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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.

Hofmeyr wins Champion of Champions award for his 1861-1881 invention exhibit.
02/09/2025

Hofmeyr wins Champion of Champions award for his 1861-1881 invention exhibit.

The prestigious award recognizes Jan H. Hofmeyr’s exhibit “Philatelic Invention in the United States: 1861-1881” as the top national exhibit of the past year.

Linn’s prepares next chapter for Stamp Market Tips column.
02/09/2025

Linn’s prepares next chapter for Stamp Market Tips column.

The column offered practical, experience-driven insights into buying, selling and collecting stamps in today’s market.

What’s new for 2026 Scott Standard Volume 6.
01/09/2025

What’s new for 2026 Scott Standard Volume 6.

The Boston 2026 World Expo and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary are being celebrated on the cover of the 2026 Scott catalogs.

100 years of historic mountain fire tower commemorated.
01/09/2025

100 years of historic mountain fire tower commemorated.

The 60-foot, steel-frame Kane Mountain fire tower was constructed in the summer of 1925 by the Aermotor Corporation.

Multiple first-day issue ceremonies, postcrossing events, and Champion of Champions competition at 2025 Great American S...
28/08/2025

Multiple first-day issue ceremonies, postcrossing events, and Champion of Champions competition at 2025 Great American Stamp Show.

The United States Postal Service hosted first-day ceremonies Aug. 14 for the set of two Boston 2026 stamps and Aug. 16 for the Luna Moth stamp.

Literature submissions open for Sarasota 2026.
27/08/2025

Literature submissions open for Sarasota 2026.

Journal editors and authors are encouraged to submit articles of fewer than 8,000 words no later than Dec. 1.

Part 4 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history in Sept. 10 Cherrystone auction.
27/08/2025

Part 4 of expansive Kugel collection of worldwide stamps and postal history in Sept. 10 Cherrystone auction.

A fascinating exhibit offered during the first session of the sale focuses on the U.S. Army and its postal service abroad during World War II (1941-45).

Fifth and final label issued for Boston 2026 World Expo.
26/08/2025

Fifth and final label issued for Boston 2026 World Expo.

The label design illustrates various pieces of artwork related to Paul Revere and the first battles between the British army and American patriot forces.

Quartet of U.S. stamps to spread holiday cheer Sept. 13 in nation’s capital.
26/08/2025

Quartet of U.S. stamps to spread holiday cheer Sept. 13 in nation’s capital.

The three new Holiday Cheer stamps feature vibrantly colored illustrations of three amaryllis flowers, a holly wreath, an evergreen branch decorated with fruit, and cardinals perched on mistletoe.

New Scotland definitive stamps for Great Britain’s Royal Mail.
25/08/2025

New Scotland definitive stamps for Great Britain’s Royal Mail.

The stamps feature designs that Royal Mail has used for several years, with a lion rampant on a first-class stamp and the flag of Scotland on the second-class stamp.

USPS plans temporary price increases for 2025 holiday mailing season.
25/08/2025

USPS plans temporary price increases for 2025 holiday mailing season.

The Postal Service filed a notice Aug. 8 with the Postal Regulatory Commission seeking temporary price changes for some package services.

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