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In this handsome and hilarious volume of knockoff postage stamps, artists Thompson and Hernandez de Luna have created a startling and unique work of art.

Since 1991, the artist-publishers of Bad Press Books’ clever and colorful collection have been creating fake stamps that are not only fine art, but have also been successfully sent through the mail—much to the chagrin of the U.S. Postal Service.

In their artistic venture, Thompson and Hernandez de Luna have turned philately on its head and, in the process, have been repeatedly warned to cease and desist by inspectors from the Post Office. But readers can enjoy the richly comic parodies and social commentary implicit in this renegade art without the danger of suffering any consequences.

Among the wide-ranging subjects included in this collection are politics, religion, sex and disasters. In their never-ending quest for the outrageous, they have created bogus stamps from a score of countries from Japan to South Africa, from India to Norway. Their art forms are splendid counterfeits of truly global proportions.

Their work has been shown in museums across the country and has also received the stamp of approval from the press.

The Stamp Art & Postal History of Michael Thompson & Michael Hernandez De Luna

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Oklahoma, A Haven of Racial Tension.The incidents presented in this book occurred in the most noted religious state in America, Oklahoma. In a branch of the federal government, the main post office in Oklahoma City. I was forced to resign after being consistently harassed and received poor representation from the American Postal Workers Union. Twenty greivances were filed in a period of six years. Enclosed is my five page letter of resignation covering the period from 1986 to 1992. I have been followed to class by federal agents, I have received death threats by phone and death threats going into my place of employment. This case is on file in The United States Supreme Court. What many people do not know is the United States Postal Service employees over 700,000 minorities. It is the largest employers of minorities in the country. So why is there so much hatred allotted in this government entity. There has been over 140 murders of postal rage inside these government facilities (Postal Offices) since 1972 this is where the term going postal comes from. The question I pose is, "What is the Postmaster General in Washington, DC doing to correct the problem? This book covers many solutions which can help better the postal service in the future. It leaves the reader with a broader view as to what is taking place on the inside of these federally ran facilities. Book 2 will be an even larger enhancement as to what problems exists and why these massacres happen the way they happen. Is the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) a big part of the problem? Can many of these out breaks and mistreatment of postal workers be corrected? The next book will document and answer many question.

It Still Exists Today - A True Story of Racism in the United States Postal Service: The Story Oklahoma Did Not Want Told

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Ideal introduction to world’s most popular hobby. Spaces for about 2,600 stamps from nearly 200 countries. Over 1,100 black-and-white illustrations. Easy-to-use Stamp Identifier Table. Much more. Introduction. Glossary. Stamp Indentifier Table and Index.

A First Stamp Album for Beginners

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Every stamp is a work of art in miniature. In 2001, award-winning artists have brought talent, tradition, and imagination together to pay tribute to an impressive array of Americana. From legendary baseball playing fields like Fenway Park and Wrigley Field to legendary funny lady Lucille Ball, from the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Plains prairie to the comic-strip world of Snoopy and the rest of the beloved Peanuts gang, here is a colorful celebration of the people, places, events, and ideas that are important to us as a nation.Highlighted in this year's collection is the "American Illustrators" stamp pane, honoring the artists whose contributions to books, magazines, posters, and murals have recorded fads, fashions, and follies, as well as the pivotal events that have shaped the past century. Whether it's the heartwarming snapshots of American life by Norman Rockwell or a window into the Jazz Age provided by John Held, Jr., this delightful pane shows that these artists have created some of the most familiar and enduring images of our time.Beautifully designed and illustrated as a keepsake for collectors of all ages, The 2001 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook is the perfect way to celebrate the art of stamps. Featuring space for collectors to affix their matching stamps, this is a book no stamp enthusiast will want to be without.

