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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.

Holiday-themed postmarks spread joy across United States.
12/12/2024

Holiday-themed postmarks spread joy across United States.

The Nov. 28 edition of the United States Postal Service’s Postal Bulletin contains 14 holiday-themed postmarks offering a variety of designs to celebrate the season.

Shackleton’s expedition continues to make headlines.
12/12/2024

Shackleton’s expedition continues to make headlines.

Shackleton’s ship Endurance was honored in November by three British overseas territories with new stamp issues.

Issue dates, cities announced for three 2025 U.S. stamps.
12/12/2024

Issue dates, cities announced for three 2025 U.S. stamps.

The United States Postal Service announced in the Dec. 12 issue of the Postal Bulletin three issue dates for new 2025 stamps.

Canada Post celebrates five French-Canadian authors.
11/12/2024

Canada Post celebrates five French-Canadian authors.

Canada Post issued a set of five stamps Nov. 27 to celebrate five French-Canadian authors: Marie-Claire Blais, Jean Marc Dalpe, Dany Laferriere, Antonine Maillet and Marguerite-A. Primeau.

Panes of U.S. 2019 Tyrannosaurus Rex stamps most popular format.
11/12/2024

Panes of U.S. 2019 Tyrannosaurus Rex stamps most popular format.

The tagged nondenominated (55¢) stamps were printed by lithography with lenticular lens affixed.

New sponsor for stamp show near Plymouth, Mich.
10/12/2024

New sponsor for stamp show near Plymouth, Mich.

The show will take place April 25-26, 2025, at the same venue used by the Plymouth Show for several years.

Postal people with a heart.
10/12/2024

Postal people with a heart.

Are there still postal employees answering children’s letters to Santa Claus?

Stamps on Nov. 29 UNPA souvenir sheet feature scenes from historical novel.
09/12/2024

Stamps on Nov. 29 UNPA souvenir sheet feature scenes from historical novel.

The illustrations on the stamps depict scenes from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a 14th-century Chinese historical novel.

American Topical Association expands categories for 2025 program.
09/12/2024

American Topical Association expands categories for 2025 program.

The one-page exhibit program, which has no judging or popularity vote, includes topical and thematic subjects such as animals, transportation, postal history and philately.

November cartoon caption contest winner captures astronaut’s surprise on moon.
07/12/2024

November cartoon caption contest winner captures astronaut’s surprise on moon.

Golf was the inspiration for several readers entering the November cartoon caption contest featuring the United States $2.40 Priority Mail stamp

American First Day Cover Society names Gibson as executive secretary.
06/12/2024

American First Day Cover Society names Gibson as executive secretary.

Debra Gibson spent more than 29 years in the U.S. Air Force, with most of that time working in intelligence at postings all over the country.

Scott catalog editors seek info on computer-vended test stamps.
05/12/2024

Scott catalog editors seek info on computer-vended test stamps.

These test labels are for the benefit of the person loading them into the machine to make sure they print correctly.

05/12/2024

1901 Pan-American FDC in Rumsey’s Dec. 11 Gems of Philately auction.

USPS launches online catalog for Operation Santa.
04/12/2024

USPS launches online catalog for Operation Santa.

The United States Postal Service is launching a new online catalog for its Operation Santa children’s gift program, the USPS said in a Nov. 18 press release.

Monaco 1955 Jules Verne set has broad appeal.
04/12/2024

Monaco 1955 Jules Verne set has broad appeal.

The stamps of the Principality of Monaco have high design and production values and are generally known for their great eye appeal.

USPS suspends mail service to Canada as strike continues.
03/12/2024

USPS suspends mail service to Canada as strike continues.

The United States Postal Service temporarily suspended international mail service to Canada as of Nov. 25 due to a national strike of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers which began Nov. 15.

New retail prototype for post office debuts in Georgia.
03/12/2024

New retail prototype for post office debuts in Georgia.

In October the United States Postal Service unveiled a new “prototype for retail locations.”

Voting opens in Linn’s 2024 U.S. stamp popularity poll.
02/12/2024

Voting opens in Linn’s 2024 U.S. stamp popularity poll.

Among the standout subjects honored on 2024 stamps are author Saul Bellow, legendary college basketball coach John Wooden, the Underground Railroad and photographer Ansel Adams.

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