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World Stamps Oct 25, 2024, 2 PM
Canada Post celebrates Diwali with Oct. 14 stamp
by David HartwigThe nondenominated permanent-rate (currently 99¢) stamp shows three hands representing those of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. -
US Stamps Oct 25, 2024, 10 AM
San Jose Stamp Club to host Filatelic Fiesta
by Linn’s StaffThe International Philippine Philatelic Society will hold a meeting at the show, as will the Council of Northern California Philatelic Societies. -
World Stamps Oct 24, 2024, 8 AM
Guernsey Post cancels planned crypto stamp issue
by Jay BigalkeThe BBC said the financial regulator raised concerns and that the £10 Guernsey Goat crypto stamps did not meet the requirements of a 2022 law. -
US Stamps Oct 24, 2024, 8 AM
Inside Linn’s: U.S. 1998 Space Shuttle stamp goes first class instead of Priority Mail
by Charles SneeAlso this week, taking a closer look at an innovative delivery service used by TIME magazine, and a tip to collect the set of eight U.S. Silas Wright customs fee stamps. -
World Stamps Oct 23, 2024, 10 AM
Happy mailbox with World Postcard Day items received
by Jay BigalkeWorld Postcard Day is a recent event that started in 2019 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the postcard. -
US Stamps Oct 23, 2024, 8 AM
United States 1893 special delivery stamp changed color from blue to orange
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe color was changed to orange to avoid confusion with the 1¢ Columbian Exposition stamp, which was also blue in color. -
US Stamps Oct 22, 2024, 12 PM
Duck stamp art donated by Richie Prager on display at Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
by Linn’s StaffThe exhibition, titled “Conservation Through the Arts: Celebrating the Federal Duck Stamp,” runs through Feb. 9, 2025. -
US Stamps Oct 22, 2024, 8 AM
Christmas stamp event attracts 175 attendees at Indianapolis museum
by Linn’s StaffA ceremony program was produced by Linn’s for the event, and an autograph session took place after the ceremony. -
World Stamps Oct 21, 2024, 11 AM
Czech Republic, Luxembourg share top prize at 54th Asiago awards
by Danilo BogoniAt the 54th edition of the Asiago international awards for philatelic art, the Oscars of philately as it is known, there were some surprises. -
World Stamps Oct 21, 2024, 8 AM
Netherlands souvenir sheet celebrates a century of Child Welfare semipostal stamps
by David HartwigThe proceeds from the €0.54 surtax are donated to projects of the Foundation for Children’s Welfare Stamps (Stichting Kinderpostzegels Nederland). -
World Stamps Oct 18, 2024, 1 PM
New issue honors former Italian prime minister
by Linn’s StaffBorn in Milan to a middle-class family, Berlusconi rose into the financial elite of Italy in the late 1960s as an Italian media tycoon and statesman. -
Postal Updates Oct 18, 2024, 10 AM
U.S. Postal Service announces mailing dates for 2024 holiday season
by Linn’s StaffThe mailing dates are recommended for expected delivery before Dec. 25, according to the United States Postal Service. -
US Stamps Oct 17, 2024, 11 AM
Poinsettia on new USPS holiday postage label
by Linn’s StaffThe postage labels are dispensed at self-service kiosks installed in many post offices across the country. -
World Stamps Oct 17, 2024, 8 AM
Canada Post celebrates four decades of music television
by David HartwigOn Oct. 10 Canada Post issued two stamps celebrating the Canadian music television channels MuchMusic and MusiquePlus. -
World Stamps Oct 16, 2024, 12 PM
Norway marks two railway centennials
by David HartwigThe designs of the offset-printed stamps are reminiscent of engraving. -
US Stamps Oct 16, 2024, 10 AM
A life summarized on a 1¢ postal card
by John M. HotchnerAlexander George “Sandy” Telatco (1911-66), the sender of the postal card, was a native Ohioan. -
World Stamps Oct 16, 2024, 8 AM
A popular 1906 Olympic Games set from Greece
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerThe stamp designs feature scenes from Greek mythology as well as scenes of athletes competing in the ancient Olympic Games. -
World Stamps Oct 15, 2024, 1 PM
Liechtenstein commemorates 100 years of the Swiss franc
by David HartwigThe 3.90-franc stamp features the design of a coin embossed with gold foil. -
Postal Updates Oct 15, 2024, 9 AM
Election mail cancellation rolls out nationwide
by Jay BigalkeThe new postmark’s design area, with horizontal bars at the top and bottom, reads: “As in past elections, USPS is ready. If you choose to vote by mail, please mail early.” -
US Stamps Oct 14, 2024, 11 AM
September cartoon caption contest winner teams up ballet with basketball
by John M. HotchnerFor the second month in a row, cartoon caption contest entries have decreased precipitously.