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Sep 28, 2023, 11:30 AM
U.N. recognizes World Mental Health Day with Oct. 10 set
World 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
Also 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
Starting 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
The new souvenir sheet of five is the latest Child Welfare semipostal issue. -
Sep 20, 2023, 10:45 AM
Sept. 21 issue of 12 stamps from Great Britain celebrates musical icon Dame Shirley Bassey
The issue includes a set of eight stamps presented in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of four. The other four stamps are presented in a souvenir sheet. -
Sep 20, 2023, 08:30 AM
Soviet Union 1964 Olympic Gymnast sheet has held its value
The souvenir sheet is noted and valued, but not listed, in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. -
Sep 19, 2023, 12:00 PM
United Nations stamps highlight World Heritage sites in Turkey Sept. 8
There are two stamps and one prestige booklet for each of the three U.N. post offices. -
Sep 18, 2023, 11:30 AM
Isle of Man spotlights its birds of prey on new stamp series
New Isle of Man stamps issued Sept. 1 feature birds of prey images painted by acclaimed wildlife artist Jeremy Paul. -
Sep 15, 2023, 13:00 PM
France celebrates centennial of Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Co. has been celebrating the milestone throughout the year all over the world. -
Sep 13, 2023, 11:30 AM
Posti issues colorful Finland in NATO stamp Sept. 6
Finland became the 31st North Atlantic Treaty Organization partner on April 4, 2023, when the stamp design collaboration began. -
Sep 12, 2023, 10:45 AM
Ukraine’s Snake Island stamp wins Asiago top prize for philatelic art
The awards for stamps issued in 2022 were presented July 23 in Asiago, Italy. -
Sep 7, 2023, 14:00 PM
A trio of strong females praised on Canada’s stamps issued Aug. 28
Champions for equality, peace and social justice, Lea Roback, Madeleine Parent and Simonne Monet-Chartrand were honored as their families and friends gathered for the special event. -
Sep 7, 2023, 11:00 AM
What’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 6?
Volume 6A includes listings for the countries of the world San (San Marino) through Tete. Listings for Thai (Thailand) through Z countries of the world can be found in Vol. 6B. -
Sep 6, 2023, 11:00 AM
Faroe Islands, Greenland joint issue honors Danish astronaut
Each postal administration issued a souvenir sheet with a single stamp featuring a raven and the International Space Station soaring above Earth. -
Sep 6, 2023, 08:00 AM
China’s Chrysanthemum FDCs in great demand
In 1960-61, China issued a set of 18 Chrysanthemum stamps. This set is popular with both China and topical collectors. -
Sep 5, 2023, 12:00 PM
Pop-up shop in Japan dedicated to using the mail
In the photo area, you could have a photo taken and made into a personalized stamp. -
Sep 4, 2023, 09:00 AM
A quest to find the giant of Donald Trump philately
The 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
The 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
Paddington, 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
Linn’s Stamp News produced a meetup postcard and handed out almost 2,000 for free.
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World Stamps Sep 28, 2023, 11 AM
U.N. recognizes World Mental Health Day with Oct. 10 set
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World Stamps Sep 28, 2023, 9 AM
Inside Linn’s: Latvia airmail semipostal stamps benefited wounded aviators
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Postal Updates Sep 28, 2023, 7 AM
Kansas mailman named Mailman is a bona fide hero
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Postal Updates Sep 27, 2023, 10 AM
Homestead Festival postmark honors valiant anti-slavery leader