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US Stamps
Jan 11, 2020, 12 PMGeneral issue carrier stamps reprinted in 1875 are affordable
Finding and collecting an example of all three printings is a fascinating and relatively inexpensive endeavor. -
World Stamps
Jan 10, 2020, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Stamps show where dead countries are buried
Also this week, a useful primer on the production and identification of U.S. die proofs and a review of a worldwide assortment of stamps from 34 countries. -
US Stamps
Jan 10, 2020, 8 AM‘Kitties on stamps’ quip wins December cartoon caption contest
The Belgian Malinois stamp from the 2019 Military Working Dogs block of four was the cartoon caption contest stamp for December. -
US Stamps
Jan 9, 2020, 12 PMCelebration in Memphis Jan. 23 for Love: Made of Hearts stamp
The design of the Love: Made of Hearts forever stamp is composed of almost 300 small hearts in pink or red. -
US Stamps
Jan 9, 2020, 8 AMU.S. forever stamp to honor journalist, news anchor Gwen Ifill Jan. 30
The nondenominated (55¢) forever stamp is the 43rd issue in the Black Heritage commemorative series. -
US Stamps
Jan 8, 2020, 12 PMNew Christmas seal records: most on envelope, most on postcard, a new EKU
The Christmas Seal and Charity Stamp Society is the national club devoted to the history of these seals and their many varieties and uses. -
World Stamps
Jan 8, 2020, 10 AMGreat Britain announces stamp subjects for 2020
Royal Mail’s 2020 stamp program is tentative and subject to change. -
World Stamps
Jan 8, 2020, 8 AMNew British stamps honor classic video games of ’80s and ’90s
Included in the issue is a souvenir sheet of four stamps showing the evolution of the Tomb Raider video game. -
Postal Updates
Jan 6, 2020, 3 PMPMG Brennan to delay planned Jan. 31 retirement from USPS
The Postal Service’s board of governors, which will select the new postal chief, is conducting a search for Brennan’s replacement. -
World Stamps
Jan 6, 2020, 12 PMRopex show May 15-16 in Canandaigua, N.Y.
Exhibitor and dealer applications for Ropex 2020 are now available. -
US Stamps
Jan 6, 2020, 8 AMScott National used U.S. singles album pages complete from 1964-2019
So far, the album consists of eight parts with a total of 372 album pages and spaces for more than 5,200 stamps. -
World Stamps
Jan 4, 2020, 8 AMIndia’s bellwether issue: 1948 Mahatma Gandhi set
Demand for first-day covers of this set remains strong, as it is for other post-independence sets up through about 1955. -
World Stamps
Jan 3, 2020, 12 PMList of U.S. brick-and-mortar stamp stores grows to 84 in 32 states
Linn’s list is based on information provided by collectors and store owners. -
US Stamps
Jan 3, 2020, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Celebrating FDC cachet artist Freda Dickie Weaver
Also this week, celebrating flags on Nordic stamps and exploring some of the fascinating history behind topical stamps from Jersey and Guernsey. -
World Stamps
Jan 2, 2020, 2 PMU.S. PTSD semipostal, U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
US Stamps
Jan 2, 2020, 8 AMRichard Nixon stamp offers instructive lesson about printer’s waste
On April 26, 1995, the U.S. Postal Service issued the customary stamp marking the passing of a past president for Richard M. Nixon. -
US Stamps
Jan 1, 2020, 8 AMDebunking a philatelic conspiracy theory about the CIA Invert
The CIA in the error’s nickname refers to the Central Intelligence Agency. The error was discovered in 1985. -
World Stamps
Dec 31, 2019, 8 AMFinland announces first half of 2020 stamp program
The program includes nine stamp issues with a total of 25 different stamp designs. The issue dates will be Jan. 22, March 12 and May 6. -
US Stamps
Dec 30, 2019, 11 AMTwo stamps added to U.S. program for 2020
The United States Postal Service will issue a new stamp for presorted standard mail on Feb. 3, and a new round global forever stamp for international letter mail on April 24. -
Auctions
Dec 30, 2019, 10 AMJan. 14-15 Cherrystone auction offers uncataloged U.S. imperforate issues
The catalog for this Cherrystone auction is titled Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World and offers 1,334 lots, including numerous large lots and collections.