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World Stamps Mar 18, 2025, 12 PM
Garden Wildlife pictured in March 11 Royal Mail set of 10
by David HartwigThe stamps, presented in two horizontal se-tenant strips of five, each show a different animal common in British gardens. -
Auctions Mar 18, 2025, 8 AM
Graded U.S. 1903 50¢ Jefferson with jumbo margins in April 1-2 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeHighlights of the U.S. offerings include 10 1847 5¢ Benjamin Franklin stamps and six 1847 10¢ George Washington stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 17, 2025, 11 AM
Savings stamps as postage: permitted or not?
by John M. HotchnerDespite their appearance, savings stamps are invalid for postage, according to Postal Service regulations regarding the payment of postal fees. -
Auctions Mar 17, 2025, 8 AM
Eubanks collection of Great Britain, British Commonwealth in April 1 Siegel Auction
by Charles SneeThe sale opens with 26 lots of Penny Black and Two-Penny Blue stamps and covers. The 1840 Penny Black and 1840 Two-Penny Blue, which feature a portrait of Queen Victoria, are the world’s first adhesive postage stamps. -
Postal Updates Mar 13, 2025, 11 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail to raise postage rates April 7
by Linn’s StaffThe cost for first-class postage will climb 5 pence, from £1.65 to £1.70. -
World Stamps Mar 13, 2025, 9 AM
Canada Post Eid stamp features prayer rug designed by Indigenous and Muslim artists
by David HartwigThe design of the stamp features a prayer rug designed by Metis artist Kit Craven and Muslim weaver Noor Iqbal. -
US Stamps Mar 12, 2025, 1 PM
When an even stamp design count doesn’t fit an odd plate number interval
by Jay BigalkeWith two stamp designs and a plate number interval at an odd number of 27, it’s to be expected that a stamp design will repeat. -
US Stamps Mar 12, 2025, 10 AM
New stamp honors first lady of television Betty White
by Scott TiffneyBetty White was a pioneer of early television, which mostly included a vast number of appearances in sitcoms, sketch comedy and game shows. -
US Stamps Mar 12, 2025, 8 AM
U.S. 2014 Songbirds booklet pane in demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerRelatively recent forever stamps with se-tenant (side-by-side) designs remain one of the hottest segments of the U.S. stamp market. -
World Stamps Mar 11, 2025, 12 PM
Peonies bloom in Canada Post’s March 3 Spring Flowers issue
by David HartwigCanada Post continues its Spring Flowers series with two stamps showcasing two varieties of peonies developed by Canadian-born horticulturists. -
Auctions Mar 11, 2025, 9 AM
U.S. 1869 Pictorial invert plate proof set in March 18-19 Cherrystone auction of rare worldwide stamps and postal history
by Charles SneeAccording to Cherrystone, the auction will open with “a solid section of United States including many rarities and graded items.” -
US Stamps Mar 10, 2025, 11 AM
The Philippines honored Douglas MacArthur in 1948
by John M. HotchnerExisting United States Post Office Department regulations did not allow for such an honor for MacArthur in his own country because U.S. stamps picturing living people were not to be issued. -
US Stamps Mar 10, 2025, 8 AM
San Diego first-day event and Postcrossing meetup a success
by Trevor BillsThe San Diego Stamp Show opened Feb. 21 with a first-day ceremony unveiling the two new United States American Vistas presorted standard coil stamps. -
US Stamps Mar 8, 2025, 10 AM
Virtual programs from the American Topical Association
by Linn’s StaffThe programs take place on four Tuesdays during the months of March and April and are free and open to the public. -
US Stamps Mar 7, 2025, 10 AM
Cartoon caption contest comes to a close with February winners
by John M. HotchnerThe cartoon caption contest has been a monthly feature of the U.S. Stamp Notes column since 1986. -
US Stamps Mar 7, 2025, 9 AM
2025 Scott U.S. Specialized shipping in early March
by Linn's StaffThe delayed 2025 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers has arrived in the offices of Amos Media Co. and will ship in early March. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2025, 3 PM
Stamps for 250th anniversary of military services, Boston 2026, William F. Buckley Jr. added to 2025 U.S. program
by Charles SneeThe Postal Service also announced issue dates and first-day locations for stamps scheduled to be issued in April, May, June and July. -
World Stamps Mar 6, 2025, 11 AM
Ireland honors St. Patrick with four stamps
by Linn’s StaffSt. Patrick has been Ireland’s patron saint since the seventh century and is best known for bringing Christianity to the Irish people in the fifth century. -
US Stamps Mar 6, 2025, 11 AM
Stamps celebrating historic battlefields of the American Revolution to be issued April 16
by Linn’s StaffThe first-day ceremony, which will be held outdoors, is free and open to the public. -
Postal Updates Mar 6, 2025, 8 AM
USPS announces new service standards to improve reliability
by Linn’s StaffThe United States Postal Service is implementing new service standards for market-dominant services such as first-class mail, periodicals, marketing mail and package services.