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  • united-states-2024-healthcare-community-stamp
    US Stamps Sep 9, 2024, 10 AM

    New date for Healthcare Community stamp ceremony

    by Linn’s Staff
    The Healthcare Community stamp will go on sale Oct. 1 and is currently available for preorder. The official first day of the stamp is still Oct. 1.

  • united-states-2024-kwanzaa-stamp-first-day-postmarks
    US Stamps Sep 9, 2024, 8 AM

    USPS to issue 16th Kwanzaa stamp Sept. 25 in Pittsburgh

    by Charles Snee
    Ekua Holmes’ original artwork featured on the stamp depicts a male drummer and two female dancers.

  • united-states-2009-abraham-lincoln-stamp-gettysburg-cartoon-caption-contest-winner
    US Stamps Sep 6, 2024, 2 PM

    August cartoon caption contest winner fancies Lincoln as letter carrier

    by John M. Hotchner
    Several entries were quite serious, perhaps reflective of the times in the midst of an unusual presidential campaign.

  • great-britain-porridge-comedy-series-stamps
    World Stamps Sep 6, 2024, 10 AM

    Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates 50th anniversary of comedy series ‘Porridge’

    by David Hartwig
    First airing on the BBC between 1974 and 1977, Porridge follows the experiences of prisoners at the fictional men’s prison HMP Slade.

  • nojex-stamp-show
    US Stamps Sep 5, 2024, 10 AM

    Nojex 2024 set for Sept. 27-29

    by Linn’s Staff
    Nojex will host meetings of the U.S. Stamp Society, the Collectors Club, the Ottoman and Near East Philatelic Society and New Jersey Postal History Society.

  • United Nations Postal Administration
    World Stamps Sep 5, 2024, 9 AM

    Changes in United Nations 2024 program announced

    by Linn’s Staff
    The 2024 UNPA program is tentative and subject to change.

  • healdsburg-california-union-waving-flag-fancy-cancel
    Auctions Sep 5, 2024, 8 AM

    Siegel to offer part of Saadi Struck on Stamps collection Sept. 24 in New York

    by Charles Snee
    The 319 lots in the sale focus on postal markings and cancellations on the United States 1851-56 1¢, 2¢ and 3¢ issues.

  • postcrossing-2024-great-american-stamp-show
    US Stamps Sep 4, 2024, 10 AM

    Another successful Postcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show

    by Jay Bigalke
    Almost 1,500 postcards for both issues were given out at the two meetings to the more than 30 attendees.

  • belgian-congo-1910-15-pictorial-stamp-bull
    World Stamps Sep 4, 2024, 8 AM

    Bull’s-eye cancels on Belgian Congo 1910-15 pictorial stamps a worthy challenge

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    Colonial stamps have great appeal for many collectors, especially those who collect the 1840-1940 classic period of postage stamp production.

  • united-states-2024-king-eider-junior-duck-stamp-back-inscription-inverted
    US Stamps Sep 3, 2024, 11 AM

    Inverted back printing found on 2024 junior duck stamp

    by Jay Bigalke
    Scott editors received the inverted back inscription error in an order placed via the U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Fulfillment Services in July.

  • 1951-cover-favor-cancellations-senator-paul-douglas
    US Stamps Sep 3, 2024, 10 AM

    Town names used to create a souvenir for a politician

    by John M. Hotchner
    Sen. Paul Douglas (1892-1976) served in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat from Illinois from 1949 to 1967.

  • 2025-scott-volume-6
    World Stamps Sep 3, 2024, 8 AM

    What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard catalog Volume 6?

    by Jay Bigalke
    Volume 6A includes listings for the countries of the world San (San Marino) through Tete. Listings for Thai (Thailand) through Z countries of the world can be found in Vol. 6B.

  • women-exhibitors-stamp
    US Stamps Sep 2, 2024, 12 PM

    WE Fest VIII to take place at Chicagopex

    by Linn’s Staff
    Registration is open for WE Fest VIII, the semiannual series of exhibiting workshops sponsored by the Women Exhibitors organization.

  • united-states-2024-hanukkah-stamp-first-day-postmarks
    US Stamps Sep 2, 2024, 8 AM

    Washington, D.C., museum focused on Jewish life to host Sept. 19 first day for new U.S. Hanukkah stamp

    by Charles Snee
    The new Hanukkah stamp features USPS art director Antonio Alcala’s stylized illustration of a white nine-candle menorah set against a solid bright blue background.

  • united-states-2024-hank-aaron-stamp
    US Stamps Aug 31, 2024, 10 AM

    Scott catalog numbers assigned to Hank Aaron, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps

    by Charles Snee
    What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2025 Scott catalogs.

  • boston-2026-world-expo
    US Stamps Aug 29, 2024, 11 AM

    Boston 2026 receives Federation of European Philatelic Associations recognition

    by Linn’s Staff
    The Federation of European Philatelic Associations consists of national philatelic federations, associations and unions in 45 countries.

  • united-states-2013-jenny-invert-stamp-pane-sold-out
    US Stamps Aug 29, 2024, 8 AM

    After nearly 11 years the $2 Jenny Invert finally sold out

    by Jay Bigalke
    The $2 Jenny Invert stamps were issued in panes of six as a tribute to America’s most famous stamp error.

  • john-colone-hell-michigan
    Postal Updates Aug 28, 2024, 11 AM

    A pleasant visit to Hell, Mich., filled with humor

    by Allen Abel
    The P.T. Barnum of Livingston County, Mich., is a scarred and savvy Vietnam War combat veteran who has built a million-dollar business from a four-letter word.

  • united-states-1873-official-stamp-plate-card-proof
    US Stamps Aug 28, 2024, 8 AM

    An affordable way to collect U.S. 1873 Official stamps

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    Stamps generally begin life as essays (proposed designs). After the design is approved, trial printings are taken from the engraved plates before the stamp is issued. These are called plate proofs.

  • linn
    US Stamps Aug 27, 2024, 11 AM

    Linn’s to go digital only, Scott Stamp Monthly in print will continue

    by Jay Bigalke
    The 5,000th issue of Linn's Stamp News, cover dated Aug. 26, 2024, is the final print edition.

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