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US Stamps
Jul 3, 2023, 2 PM‘Hubba Hubba’ covers are a Korean War artifact
Hubba Hubba handstamps are not common. The great majority of Korean War covers from the troops don’t have these handstamps. -
World Stamps
Jul 3, 2023, 11 AMBahamas celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence with new stamps
After 300 years of British rule, the United Kingdom granted the Bahamas independence via a June 20, 1973, order. -
World Stamps
Jul 3, 2023, 7 AMGreat Britain June 22 issue celebrates contribution of Caribbean migrants
Great Britain’s Royal Mail issued eight stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush, which carried several hundred West Indian migrants to the United Kingdom. -
World Stamps
Jul 2, 2023, 1 PMFaroe Islands, Martin Mörck and epic engraved stamp issues for stamp show
Norwegian-Swedish artist and master engraver Martin Mörck’s talents will be celebrated with two events at the Aug. 10-13 Great American Stamp Show. -
US Stamps
Jul 1, 2023, 9 AMU.S. Chief Standing Bear, Endangered Species stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2024 Scott catalogs. -
World Stamps
Jun 29, 2023, 11 AMWhat’s new for 2024 Scott Standard Volume 4?
Approximately 2,900 value changes, mostly increases and very few decreases, were made for Macao. -
Auctions
Jun 29, 2023, 8 AMRare U.S. 1893 4¢ blue Columbian error of color in July 18-20 Dutch Country auction
According to Dutch Country, the 4¢ blue Columbian up for bids “was hiding in plain sight” in a collection. -
US Stamps
Jun 28, 2023, 11 AMBecome the mama polar bear for July cartoon caption contest
Entries with a touch of humor or irony stand the best chance of winning the contest. -
World Stamps
Jun 28, 2023, 7 AMFull set of Mongolia 1932 pictorial stamps worth looking for
Short sets of the lower denomination stamps (Scott 62-70) are inexpensive and plentiful. The full set is rarely offered. -
Postal Updates
Jun 27, 2023, 1 PMIntroducing new columnist covering U.S. postal services
Experienced journalist Allen Abel will be covering the postal news beat and brings with him a wealth of knowledge with regard to reporting. -
World Stamps
Jun 27, 2023, 10 AMUnitrade in Canada to be sold, owner to retire in 2024
Among the philatelic brands Unitrade carries is the Scott line of stamp catalogs published by Amos Media, the parent company of Linn’s. -
Auctions
Jun 27, 2023, 8 AMRare unissued PRC 1956 Gate of Heavenly Peace with sun rays in July 11-12 Kelleher and Rogers auction in Connecticut
The two-day sale features more than 1,100 lots and is highlighted by the David A. Andow collection of Amoy local posts. -
US Stamps
Jun 26, 2023, 12 PMPlane crash covers and the ambulance covers that carried them
Plane crash covers often are so badly damaged that they can’t be delivered as is. -
Postal Updates
Jun 26, 2023, 8 AMMore than 5,300 USPS employees attacked by dogs in 2022
The theme of National Dog Bite Awareness Week this year was “Even good dogs have bad days.” -
World Stamps
Jun 24, 2023, 9 AMWorld’s oldest local post Lundy island issued new set of stamps May 13
The nondenominated stamps are inscribed 1st, 2nd and ROW, respectively. ROW is an abbreviation of “rest of the world.” -
Postal Updates
Jun 23, 2023, 9 AMCat’n Around Catskill art show offers pictorial postmark
The 17th annual Cat’n Around Catskill art show in Catskill, N.Y., is in full swing, and the postmark shown here is one way to join the fun. -
World Stamps
Jun 22, 2023, 11 AMBritain’s Royal Mail issues barcoded stamp reminder
Commemorative and Christmas stamps without barcodes remain valid. -
US Stamps
Jun 22, 2023, 10 AMInside Linn’s: Some album weeds are worth cultivating
Also this week, uses of postage due stamps that do not indicate due collection, and a review of a mixture of foreign stamps worth $200. -
World Stamps
Jun 22, 2023, 7 AMCanada’s New Indigenous Leaders stamps revealed
Canada Post unveiled the stamp designs in three separate events on June 11, June 12 and June 13. -
US Stamps
Jun 21, 2023, 12 PMJuly Minnesota Stamp Expo canceled
Since 1999 the show has been held at the Crystal Community Center in Crystal, Minn.