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Linn's Stamp News Linn's Stamp News is the world's largest newsmagazine for stamp collectors. The Scott catalogues hel Founded by George W. The U.S.

Linn's Stamp News is the world's largest newspaper devoted to stamp collecting. Linn in 1928 as Linn's Weekly Stamp News, Linn's is today owned by Amos Media Co., a family-owned hobby publishing company based in Sidney, Ohio. Each week Linn's staff of stamp-collector journalists provides accurate, timely and detailed news coverage as well as a wide variety of columns and features of interest to st

amp collectors all over the globe. Amos Media produces eight Scott catalogues each year: The six-volume worldwide Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers, and the Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers 1840-1940. Specialized and Classic Specialized catalogues are widely recognized as the best single-volume treatments of U.S. stamps and postal history, and the stamps and postal history of the classic era, respectively. Amos Press acquired Scott Publishing Co. in 1984 and moved the entire company from its headquarters in New York City to Sidney, Ohio.

Ginsburg collection of Canada, U.S. plate blocks in Oct. 31 Kelleher auction.
29/10/2025

Ginsburg collection of Canada, U.S. plate blocks in Oct. 31 Kelleher auction.

Among 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.

2026 U.S. stamp program to celebrate Muhammad Ali, American Revolution figures, Route 66, Declaration of Independence, m...
29/10/2025

2026 U.S. stamp program to celebrate Muhammad Ali, American Revolution figures, Route 66, Declaration of Independence, more.


The United States Postal Service has revealed 19 subjects that will be shown on 70 stamps in the forthcoming 2026 stamp program.

Prospectus available for 2026 Garfield-Perry March Party.
29/10/2025

Prospectus available for 2026 Garfield-Perry March Party.

Exhibits at the show have the option to be judged under International Federation of Philately (FIP) rules by qualified judges.

Two societies make additional contributions to Boston 2026.
29/10/2025

Two societies make additional contributions to Boston 2026.

The American First Day Cover Society and the German Philatelic Society have each made additional contributions to the Boston 2026 World Expo.

San Jose Stamp Club to host Filatelic Fiesta Nov. 15-16.
28/10/2025

San Jose Stamp Club to host Filatelic Fiesta Nov. 15-16.

The show will host society meetings and a Boy Scouts of America stamp collecting merit badge program. An expert appraiser will be on site to offer free appraisals.

Four collections of Western expresses, California mails highlight Nov. 4-5 Siegel auction.
28/10/2025

Four collections of Western expresses, California mails highlight Nov. 4-5 Siegel auction.

The 600 lots on offer during the two-day sale include collections formed by James Blaine, Dennis Hassler and John Birkinbine II, and further selections from the Penguin collection.

Collectors Club of Chicago to sponsor Boston 2026 literature library.
27/10/2025

Collectors Club of Chicago to sponsor Boston 2026 literature library.

The Collectors Club of Chicago has now reached the donation status of Boston 2026 Directors, for donors who have contributed $25,000 or more.

Scarce U.S. Prexie color variety, rare Bolivia airmail invert error in Nov. 4-5 Cherrystone auction.
27/10/2025

Scarce U.S. Prexie color variety, rare Bolivia airmail invert error in Nov. 4-5 Cherrystone auction.

According to Cherrystone, the auction will open with United States stamps and covers. There will be numerous rarities and stamps with graded certificates.

Canada Post celebrates Diwali with Oct. 15 stamp.
25/10/2025

Canada Post celebrates Diwali with Oct. 15 stamp.

Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a five-day festival that begins this year with observances on Oct. 18 leading to the main day of Diwali on Oct. 20.

Time for a quick look inside the Nov. 10 issue.
25/10/2025

Time for a quick look inside the Nov. 10 issue.

Also this week, a review of a $10 mixture with $161 in Scott catalog value, and a fascinating exploration of the art of the stamp.

Croatian Post Mostar commemorates the Croatian Ethnic Institute in Chicago.
23/10/2025

Croatian Post Mostar commemorates the Croatian Ethnic Institute in Chicago.

The Croatian Ethnic Institute was founded in 1975 with a mission “to preserve the memory of the past and to serve as a source of inspiration for the future.”

1918 Jenny Invert highlights Oct. 30 Kelleher Auctions sale of Peterson collection of U.S. stamps.
23/10/2025

1918 Jenny Invert highlights Oct. 30 Kelleher Auctions sale of Peterson collection of U.S. stamps.

The Jenny Invert in the Peterson collection is from position 1 in the discovery pane of 100 that was purchased May 14, 1918, for its $24 face value in Washington, D.C.

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