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  • Postal Updates Jul 29, 2025, 12 PM

    Connecticut museum remembers Owney USPS postal pup

    by Linn’s Staff
    In 2011 the USPS issued a nondenominated (44¢) forever stamp (Scott 4547) celebrating Owney and his role as the nation’s postal dog.

  • Postal Updates Jul 29, 2025, 8 AM

    New sprayed-on postmark for the U.S. mail service 250

    by Jay Bigalke
    A new sprayed-on postmark celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service began appearing on mail in July 2025.

  • World Stamps Jul 28, 2025, 11 AM

    Canada Post recognizes civilian internment with July 17 stamp issue

    by David Hartwig
    The stamp features barbed wire over bilingual vertical red text set against a gray background.

  • US Stamps Jul 28, 2025, 8 AM

    APS and APRL announce recipients of 2025 Carter, Peterson, Allen and Mueller awards

    by Linn’s Staff
    The various awards recognize exceptional volunteer efforts and achievements in philatelic literature.

  • World Stamps Jul 24, 2025, 12 PM

    UNPA No Nukes stamps to debut Aug. 14 in Schaumburg, Illinois

    by David Hartwig
    The three stamps are issued in panes of 10, with each pane holding stamps from a different United Nations post office.

  • US Stamps Jul 24, 2025, 8 AM

    Haimann receives 2025 APS Kehr award

    by Linn’s Staff
    A stamp collector since the age of 7 and an APS member since the age of 10, Haimann has never met a stamp or cover he didn’t like.

  • Postal Updates Jul 23, 2025, 1 PM

    Steiner assumes duties as nation’s 76th postmaster general

    by Linn’s Staff
    The Postal Service’s board of governors selected David Steiner, the former president and CEO of Waste Management, for the role during its May 9 meeting.

  • US Stamps Jul 23, 2025, 10 AM

    Stamp encore voting launches and includes Mister Rogers, Disney, Peanuts, and more

    by Linn's Staff
    In celebration of its 250th anniversary, the United States Postal Service is inviting the public to vote on a previously issued U.S. postage stamp to be reissued in 2026.

  • US Stamps Jul 23, 2025, 9 AM

    USPS introduces new merchandise promoting Boston 2026 show

    by Jay Bigalke
    These new items were revealed in the Summer 2025 edition of the USA Philatelic catalog, and they tie in perfectly with the upcoming Boston 2026 World Expo stamps.

  • US Stamps Jul 23, 2025, 8 AM

    Inside Linn’s: A U.S. Priority Mail bargain

    by John M. Hotchner
    Also this week, an intriguing cover from Lost Nation, Iowa, and a crossword puzzle that spotlights the United States Postal Service.

  • World Stamps Jul 22, 2025, 1 PM

    France’s best stamps of 2024

    by Dingguo Dai
    The number of votes each year reflects the enthusiasm of the French public for philately.

  • World Stamps Jul 22, 2025, 9 AM

    Royal Mail set of eight celebrates 75th anniversary of ‘Peanuts’

    by David Hartwig
    The set of eight stamps are presented in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of four. All eight stamps are valued at the first-class rate (currently £1.70).

  • US Stamps Jul 21, 2025, 12 PM

    USPS plans to reissue a previously issued U.S. stamp in 2026

    by Linn’s Staff
    The public will select the stamp to be reissued via online voting.

  • US Stamps Jul 21, 2025, 11 AM

    USS Humuhumunukunukuapua’a?

    by John M. Hotchner
    The United States Navy’s method of naming submarines after types of fish faced a conundrum in 1941.

  • Auctions Jul 21, 2025, 8 AM

    Napoleon collection of Confederate States in July 29 Kelleher auction

    by Charles Snee
    One of the more eye-catching items in the Napoleon collection is a used strip of 10 of the 1861 5¢ green Jefferson Davis stamp (Scott 1) printed from stone 1.

  • Postal Updates Jul 17, 2025, 12 PM

    U.S. Postal Service resumes mail service to Israel effective July 11

    by Linn’s Staff
    The USPS suspended international mail service to Israel on June 20

  • Auctions Jul 17, 2025, 8 AM

    Siegel to serve up more than 1,000 lots of U.S. stamps in July 22-24 auction

    by Charles Snee
    The sale opens with a handsome selection of essays and proofs of the 1847 issue through various modern issues.

  • World Stamps Jul 16, 2025, 1 PM

    Guernsey Post issues cyberstamps July 16

    by Linn’s Staff
    Guernsey Post showcases the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat with a July 16 issue featuring two physical stamps along with their digital twins.

  • Postal Updates Jul 16, 2025, 8 AM

    Maine honors legendary cowboy singer Slim Clark

    by Linn’s Staff
    The Saint Albans Historical Society in Saint Albans, Maine, is offering a pictorial postmark honoring the life and music of Raymond LeRoy Clark (1917– 2000), known professionally as Yodelin’ Slim Clark.

  • World Stamps Jul 15, 2025, 12 PM

    New piXPost app debuts

    by Jay Bigalke
    In an era where stamp collecting is evolving to meet a new generation of digital-savvy hobbyists, the piXPost app lands at just the right moment.

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