Linn’s Stamp News When a cancel becomes a crime against stamp collectingLinn’s Stamp NewsBut the damage done to the stamps on the cover pictured here is a crime against stamp collecting. The 1947 3¢ Doctors stamp (Scott 949) in the center of the cover received a spray-on cancel. The horizontal line through the other stamps…
Khaleej Times Special stamps issued to mark Happiness DayKhaleej TimesAbdullah Mohammed Alashram, acting CEO of EPG, said the release of the 'Happiness and Positivity' stamps is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, …UAE issues special stamps for Happiness…
Atlas Obscura The Controversial Zeppelin Stamps That Enraged 1930s CollectorsAtlas ObscuraInstead, the Graf's parent company, German Zeppelin Airship Works, decided to recoup costs by commissioning special stamps from the countries on the tour route. Only letters with these stamps on them would be accepted onto the airship, which would then … More: continued here
A bouquet of spring and summer flowers bloom on recent stampsLinn’s Stamp NewsCyprus shows off four of its endemic wildflowers on stamps issued Feb. 16. The 0.34 low denomination of this Wildflowers of Cyprus set pictures a rare crocus (Crocus hartmannianus), which blooms in January and February in sparse pine forests on the … More: continued…
Canada Free Press Illegal aliens cancel food stamps to avoid deportation; Washington Post horrifiedCanada Free PressTell a liberal that one problem with illegal immigration is that illegals tax the welfare state, and they'll tell you you're a racist hater who is stereotyping these upstanding, hard-working citizens. OK, citizens of somewhere else, but that's no …and…
Romano: Cutting food stamps sounds good to the guys wearing GucciTampabay.comFlorida was one of 40 states that expanded eligibility for food stamps in the middle of the recession in 2010. Do you know how many states will still have expanded standards if Florida drops out? Yeah, 39. And I'm sure those 39 will be happy…
What the USPS is citing as the culprit for poor Classics Forever centeringLinn’s Stamp NewsThese on-cover examples of the six United States Classics Forever stamps issued June 1, 2016, are noticeably off center. Extreme pressures during printing caused what the U.S. Postal Service calls “distortion” of the stamp paper, which caused the die … More:…
Richmond.com Trade Names: Henrico-based Acorn Sales has worldwide sales of its rubber stamps and embossing sealsRichmond.comThe Henrico County-based company manufactures everything from notary seals to save-the-date stamps for weddings. Professionals that require an official seal, such as architects, engineers, geologists and transportation officials, use many of Acorn … More: continued here
Linn’s Stamp News Video: Diwali stamps and counterfeits – Linn's Stamp NewsLinn’s Stamp NewsDonna Houseman discusses the United States Diwali stamp, counterfeits of that stamp, and an upcoming Canada-India joint issue celebrating the Hindu festival.and more » More: continued here
Mozambique: Control Stamps Obligatory for TobaccoAllAfrica.comMaputo — In an attempt to stamp out contraband, the Mozambican Tax Authority (AT) has banned the production, import and sale of tobacco products that do not carry an official control stamp. This measure has been in force since Friday, and was … More: continued here