The 2001 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook

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There has never been a more popular time for dinosaurs and all things dinosaurian. From blockbuster films packed with breathtaking CGI effects, children's television and video cartoons, computer games, CD-ROMs, animatronic museum exhibitions, and theme parks, to countless books, magazines, toys large and small, ornaments, collectabilia, and even fun lines in confectionery and other edibles, prehistoric paraphernalia continues to scale new heights of desirability worldwide. But nowhere is this more apparent than within the philatelic world - where the issuing in recent years by an ever-increasing number of countries around the globe of handsome, highly-prized stamp sets depicting a spectacular array of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals is matched only by the corresponding increase of thematic collectors eager to amass an eyecatching, comprehensive menagerie of palaeontological monsters that the custodians of Jurassic Park could only dream about! Today, well over 500 sets of stamps portraying all manner of dinosaurs and also a multifarious assemblage of other prehistoric animals have been issued, with a substantial proportion of these having appeared within the last decade alone - confirming the escalating interest among collectors in this exciting thematic subject. And who can blame them? After all, where else but in the pages of a stamp album could stegosaurs and plesiosaurs, tyrannosaurs and sabre-tooth tigers, brachiosaurs, mammoths, belemnites, ground sloths, giant birds, and ichthyosaurs jostle for attention with velociraptors and trilobites, dimetrodonts and diplodocuses, mosasaurs, woolly rhinoceroses, Archaeopteryx, titanosaurs, iguanodontids, ammonites, giant sea scorpions, and innumerable other spectacular denizens of our planet's distant past? Now, for the very first time, here is a philatelic catalogue devoted exclusively to these incredible animals. Compiled by zoologist Dr Karl P.N. Shuker, a lifelong, enthusiastic collector of wildlife stamps and with an especial interest in those that portray fossil species, it provides an exhaustive, definitive listing of stamps and miniature sheets depicting dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals issued by countries throughout the world. It also includes sections dealing with cryptozoological stamps, dinosaur stamp superlatives, and unofficial prehistoric animal stamps. This invaluable book will undoubtedly encourage everyone with a passion for dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures to pursue it not only on screen, in books, or in museums but also via the ever-fascinating world of philately.

DINOSAURS AND OTHER PREHISTORIC ANIMALS ON STAMPS - A WORLDWIDE CATALOGUE

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The 23,000 value changes recorded in Volume 4 are spread across a variety of countries. A thorough review of the listings in Korea resulted in more than 6,000 value changes. More than 1,200 were recorded for North Korea with increases of 20 percent or more for the earlier issues. Other countries with a large number of changes include Mali (1,635), Niger (1,586), Malagasy Republic (1,132), Mauritania (1,002), Mauritius (983), Jordan (648) and Lithuania (528).

Scott 2010 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: Countries of the World J-O

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Everything you need to know about the world's favourite hobby and the many ways to build a collection * Featuring expert advice, vivid examples, famous issues and over 500 images of stamps from around the world.

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Stamp Collecting

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Postcards are represented from New Year's Day to Christmas. Each section is preceded by a historical overview of the holiday and the use of postcards in connection with the holiday and is arranged chronologically to allow the reader to view the changing nature of the postcards. There is also a section devoted to postcards sent on other special occasions like birthdays and graduations. More than 600 illustrated cards. 2002 values. AUTHORBIO: Robert Reed and his wife run Antique & Collectible News Services, which publishes book reviews on antiques and collectibles in over 20 publications. They are also the authors of Vintage Postcards for the Holidays. AUTHORBIO: Claudette Reed and her husband Robert run Antique & Collectible News Services, which publishes book reviews on antiques and collectibles in over 20 publications. They are also the authors of Vintage Postcards for the Holidays. REVIEW: This book features beautiful full color photographs of hundreds of vintage postcards commemorating all holidays imaginable - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, St. Patrick's Day, and more.

Vintage Postcards for the Holidays: Identification & Value Guide

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Now you can learn the history behind the duck stamp program and determine the value of the stamps and artwork that have made this one of the best conservation programs in history. With production figures and current values for every federal duck stamp yet produce, this book is the dream of every collector. It also takes a look at what went into creating a program that has grown into one of the richest art contests ever held. This full-color masterpiece is a must for anyone interested in wildlife conservation, stamp and art collecting or waterfowl hunting.

The Duck Stamp Story

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An updated and expanded test preparation guide for U.S. Postal Mail Handler/Mail Processor jobs features expert advice for boosting scores, job and application information, six full-length sample exams with answers, and more.

