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World Stamps
Apr 27, 2019, 8 AMStamp societies band together for presentations
A group of related stamp collecting clubs is working together to assemble a day’s line-up of presentations titled “Philately of the Americas.” -
US Stamps
Apr 26, 2019, 2 PMLeonard Sherman (1924-2019)
Linn’s Stamp News learned recently that Leonard Sherman, the stamp collector who purchased a full pane of 50 of the original 4¢ Dag Hammarskjold invert errors at a New Jersey post office, died March 12 at age 95. -
US Stamps
Apr 26, 2019, 12 PMSlow stamp deliveries caused postmaster insubordination and bisects: Inside Linn's
Also this week, 'Americana Philatelic News' and a look back at a time when regular postage stamps were prohibited for postage due. -
US Stamps
Apr 26, 2019, 11 AMA philatelic Final Jeopardy clue: Week’s Most Read
A stamp clue on Final Jeopardy was Linn’s most clicked story this week. -
US Stamps
Apr 26, 2019, 10 AMColor-missing error verified on 2001 Pan-American pane
A remarkable new United States triple-stamp error has surfaced 18 years after the stamps were issued. -
World Stamps
Apr 26, 2019, 10 AMJapanese-Canadian team honored on baseball-shaped stamp
Kaye Kaminishi, a third baseman and the last surviving member of the Vancouver Asahi, helped unveil the stamp April 25. -
US Stamps
Apr 24, 2019, 4 PMEllsworth Kelly ceremony at artist’s Spencertown studio
The May 31 first-day ceremony for the set of 10 forever stamps commemorating artist Ellsworth Kelly will take place at the artist’s studio in Spencertown, N.Y. -
US Stamps
Apr 24, 2019, 8 AMCovers for Mother's Day and one for Father's Day
U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner shares his collection of covers for mom and dad. -
US Stamps
Apr 23, 2019, 12 PMHarlequin duck painting picked for 2019 U.S. junior duck stamp
A painting of a male harlequin duck by New York artist Nicole Jeon has been selected to illustrate the 2019 junior duck stamp. -
US Stamps
Apr 23, 2019, 9 AMExhibiting prospectus now available for June Okpex show
Collectors interested in exhibiting at the show in Midwest City, Okla., can contact chairman Ralph DeBoard; completed entry forms must be received by May 10. -
Auctions
Apr 23, 2019, 8 AMU.S. stamp multiples from Gross collection, May 8-9
The public auction series offering material from the William H. Gross collection of the United States continues with a sale specifically devoted to stamp multiples. -
US Stamps
Apr 23, 2019, 8 AMLenticular postcard raises awareness of dog attacks
USPS postcard offers tips to keep letter carriers safe. -
World Stamps
Apr 23, 2019, 8 AMLondon 2020 show May 2-9
The London 2020 Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition, known as London 2020, will take place at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London, England. -
US Stamps
Apr 22, 2019, 1 PMRochester area show May 17-18
Ropex will feature a 15-dealer bourse (sales area), and the USPS will be on hand to sell recent stamps and philatelic products. -
Auctions
Apr 22, 2019, 1 PMCherrystone’s May 7-8 auction includes worldwide rarities
The two-day sale in New York City will offer 1,642 lots of worldwide stamps, postal history, large lots and collections. -
World Stamps
Apr 19, 2019, 8 AMStamps show France’s love for Notre Dame Cathedral
As the news of the fire at Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral rocked the headlines on April 15, Linn's looks back at the church's presence on the stamps of France. -
US Stamps
Apr 19, 2019, 8 AMTranscontinental Railroad set celebrates 150th anniversary
Three new commemorative forever stamps, to be issued May 10, celebrate the massive project that made it possible to transport people and goods from one coast to another entirely by rail. -
World Stamps
Apr 19, 2019, 8 AMStamps reveal much about the remote Faroe Islands: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, stamp podcasts and the New Hampshire Postal History Society. -
US Stamps
Apr 19, 2019, 7 AMMurals take center stage: Week's Most Read
The Post Office Murals stamp ceremony recap was our most-read story this week. -
US Stamps
Apr 18, 2019, 12 PMFinal Jeopardy clue tests contestants on stamps
During the show's April 15 episode, host Alex Trebek, remarked, "I can’t recall ever having ‘Stamps’ as the subject for Final Jeopardy."