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US Stamps Jul 24, 2024, 9 AM
Window into how a U.S. postage stamp is selected
by Jay BigalkeIt isn’t that often we get a window into what the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC) looks like. -
World Stamps Jul 24, 2024, 8 AM
An affordable classic Scott No. 1 stamp from Monaco
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerMonaco issued its first stamps in 1885: a set of 10 stamps bearing the likeness of Prince Charles III. -
US Stamps Jul 23, 2024, 12 PM
Tagging-omitted error of U.S. 2023 Freedom Flag coil discovered in mixture
by Charles SneeSpecifically, the error stamp is an example of the Freedom Flag coil stamp (Scott 5789A) printed by Banknote Corporation of America in rolls of 100. -
World Stamps Jul 23, 2024, 8 AM
Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons
by David HartwigEach stamp in the Royal Mail set of eight features a monster from the game, and the souvenir sheet stamps depict different types of character classes players can choose in the game. -
US Stamps Jul 22, 2024, 11 AM
Wawrukiewicz, Klug, Trenchard, Grant inducted into APS hall of fame
by Linn’s StaffThe American Philatelic Society announced in late June that Anthony S. “Tony” Wawrukiewicz (1943-2023), Janet R. Klug (1950-2023), Herbert A. “Herb” Trenchard (1931-2023) and Kenneth B. “Ken” Grant (1948-2023) were inducted in the society’s hall of fame. -
US Stamps Jul 22, 2024, 8 AM
USPS to pin on 10 new stamps Aug. 15 at Great American Stamp Show
by Charles Snee“The round shape of the stamps as well as shadowing and reflection effects give the appearance of three-dimensional pinback buttons,” the USPS said. -
Postal Updates Jul 18, 2024, 1 PM
Retired USPS letter carrier recalls 2007 appearance on ‘Jeopardy!’
by Allen AbelRecorded on Sept. 11, 2007, episode 5,362 was U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Wendell Watkins’ quiz show debut and, as it turned out, his swan song. -
US Stamps Jul 18, 2024, 8 AM
USPS to co-host Hank Aaron dedication event before vintage baseball game
by Linn’s StaffThe event will occur before the 2024 Negro League Legends Hall of Fame East-West vintage baseball game. -
US Stamps Jul 18, 2024, 7 AM
Inside Linn’s: Online beacons for lighthouse collectors
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a look at the inexplicable U.S. 1985 11¢ Stutz Bearcat coil stamp, and exploring authorized delivery stamps issued by Italy and its colonies. -
World Stamps Jul 17, 2024, 12 PM
Stamp collecting highlighted in new Taiwan set of six
by Jay BigalkeOn July 3, Taiwan’s Chunghwa Post issued the second set of six commemorative stamps in its Recreational Activities series. -
US Stamps Jul 17, 2024, 8 AM
Used examples of 2023 Great Smoky Mountains Priority Mail Express stamp in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe design of the stamp shows an eagle soaring above forested mountains and valleys against a yellow and crimson sky. -
World Stamps Jul 16, 2024, 11 AM
UNPA commemorates International Moon Day with July 20 issue
by David HartwigThe U.N. General Assembly declared July 20 as International Moon Day in 2021. The date honors the first landing of humans on the Moon as part of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission. -
US Stamps Jul 16, 2024, 8 AM
Unusual 1963 service suspended markings
by John M. HotchnerEvents abroad — wars, postal strikes, transportation problems and various disasters — have sometimes prevented mail from being sent beyond the borders of the United States. -
World Stamps Jul 15, 2024, 12 PM
Awards celebrate France’s best stamps of 2023
by Dingguo DaiThe best French stamps of 2023 were announced at the 33rd Stamp of the Year awards ceremony on May 30 at the La Poste group headquarters in Paris. -
US Stamps Jul 15, 2024, 8 AM
USPS marks 50 years of fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons
by David HartwigThe designs of the 10 nondenominated (73¢) commemorative stamps highlight characters, creatures and encounters familiar to players of the fantasy role-playing game. -
US Stamps Jul 12, 2024, 10 AM
AFDCS offers 30,000 pennies to member number 30,000
by Linn’s StaffWhoever becomes member number 30,000 of the American First Day Cover Society will be awarded a credit of 30,000 pennies, or the equivalent of $300. -
US Stamps Jul 11, 2024, 11 AM
Fish and Wildlife Service celebrates June 28 release of federal duck stamp
by Allen AbelThe new $25 duck stamp by artist Chuck Black of Belgrade, Mont., the 91st in the series that began in 1934, features a northern pintail. -
US Stamps Jul 11, 2024, 8 AM
Counterfeit U.S. 2013 Flag coil stamps found online
by Charles SneeThe fake 2013 Flag coil stamps are scheduled to be listed in the next edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Counterfeits, which is scheduled for publication this fall. -
US Stamps Jul 10, 2024, 3 PM
Guyer terminated as ASDA executive director
by Linn’s StaffDana Guyer had served as ASDA executive director since March 1, 2015. -
US Stamps Jul 10, 2024, 10 AM
Postal evidence of World War II civil censorship tells interesting stories
by John M. HotchnerThe censorship system during World War II was complicated. Reasons for the inability to send material abroad were numerous.