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US Stamps
Sep 26, 2020, 10 AMWinter Scenes forever stamps arrive Oct. 16 in double-sided panes of 20
The nondenominated (55¢) stamps will be offered in a double-sided pane of 20. -
Postal Updates
Sep 25, 2020, 9 AMDeJoy says he’s happy as PMG, wants to remain
In one of his first interviews, DeJoy said he is “very proud” to head the United States Postal Service. -
US Stamps
Sep 25, 2020, 8 AMNew printing of 2019 Flag uses plate number P2222
The new plate number on the Ashton Potter double-sided pane corresponds with a new print run using stamp paper that is different from the original printing. -
World Stamps
Sep 25, 2020, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Panoramic stamps offer big views
Also this week, sharing up-to-date information on U.S. domestic postal rates, and exploring the tangled connection between grace periods and first-day covers for the U.S. 1974 6.3¢ Liberty Bell coil stamp. -
US Stamps
Sep 24, 2020, 4 PMUSPS reports book set with Mayflower proofs has sold out
The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor stamp was issued Sept. 17, and the commemorative set with proofs sold out soon thereafter. -
Postal Updates
Sep 24, 2020, 3 PMJudges strike down USPS cost-cutting moves
United States Postal Service spokesman David Partenheimer said the agency was considering whether to appeal the rulings. -
Auctions
Sep 24, 2020, 3 PMWorldwide offerings in Oct. 12-16 Gaertner auction
The auction offers stamps and postal history of Germany, Europe, Asia and the world, with specialized airmail and ship mail listings. -
US Stamps
Sep 24, 2020, 9 AMFederal duck stamp contest online Sept. 25-26
The eligible species for the 2020 contest are brant, gadwell, cinnamon teal, lesser scaup and red-breasted merganser. -
Postal Updates
Sep 23, 2020, 2 PMUSPS planned massive distribution of face masks
Citing newly available documents released by the watchdog group American Oversight, the Washington Post said the plan had gone as far as the USPS drafting a press release in April. -
US Stamps
Sep 22, 2020, 2 PMOct. 27 issue date set for Drug Free USA forever stamp
The Drug Free USA forever stamp will be issued Oct. 27, according to a Sept. 22 announcement from the United States Postal Service. -
US Stamps
Sep 21, 2020, 10 AMNew Kwanzaa forever stamp joins holiday issues Oct. 13
The new stamp features the eighth different design used on a U.S. Kwanzaa stamp and will be the 14th U.S. Kwanzaa stamp issued overall. -
World Stamps
Sep 20, 2020, 11 AMFrance issuing tracking stamps in booklet of nine Oct. 19
The stamps are nondenominated, paying the green-letter (second-class) rate, currently €0.97. The green domestic rate travels only by ground transportation. -
US Stamps
Sep 19, 2020, 12 PMPhilatelic company serves up apology on 1967 meter stamp
The company could have been behind in its shipments because business was really good or because it was inefficient. We will never know. -
Auctions
Sep 18, 2020, 2 PMKelleher’s Oct. 7 auction offers Central and South America
The sale comprises more than 500 lots, including a significant selection of country collections. -
US Stamps
Sep 18, 2020, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Virtual Stamp Show offered much to FDC collectors
Also this week, recalling how the USPS made it easier to buy the 1983 $9.35 Eagle Express Mail stamp, and sorting through a sample of worldwide stamps that reveals an issue with an unusual shape. -
US Stamps
Sep 17, 2020, 10 AMIllustrated mail cover shows a slice of Chicago history
This cover brings to the modern era a bit of Chicago’s past that might otherwise be consigned to the dustbin of history. -
World Stamps
Sep 17, 2020, 9 AMAAPE single-frame Champion of Champions competition goes online
This is the first time a major North American exhibiting award will be determined in a virtual competition. -
World Stamps
Sep 16, 2020, 11 AMCanada Post continues semipostal series with new stamp Sept. 21
The semipostal stamp features an illustration by Isabelle Arsenault, an award-winning illustrator of children’s books. -
Postal Updates
Sep 16, 2020, 10 AMA call for taxpayer funding of the U.S. Postal Service
Congressional appropriations for the U.S. Postal Service were phased out by the 1980s. -
Postal Updates
Sep 16, 2020, 10 AMUSPS board of governors criticized for how it selected DeJoy as PMG
The hearing by the Subcommittee on Government Operations was the latest effort by House Democrats to paint DeJoy as a crony of the president whose selection avoided the normal vetting and background checks.