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    US Stamps Sep 24, 2024, 2 PM

    Winter Whimsy stamps conclude 2024 U.S. stamp program Oct. 10 in Park City, Utah

    by Charles Snee
    “The four new stamps … celebrate the winter season with lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes,” the Postal Service said.

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    US Stamps Sep 24, 2024, 12 PM

    American Philatelic Society warns of fraudulent online store

    by Linn’s Staff
    The APS recommends potential buyers take various measures to protect themselves.

  • italy-2023-arena-verona-opera-100th-anniversary-most-popular-music-stamp
    World Stamps Sep 24, 2024, 8 AM

    Results announced for 2023’s most popular music stamp

    by David Hartwig
    A stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of an opera festival in Verona, Italy, placed first in a poll for the top music stamp issue of 2023.

  • estonia-2024-mare-balticum-view-tartu-postal-card
    World Stamps Sep 23, 2024, 11 AM

    Estonia new issues for Mare Balticum 2024

    by Kenneth Gilbert
    The revival of this show for Baltic nations after a 19-year absence had Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) recognition, International Federation of Philately (FIP) sponsorship, 153 exhibits and a small bourse (sales area).

  • american-first-day-cover-society-cachetmakers-contest-winner-kevin-colton
    US Stamps Sep 23, 2024, 8 AM

    Colton wins top honors in AFDCS cachetmakers contest

    by Linn’s Staff
    Kevin Colton, a retired photographer who has been creating cachets under the trade name KSC Cachets off and on since 1998, had never before entered the cachetmakers contest.

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    Postal Updates Sep 22, 2024, 5 AM

    Biden nominates Hartogensis to serve on USPS board of governors

    by Linn’s Staff
    Gordon Hartogensis recently completed a five-year term (2019-2024) as the director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

  • 2025-federal-duck-stamp-art
    US Stamps Sep 20, 2024, 2 PM

    Grimm notches third win in 2024 federal duck stamp art contest

    by Charles Snee
    Grimm’s painting of male and female spectacled eiders with a mountain scene in the background will appear on the duck stamp scheduled to be issued sometime in June 2025.

  • guernsey-2024-universal-postal-union-150-years-stamps
    World Stamps Sep 20, 2024, 9 AM

    Guernsey commemorates 150 years of the Universal Postal Union

    by David Hartwig
    The UPU coordinates postal policies among member nations and ensures the smooth functioning of international mail delivery.

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    US Stamps Sep 19, 2024, 11 AM

    Hotchner to receive Neinken medal from Philatelic Foundation

    by Linn’s Staff
    Hotchner will receive the recognition during a ceremony Oct. 26 at the Collectors Club in New York City.

  • united-states-1954-thomas-jefferson-stamp-dear-doctor-postcard
    US Stamps Sep 19, 2024, 8 AM

    Inside Linn’s: Liberty series Jefferson issue a workhorse stamp

    by Charles Snee
    Also this week, a review of a blog site that focuses on the Scott Classic Specialized catalog, and a Canada 1949 Official mail stamp that is worth keeping an eye out for.

  • poland-2019-henryk-slawik-stamp
    World Stamps Sep 18, 2024, 10 AM

    Poland 2019 Henryk Slawik stamp in demand

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    Henryk Slawik is credited with saving the lives of at least 5,000 Polish Jews during World War II.

  • golden-guernsey-goat-crypto-stamp
    World Stamps Sep 18, 2024, 8 AM

    Unconventional crypto stamps treated as products

    by Jay Bigalke
    Guernsey Post recently announced a new Guernsey Goat crypto stamp.

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    World Stamps Sep 17, 2024, 12 PM

    Great Britain’s Royal Mail to raise postage rates Oct. 7

    by Linn’s Staff
    The cost for first-class postage will climb 30 pence, from £1.35 to £1.65. The second-class rate will remain unchanged at 85p.

  • north-vietnam-paris-peace-talks-aerogram-release-prisoners-of-war
    US Stamps Sep 17, 2024, 10 AM

    Postal documentation of ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War

    by John M. Hotchner
    The Paris peace talks to end the Vietnam War began in 1968.

  • carnival-nights-stamps-media-unveiling-art-director-greg-breeding
    US Stamps Sep 17, 2024, 8 AM

    Media unveiling for Carnival Nights stamps at Indiana stop for touring Ferris wheel

    by Jay Bigalke
    According to Cherrystone, the auction will commence with ample selections of United States, Canada, Great Britain and British Commonwealth.

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    World Stamps Sep 16, 2024, 10 AM

    Canada Post proposes new postal rates

    by Linn’s Staff
    Canada Post proposed a 25¢ increase in its domestic letter rate to go into effect Jan 13, 2025.

  • united-states-2024-healthcare-community-stamp
    US Stamps Sep 16, 2024, 8 AM

    New U.S. issue dedicated to healthcare workers expresses gratitude

    by Scott Tiffney
    The nondenominated (73¢) stamp will be issued in panes of 20 that include the text “Thank You, Healthcare Community” in surgical green across the pane’s wide top selvage.

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    US Stamps Sep 15, 2024, 6 AM

    Cash prizes offered for Wisconsin topical exhibits

    by Linn’s Staff
    In January 2025, a random drawing of applicants will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $50 and $75.

  • germany-2024-freddie-mercury-stamp
    World Stamps Sep 13, 2024, 10 AM

    Germany champions new Freddie Mercury stamp

    by Linn’s Staff
    The issue, coinciding with the 77th anniversary of the late singer’s birthday, is the second in Deutsche Post’s Legends of Pop/Rock Music series.

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    Postal Updates Sep 12, 2024, 11 AM

    USPS plans temporary price increases for 2024 holiday mailing season

    by Linn’s Staff
    If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the temporary rate increases would go into effect at 12 a.m. Central Time on Oct. 6 and remain in place until 12 a.m. Central Time on Jan. 19, 2025.

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