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    US Stamps

    Feb 11, 2019, 8 AM

    How to collect it feature completed for 2018 U.S. stamp program

    Linn’s editor-in-chief seeks feedback from readers.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 8, 2019, 4 PM

    Coral Reef stamps to debut March 29 in St. Louis, Mo.

    The United States Postal Service has announced that the four nondenominated (35¢) Coral Reefs postcard-rate stamps will be issued nationwide March 29.

  • USPS Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors

    Postal Updates

    Feb 8, 2019, 4 PM

    Postal Service losses grow in first quarter of fiscal 2019

    Declines in first-class mail revenues and a significant increase in operating expenses further deepened the financial challenges faced by the United States Postal Service.

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    World Stamps

    Feb 7, 2019, 9 PM

    Canada’s pioneer postal cards: Inside Linn’s

    Also this week, a Kitchen Table Philately review of stamps 1940s and older, and an India share transfer stamp.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 7, 2019, 9 PM

    Alabama Statehood stamp features state park scene

    A first-day ceremony has been scheduled for Feb. 23, 10 a.m. CT at Constitution Hall Park, in Huntsville, Ala.

  • us-stamp-notes-canal-zone-preview

    US Stamps

    Feb 7, 2019, 9 PM

    U.S. special delivery stamps used in Canal Zone

    A 1965 cover bears a special delivery stamp and a Canal Zone airmail stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal.

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    World Stamps

    Feb 7, 2019, 8 PM

    Chris King named to receive 2019 Lichtenstein award

    The lifelong collector of stamps and postal history and former president of the Royal Philatelic Society London will receive the 2019 Alfred F. Lichtenstein memorial award for distinguished service to philately on May 8.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 7, 2019, 8 PM

    Five new U.S. issues for 2019: Week’s Most Read

    The announcement of five new U.S. stamp designs for 2019 has been the most-read story this week.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 5, 2019, 1 PM

    New edition of Scott errors catalog debuts

    Last published in 2014, this go-to reference work on U.S. postage stamp errors has been thoroughly reviewed and updated.

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    World Stamps

    Feb 5, 2019, 1 PM

    Canada’s Black History stamp honors mail carrier

    The commemorative salutes Albert Jackson, the nation’s first black postal carrier.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 5, 2019, 12 PM

    A dozen years and 14¢ later: reflections on the forever stamp

    From the Liberty Bell in 2007 to Gregory Hines in 2019, there are a multitude of forever stamps to add to your collection.

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    Auctions

    Feb 5, 2019, 9 AM

    Gaertner plans five-day auction

    The upcoming sale taking place Feb. 18-22 includes specialized China, Asia and Spain, plus extensive Germany, Europe and worldwide offerings.

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    Auctions

    Feb 5, 2019, 9 AM

    Cherrystone presents three specialty sales Feb. 20-21

    The auctions will take place over two days offering German World War II Occupation issues, Great Britain and Western Ukraine.

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    Postal Updates

    Feb 4, 2019, 8 PM

    Penner retires, Gicker named acting director of USPS stamp services

    Mary-Anne Penner, the director of stamp services for the United States Postal Service, retired as of Jan. 31.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 2, 2019, 8 AM

    Love stamp headlines new Scott numbers

    It's time to reveal a new batch of Scott catalog numbers for U.S. and U.N. stamps.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 1, 2019, 10 AM

    Genuine rarity or dangerous forgery? Inside Linn’s

    Also this week, the “champion” of Indian classic stamp issues, and French advertising covers and the stories they tell.

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    Auctions

    Feb 1, 2019, 9 AM

    Rasdale ends printed catalogs as its auction options expand

    The oldest family owned and operated stamp auction house in the United States looks for innovations that will strengthen the business while also serving its customer base.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 1, 2019, 9 AM

    Expertizing articles compiled for online resource

    U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner introduces a valuable expertizing tool.

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    US Stamps

    Feb 1, 2019, 9 AM

    Understanding Fourth Bureau Issue coil waste and sheet waste stamps

    Expertizing is essential for the Fourth Bureau Issue coil waste and sheet waste stamps because it is easy to mistake the normal for the rare.

  • john-lennon-imperforate-preview

    US Stamps

    Jan 31, 2019, 9 PM

    John Lennon forever stamps found as imperforate errors: Week’s Most Read

    Our report on missing die cuts found on a pane of 16 Lennon stamps was the story of the week.

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