News
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US Stamps
Mar 1, 2023, 1 PMUSPS highlights architectural gems with March 9 Railroad Stations set
With construction dates ranging from 1873 to 1933, the five stations on the stamps showcase significant contributions to American architecture. -
World Stamps
Mar 1, 2023, 10 AMComoro Islands Coelacanth stamp popular with a variety of collectors
In addition to the interest of France and area collectors, this is a popular stamp with fish and fauna topical collectors. -
Auctions
Mar 1, 2023, 8 AMCollections galore and more in March 10-11 Kelleher sale
Kelleher describes the sale as its largest ever quarterly sale of collections, stocks and accumulations in terms of physical size. -
World Stamps
Feb 28, 2023, 2 PMPostcrossing meetup at Great American Stamp Show
Linn’s Stamp News will produce a postcard for the meetup that will be available to the attendees. -
US Stamps
Feb 28, 2023, 11 AMShaulis assumes duties as ASDA president
Shaulis assumed duties as ASDA president from Irv Miller, who became president in late 2021. -
US Stamps
Feb 28, 2023, 8 AMNew plate number discovered on Butterfly Garden Flowers coil stamps
Stamps from the initial printing show plate number B1111 on the stamp picturing three cosmos flowers. -
World Stamps
Feb 27, 2023, 12 PMNapex to debut award honoring Queen Elizabeth II
The award will be given to the best exhibit of material depicting, honoring or relating to Queen Elizabeth II. -
Auctions
Feb 27, 2023, 8 AMLargest known U.S. revenue multiples in March 21-23 Dutch Country sale
Collectors of U.S. revenue stamps will want to look closely at the 47 lots of revenue multiples that will be up for bids. -
US Stamps
Feb 26, 2023, 1 PMATA offers thematic exhibiting workshop in March
The American Topical Association is hosting a two-session workshop on developing the thematic exhibiting story line through creativity. -
Postal Updates
Feb 24, 2023, 12 PMUSPS proposes changes to address surge in use of counterfeit stamps
The changes to the Postal Service’s Domestic Mail Manual will allow the agency to treat items in the mail bearing counterfeit stamps as abandoned. -
World Stamps
Feb 24, 2023, 8 AMU.N. marks conference with March 5 souvenir sheet
The sheet commemorates the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries being held March 5-9 in Doha, Qatar. -
US Stamps
Feb 23, 2023, 3 PMCeremony details for U.S. Tulip Blossoms stamps
The Tulip Blossoms stamps show 10 different tulips in a rainbow of colors. -
US Stamps
Feb 23, 2023, 12 PMMarch Party stamp show near Cleveland March 17-19
The bourse (sales area) will include 38 dealers offering a wide range of philatelic material for sale, including stamps, covers, postcards and supplies. -
US Stamps
Feb 23, 2023, 10 AMInside Linn’s: Calling a 1932 cover ‘rocket mail’ might be a stretch
Also this week, evaluating U.S. international parcel post tags mailed before 1961, and a crossword featuring philatelic terms in Italian that are to be translated into English. -
Postal Updates
Feb 23, 2023, 8 AMSchool bus drivers praised on South Carolina postmark
Various essential workers have been featured on postmarks over the years. -
US Stamps
Feb 22, 2023, 12 PMThe 1938 Prexie series began with a design contest
The United States Presidential stamp series of 1938 was developed from the winning entry in a design competition for the 1¢ George Washington stamp. -
US Stamps
Feb 22, 2023, 8 AMStrong demand for 2¢ carmine rose George Washington type I stamp
This stamp is in strong demand in all grades and in mint, never-hinged condition; unused, hinged condition; and used condition. -
World Stamps
Feb 21, 2023, 3 PMKaufmann, four others to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
Patricia “Trish” Kaufmann has been for many years the leading dealer in U.S. Civil War philatelic material, including the stamps and postal history of the Confederate States. -
US Stamps
Feb 21, 2023, 1 PMFirst digital-only issue of Linn’s Stamp News released
Future digital-only Linn’s issues will continue to report the news and happenings in the philatelic marketplace. -
US Stamps
Feb 21, 2023, 9 AMIowa stamp club displays Black Heritage stamps
The U.S. Black Heritage commemorative series began in 1978 with the release of the 13¢ Harriet Tubman stamp.