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Postal History Foundation

September 7, 2010

The mission of the Postal History Foundation is to promote an appreciation of stamp collecting and postal history through the preservation of philatelic collections, literature and documents, and the enhancement of youth education using stamps as teaching tools. The history of the Foundation dates back to 1960 when its founder Bill Alexander began the Western [...]

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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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Lighthouse Stamp Sets: A Fully Illustrated Collector’s Guide

September 5, 2010

Product Description LIGHTHOUSE STAMP SETS A Fully Illustrated Collector’s Guide A complete guide to 121 commemorative lighthouse stamp sets released as official postage by 70 countries featuring 550 individual lighthouse stamps and 24 souvenir sheets. Extensive historical, geographical, and statistical information about each lighthouse featured on every stamp is presented by country and year of [...]

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First Iraqi stamp festival

September 3, 2010

First Iraqi Stamp Festival from 29-30 April, 2009 The Iraqi post celebrated the day of the Iraqi stamp on April 22nd, 2009 by starting their first stamp festival on the 29th to the 30th of April, 2009. The Festival was attended by the Minister of Communication Faroq Abdul Rahman, the director general of Iraqi Post [...]

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1977 WASHINGTON AT PRINCETON #1704 Plate Block of 10 x 13 cents US Postage Stamps

September 3, 2010

Charles Willson Peale Philadelphia militia Princeton, New Jersey Product DescriptionOn January 3, 1977 in Princeton, NJ. the USPS issued this stamp on the 200th anniversary of the battle at Princeton where General George Washington’s forces defeated British forces. Three British regiments were taken by surprise at Princeton and the victory ended the successful New Jersey [...]

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Mother Teresa to be Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp

September 1, 2010

The U.S. Postal Service will pay tribute to Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. Noted for her compassion toward the poor and suffering, Mother Teresa, a diminutive Roman Catholic nun and honorary U.S. citizen, served the sick and destitute of India and the world for nearly 50 [...]

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Lighthouse 32-White Page Stamp Stockbook L4/16 Burgundy

September 1, 2010

This stamp stockbook includes 32 white pages (16 double sided). Each page is made of acid-free archival stock paper with 9 glassine strips to hold your stamps. Double glassine interleaving is provided between each page. Made in Germany. Stamps are NOT included. Product DescriptionThis stockbook is burgundy hard cover with gold lettering and features a [...]

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Mr J.R.W. Purves, RDP, FRPSL

August 30, 2010

The following was first published in “The Australian Stamp Monthly” (June, 1979). Mr. James Richard William Purves (Bill to his associates and friends) died suddenly at his South Yarra home on a Sunday morning, 13th May, 1979. His passing came as a numbing shock to his wide circle of friends, many of whom had noted [...]

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Lighthouse Spade-Tip Stamp Tongs Pi 12

August 26, 2010

Lighthouse Spade Tip 4 3/4″ Stamp Tongs These tongs measure 4 3/4″ in length and have a spade tip Ribbed handle makes for a stable grip of tongs This tweezer comes in standard finish Product DescriptionLighthouse stamp tweezers allow you to handle your stamp collection without creasing or rubbing the oils and dirt from your [...]

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The Ultimate Guide to Stamp Collection — How to Start Collecting Stamps

August 26, 2010