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US Stamps
Apr 17, 2019, 10 AMDon't be afraid to pay full catalog value
This week, our tipsters offer a recommendation: "Only you know what you can afford and what you can’t. But don’t let a catalog value arbitrarily stand in your way if it is something that you need and can afford." -
US Stamps
Apr 16, 2019, 9 PMIconic singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye in spotlight at first-day ceremony
An enthusiastic audience – including a who’s who of Motown recording dignitaries – helped celebrate the release of the Marvin Gaye stamp April 2 in a first-day ceremony at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. -
World Stamps
Apr 16, 2019, 12 PMOn the menu for April 17: five Sweet Canada stamps
The self-adhesive stamps are shaped like the desserts they show; for example, two pie-shaped stamps depict Saskatoon berry pie and Quebec’s sugar pie, respectively. -
Auctions
Apr 16, 2019, 12 PMSiegel sale of U.S. classics puts the focus on top grades
At least four different collections contributed items to this 600-lot sale advertised as gem-quality United States stamps. -
Auctions
Apr 16, 2019, 10 AMH.R. Harmer to auction Frajola’s classic Nepal
The auction features 137 lots ranging from stamps and postal history of the 1881-85 first period printings into the telegraphic period of 1917-30. -
World Stamps
Apr 15, 2019, 1 PMCanada announces upcoming issue dates
Dates for Canada Post stamps for turtles, covered bridges, bears, and a historic baseball team have been announced. -
US Stamps
Apr 15, 2019, 12 PMWhat else is there to supplement a collection?
U.S. Stamp Notes columnist John M. Hotchner explores the seldom-mentioned area of labels and cards used to identify bundles of stamps being sent to post offices. -
World Stamps
Apr 15, 2019, 12 PMPostal remuneration concerns to be voted on by UPU members
Member countries of the Universal Postal Union will vote on proposals to alter the agency’s current system of remunerating international postal exchanges, also known as the terminal dues system. -
US Stamps
Apr 15, 2019, 8 AMMurals take center stage
Arkansas community provides warm welcome for April stamp first-day-of-issue ceremony. -
World Stamps
Apr 12, 2019, 9 AMCanada Post’s new CEO
Doug Ettinger was appointed president and CEO of Canada Post as of March 4. -
World Stamps
Apr 12, 2019, 9 AMNew Zealand sprinkles space stamps with meteorite dust
The five New Zealand Space Pioneers stamps are available May 1. -
US Stamps
Apr 12, 2019, 8 AMFinding unofficial first-day covers for your collection: Inside Linn’s
Also this week, stamps remembering Russian poet Vladimir Mayakovsky, and a Kitchen Table Philately mixture from a 50-year collection. -
US Stamps
Apr 12, 2019, 8 AMFormer President George H.W. Bush stamp: Week’s Most Read
It's no surprise that the article about the USPS stamp for Former President George H.W. Bush has been the most-read story this week. -
World Stamps
Apr 9, 2019, 1 PMJaipur's attractive 1931 set of 12 bicolor typographed stamps
The 2019 Scott Classic Specialized values the set in unused hinged condition at $378.75; a used set is valued at $2,145. -
US Stamps
Apr 9, 2019, 12 PMCheese, golf, cows: March cartoon contest results
Linn's readers' get creative with the 1969 10¢ airmail commemorative stamp for the July 1969 moon landing of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. -
World Stamps
Apr 8, 2019, 12 PMDistinguished philatelists for 2019 announced
Alan Warren of the United States is one of four individuals worldwide who have been invited this year to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists, considered by many to be the highest honor in philately. -
World Stamps
Apr 8, 2019, 10 AMBritain’s birds of prey soar on new set of 10 stamps
The designs of these 10 non-denominated first-class stamps are based on photographs by British animal photographer Tim Flach taken at the International Centre for Birds of Prey, and show the birds close-up or in flight. -
US Stamps
Apr 8, 2019, 10 AMMassachusetts show May 3-5 in Boxborough
The Northeastern Federation of Stamp Clubs will present Philatelic Show May 3-5 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough, Mass. -
Postal Updates
Apr 8, 2019, 9 AMApril is card and letter month
The United States Postal Service is working with Scholastic Corp. on a letter-writing program for third- and fourth-graders. -
US Stamps
Apr 6, 2019, 1 PMFormer President George H.W. Bush stamp revealed
The design of a United States nondenominated (55¢) commemorative forever stamp honoring former President George H.W. Bush was revealed Saturday, April 6.