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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.

USPS pair commemorates Boston 2026 at Aug.14 ceremony.
10/07/2025

USPS pair commemorates Boston 2026 at Aug.14 ceremony.


At the 2025 Great American Stamp Show in Schaumburg Ill., the United States Postal Service will hold a first-day ceremony for the pair of nondenominated (78¢) forever stamps commemorating the Boston 2026 World Stamp Exposition.

Benjamin Franklin to be honored July 23 on stamp celebrating 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service.
10/07/2025

Benjamin Franklin to be honored July 23 on stamp celebrating 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service.

The new nondenominated (78¢) Benjamin Franklin stamp will be issued as part of a 32-page prestige booklet containing two panes of 10 of the stamp.

Rare U.S. 1933 50¢ Zeppelin airmail small die proof in July 22-24 Kelleher Flagship auction.
10/07/2025

Rare U.S. 1933 50¢ Zeppelin airmail small die proof in July 22-24 Kelleher Flagship auction.

The sale, which contains more than 1,600 lots, opens with enticing selections of stamps from Great Britain, Australia, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, India, Ireland, Jordan, Leeward Islands, Mauritius, Nevis, New Zealand and Straits Settlements.

Mysterious ink anomalies found on Fourth Bureau Issue stamps.
09/07/2025

Mysterious ink anomalies found on Fourth Bureau Issue stamps.

Given the color of the spot in the selvage above the left stamp, there can be little doubt that it is the same ink that printed the stamp.

U.S. 2017 Sports Balls stamps popular with sports topical collectors.
09/07/2025

U.S. 2017 Sports Balls stamps popular with sports topical collectors.

Mint panes of se-tenant (side-by-side) nondenominated forever stamps remain the most active segment of the stamp market for fairly recent stamps.

Mushrooms pictured on July 3 stamps issued by Royal Mail.
08/07/2025

Mushrooms pictured on July 3 stamps issued by Royal Mail.

Presented in two horizontal se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of five, the stamps show 10 different species of mushrooms found in the United Kingdom.

A new Schooner postal card sets sail July 18.
08/07/2025

A new Schooner postal card sets sail July 18.

The postal card’s stamp design is based on a photo taken by renowned nautical photographer Billy Black of a 2014 replica of the schooner Columbia.

Scott numbers assigned to recent U.S. stamps.
08/07/2025

Scott numbers assigned to recent U.S. stamps.

What do these Scott numbers signify? In short, each stamp’s listing in an upcoming edition of the 2026 Scott catalogs.

Polar salon judges named for Boston 2026 World Expo.
07/07/2025

Polar salon judges named for Boston 2026 World Expo.

The four judges are Hal Vogel and Alan Warren of the United States, and Alain Israel and Serge Kahn of France.

USPS marks 250 years with updated history publication.
07/07/2025

USPS marks 250 years with updated history publication.

This new edition, updated through December 2024, includes expanded sections that reflect recent initiatives and strategic directions of the USPS.

Annual Pony Express reenactment commemorated.
03/07/2025

Annual Pony Express reenactment commemorated.

As part of the yearly re-creation, letters are carried in a mochila (saddle bag) over the original 1,966-mile trail.

San Marino souvenir sheet celebrates Superman.
03/07/2025

San Marino souvenir sheet celebrates Superman.

Poste San Marino announced the stamp issue April 18, the anniversary of Superman’s comic book debut in 1938.

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