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US Stamps
Jun 15, 2023, 11 AMInside Linn’s: Counterfeit U.S. Priority Mail stamps
Also this week, taking a tour of Wikipedia’s philately portal and a word search puzzle featuring names of fruits and vegetables appearing on stamps from Japan. -
Auctions
Jun 15, 2023, 9 AMIntact collections and more in June 27-28 Kelleher auction in Danbury, Conn.
The massive two-day sale will showcase material from more than 100 consignors and more intact collections than Kelleher has ever offered before. -
World Stamps
Jun 14, 2023, 1 PMFrance features sports of Oceania on new round sheet
The sheet includes six €1.80 stamps illustrating the sports of golf, wrestling, weightlifting, surfing, sports shooting and para-cycling. -
World Stamps
Jun 14, 2023, 8 AMA popular Costa Rica issue celebrating Columbus
In 1927, Costa Rica issued five postal tax stamps by overprinting “Renta Postales” on regular postage stamps. -
World Stamps
Jun 13, 2023, 12 PMUnited Nations urges action on climate change with three June 20 souvenir sheets
Each souvenir sheet contains a single stamp, denominated for use at one of three U.N. post offices. -
World Stamps
Jun 13, 2023, 8 AMBritish Machin stamp images added to Scott digital catalog
Images of the hundreds of different major Scott catalog-listed British Machin stamps featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II were added to the Great Britain section. -
World Stamps
Jun 12, 2023, 2 PMAmos Media seeks deputy editor for Scott catalogs
There is no set closing date for the position, and it will remain open until filled. -
Auctions
Jun 12, 2023, 1 PMFamous Canal Zone error, unique St. Louis Bears cover in June 20-21 H.R. Harmer auction in New York City
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US Stamps
Jun 12, 2023, 11 AMSecret Project Mercury stamp of 1962 surprised and delighted the public
Modern essays and proofs are scarce in philatelic hands. Most reside in the files of the United States Postal Service and the National Postal Museum. -
Auctions
Jun 12, 2023, 7 AMJapan 1871 Dragons invert rarity sells for almost $5.8 million in June 3 Feldman auction
This famous error previously resided in the Meiji Property of Japan. -
Postal Updates
Jun 10, 2023, 9 AMThe June 1 postmark is the last from Fort Bragg, N.C.
The United States. Postal Service has issued two pictorial cancellations marking the renaming of the Fort Bragg, N.C., military base to Fort Liberty. -
US Stamps
Jun 9, 2023, 9 AMA case of ruffled feathers for May cartoon caption contest winner
There were several themes that tickled the funny bones of Linn’s readers. -
World Stamps
Jun 8, 2023, 12 PMGreat Britain’s Royal Mail recognizes tabletop game Warhammer on stamps
Royal Mail’s June 8 issue includes a set of six stamps presented in three vertical se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs, and a souvenir sheet of four se-tenant stamps. -
World Stamps
Jun 8, 2023, 9 AMInside Linn’s: Austria offices in the Ottoman Empire
Also this week, challenges remain for collectors of United States unofficial-city FDCs, and a review of 100 stamps from 55 countries. -
Auctions
Jun 8, 2023, 8 AMAsia, PRC and more in June 25-27 John Bull auction series in Hong Kong
Among the PRC items are numerous sets and collections, many of which offer affordable opportunities for a collector interested in one of the world’s most fascinating countries. -
US Stamps
Jun 7, 2023, 2 PMA pleasant stop in Nebraska included a Valentine visit
Sometimes, a random road trip takes you off the beaten path. -
US Stamps
Jun 7, 2023, 9 AM2023 Tundra Swans federal duck stamp to be issued June 23 in Memphis
The U.S. migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, commonly known as the federal duck stamp, is issued annually by the Fish and Wildlife Service -
US Stamps
Jun 7, 2023, 8 AMHunt for in-period use of 1978 U.S. Coast Guard Eagle postal card
Because they saw little use, some postal cards and airmail postal cards are much more valuable in used condition than in mint condition. -
US Stamps
Jun 6, 2023, 11 AMA closer look at the new Endangered Species collector’s kit
Included in the kit is a book, Endangered Species, that has information on all 20 species pictured on the new stamps. -
US Stamps
Jun 6, 2023, 11 AMRoy Lichtenstein, other recent U.S. stamps receive Scott numbers
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.