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World Stamps Jan 16, 2025, 12 PM
New catalog of Italian classic stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe catalog of 256 color pages by Franco Filanci and Domenico Tagliente is presented in both Italian and English. -
World Stamps Jan 15, 2025, 12 PM
Isle of Man celebrates the Year of the Snake
by Linn’s StaffThe Isle of Man Post Office issued the set of four stamps in two vertical se-tenant (side-by-side) pairs. -
US Stamps Jan 15, 2025, 8 AM
U.S. 2011 Disney-Pixar set in demand inside and outside hobby
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerRelatively recent U.S. forever stamp issues with se-tenant (side-by-side) designs are one of the most active parts of the U.S. stamp market. -
US Stamps Jan 14, 2025, 11 AM
Are lengthy service wait times in some post offices out of control?
by Jay BigalkeWait times for service vary greatly from post office to post office across the United States. -
US Stamps Jan 14, 2025, 8 AM
December cartoon caption contest winner might get muddy
by John M. HotchnerSeveral Linn’s readers honed in on the most popular theme for our December cartoon caption contest, featuring the Peanuts comic strip character Pigpen. -
US Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 12 PM
USPS adds stamps for ‘Goodnight Moon’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ to 2025 program
by Charles SneeThe United States Postal Service announced Jan. 13 that it will issue stamps for the bedtime story Goodnight Moon and the children’s animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. -
US Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 11 AM
Boston 2026 World Expo seeks off-paper stamp donations for use during show
by Linn’s StaffThe stamps will be used in welcome packets and in the youth and beginner’s areas. -
World Stamps Jan 13, 2025, 8 AM
Details on Great Britain’s 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigGreat Britain’s Royal Mail announced details on the first eight issues of its 2025 commemorative stamp program. -
Postal Updates Jan 10, 2025, 10 AM
Celebrating 190th anniversary of Kentucky church
by Linn’s StaffAntioch Christian Church, a building in Winchester, Ky., is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. -
US Stamps Jan 9, 2025, 1 PM
Early letters to Santa
by John M. HotchnerWriting letters to Santa Claus has a long and honorable history. -
World Stamps Jan 9, 2025, 9 AM
Society announces 2025 presentation schedule
by Linn’s StaffA discussion will follow each session, and both will be recorded and made available on the Society of Australasian Specialists/Oceania website. -
US Stamps Jan 8, 2025, 12 PM
Allen Toussaint and his music live on with Jan. 30 U.S. Postal Service issue
by Scott TiffneyDesigned by USPS art director Ethel Kesseler, the forever stamp features a photograph taken of the acclaimed rhythm and blues artist by photographer Bill Tompkins in New York City in 2007. -
World Stamps Jan 8, 2025, 8 AM
Soviet Union 1934 Dirigible airmail set in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp designs show various aspects of airships in operation. -
US Stamps Jan 7, 2025, 10 AM
U.S. memorial stamp likely for President Jimmy Carter
by Jay BigalkeUnited States President Jimmy Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at age 100. -
Auctions Jan 7, 2025, 8 AM
Choice unused U.S. 1901 1¢ Pan-American invert in Jan. 21-23 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeThe sale, which contains almost 1,200 lots, opens with two used strips of four (one strip on cover) of the world’s first adhesive postage stamp: the Great Britain 1-penny black Queen Victoria, known to collectors as the Penny Black. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2025, 11 AM
New 1794 Compass Rose stamp carries U.S. international mail globally
by Scott TiffneyThe round 32-point compass rose image — pictured on the new issue with brightly colored directional points in blue, red, yellow, and green — is from the collections of the Maine Historical Society. -
US Stamps Jan 6, 2025, 8 AM
Top stamp stories of 2024
by Jay BigalkeThe biggest eye-catching moment in 2024 was definitely the June 14-15 sale of William H. “Bill” Gross’ complete collection of classic-era United States stamps. -
US Stamps Jan 2, 2025, 8 AM
Jan. 24-26 Southeastern Stamp Expo
by Linn’s StaffThe show theme is the 250th anniversary of the U.S. postal system with Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general. -
US Stamps Jan 1, 2025, 1 PM
January cartoon caption contest spotlights famous 1918 Jenny Invert airmail error stamp
by John M. HotchnerFor each of the two winners, the prize will be a 13-week subscription to Linn’s (a new subscription or an extension). -
US Stamps Jan 1, 2025, 8 AM
Look for 1894 Grant stamp from First Bureau Issue
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe 5¢ chocolate President Ulysses S. Grant stamp was issued to pay the ½-ounce letter rate to any member nation of the Universal Postal Union.