatted stamps, and the northern collared lemming and Arctic fox on horizontally formatted stamps.

  • stampex-international-stamp-show-exhibition
    Feb 12, 2021, 14:24 PM

    March 25-27 virtual Stampex show open for registration

    Spink, the London-based philatelic auction house, is the official sponsor of the show.

  • switzerland-grilled-gum-airmail-stamp
    Feb 11, 2021, 11:00 AM

    Look for set of Swiss 1933-37 grilled gum stamps

    The vertical and horizontal grid points can be seen from the back of the stamp, with or without magnification depending on how good your eyesight is.

  • finland-2020-lily-valley-stamp
    Feb 7, 2021, 09:00 AM

    Finland’s most beautiful stamps of 2020

    A total of 29,410 votes were cast in the poll.

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    Feb 5, 2021, 13:30 PM

    Floral art introduces Japan’s new Record of Nature series

    The 10 stamps reproduce artwork from the three-volume Makoto Hanaki, Japan’s earliest botanical pictorial book.

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    Feb 5, 2021, 08:00 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Stamps of Lithuania celebrate city of Klaipeda

    Also this week, how a missing Transjordan overprint on a Hejaz stamp led to a misunderstanding, and a positive assessment of the state of first-day cover collecting.

  • great-britain-2021-only-fools-and-horses-sitcom-souvenir-sheet
    Feb 4, 2021, 14:07 PM

    New British stamps honor sitcom’s anniversary

    Royal Mail, in partnership with BBC Studios, revealed the stamp images Feb. 2.

  • romania-2021-king-carol-stamp
    Feb 1, 2021, 16:00 PM

    Romanian issue honors stamp collecting and other royal hobbies

    The four stamps are part of a new series highlighting the hobbies of Romanian kings.

  • poland-unissued-1978-zenon-jankowski-stamp
    Feb 1, 2021, 08:43 AM

    Look for unissued Polish space stamp for Soyuz mission

    There is demand for this stamp from collectors of Polish stamps as well as space topical collectors.

  • united-nations-new-york-2020-earth-day-stamp
    Jan 29, 2021, 13:51 PM

    Scott catalog numbers assigned to 2020 U.N. stamps

    Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.

  • capex-22-stamp-show
    Jan 24, 2021, 13:30 PM

    Capex 2022 international show sets up site

    The show will include a dealer bourse (sales floor) of more than 18,000 square feet.

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