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    US Stamps Mar 5, 2025, 2 PM

    Lux to chair Americover 2025

    by Linn’s Staff
    D.A. Lux has been a member of the American Philatelic Society and the American First Day Cover Society for more than 40 years.

  • Auctions Mar 5, 2025, 10 AM

    Rare Orangeburg coil pair in March 19 Siegel auction of Pivawer collection of U.S. stamps

    by Charles Snee
    The Orangeburg coil pair in the Pivawer collection comes from a strip of five that was broken into two pairs and a single.

  • World Stamps Mar 5, 2025, 8 AM

    French Morocco 1935 semipostal set pictures Marshal Hubert Lyautey

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    Marshal Hubert Lyautey (1854-1934) was a frequent subject of French Moroccan stamps.

  • World Stamps Mar 4, 2025, 1 PM

    United Nations Postal Administration marks International Women’s Day

    by David Hartwig
    The U.N. began commemorating International Women’s Day 50 years ago in 1975 and officially formalized the day in 1977.

  • Postal Updates Mar 4, 2025, 8 AM

    Almost 162,000 counterfeit U.S. forever stamps seized in Chicago

    by Linn’s Staff
    The stamps were seized for violating trademark laws, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.

  • US Stamps Mar 3, 2025, 11 AM

    Odd plate block covers

    by John M. Hotchner
    Have readers seen other similar first-day plate block covers from the Prexie series?

  • US Stamps Mar 3, 2025, 8 AM

    Vibrant Leaves stamps arrive March 14 at March Party show near Cleveland

    by Charles Snee
    Each stamp shows a single leaf from the following trees: aspen, sassafras, oak, maple and sweetgum.

  • US Stamps Mar 2, 2025, 12 PM

    Scott catalog numbers assigned to Year of the Snake, other recent U.S. stamps

    by Charles Snee
    Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values.

  • World Stamps Mar 1, 2025, 9 AM

    2026 Scott catalog covers to feature Martin Mörck artwork

    by Jay Bigalke
    Next year’s Boston 2026 World Expo and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary are being celebrated on the cover of the 2026 Scott catalogs.

  • US Stamps Feb 28, 2025, 9 AM

    Pillars of Creation Priority Mail, other U.S. stamps off sale March 31

    by Linn’s Staff
    Notice of the upcoming withdrawal from sale of these stamps was published in the Feb. 20 issue of the Postal Bulletin.

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    US Stamps Feb 27, 2025, 12 PM

    2027 Great American Stamp Show to be held in Albuquerque

    by Linn’s Staff
    The selection of Albuquerque for the 2027 show was unanimously approved by the APS board of directors.

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    US Stamps Feb 27, 2025, 9 AM

    St. Louis Stamp Expo March 21-23

    by Linn’s Staff
    A bourse (sales area) of about 35 dealers will offer stamps, covers and postal history from the United States and worldwide. There will also be a free beginner’s room with activities for new collectors of all ages.

  • US Stamps Feb 26, 2025, 1 PM

    March cartoon caption contest takes on military issues

    by John M. Hotchner
    The military and its operations have been a major focus of news surrounding the recent change of presidential administrations in Washington, D.C.

  • US Stamps Feb 26, 2025, 10 AM

    Planning for Boston 2026 World Expo

    by Jay Bigalke
    The Boston 2026 World Expo, the 12th international philatelic exhibition to be held in the United States, is planned for May 23-30, 2026, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center in Boston, Mass.

  • US Stamps Feb 26, 2025, 8 AM

    U.S. 1914 50¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp is desirable

    by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
    The United States Washington-Franklin stamps (also known as the Third Bureau Issue) are perpetual favorites with U.S. collectors.

  • World Stamps Feb 25, 2025, 12 PM

    Four to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in England

    by Linn’s Staff
    The invitation to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is the highest and most prestigious of honors in philately and is the world’s oldest philatelic honor.

  • Postal Updates Feb 25, 2025, 10 AM

    Trump considering absorbing USPS, firing board of governors

    by Linn’s Staff
    More than 70 percent of Americans hold a favorable view of the Postal Service, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center study.

  • US Stamps Feb 25, 2025, 8 AM

    2025 Great American Stamp Show to feature U.S., U.N. first-day ceremonies

    by Linn’s Staff
    In addition to the USPS ceremonies, the show will host a first-day ceremony for the latest Boston 2026 World Expo label.

  • US Stamps Feb 24, 2025, 11 AM

    Nominations open for Smithsonian philatelic achievement award

    by Linn’s Staff
    The winners of the 2025 award will be notified in the summer, and on Nov. 8 the winners will be honored at a gala hosted by the National Postal Museum.

  • US Stamps Feb 24, 2025, 8 AM

    USPS to issue five new stamps picturing freshwater fishing lures March 13

    by Charles Snee
    The five stamps that show Sarah Cramer Shields’ photos of five different lures: crankbait, popper, spoon, spinner and wakebait

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