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World Stamps Oct 8, 2024, 8 AM
Postcrossing meetup Oct. 9 at U.N. headquarters
by Linn’s StaffThe Postcrossing concept involves sending postcards to random individuals around the world, and in exchange, receiving postcards back from different random people. -
Postal Updates Oct 7, 2024, 1 PM
USPS plans to raise postal rates five times in next three years
by Linn’s StaffThe proposed increases for what the USPS calls “Market Dominant classes” are discussed in a Sept. 23 filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission. -
US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 11 AM
McMurtrie dismissed as APS education director following Sept. 21 arrest
by Linn’s StaffAmerican Philatelic Society executive director Scott English revealed Sept. 24 that McMurtrie is no longer an APS employee. -
US Stamps Oct 7, 2024, 8 AM
Vasiliauskas named president of Mystic Stamp Co.
by Linn’s StaffMystic sells a large range of United States and worldwide stamps, first-day covers and collecting supplies. -
US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 1 PM
Apgar souvenir card available
by John M. HotchnerVirginia Apgar developed the method known as the Apgar score, which is used in hospitals worldwide to assess the condition of newborns by observing five key health factors. -
US Stamps Oct 6, 2024, 12 PM
First Continental Congress and U.N. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
by Charles SneeHaving these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
World Stamps Oct 5, 2024, 9 AM
Canada Post continues Truth and Reconciliation series
by David HartwigBeginning in the 1830s up until as recently as the 1990s, more than 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Metis children across Canada were taken from their families and placed in Indian residential schools. -
US Stamps Oct 4, 2024, 2 PM
86th Balpex show set for Oct. 25-27 at new location
by Molly GoadThe American Topical Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Balpex. -
World Stamps Oct 4, 2024, 10 AM
United Nations Postal Administration marks International Day of Older Persons
by David HartwigThe United Nations General Assembly designated Oct. 1 as the International Day of Older Persons in 1990. -
US Stamps Oct 3, 2024, 11 AM
What’s new for 2025 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers?
by Jay BigalkeMany important value and editorial changes enhance the historic 103rd edition of the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. -
World Stamps Oct 3, 2024, 8 AM
Folk costumes on joint issue from Romania and India
by David HartwigThe stamps commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries by showcasing folk costumes of both nations. -
Postal Updates Oct 2, 2024, 11 AM
New large font postmark turns up nationwide
by Jay BigalkeThe new postmark is much more legible, and it seems that different things are also being tried with the character limits. -
Auctions Oct 2, 2024, 10 AM
Magnolia collection of Hong Kong and treaty ports postal history in Oct. 15 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeCollectors attracted to Hong Kong will have numerous opportunities to add items to their collections. -
World Stamps Oct 2, 2024, 8 AM
Look for Aitutaki 1920 Capt. James Cook set
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThis beautiful, engraved bicolor set is popular with collectors of the British Empire, Polynesia and New Zealand, and Capt. Cook topical collectors. -
Postal Updates Oct 1, 2024, 1 PM
Postmark honors Shaker heritage at Tuscopex 2024 Stamp Show
by Molly GoadThe commemorative postmark, featuring the historic White Water Village in Harrison, Ohio, pays tribute to early Shaker settlements in the United States. -
Postal Updates Oct 1, 2024, 10 AM
USPS will not increase stamp prices in January 2025
by Linn’s StaffPostmaster General Louis DeJoy’s recommendation not to raise prices for market-dominant products such as first-class mail was accepted by the Postal Service’s board of governors, -
US Stamps Oct 1, 2024, 8 AM
Time to get fit for the October cartoon caption contest
by John M. HotchnerThere will be two prizes given to the winners: one for the best philatelic line and one for the best nonphilatelic line. -
US Stamps Sep 30, 2024, 11 AM
New plate number discovered on $5 Floral Geometry stamp
by Charles SneeAccording to the U.S. Postal Service, the $5 Floral Geometry stamp was reprinted in 2024. -
US Stamps Sep 30, 2024, 8 AM
Prospectus available for Garfield-Perry March Party 2025
by Linn’s StaffThe Garfield-Perry March Party is an American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show. -
World Stamps Sep 27, 2024, 10 AM
Canada Post honors singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan
by David HartwigThe permanent-rate (currently 99¢) stamp features a photograph of McLachlan along with a stylized version of her signature.