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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. -
Auctions Oct 14, 2024, 8 AM
Oct. 29-30 Cherrystone auctions feature Maitland collection of U.S. stamps and inverted centers of the world
by Charles SneeThe U.S. collection includes most of the stamps (Scott 192-204) from the 1880 American Bank Note Co. special printing of the 1879 regular issue. -
US Stamps Oct 11, 2024, 2 PM
APS Writers Unit No. 30 announces members to its hall of fame
by Linn’s StaffThe names of the honorees are to be displayed along with other hall of fame members listed on a plaque at the American Philatelic Research Library in Bellefonte, Pa. -
Postal Updates Oct 11, 2024, 10 AM
USPS to continue nationwide delivery of COVID-19 test kits
by By Linn’s StaffHouseholds in the United States and its territories can order up to four test kits at no cost. -
Postal Updates Oct 10, 2024, 12 PM
Puerto Rico postmark honors World Alzheimer’s Month
by Molly GoadThe postmark, featuring a detailed brain illustration surrounded by leaves and droplets, symbolizes cognitive decline and the importance of awareness. -
World Stamps Oct 10, 2024, 8 AM
Royal Mail honors 60 years of the Who
by David HartwigThe stamps in the set of eight reproduce eight different album covers spanning the years from 1965 to 2019. -
US Stamps Oct 9, 2024, 11 AM
Prospectus available for Pipex 2025
by Linn’s StaffSpecial souvenir cachets will commemorate the show’s theme, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River. -
US Stamps Oct 9, 2024, 10 AM
Gratitude for Denise McCarty’s 43-year career with Linn’s
by Jay BigalkeMcCarty joined Linn’s as a staff writer in April 1981 and was promoted to senior editor in March 1996. In January 2020, McCarty was named managing editor. -
US Stamps Oct 9, 2024, 8 AM
World’s first butterfly topical stamp in strong demand
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIn 1891, the Kingdom of Hawaii issued a 2¢ dull violet Queen Liliuokalani stamp.