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History

Switzerland Postage Stamp: Postal History

by Mail Man

Postal Image taken by karen horton. Tags: postal history, Postage, Switzerland, horton, History, Postage Stamps

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

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Product DescriptionIn 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 [...]

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The United States Navy an Illustrated History 1937

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Originally published in "Shipping Wonders of the World" in 1937, this comprehensive article features detailed information on the US Naval fleet of the time. Read the full story: The United States Navy: An Illustrated History (1937) Tags: United, wonders of the world, United States Navy, 1937, naval fleet, Navy, The United States Navy

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The Duck Stamp Story

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Product DescriptionNow 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 [...]

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Australian Special Event Sheets Has Philatelic History Been Created

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A Special Event Sheet (SES) is a version of a gummed Souvenir Stamp Sheet produced by Australia Post at selected events during the year. The stamps on the sheet are from their “generic base stock” and have tabs attached. Read the full story: Australian Special Event Sheets: Has Philatelic History Been Created? Tags: united states postal [...]

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Stamps of Approval: Burt Wolf Travels & Traditions

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Burt Wolf explores the history of Stamp collecting. Tags: Traditions, History, Approval, Stamps, stamp, Burt, Travels

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

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Product DescriptionThis 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 [...]

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Stamp Collecting & US Postal History Puzzle E-book.mov

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Award Winning Cartoonist and Children's Book Illustrator George Wildman introduces his new e-book on Stamp Collecting from inside Wildman Creative Studios. The book reflects on US Postal history and includes hidden object puzzles. Tags: Winning Cartoonist, book illustrator, united states postal service, Illustrator George Wildman, puzzles, Postage Stamps stamp collector

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An American History Album: The Story of the United States Told Through Stamps

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ISBN13: 9781554073900 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product Description A unique record of the history of the United States. Throughout its history, the United States has celebrated its achievements, honored its heroes and recorded its history by issuing beautiful commemorative postage stamps. These stamps tell us about the discovery and [...]

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Postage Stamps and Postal History of the United States: Columbian Issue, Presidential Issue, United States Postal Service, Airmails of the United States, ... and Postal History of the Confederate States

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Product DescriptionPostage Stamps and Postal History of the United States. Columbian Issue, Presidential Issue, United States Postal Service, Airmails of the United States, History of United States Postage Rates, Postage Stamps and Postal History of the Confederate States Postage Stamps and Postal History of the United States: Columbian Issue, Presidential Issue, United States Postal Service, [...]

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YPLF Fellow John Phillips - Presentation on Stamp Collecting & Youth Exhibiting

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YPLF Fellow John Phillips's presentation on February 18, 2011 at the Webster Groves Stamp Club in Webster Groves, Missouri. John's Fellowship Year is sponsored by the US Philatelic Classics Society. During the presentation, John discusses his path into stamp collecting and his many exhibiting interests including the American Civil War, Transportation, Chess and America By [...]

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The World Through Stamps 1957 (Video)

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Odd, but interesting. Great moments in aviation history as told through postage stamps. _ - If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... U.S. Air Mail Stamps (Video) The Funeral of Queen Victoria 1901 (Video) Oldest Queen in history (Video) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles [...]

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Phillippines - Philately - Stamps for Collection

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Montage of Philippine stamps and postal history materials prepared by the International Philippine Philatelic Society. With Philippine folk music "Tinikling". Tags: Collection, History, history materials, Philately, philippine stamps, philippine folk music

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The American Postal Service - History of the Postal Service From the Earliest Times.

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Product DescriptionMany of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. The American Postal Service - History Of The Postal Service From The Earliest Times. Tags: [...]

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History of the United States Postal Service

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  The history of formal mail service in the United States dates back to 1639, when the state court of Massachusetts established the first government-authorized dropoff point for mail.  That location was a privately held business, a tavern in Boston.  In those days, it was quite common for local stores and taverns to be used [...]

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Holding Pieces of History: Stamps & Postal Objects in the Classroom

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A talk on NPMs virtual museum Arago and hands on history through stamps and postal objects by Alexander Haimann at Saks Middle School, Anniston, Alabama, April 29, 2009. Tags: Stamps, History, Objects, Postal, Pieces, Holding

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Mailboxes: Urban Street Furniture in Canada

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Product DescriptionAficionados of postal history will appreciate this fascinating study of the history of mailboxes. This is a story of the ingenuity and tenacity that has characterized the search for the perfect mail box--a high quality, weather-resistant object that protects its precious postal contents. Richly illustrated with mailboxes from the Canadian Postal Museum's extensive collection, [...]

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Investing in Area History

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Investing in area history FRANKLIN — Hidden hallways, curvy catwalks and secret stairways dating back to the earliest days of postal service have fallen into the hands of three local businessmen who recently finalized a rare investment — made purely for the preservation of a historic downtown landmark. Read more on The Daily Iberian Tags: [...]

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PRESIDENTS

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Slide show of the history about US Presidents in First Day and Inaugural Covers. For more information on stamp collecting of all sorts of different subjects please log in to the American Philatelic Society at www.stamps.com Tags: stamp, PRESIDENTS, History, slide show, information, american philatelic society

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Stamps of Burma: A Historical Record Through 1988

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Product DescriptionThe postage stamps of Burma, like stamps of other countries the world over, are a colorful visual record of a unique history. Stamps represent the British colonial government through the Japanese occupation, the British military administration, Burmese independence, the revolutionary council, and the Burmese Way to Socialism. But what of the most significant event [...]

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