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    Postal Updates Aug 13, 2024, 12 PM

    Biden nominates Demings, Zollars to USPS board of governors

    by Linn’s Staff
    Members of the USPS board of governors are appointed by the president of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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    Postal Updates Aug 13, 2024, 8 AM

    Recalling the First Continental Congress of 1774

    by Allen Abel
    The Philadelphia Congress wrapped up in Oct. 1774. “We ask but for Peace, Liberty, and Safety,” the delegates wrote to King George III.

  • united-states-2024-first-continental-congress-1774-stamp-first-day-postmarks
    US Stamps Aug 12, 2024, 10 AM

    New U.S. stamp celebrates 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress of 1774

    by Charles Snee
    The vertical commemorative features the signature red, white and blue colors of the U.S. flag.

  • united-states-2006-benjamin-franklin-postmaster-stamp-cartoon-caption-contest
    US Stamps Aug 12, 2024, 8 AM

    Benjamin Franklin returns John Adams’ mail in July cartoon caption contest

    by John M. Hotchner
    The stamp for the July contest was the 39¢ stamp inscribed “B. Free Franklin, Postmaster” from the 2006 block of four commemorating Franklin’s 300th birth anniversary.

  • la-posta-journal-american-postal-history
    US Stamps Aug 9, 2024, 11 AM

    Authors invited to submit articles for 300th issue of ‘La Posta’

    by Linn’s Staff
    La Posta provides research, news and information regarding all aspects of American postal history. The deadline for submission is Oct. 15.

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    World Stamps Aug 9, 2024, 9 AM

    Royal Mail adds stamp scanner to mobile phone app

    by David Hartwig
    Royal Mail advises customers who did not purchase their stamps from Royal Mail, post offices or other reputable outlets to scan their stamps before use.

  • sarasota-stamp-show
    US Stamps Aug 8, 2024, 11 AM

    Literature submissions open for 2025 Sarasota show

    by Linn’s Staff
    Journal editors and authors are encouraged to submit articles of fewer than 8,000 words no later than Dec. 1.

  • british-double-diamond-marking-cover
    US Stamps Aug 8, 2024, 8 AM

    British diamond markings on covers from the United States update

    by John M. Hotchner
    The system was not limited to mail from the United States. When this method was in operation, any mail coming into the United Kingdom could receive the diamond marking.

  • vienna-international-center-45th-anniversary-stamp-pane
    World Stamps Aug 7, 2024, 1 PM

    UNPA commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Vienna International Center Aug. 23

    by David Hartwig
    According to the U.N. office at Vienna, the Vienna International Center was inaugurated Aug. 23, 1979, and has been home to international organizations ever since.

  • united-states-2024-federal-duck-e-stamp-pane
    US Stamps Aug 7, 2024, 10 AM

    Major 2024 federal duck stamp with ‘E-Stamp’ text surfaces early online

    by Jay Bigalke
    The “E-Stamp” version is not supposed to be released until March 10, 2025, and was unknown to collectors until it appeared online.

  • united-states-1912-george-washington-stamp-lake-shade
    Auctions Aug 7, 2024, 10 AM

    Cover bearing marvelous strike of Waterbury Pig fancy cancel in Aug. 20-22 Kelleher Flagship auction

    by Charles Snee
    Kelleher describes the auction, which includes 1,500 lots, as “brimming with premium items.”

  • rhodesia-1966-overprinted-surcharged-winston-churchill-stamp
    World Stamps Aug 7, 2024, 8 AM

    Look for Rhodesia 1966 overprinted and surcharged Winston Churchill stamp

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    This stamp is popular with Churchill and World War II topical collectors as well as British Empire collectors.

  • upss-porter-venn-award
    US Stamps Aug 6, 2024, 11 AM

    United Postal Stationery Society names award after late member

    by Linn’s Staff
    A member of the UPSS for decades, Porter Venn held the combined office of secretary and treasurer from 2002 until 2016 and then treasurer from 2016 to 2021.

  • 1936-american-philatelic-society-convention-cinderella-label
    US Stamps Aug 6, 2024, 8 AM

    1936 APS convention cinderella exhibit

    by Jay Bigalke
    The 1936 American Philatelic Society convention cinderella label has a beautiful design and was printed by the American Banknote Company.

  • united-states-2024-shaker-design-stamps
    US Stamps Aug 5, 2024, 10 AM

    Shaker Design, other recent U.S. and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers

    by Charles Snee
    Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.

  • counterfeit-united-states-2021-emilio-sanchez-stamps-pane
    US Stamps Aug 5, 2024, 8 AM

    Two stamps switch places on counterfeit U.S. 2021 Emilio Sanchez panes

    by Charles Snee
    Aside from the position miscue, the bogus Emilio Sanchez pane is a near clone of its genuine counterpart.

  • indiana-stamp-club-logo
    US Stamps Aug 2, 2024, 9 AM

    2024 Indypex Stamp Show: Sept. 20-22 in Danville

    by Linn’s Staff
    The 2024 Indypex will feature a special cachet honoring the solar eclipse that passed through Indiana on April 8, 2024.

  • united-states-2009-abraham-lincoln-stamp-cartoon-caption-contest
    US Stamps Aug 1, 2024, 8 AM

    A mix of politics and Lincoln for August cartoon caption contest

    by John M. Hotchner
    There will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line.

  • 2025-scott-volume-5
    World Stamps Aug 1, 2024, 8 AM

    What’s new for 2025 Scott Standard Volume 5

    by Jay Bigalke
    The 2025 volumes are the 181st edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue.

  • united-states-2024-flags-coil-stamps-plate-number-strip
    US Stamps Jul 31, 2024, 12 PM

    Quirky large U.S. 2024 Flag coil plate number coil strips

    by Jay Bigalke
    The Flag stamps have four designs and were issued June 14 in four formats printed by two printers, Ashton Potter and Banknote Corporation of America.

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