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    Postal Updates

    Dec 6, 2022, 12 PM

    U.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.

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    US Stamps

    Dec 6, 2022, 8 AM

    New 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.

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    US Stamps

    Dec 5, 2022, 9 AM

    Problems with the U.S. 1974 Christmas self-adhesive stamp

    Discolored and absent doves on 1974 experimental self-adhesive 10¢ Christmas stamp puzzle collectors.

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    US Stamps

    Dec 3, 2022, 8 AM

    Voting 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.

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    US Stamps

    Dec 2, 2022, 12 PM

    Boston 2026 World Expo receives donation from USSS

    The United States Stamp Society will host a society booth throughout the international exhibition.

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    Dec 2, 2022, 11 AM

    By Topic – December 2022

    The listings from the December 2022 Scott New Issues Update fall into a wide range of popular topical collecting areas.

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    Postal Updates

    Dec 2, 2022, 10 AM

    Animals 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.

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    US Stamps

    Dec 1, 2022, 3 PM

    First 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.

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    US Stamps

    Dec 1, 2022, 1 PM

    Scott 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.

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    World Stamps

    Dec 1, 2022, 10 AM

    Inside 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.

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    World Stamps

    Dec 1, 2022, 8 AM

    2023 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.

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    Auctions

    Nov 30, 2022, 11 AM

    Indian 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.

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    US Stamps

    Nov 30, 2022, 10 AM

    Issue 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.

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    US Stamps

    Nov 30, 2022, 8 AM

    A 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.

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    Postal Updates

    Nov 29, 2022, 11 AM

    Postal 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.

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    US Stamps

    Nov 29, 2022, 8 AM

    Micarelli guide book to U.S. classic stamps available

    The stamps are organized by design and denomination for the definitive stamps of this era.

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    US Stamps

    Nov 28, 2022, 1 PM

    Hofmeyr 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.

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    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.

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    Nov 28, 2022, 8 AM

    2023 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.

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    World Stamps

    Nov 27, 2022, 9 AM

    Vance Auctions of Canada celebrates milestone

    The company got its start through a full-page ad in Linn’s.

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