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US Stamps
Jul 20, 2023, 7 AMGreat American Stamp Show Aug. 10-13 in Cleveland
Highlights include a bourse (sales area) of more than 75 dealers from the United States and overseas offering stamps, postal history and supplies; a cachetmakers’ bourse; and more than 800 frames of competitive exhibits. -
US Stamps
Jul 19, 2023, 1 PMAnthony S. ‘Tony’ Wawrukiewicz, 1943-2023
Known affectionately to collectors near and far as Tony W., Mr. Wawrukiewicz maintained a regular presence in the pages of Linn’s Stamp News with his monthly Modern U.S. Mail column. -
US Stamps
Jul 19, 2023, 11 AMCSA 1863 Jackson mimics its U.S. 1863 counterpart
Although he was a Southerner, Jackson was an odd choice as a stamp subject for the CSA because he was a proponent of a strong national government vis-à-vis states’ rights. -
World Stamps
Jul 19, 2023, 8 AMTaking the tunnel walk tour of London’s Mail Rail
The railway opened in December 1927 and operated until 2003, when economics resulted in its closure. -
US Stamps
Jul 18, 2023, 11 AMNew imperf error of 2023 Freedom U.S. Flag coil first announced in Linn’s ad
The new error occurs on the nondenominated (63¢) Freedom U.S. Flag coil printed in rolls of 100 by Banknote Corporation of America. -
US Stamps
Jul 18, 2023, 8 AMKnute Rockne stamp: just the ticket
Stamps sometimes show up in the strangest places. -
Postal Updates
Jul 17, 2023, 10 AMAmid improving delivery scores, USPS cites more than 400 undelivered packages containing human remains
According to a July 5 USPS Office of Inspector General audit report, as of Feb. 27, there were 452 undeliverable and/or unidentifiable cremated remains packages at the mail recovery center in Atlanta. -
World Stamps
Jul 17, 2023, 7 AMDetails for Stampex Sept. 27-30 in London, England
The 2023 court of honor is called Hidden Treasures and allows attendees the chance to view beautiful philatelic material up close. -
US Stamps
Jul 14, 2023, 9 AMWill there be too few World Series of Philately shows?
According to the author, “We need to think outside the envelope to give shows a good future.” -
World Stamps
Jul 13, 2023, 1 PMInstitute for Analytical Philately schedules fifth international symposium
The institute decided to follow the format of its 2020 symposium and have all speakers deliver their papers online. -
World Stamps
Jul 13, 2023, 11 AMGreat Britain showcases river wildlife in July 13 set of 10
The stamps, presented in two horizontal se-tenant strips of five, each show a different species of insect, bird, fish or mammal. -
US Stamps
Jul 13, 2023, 10 AMInside Linn’s: Yogi-isms have philatelic equivalents
Also this week, stamps tell the story of the borderland city of Trieste, and a favorable review of a small $5 packet of stamps from the Isle of Man. -
World Stamps
Jul 13, 2023, 10 AMCanada Post’s Let’s Take the Ferry! stamps issued July 12
The stamps are a tribute to the role ferries have played in Canada’s waterways. -
Postal Updates
Jul 13, 2023, 8 AMHotchner, Sundman, Trepel to receive NPM philatelic achievement award Nov. 4 in Washington, D.C.
The award was established in 2002 to honor and celebrate living individuals for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of philately. -
US Stamps
Jul 12, 2023, 11 AMMystic Stamp Company celebrates 100 years
The company started out in one room of the former post office building in Camden, N.Y., and expanded to fill up three floors. -
World Stamps
Jul 12, 2023, 8 AM1934 Italian Somaliland airmail set was staple of stamp approval houses
The set is of interest to Italy and area collectors, as well as fauna topical collectors. -
World Stamps
Jul 11, 2023, 12 PMCanada issues stamp for filmmaker Denys Arcand
Born in Quebec in 1941, Arcand’s storied 60-year career has many highlights. -
World Stamps
Jul 11, 2023, 8 AMNostalgic drawings embody truly Dutch theme on new stamps from the Netherlands
The new designs are the successors to the 2014 definitive stamps showing Dutch icons in blue and white. -
World Stamps
Jul 10, 2023, 11 AMGuernsey pays homage to old regional stamps in new quartet
The original Queen Elizabeth II regional stamps were designed by Eric A. Piprell, who was born and educated in Guernsey. -
US Stamps
Jul 10, 2023, 7 AMNew plate number found on U.S. 2017 Strawberries coil stamp
The new plate number, P2222, was reported in the July issue of Coil Line, the official journal of the Plate Number Coil Collectors Club.