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  • World Stamps May 12, 2025, 8 AM

    Canada Post semipostal series continues

    by David Hartwig
    Canada Post is selling the self-adhesive stamp in booklets of 10 with $1 from the sale of each booklet going to the Canada Post Community Foundation to find nonprofit groups that assist Canadian youth.

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    US Stamps May 9, 2025, 10 AM

    2025 APS, APRL election underway

    by Linn’s Staff
    Directions for casting ballots and candidate statements were published in the May issue of the American Philatelist, the official monthly journal of the APS.

  • US Stamps May 8, 2025, 4 PM

    Design of surprise U.S. stamp for Barbara Bush unveiled May 8 at White House

    by Linn's Staff
    The design of a United States forever commemorative stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush (1925-2018) was unveiled May 8.

  • Postal Updates May 8, 2025, 12 PM

    Acting PMG Doug Tulino gives keynote address at 2025 National Postal Forum

    by Linn’s Staff
    The National Postal Forum, which opened April 27 and ran through April 30 this year, brings together thousands of businesses, mailing industry leaders and technology providers.

  • US Stamps May 8, 2025, 8 AM

    Battlefields no-die-cut press sheet sells out swiftly

    by Jay Bigalke
    The immediate sellout of this press sheet underscores its popularity among philatelists and history enthusiasts.

  • Postal Updates May 7, 2025, 2 PM

    FedEx board member Steiner likely to become Postal Service’s next postmaster general

    by Linn’s Staff
    If approved by the board of governors, Steiner would replace Louis DeJoy, who resigned as postmaster general on March 24.

  • Postal Updates May 7, 2025, 12 PM

    New stamps planned for USPS 250th anniversary

    by Jay Bigalke
    To honor this milestone, the Postal Service has introduced a new “Eagle in Flight” symbol.

  • World Stamps May 7, 2025, 10 AM

    What’s new for 2025 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940?

    by Jay Bigalke
    More than 6,250 value changes were made to the 2025 Scott Classic Specialized catalog.

  • US Stamps May 7, 2025, 8 AM

    U.S. unused vending and affixing machine perforation pairs are very popular

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    The scarcer and more expensive pairs are in great demand, but counterfeits made from pairs of imperforate stamps are rife.

  • Postal Updates May 6, 2025, 1 PM

    Wisconsin newspaper uses Apple AirTags to track delivery delays

    by Linn’s Staff
    This strategy aimed to pinpoint where and why delays occur, particularly those affecting subscribers in rural areas.

  • US Stamps May 6, 2025, 11 AM

    New stamp honoring Barbara Bush to be unveiled May 8 at the White House

    by Linn’s Staff
    Barbara Bush was the wife of George H.W. Bush (1924-2018), who served as president of the United States from 1989 to 1993.

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    US Stamps May 6, 2025, 8 AM

    Scenic Rocky Mountain show set for May 23-25

    by Linn’s Staff
    The show will feature at least 32 dealers, 13 society and activity booths and up to 400 exhibit frames.

  • US Stamps May 5, 2025, 12 PM

    Three U.S. stamps honoring 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps arrive May 16 in nation’s capital

    by Charles Snee
    U.S. Postal Service art director Antonio Alcala designed the three stamps.

  • US Stamps May 5, 2025, 8 AM

    An autographed Dec. 7, 1941, cover with an unexpected twist

    by John M. Hotchner
    The cover has been signed by Capt. Mitsuo Fuchida (1902-76) of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

  • US Stamps May 1, 2025, 11 AM

    Northern shoveler painting on 2025 junior duck stamp

    by Charles Snee
    “This is the first time a northern shoveler has been selected for the Junior Duck Stamp,” according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

  • World Stamps May 1, 2025, 9 AM

    Great Britain’s Royal Mail honors heroes of World War II in a May 1 stamp issue

    by David Hartwig
    Great Britain’s Royal Mail acknowledges the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a May 1 Valour and Victory stamp issue honoring specific individuals who helped to win the war.

  • Postal Updates Apr 30, 2025, 10 AM

    Centennial of USPS special handling service

    by Jay Bigalke
    Originally created at a time when parcel post volume was growing rapidly, special handling filled a critical need for more delicate shipments.

  • World Stamps Apr 30, 2025, 8 AM

    Look for Macedonia 2023 Flag of Israel stamp

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    On July 26, 2023, Macedonia issued a 111-denar Flag of Israel stamp to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israeli independence.

  • Auctions Apr 29, 2025, 11 AM

    Kelleher and Rogers May 13-14 auction to offer classic China, PRC, Manchukuo, more

    by Charles Snee
    A key rarity of China will cross the auction block on May 13: a mint, never-hinged 1941 $2 blue and black Dr. Sun Yat-sen stamp with the black vignette (center portrait) of Sun Yat-sen inverted.

  • World Stamps Apr 29, 2025, 9 AM

    Vatican City issues Sede Vacante stamps April 28

    by Linn’s Staff
    The sede vacante, which translates to “the chair being empty,” is the period when the last pope is no longer pope and the new pope has not yet been elected.

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