Mail Handler Mail Processor: U.S. Postal Service

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The mail has a powerful connection with the American people. Who hasn't shared the experience of waiting eagerly for a letter to arrive or felt the rush of excitement at hearing footsteps near the door signaling the arrival of a delivery?

This first-ever photographic history of the United States Postal Service pays tribute to the everyday people who have worked through rain, sleet, and snow to bring mail to American families. In over 200 rarely seen photographs, beginning with the advent of photography in 1860 and continuing to the present, An American Postal Portrait celebrates the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, the innovative technological accomplishments, and the unique imprint the Postal Service workforce has made on American life.

Starting with the earliest Post Office outposts on the remote western frontier, the photographs highlight the great events, ideas, and inventions of the past century and a half--from mail delivery by stagecoach and horseback to the rapid utilization of the railroads and airplanes to the sophisticated sorting machines automating the processing of mail today. Captivating and unforgettable, these pages trace our nation's progress from its rural and isolated past to the high-tech, information-driven present, revealing a Postal Service that has helped to bind our growing nation together--one that continues to march in unison with America into the future.

Compiled from the collection of the United States Postal Service, the National Archives, the Library of Congress, and other sources, An American Postal Portrait is a well-deserved tribute to our nation's foremost communications institution and the enduring American spirit.

For more than 200 years, the United States Postal Service has provided the American people with a secure and efficient delivery connection that binds our nation together. Today, postal employees handle approximately 41 percent of the world's volume--more than 650 million pieces every day, 3.9 billion pieces every week--delivering to a total of 130 million households and businesses. The United States Postal Service is the universal gateway to the American household.

An American Postal Portrait: A Photographic Legacy

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Fantastic Folders and Exceptional Envelopes: A Designer's Guide to Custom Carriers That Open Conversations and Seal Deals

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In 1893, the United States Postal Service issued the first stamp featuring a woman, Queen Isabella I, on the occasion of the World's Columbian Exposition, a World's Fair held in Chicago honoring Christopher Columbus and those who aided in his achievements. Fourteen years later, on the centennial anniversary of her death, a stamp was issued bearing Martha Washington's likeness, making her the first American woman so honored. From here, this volume examines more than 200 stamps honoring or commemorating women and women's rights.

Grouped by subject matter, the stamps are divided into 18 categories such as artists and works of art; books; entertainment; organizations; pioneers and writers. Entries provide a plethora of information including the color, denomination and method of production; date and particulars of issuance; the number of stamps issued; and the number of first-day cancels as well as specific information regarding these cancellations. The birth and death date of the subject; facts about the designer and the inscription; and any reported errors are also noted where applicable. Finally, each entry features a biographical summary of the subject and a concise bibliography of further resources. A glossary of terms related to stamps and philately is included.

Women on United States Postage Stamps

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The United States Postal Service has long held a statutory monopoly to deliver mail to mailboxes (known as the Mailbox Rule). Critics have argued against the Mailbox Rule on anti-monopoly and property rights grounds. But relaxing the Mailbox Rule may affect public safety and security. This study assesses the public safety concerns of relaxing the Mailbox Rule and makes recommendations to address these concerns.

The Role of the United States Postal Service in Public Safety and Security: Implications of Relaxing the Mailbox Monopoly

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: History / General; Antiques

The Stamps of Canada

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How to make profits from stamp collecting and investing?

Stamp Investing

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This elegant book is the definitive historical account of one of the world's most important and extensive stamp collections, and of the monarchs and keepers who have -contributed to it.

Inaugurated by Queen Victoria, and enlarged by five successive British monarchs, the main body of the Collection came into being under George V, whose passionate and shrewd acquisition of many other private collections has ensured the unique and comprehensive character of his own.

Highly illustrated with full-color reproductions of some of the most famous stamps ever printed, The Queen's Stamps is a story told through the stamps themselves, as well as through astonishing anecdotes featuring the kings, queens and courtiers who brought them together.

