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Postal Updates Jul 29, 2025, 12 PM
Connecticut museum remembers Owney USPS postal pup
by Linn’s StaffIn 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 BigalkeA 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 HartwigThe 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 StaffThe 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 HartwigThe 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 StaffA 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 StaffThe 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 StaffIn 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 BigalkeThese 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. HotchnerAlso 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 DaiThe 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 HartwigThe 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 StaffThe public will select the stamp to be reissued via online voting. -
US Stamps Jul 21, 2025, 11 AM
USS Humuhumunukunukuapua’a?
by John M. HotchnerThe 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 SneeOne 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 StaffThe 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 SneeThe 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 StaffGuernsey 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 StaffThe 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 BigalkeIn 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.



















