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US Stamps
Apr 20, 2023, 8 AMInside Linn’s: An unofficial and illegal promotional FDC folder
Also this week, an interpretation of postage due on a short-paid undeliverable U.S. postal card, and a crossword puzzle with clues featuring philatelic terms in Italian that must be translated into English. -
World Stamps
Apr 19, 2023, 12 PMHow should Scott catalog editors list the new King Charles definitives?
Editors anticipate making a decision soon, with the first listings to appear in the Scott New Issues section of Scott Stamp Monthly later this year. -
World Stamps
Apr 19, 2023, 8 AMDemand strong for cacheted FDCs from Vietnam
Some cachets are more sought after and valuable than others. Study the market before buying or selling. -
US Stamps
Apr 18, 2023, 2 PMJean Wang named to research library board, Thomas Bieniosek named vice president
Jean Wang of Canada has been named to the board of trustees of the American Philatelic Research Library, and Thomas Bieniosek was elected by the board as its vice president. -
Auctions
Apr 18, 2023, 9 AMRumsey Westpex auction series features U.S., worldwide; Concord U.S. collection
The impressive Concord U.S. collection was assembled over more than 40 years. -
US Stamps
Apr 17, 2023, 3 PMTulip Blossoms coil stamps present collecting challenge
The United States Tulip Blossoms coil forever stamps released April 5 presented a challenge for the Scott catalog editors in trying to figure out how to collect a plate number strip of an issue that does not follow precedents set by previous coil issues. -
World Stamps
Apr 17, 2023, 2 PMEmbroidery, beads evoke motherly love on new Canadian stamps
On April 18, Canada Post issued two extraordinary animal stamp designs created with embroidery and beadwork techniques. -
World Stamps
Apr 17, 2023, 1 PMUkraine society to issue label honoring detection dog
Patron, the famous Ukrainian mine-sniffing dog, has detected numerous mines during the ongoing war in Ukraine. -
US Stamps
Apr 17, 2023, 9 AMNew U.S. stamp to celebrate acclaimed children’s author Tomie dePaola May 5
Pictured on the nondenominated (63¢) Tomie dePaola stamp is a detail from the cover of Strega Nona, one of his best-known books. -
US Stamps
Apr 14, 2023, 8 AMPhonograph letters sent home after World War II
The cover shown contains “A recorded message from Your Man In The Service.” -
World Stamps
Apr 13, 2023, 3 PMGreat Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates Robin Hood with April 13 issue
The 10 first-class stamps (currently £1.10), presented in two se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of five, depict different scenes from the legend. -
World Stamps
Apr 13, 2023, 2 PMSpain’s Cervantes Official mail set of interest to a variety of collectors
On April 22, 1916, Spain issued the Cervantes Official mail stamps (Scott O12-O19), one of the world’s most beautiful Official mail stamp sets. -
US Stamps
Apr 13, 2023, 11 AMWiscopex 2023 May 6-7 in Fond du Lac, Wis.
Wiscopex 2023, the 91st annual postage stamp show and exhibition of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs, will be held May 6-7. -
US Stamps
Apr 13, 2023, 8 AMInside Linn’s: 2013 Jenny Invert stamps send a message in a bottle
Also this week, keep an eye out for a popular constant plate variety on a U.S. stamp from 1928, and our anonymous reviewer finds many attractive stamps in a sample from a 4-ounce packet of worldwide issues. -
World Stamps
Apr 12, 2023, 11 AMLectures, exhibits on Israel 75th Philatelic Academy site
Collectors of Israel will want to take note of a new online resource. The Israel Philatelic Federation (IPF) and the Society of Israel Philatelists (SIP) collaborated in launching a new website in late March called the Israel 75 Philatelic Academy. -
World Stamps
Apr 12, 2023, 8 AMJersey issues set for land, sea, air emergency transport
A History of Jersey’s Emergency Services features a selection of past and present emergency vehicles used on Jersey. -
US Stamps
Apr 11, 2023, 1 PMTank usage line wins March cartoon caption contest
The March cartoon caption contest featured a World War II tank on a 29¢ stamp (Scott 2559e). -
insights
Apr 10, 2023, 8 PMBy Topic – April 2023
The listings from the April 2023 Scott New Issues Update fall into a wide range of popular topical collecting areas. -
Postal Updates
Apr 10, 2023, 3 PMUSPS first-class mail rates set to increase July 9
Postage for a 1-ounce first-class letter will increase by 3¢, from 63¢ to 66¢. -
US Stamps
Apr 10, 2023, 1 PMFlying the flag sideways
Linn’s reader Jim Havlena of Fort Bragg, Calif., noticed on his incoming mail that several mailers had placed the 2022 United States Flags forever stamps sideways.