WORLD STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY
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Mar 11, 2026, 09:00 AM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail traces evolution of roses in Feb. 26 set
by David HartwigA set of 10 stamps in a Feb. 26 issue from Great Britain’s Royal Mail features watercolor paintings of 10 different varieties of roses. -
Mar 9, 2026, 11:30 AM
Jury members named for Boston 2026 World Expo
by Linn’s StaffMore than 40 jury members accredited by the International Federation of Philately (FIP) will be responsible for judging 3,500 competitive frames of exhibits and almost 200 literature entries. -
Mar 5, 2026, 10:47 AM
Four to sign Roll of Distinguished Philatelists May 28 at Boston 2026
by Linn’s StaffThe honorees are Alexander T. Haimann of the United States; Jon Aitchison of the United Kingdom; Andrew Cheung of Hong Kong, China; and Ding Jinsong of the People’s Republic of China. -
Mar 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
Cherry blossoms bloom on latest stamps in Canada Post’s Spring Flowers series
by David HartwigThe stamps in Canada Post’s March 2 issue spotlight Prunus ‘Kanzan’ and Prunus ‘Somei-yoshino,’ two celebrated ornamental cherry cultivars. -
Mar 4, 2026, 09:30 AM
Boston 2026 gives tariff update after Supreme Court ruling
by Linn’s StaffIn the new tariffs, information materials such as stamps are again exempted from the surcharge, as they were under prior IEEPA-related tariff actions following amendments protecting informational materials. -
Mar 3, 2026, 08:30 AM
Aland’s most beautiful stamp issue of 2025
by Linn’s StaffThe four Treasures of the Sea labels show the following species found in the waters around Aland: bladderwrack, blue mussel, three-spined stickleback and jellyfish. -
Mar 2, 2026, 08:45 AM
Registration open for youth events at Boston 2026
by Linn’s StaffSchool groups can register for activities and specialized show tours taking place daily in the morning and afternoon. These field trips can be customized to last anywhere from one hour to five hours. -
Feb 24, 2026, 08:30 AM
Boston 2026 World Expo receives $30,000 grant for youth activities
by Linn’s StaffThe grant from the Turningpoint Foundation will be used to support the show’s youth area and activities. -
Feb 18, 2026, 12:30 PM
Hornby Model Railways celebrated on Feb. 19 Royal Mail issue
by David HartwigEight first-class stamps issued in four vertical se-tenant pairs feature signature Hornby model trains in exclusive photographs commissioned by Royal Mail. -
Feb 18, 2026, 08:30 AM
On the road to Boston 2026: a society’s perspective
by Paul Sobon, American Helvetia Philatelic SocietyThe American Helvetia Philatelic Society is the largest English-language society dedicated to Swiss philately, and its more than 200 members span 35 states and eight countries. -
Feb 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Feb. 4 United Nations issue showcases items in the United Nations Art Collections
by David HartwigDonated by member states and foundations, the art on the stamps reflects a broad geographic and artistic range, with most donor countries represented once. -
Feb 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
Greenland’s 2026 stamp program
by Linn’s StaffThree Feb. 16 issues begin the program. A Greenlandic plants series continues for its second year with another two stamps by artist Buuti Pedersen. -
Feb 10, 2026, 12:30 PM
Ireland stamp recognizes the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence
by Linn’s StaffThe stamp features John Dunlap, the Irish immigrant who printed the first copies of the Declaration of Independence. -
Feb 9, 2026, 11:30 AM
Vote for Greenland’s 2025 stamp of the year
by Linn’s StaffAs in other years, lots will be drawn among all participants for prizes, with the grand prize being an iPhone 17 Pro. -
Feb 4, 2026, 13:00 PM
Canada Post honors groundbreaking Canadian hip-hop artists with Jan. 28 issue
by David HartwigHip-hop took root in Canada in the 1980s, shaped by United States influences but driven by local voices responding to race, language, and place. -
Feb 3, 2026, 11:30 AM
UNPA marks 80th anniversary of United Nations Economic and Social Council with Jan. 23 definitive
by David HartwigEstablished by the United Nations Charter in 1945, the UN’s ECOSOC held its first meeting Jan. 23, 1946. -
Feb 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Boston 2026 show medal unveiled
by Linn’s StaffThe three-inch square medal features the Boston 2026 logo on one side and an image of Paul Revere on his well-known midnight ride on the other. -
Jan 28, 2026, 13:00 PM
Great Britain’s Royal Mail marks the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s commercial service
by David HartwigThe Jan. 21 issue date comes exactly 50 years after British Airways and Air France inaugurated supersonic passenger flights with simultaneous departures from London to Bahrain and Paris to Rio de Janeiro. -
Jan 28, 2026, 09:30 AM
Isle of Man Jan. 20 issue features artwork by Martin Mörck
by David HartwigThe stamp designs reflect historical references from ancient scrolls to mural depictions from the Tang dynasty (618–907). -
Jan 27, 2026, 09:00 AM
UNPA Year of the Horse pane continues Lunar New Year series
by David HartwigAccording to the UNPA, the inspiration for the design came from the Eastern Han Dynasty bronze sculpture Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow.
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