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World Stamps Nov 6, 2025, 1 PM
Canada Post honors service of Sikh soldiers with Remembrance Day stamp
by David HartwigThe stamp features an illustration of a Canadian Sikh soldier and the grave of Private Buckam Singh, the youngest Canadian Sikh soldier to enlist in World War I. -
World Stamps Nov 6, 2025, 9 AM
Nativity story depicted in Nov. 4 set from Great Britain’s Royal Mail
by David HartwigThe artwork on the stamps consists of collages created by British illustrator Paula Doherty. -
US Stamps Nov 5, 2025, 12 PM
Joint APS, APRL board meeting held Oct. 28 promotes transition from survival to growth
by Linn’s StaffAPS executive director Kirk Gillis said that over the last 10 years APS member attrition has exceeded acquisition by 37 percent, specifically from 32,000 members to 22,800 members currently. -
Postal Updates Nov 5, 2025, 9 AM
USPS delivers more cheer with holiday catalog
by Jay BigalkeThe Delivering Cheer catalog has become a clever supplemental companion to the Postal Service’s main USA Philatelic catalog. -
US Stamps Nov 4, 2025, 2 PM
Angel’s Trumpets definitive stamp to be issued in Kenosha, Wis., Jan. 9
by Linn’s StaffThe Angel’s Trumpets stamp is being released in panes of 20 and coil rolls of 10,000. -
Auctions Nov 4, 2025, 11 AM
Hofmeyr Champion of Champions collection of U.S. reuse prevention essays in Nov. 18 Siegel auction
by Charles SneeA key item from Hofmeyr’s collection that will cross the auction block early in the sale is the earliest recorded example of a Leeds patent envelope. -
World Stamps Nov 4, 2025, 8 AM
What’s new for 2026 Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940?
by Jay BigalkeThousands of value changes were made to the 2026 edition, reflecting close study of auction realizations, dealer price lists, and marketplace activity worldwide. -
Postal Updates Nov 3, 2025, 12 PM
New book details 250-year history of U.S. Postal Service
by Linn’s StaffDelivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation was authored by James H. Bruns. -
US Stamps Nov 3, 2025, 8 AM
Tariff issues resolved for stamps and covers, states Boston 2026 organizing committee
by Linn’s StaffIn the coming weeks, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will issue a letter ruling that philatelic material is again free from tariffs. -
US Stamps Oct 31, 2025, 1 PM
Full schedule highlights 2025 Chicagopex show
by Linn’s StaffA highlight of the show will be a first-day-of-issue ceremony for the new UNESCO World Heritage – Mexico stamps by the United Nations Postal Administration. -
Auctions Oct 31, 2025, 10 AM
Numerous name collections, U.S. and worldwide stamps, postal history in Nov. 3-6 Kelleher Flagship auction
by Charles SneeCrossing the auction block on Nov. 4 is an attractive registered first-day cover franked with all six denominations of the U.S. 1901 Pan-American Exposition set. -
US Stamps Oct 30, 2025, 12 PM
Prospectus available for Westpex 2026
by Linn’s StaffThe bourse (sales area) will include more than 70 national and international dealers in stamps, postal history and postal stationery along with a four-day auction by Schuyler Rumsey Auctions. -
World Stamps Oct 30, 2025, 9 AM
Alderney and Guernsey celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with two sets of seven stamps
by Linn’s StaffThe 64p stamp in each set features a design commemorating the 12 Days of Christmas, and then the remaining 12 stamps show a design from each verse of the carol. -
US Stamps Oct 29, 2025, 2 PM
2026 U.S. stamp program to celebrate Muhammad Ali, American Revolution figures, Route 66, Declaration of Independence, more
by Jay BigalkeThe United States Postal Service has revealed 19 subjects that will be shown on 70 stamps in the forthcoming 2026 stamp program. -
US Stamps Oct 29, 2025, 11 AM
A new era for Linn’s Stamp News familiar look
by Jay BigalkeThe next chapter for Linn’s, Scott Stamp Monthly, and the Scott catalogs is taking shape. -
Auctions Oct 29, 2025, 8 AM
Ginsburg collection of Canada, U.S. plate blocks in Oct. 31 Kelleher auction
by Charles SneeAmong the impressive Canada plate blocks in Ginsburg’s collection is a mint, never-hinged top margin plate block of six of the popular 1929 50¢ dark blue stamp picturing the schooner Bluenose. -
US Stamps Oct 28, 2025, 12 PM
Scott Stamp LLC names Chris Lazaroff vice president advertising sales
by Linn’s StaffLazaroff is widely known within the philatelic community as a passionate advocate for stamp collecting. -
Postal Updates Oct 28, 2025, 8 AM
Postmark promotes breast cancer awareness
by Linn’s StaffThe idea of recognizing breast cancer awareness originated in the United States in 1985. -
World Stamps Oct 27, 2025, 2 PM
UNPA commemorates UNESCO World Heritage sites in Mexico
by David HartwigThe stamps are part of the UNPA World Heritage series that features sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The series began in 1997. -
Postal Updates Oct 27, 2025, 11 AM
Canadian Union of Postal Workers moves to rotating strikes as of Oct. 11
by David HartwigThe rotating strikes come just over a week after Canada Post presented new offers to the union.



















