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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.

Here's your quick peek inside the June 7 issue.
20/06/2025

Here's your quick peek inside the June 7 issue.

Also this week, a tip to look for a certain 2¢ George Washington stamp from the First Bureau Issue, and a $5 mixture of 300 U.S. stamps leaves our anonymous reviewer very satisfied.

A thoughtful first-day cover from North Kansas City in Missouri.
20/06/2025

A thoughtful first-day cover from North Kansas City in Missouri.

There are moments when philately becomes more than stamps and covers — it becomes a shared celebration among collectors, postal professionals and friends.

Tagging-omitted error discovered on U.S. 1997 32¢ Vince Lombardi stamp.
19/06/2025

Tagging-omitted error discovered on U.S. 1997 32¢ Vince Lombardi stamp.

Stamp dealer Jerry Birdsall of Northland International Trading in Caldwell, N.J., alerted Linn’s Stamp News to the new error.

Recently discovered second known on-cover use of U.S. 1875 3¢ reissue in June 25 Siegel Rarities of the World sale.
19/06/2025

Recently discovered second known on-cover use of U.S. 1875 3¢ reissue in June 25 Siegel Rarities of the World sale.

Emphasis in the sale is on classic-era United States stamps and postal history from the late 19th through the early 20th centuries.

Canada Post announces subjects for June 20 Indigenous Leaders stamps.
18/06/2025

Canada Post announces subjects for June 20 Indigenous Leaders stamps.

The Indigenous Leaders stamp series began in 2022 and pays tribute to the lives and legacies of Indigenous leaders.

USPS to temporarily halt mail service to Iran, Iraq, Israel effective June 20.
18/06/2025

USPS to temporarily halt mail service to Iran, Iraq, Israel effective June 20.


The service disruptions affect a number of international mail services, such as Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express.

Market volatility affecting catalog values of PRC stamps.
18/06/2025

Market volatility affecting catalog values of PRC stamps.

When the Chinese economy is in flux, the stamp market reacts, sometimes with more volatility than the economy in general.

Canada Post, Canadian Union of Postal Workers continue negotiations.
17/06/2025

Canada Post, Canadian Union of Postal Workers continue negotiations.

The legal strike action began May 23 after existing collective agreements between Canada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers ended May 22.

Norway commemorates emigration to North America with June 12 issue.
17/06/2025

Norway commemorates emigration to North America with June 12 issue.

The first recorded journey of organized emigration from Norway to North America began when 52 emigrants boarded the Restauration and set sail from Stavanger, Norway, on July 4, 1825, to arrive in New York City Oct. 9.

Colorado hot springs town celebrates 60th year of festival.
16/06/2025

Colorado hot springs town celebrates 60th year of festival.

Located 95 miles northwest of Denver, the area that is now Hot Sulphur Springs was first discovered in the 16th century by the Ute Native American tribe.

Scott 2026 Volume 2 is now available and in-stock at Amos Advantage𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐨𝐥. 𝟐 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
16/06/2025

Scott 2026 Volume 2 is now available and in-stock at Amos Advantage

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐨𝐥. 𝟐 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

2026 SCOTT CATALOGUE VOLUME 2 - (COUNTRIES C-F)

Royal Mail celebrates the Royal Observatory Greenwich in June 12 issue.
16/06/2025

Royal Mail celebrates the Royal Observatory Greenwich in June 12 issue.

June 2025 marks 350 years since a June 1675 royal warrant signed by King Charles II to establish an observatory.

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