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Stamps of Burma: A Historical Record Through 1988

September 7, 2010

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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Her Majesty’s Stamps

August 29, 2010

This is a special behind-the-scenes look at the work of Mr. Sefi – the Royal Philatelic Collection’s Keeper – on the Canadian Museum of Civilization’s latest exhibition: Her Majesty’s Stamps. This exhibition explores the history of postal reform in Great Britain, which led to the introduction of the postage stamp in 1840. This important innovation, [...]

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The postal service of the United States in connection with the local history of Buffalo: Read before the society, January 6, 1865

July 11, 2010

Product DescriptionOriginally published in 1896. 20 pages. This volume is produced from digital images from the Cornell University Library New York State Historical monographs collection. The postal service of the United States in connection with the local history of Buffalo: Read before the society, January 6, 1865

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Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting

June 25, 2010

Product DescriptionThe Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting, introduces the collector to the full scope of United States stamps and stamp collecting. Beginning with an introduction to; stampless covers; (letters mailed before the introduction of postage stamps), it then introduces the many stamps issued from their inception with the 1845 Postmasters’ Provisionals through [...]

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The American Postal Service: History of the Postal Service From the Earliest Times. The American System Described With Full Details of Operation

June 20, 2010

Product DescriptionOriginally published in 1917. This volume from the Cornell University Library’s print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. The American Postal Service: History of [...]

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United States Stamps: A History – Volume II: The Bureau Era Begins

June 9, 2010

Product Description The journey continues! This is the second book of the series, “United States Stamps: A History.” It continues the tale of when the Bureau of Engraving and Printing took over the task of making our stamps. The Bureau would go on to print almost all United States stamps for the next century. The [...]

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IRAN PERSIAN Post Cards ~ ARYA Philatelic © PERSE ~ PART III ~ History of PERSIA

June 5, 2010

about History of Persia ~ Persian ~ MAP ~ WORLD ~ Post Cards & Kindom of Perse

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Switzerland Postage Stamp: postal history

June 3, 2010

Postal Image taken by karen horton.

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

June 1, 2010

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 Duck Stamp Story

May 22, 2010

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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Most Infamous Alleged Mommy Murderers in History

May 11, 2010

Most Infamous Alleged Mommy Murderers in History Famous cases of mothers accused of killing their children have shocked nation. Long before Casey Anthony, or the infamous cases of Susan Smith and Andrea Yates, the nation was gripped by the story of Diane Downs. Read more on ABC News

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Stamps of Approval: Burt Wolf Travels & Traditions

May 10, 2010

Burt Wolf explores the history of Stamp collecting.

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

May 4, 2010

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

April 24, 2010

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

April 18, 2010

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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The American Postal Service – History Of The Postal Service From The Earliest Times.

March 14, 2010

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.

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History of the United States Postal Service

March 7, 2010

  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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