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World Stamps
Dec 20, 2019, 1 PMMacau’s stamps win 2019 Year of the Pig contest
This was the first time Macau took the top honor. Liechtenstein and New Zealand have placed second and third, respectively, for three years in a row. -
World Stamps
Dec 20, 2019, 10 AMAustralia adds shape to its personalized stamps
Starting Dec. 16, Australia Post began offering self-adhesive personalized stamps die cut in different shapes, including an outline map of Australia. -
Postal Updates
Dec 20, 2019, 9 AMHappy Holidays postmark in use through Jan. 4
The simple design shows a Christmas wreath with the phrase “Happy Holidays.” -
US Stamps
Dec 20, 2019, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Postal rate changes let $1 Statue of Freedom fly solo
Also this week, navigating the internet to find images of stamps and tips for collecting mint examples of the United States 2019 Walt Whitman commemorative stamp. -
World Stamps
Dec 19, 2019, 1 PMLiberia’s overprinted Officials of 1906 infrequently encountered
In the 19th and early 20th century, Liberia produced some of the most attractive, engraved, colorful and well-designed topical stamps in the world. -
World Stamps
Dec 19, 2019, 12 PMLinn’s reviews top stamp stories of 2019
The year 2019 year served up a number of important stories involving stamps, the United States Postal Service, auction happenings and more. -
US Stamps
Dec 19, 2019, 8 AMSoutheastern Stamp Expo to host reception Feb. 1 for women leaders in philately
The event will provide an opportunity for Atlanta-area collectors and show attendees to meet several women leaders in the stamp hobby. -
US Stamps
Dec 18, 2019, 2 PM‘Large Beaumont’ cover sells for $247,800 in Dec. 10 H.R. Harmer auction
The cover’s nickname comes from its franking: the unique example of the large Beaumont, Texas, 10¢ black on yellow postmaster’s provisional. -
US Stamps
Dec 18, 2019, 1 PMTwo new fancy Christmas cancels reported
Postmasters with time on their hands sometimes produced post office specific fancy cancels or cancels for holidays or other subjects. -
US Stamps
Dec 16, 2019, 12 PMMade of Hearts stamp to be issued Jan. 23 in Memphis
The Made of Hearts stamp is scheduled as the fourth issue on the Postal Service’s 2020 stamp program. -
World Stamps
Dec 16, 2019, 9 AMDonna Houseman to retire from Amos Media Co.
Houseman has served Amos Media Co. over the years as editorial director of Linn’s Stamp News and the Scott catalogs, editor of Scott Stamp Monthly and more. -
World Stamps
Dec 13, 2019, 10 AMLondon 2020 exhibit requests exceed number of available frames
The international show will take place May 2-9, 2020, at the Business Design Center in Islington, a northern district in Greater London. -
World Stamps
Dec 13, 2019, 8 AMGuernsey issues stamps for 50th anniversary of postal independence
One set focuses on developments in postal operations, and the other set depicts stamp-on-stamp designs of Guernsey’s stamps from the past 50 years. -
World Stamps
Dec 13, 2019, 8 AMInside Linn’s: An Irish stamp designer tells his story
Also this week, the wife of a stamp collector cherishes the friendships made and perusing a worldwide mix containing stamps with pleasing catalog values. -
US Stamps
Dec 12, 2019, 11 AMNew U.S. Priority, Express stamps to be issued Jan. 18
The United States Postal Service is continuing its American Landmarks stamp series into 2020. -
US Stamps
Dec 12, 2019, 8 AMVintage postcards send wishes for a Happy New Year
Two New Year’s postcards have come to hand recently, and they deserve to be shared. -
US Stamps
Dec 11, 2019, 3 PMSeasonal demand drives up price for Evergreens booklet
Even mint blocks of four are worth saving, if you get them at a good price. -
US Stamps
Dec 11, 2019, 10 AMError discovered on 1931 local Christmas seal
The Pontifical Association of the Holy Childhood issued this seal in 1931. The central design shows a child with a candle. -
Postal Updates
Dec 11, 2019, 8 AMPRC proposes giving USPS greater freedom to raise stamp prices
The new proposal reflects the commission’s concerns that the USPS needs some escape from a 2006 price cap that has limited annual stamp price increases to the rate of inflation. -
US Stamps
Dec 10, 2019, 2 PMUSPS reveals issue dates for first 2020 U.S. stamps
The Postal Service revealed issue dates and locations for nine different issues from January through May in a Dec. 10 press release.