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US Stamps Dec 31, 2024, 11 AM
Hazardous effects of using chemicals to soak stamps
by Jay BigalkeThe risk of damage and long-term effects from any chemical are really unknown. -
US Stamps Dec 31, 2024, 9 AM
New Jan. 17 Love stamp expresses the universal emotion
by Scott TiffneyThe new Love stamp celebrates the universal experience of love by picturing an untitled work by Pennsylvania artist Keith Haring (1958–90). -
Postal Updates Dec 30, 2024, 11 AM
Postmark celebrates timeless Christmas movie
by Linn’s StaffOne of the most beloved movies watched by families all over the United States around Christmas is the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life. -
US Stamps Dec 30, 2024, 8 AM
New U.S. stamp rings in Year of the Snake Jan. 14 in Boston, Mass.
by Charles SneeCamille Chew’s intricate artwork was photographed and then used for the vignette of the stamp designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcala -
US Stamps Dec 26, 2024, 12 PM
Identifying mysterious North Pole postage souvenir sheets
by John M. HotchnerThe sheets are dated 1961, 1962 and 1963, and each spoofs then-current U.S. postage stamps. -
Postal Updates Dec 26, 2024, 9 AM
Canada Post resumes operations Dec. 17 following strike
by David HartwigA strike of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers began Nov. 15. -
US Stamps Dec 25, 2024, 1 PM
A Christmas greeting to India and back
by John M. HotchnerThe cover began its journey in North Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 18, 1945. It is addressed to a sailor aboard the SS American Victory, which was expected to call at Calcutta, India. -
World Stamps Dec 25, 2024, 8 AM
Demand for Soviet stamps from 1930s through the 1950s remains strong
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerPrices for Soviet stamps of the 1930s to the 1950s as a percentage of Scott catalog values are all over the place. -
US Stamps Dec 24, 2024, 2 PM
Support for first-day ceremonies at stamp shows
by Jay BigalkeThis year is off to a great start for a few stamp shows that are hosting first-day ceremonies. -
World Stamps Dec 24, 2024, 9 AM
New Zealand welcomes the Year of the Snake with four stamps in a Jan. 15 issue
by David HartwigEach stamp in the set of four illustrates a different subject using images of a snake along with a young child. -
World Stamps Dec 23, 2024, 12 PM
Belgium reveals its 2025 stamp program
by David HartwigThe program includes a sheet of Postcrossing stamps, a stamp commemorating the 600th anniversary of two academic institutions, and a sheet of round stamps issued in honor of the irrational number pi. -
Auctions Dec 23, 2024, 8 AM
Cherrystone auction of rare stamps and postal history of the world Jan. 7-8
by Charles SneeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will open with “United States, featuring a large collection of U.S. sheets and modern errors.” -
Postal Updates Dec 19, 2024, 11 AM
Trump expresses interest in privatizing U.S. Postal Service
by Linn’s StaffAccording to Reuters, the Washington Post reported that Trump “has discussed his desire to privatize the Postal Service with Howard Lutnick, his pick for commerce secretary.” -
US Stamps Dec 19, 2024, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: Letter-mail stamps used on postcards after postal rate changes
by Charles SneeAlso this week, a review of a sample of 70 stamps from a worldwide mixture, and a tip to look for a U.S. 2018 Priority Mail Express stamp. -
US Stamps Dec 18, 2024, 1 PM
Prospectus available for Westpex 2025
by Linn’s StaffWestpex 2025 will celebrate the 175th anniversary of California’s statehood. A special cinderella souvenir sheet and cacheted cover will be available. -
US Stamps Dec 18, 2024, 8 AM
U.S. 1913 Rural Mail Carrier parcel post stamp a good buy
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe United States Post Office Department issued a total of 12 parcel post stamps in 1913. -
World Stamps Dec 17, 2024, 12 PM
Collector’s photo used for stamp commemorating social security centennial in Chile
by Linn’s StaffThe new 100 Years of Social Security stamp is denominated 500 pesos, the rate for a domestic priority mail letter weighing up to 50 grams. -
Postal Updates Dec 17, 2024, 8 AM
New sprayed-on postmark for the 2024 holiday season
by Jay BigalkeA single snowman appears on a new holiday sprayed-on postmark that likely went into use nationwide on Dec. 2. -
US Stamps Dec 16, 2024, 2 PM
Additional 2025 U.S. stamp program subjects include powwows, fishing lures, American Revolution battlefields
by Charles SneeTwo new stamps will be added to the Stellar Formations series of Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express stamps that the USPS launched in 2024. -
World Stamps Dec 16, 2024, 12 PM
Hungarian-American escape artist Harry Houdini honored on Nov. 29 Magyar Posta souvenir sheet
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp shows a padlock, while the selvage of the sheet captures a scene from one of Houdini’s film performances.