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  • Postal Updates Jan 22, 2025, 11 AM

    Inaugural postmarks and souvenir cover offered

    by Linn’s Staff
    Two postmarks for the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald J. Trump as president of the United States will be available from Washington, D.C.

  • World Stamps Jan 22, 2025, 8 AM

    Kingdom of Sedang local post stamps have great appeal

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    According to Focus on Forgeries by Varo Tyler, the stamps of Sedang were forged in 1889, almost before the ink was dry on the genuine stamps.

  • US Stamps Jan 21, 2025, 2 PM

    U.S. Stellar Formations series of Priority Mail stamps to double in size Jan. 21

    by Charles Snee
    Although no official USPS first-day ceremony is planned for the two stamps, the designated first-day city is Big Sky, Mont., an appropriate location, given the vastness of the stamps’ subjects.

  • US Stamps Jan 21, 2025, 12 PM

    Format of Goodnight Moon pane a pain for collectors

    by Jay Bigalke
    The layout is similar to the pane of 20 for the Peanuts commemorative forever stamps issued Sept. 30, 2022.

  • World Stamps Jan 21, 2025, 8 AM

    Jan. 13 Canada Post definitives meet new postal rates

    by David Hartwig
    Canada Post issued four new stamps in its multiyear From Far and Wide series Jan. 13 to match postal rate increases taking effect the same day.

  • Auctions Jan 20, 2025, 11 AM

    Philatelist Alex Haimann joins Cherrystone

    by Linn’s Staff
    Haimann will focus on consignor relations, marketing and expanding Cherrystone’s presence at United States national-level stamp shows and international exhibitions.

  • World Stamps Jan 20, 2025, 8 AM

    Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates the ‘Vicar of Dibley’ sitcom Jan. 14

    by David Hartwig
    The Vicar of Dibley follows the female vicar Geraldine Granger (Dawn French) who is assigned to the church in the fictional Oxfordshire village of Dibley.

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    US Stamps Jan 17, 2025, 9 AM

    Prospectus available for April 18-20 Philatelic Show

    by Linn’s Staff
    The theme of the show will be the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

  • World Stamps Jan 16, 2025, 12 PM

    New catalog of Italian classic stamps

    by Linn’s Staff
    The catalog of 256 color pages by Franco Filanci and Domenico Tagliente is presented in both Italian and English.

  • World Stamps Jan 15, 2025, 12 PM

    Isle of Man celebrates the Year of the Snake

    by Linn’s Staff
    The Isle of Man Post Office issued the set of four stamps in two vertical se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs.

  • US Stamps Jan 15, 2025, 8 AM

    U.S. 2011 Disney-Pixar set in demand inside and outside hobby

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    Relatively recent U.S. forever stamp issues with se-tenant (side-by-side) designs are one of the most active parts of the U.S. stamp market.

  • US Stamps Jan 14, 2025, 11 AM

    Are lengthy service wait times in some post offices out of control?

    by Jay Bigalke
    Wait times for service vary greatly from post office to post office across the United States.

  • US Stamps Jan 14, 2025, 8 AM

    December cartoon caption contest winner might get muddy

    by John M. Hotchner
    Several Linn’s readers honed in on the most popular theme for our December cartoon caption contest, featuring the Peanuts comic strip character Pigpen.

  • US Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 12 PM

    USPS adds stamps for ‘Goodnight Moon’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ to 2025 program

    by Charles Snee
    The United States Postal Service announced Jan. 13 that it will issue stamps for the bedtime story Goodnight Moon and the children’s animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.

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    US Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 11 AM

    Boston 2026 World Expo seeks off-paper stamp donations for use during show

    by Linn’s Staff
    The stamps will be used in welcome packets and in the youth and beginner’s areas.

  • World Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 8 AM

    Details on Great Britain’s 2025 stamp program

    by David Hartwig
    Great Britain’s Royal Mail announced details on the first eight issues of its 2025 commemorative stamp program.

  • Postal Updates Jan 10, 2025, 10 AM

    Celebrating 190th anniversary of Kentucky church

    by Linn’s Staff
    Antioch Christian Church, a building in Winchester, Ky., is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

  • US Stamps Jan 9, 2025, 1 PM

    Early letters to Santa

    by John M. Hotchner
    Writing letters to Santa Claus has a long and honorable history.

  • World Stamps Jan 9, 2025, 9 AM

    Society announces 2025 presentation schedule

    by Linn’s Staff
    A discussion will follow each session, and both will be recorded and made available on the Society of Australasian Specialists/Oceania website.

  • US Stamps Jan 8, 2025, 12 PM

    Allen Toussaint and his music live on with Jan. 30 U.S. Postal Service issue

    by Scott Tiffney
    Designed by USPS art director Ethel Kesseler, the forever stamp features a photograph taken of the acclaimed rhythm and blues artist by photographer Bill Tompkins in New York City in 2007.

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