This informative, surprising volume is the first and definitive history of a unique institution, written to appeal to the general reader with an interest in Royal history, as well as to those with a specialist's enthusiasm for the most collected commodity in the world. The book's publication will coincide with the inauguration of a major stamp exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, DC.

Nicholas Courtney is the former governor of Mustique, and the author of 20 books. He lives in London.

The Queen's Stamps: The Authorised History of the Royal Philatelic Collection

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The 2nd edition is updated with All NEW contact information, current addresses and phone numbers for the 80 hiring Postal Districts, on-line Internet connections and addresses, new pay scales, web sites that offer employment guidance and toll-free postal service employment hotlines. Future updates for Post Office Jobs will be posted on Federal Jobs Net (http://federaljobs.net). When changes occur, readers will have direct access to that information. The U.S. Postal Service employs 853,300 workers - more than any other Fortune 500 company - and generates more than 60 billion dollars in sales annually. Each year the Postal Service hires approximately 40,000 new employees to replace those who retire, transfer, or choose to leave for personal reasons. This ALL NEW 2nd edition is a one-stop-resource for those interested in working for the Postal Service. It presents what jobs are available, where they are, and how to get one. This edition includes a comprehensive 470 Battery Test study guide. The average salary, benefits, and premium pay for career bargaining unit employees exceed $44,613 per work year. U.S. Postal Service jobs are considered to be some of the highest paying, benefit loaded, and fundamentally secure positions in the entire federal system. Post Office Jobs presents eight steps to successfully landing a job and helps Job seekers: 1) Identify job openings. 2) Match skills correctly to hundreds of postal job classifications. 3) Determine when postal exams are scheduled in their area. 4) Prepare for exams and score between 90% and 100%. 5) Thoroughly complete job applications and resumes. 6) Prepare and practice for the job interview. 7) Apply for jobs that don't require written tests. Pass the pre-employment drug screening test

KEY FEATURES * Identify job openings. Complete procedures for all jobs. Lists test center contact phone numbers and new USPS web sites for job vacancies. * Match skills correctly to hundreds of postal job classifications. Includes job descriptions. * Determine when postal exams are scheduled in your area. All central Mail facilities are listed. * Prepare for exams and score between 90% and 100%. Includes a comprehensive 470 Battery Test study guide with test taking tips by Normal Hall. * Prepare and practice for the job interview. Sample interview questions provided with helpful hints. * Apply for jobs that don't require written tests. * Discusses the mandatory pre-employment drug screening test

Post Office Jobs: How to Get a Job With the U.S. Postal Service, Second Edition

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Now in an easy-to-use, oversize format, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps is just the delivery you've been waiting for!

The only fully illustrated, four-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. stamp program and its vivid history. Beginning with the first stamps issued in 1847, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps covers more than 4,000 stamps issued up to the present, as well as:

• An updated Stamp Series section that lists stamps categorized by their respective series, such as Legends of Hollywood, Black Heritage, and Nature of America
• Every category of U.S. stamp—definitive, commemorative, airmail, duck stamps, stamped envelopes, and more—all organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access
• Detailed listings for each stamp, with color illustrations, Scott catalog numbers, dates of issue, used and unused prices, quantities issued (when known), and separate listings for design variations
• A complete guide to the new 2006 commemorative stamp program
• Advice on how to start your own stamp collection
• A resource section, a glossary of important terms, and much more!

The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps 31st Edition

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Collectors of Israel stamps now have a one-stop reference source in the new Krause-Minkus Standard Catalog of Israel Stamps. The first new Israel stamp catalog in more than a decade lists more than 1,500 regular, commemorative and airmail stamps in chronological order.

Prices for used and unused issues, in the most collectible grades are also featured. Black and white photos make stamp identification fast and easy. Theres a table of tabs for Israel specialty collectors included as well.

Handy, small-size format makes this volume easy to carry and reference when collecting. It represents the first in a new series of Krause-Minkus catalogs for countries of the world.

-More than 1,500 regular, commemorative and airmail stamps are listed in chronological order.
-Prices listed in used and unused grades to help determine value.
-Photos make stamp identification fast and easy.

Krause-Minkus Standard Catalog of Israel Stamps: Listings 1948-1999