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Her Majesty's Stamps

by Mail Man

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

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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 Tags: History, connection, service

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Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Stamp Collecting

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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

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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

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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

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about History of Persia ~ Persian ~ MAP ~ WORLD ~ Post Cards & Kindom of Perse Tags: PERSIAN, Part, Philatelic, PERSIA, Iran, Post, History

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Most Infamous Alleged Mommy Murderers in History

by Mail Man

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 Tags: History, Mommy, Infamous, Most, Murderers, Alleged [...]

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