Linn's Stamp News

Linn's Stamp News
Editor-in-ChiefJay Bigalke
CategoriesHobby magazine
FrequencyWeekly
PublisherScott Stamp LLC
FounderGeorge W. Linn
Founded1928
CompanyScott Stamp LLC
CountryUnited States
Based inTroy, Ohio
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.linns.com
ISSN0161-6234

Linn's Stamp News is an American weekly magazine for stamp collectors. It is published by Scott Stamp LLC, which also publishes the 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. Linn's was founded in 1928 by George W. Linn as Linn's Weekly Stamp News.[1]

In October 2025, Scott Stamp LLC acquired Linn's Stamp News, Scott Stamp Monthly, and the Scott catalog publishing business from Amos Media Co.[2]

History

Linn's Stamp News was founded in 1928 by George W. Linn as Linn's Weekly Stamp News.[3] The publication became one of the leading sources of philatelic news, research, and market information for stamp collectors in the United States and internationally.

During the late 20th century, Linn's became part of Amos Press, later known as Amos Media Co., which also acquired the Scott catalog publishing business and other philatelic publications. Under Amos ownership, Linn's expanded its print and digital offerings and became closely associated with the Scott catalogs.

In 2023, Amos Media announced changes to its philatelic publishing program. Linn's Stamp News moved to a combination of print and digital editions, while the monthly publication Linn's Stamp News Monthly resumed publication under the title Scott Stamp Monthly.[4]

In October 2025, Scott Stamp LLC acquired Linn's Stamp News, Scott Stamp Monthly, the Scott catalog publishing business, and related philatelic assets from Amos Media Co.[5] Following the acquisition, publishing operations were relocated to Troy, Ohio.

Description

Linn's Stamp News covers news and information related to philately, including new stamp issues, postal history, auctions, collecting research, market developments, and activities of postal administrations and philatelic organizations around the world.

The publication includes news reporting, feature articles, opinion columns, market analysis, collecting guidance, auction coverage, and calendars of stamp shows and other philatelic events.

Scott Stamp Monthly

In 2023, Amos Media restored the title Scott Stamp Monthly for its monthly philatelic publication, replacing Linn's Stamp News Monthly.[6]

Scott Stamp Monthly contains feature articles, collecting research, auction coverage, market analysis, and information related to the Scott catalogs.

Publication changes

In 2023, Amos Media announced changes to the publication schedule of Linn's Stamp News. Beginning March 6, 2023, the publication expanded to 52 issues per year, with a combination of print and digital editions, and restored the Scott Stamp Monthly title for its monthly magazine.[7]

In October 2025, Scott Stamp LLC acquired Linn's Stamp News, Scott Stamp Monthly, the Scott catalog publishing business, and related philatelic assets from Amos Media Co.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "LINNS.COM: The website of the world's largest weekly stamp newspaper-Linn's Stamp News". Archived from the original on October 31, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  2. ↑ Lloyd A. de Vries (October 15, 2025). "Major Publications Have New Owner". The Virtual Stamp Club. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  3. ↑ "LINNS.COM: The website of the world's largest weekly stamp newspaper-Linn's Stamp News". Archived from the original on October 31, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Scott Stamp Monthly to return; Linn's Stamp News to be 52 issues". Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  5. ↑ Lloyd A. de Vries (October 15, 2025). "Major Publications Have New Owner". The Virtual Stamp Club. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Scott Stamp Monthly to return; Linn's Stamp News to be 52 issues". Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Scott Stamp Monthly to return; Linn's Stamp News to be 52 issues". Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  8. ↑ Lloyd A. de Vries (October 15, 2025). "Major Publications Have New Owner". The Virtual Stamp Club. Retrieved June 2, 2026.