News
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Postal Updates
Dec 6, 2022, 12 PMU.S. first-class stamp to cost 63¢ beginning Jan. 22
Overall, increases for first-class mail, marketing mail, periodicals, package services and special services will be about 4.2 percent, the USPS said. -
US Stamps
Dec 6, 2022, 8 AMNew Flag plate number has the potential of being overlooked
When the Flag stamp was issued Jan. 9, 2022, it was available in multiple varieties printed by the U.S. Postal Service’s two contract printers. -
US Stamps
Dec 5, 2022, 9 AMProblems with the U.S. 1974 Christmas self-adhesive stamp
Discolored and absent doves on 1974 experimental self-adhesive 10¢ Christmas stamp puzzle collectors. -
US Stamps
Dec 3, 2022, 8 AMVoting begins in Linn’s 2022 U.S. stamp popularity poll
In 2022, the United States Postal Service issued 121 varieties of stamps, just nine more than were issued for the 2021 program. -
US Stamps
Dec 2, 2022, 12 PMBoston 2026 World Expo receives donation from USSS
The United States Stamp Society will host a society booth throughout the international exhibition. -
insights
Dec 2, 2022, 11 AMBy Topic – December 2022
The listings from the December 2022 Scott New Issues Update fall into a wide range of popular topical collecting areas. -
Postal Updates
Dec 2, 2022, 10 AMAnimals prepare for holidays on North Pole, N.Y., cancel
The subject of a holiday postmark from Wilmington, N.Y., is a charming winter scene full of forest animals. -
US Stamps
Dec 1, 2022, 3 PMFirst Moon Landing, other U.S. stamps go off sale Dec. 31
Notice of the upcoming withdrawal from sale of these stamps was published in the Dec. 1 issue of the Postal Bulletin. -
US Stamps
Dec 1, 2022, 1 PMScott numbers assigned to Snowy Beauty, other recent U.S. stamps
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
World Stamps
Dec 1, 2022, 10 AMInside Linn’s: British food on British stamps
Also this week, the intriguing backstory of the unveiling of the United States 1994 World Cup souvenir sheet, and an exploration of covers carried by trans-Pacific Clippers on the eve of Pearl Harbor. -
World Stamps
Dec 1, 2022, 8 AM2023 Scott Classic Specialized catalog overview
Among the enhancements for the Scott Classic Specialized catalog this year were changes in the Indian Feudatory States with a reorganization of listings and more. -
Auctions
Nov 30, 2022, 11 AMIndian state of Bundi, Brazil, British Guiana, more in David Feldman Dec. 5-9 auction series
Seven separate catalogs have been prepared for the Dec. 5-9 autumn auction series and are available for viewing and download on the Feldman website. -
US Stamps
Nov 30, 2022, 10 AMIssue dates, locations announced for Red Fox, other U.S. 2023 stamps
The U.S. Postal Service revealed issue dates and locations for nine stamps in its 2023 program. -
US Stamps
Nov 30, 2022, 8 AMA stamp from an attractive set of classic bicolor, engraved U.S. issues
The stamps were issued May 1, 1901, the first day of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. -
Postal Updates
Nov 29, 2022, 11 AMPostal Inspection Service numbers confirm sharp rise in mail thefts
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced a measure that would require a barcode on all mail-in ballots for federal elections. -
US Stamps
Nov 29, 2022, 8 AMMicarelli guide book to U.S. classic stamps available
The stamps are organized by design and denomination for the definitive stamps of this era. -
US Stamps
Nov 28, 2022, 1 PMHofmeyr wins single-frame Champion of Champions award for U.S. grills exhibit
Hofmeyr’s exhibit was one of 22 qualifying exhibits in the single-frame Champion of Champions competition. -
US Stamps
Nov 28, 2022, 9 AM‘Peanuts’ character Pigpen front and center for December cartoon contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
insights
Nov 28, 2022, 8 AM2023 U.S. Stamp Program
Linn's 2023 U.S. Stamp Program provides details about USPS products released in 2023, including stamps showing Chief Standing Bear, waterfalls, woodland animals and more. -
World Stamps
Nov 27, 2022, 9 AMVance Auctions of Canada celebrates milestone
The company got its start through a full-page ad in Linn’s.