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Japan Still Accepting International Mail Says U.S. Postal Service

by Mail Man

WASHINGTON — Despite the tragic events as a result of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami, the postal administration of Japan continues to accept all types of international mail.  Read the full story: Japan Still Accepting International Mail, Says U.S. Postal Service Tags: Workers' compensation, U.S., Disaster Accident, United States, post office, international mail

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The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps

by Mail Man

Product DescriptionU.S. Stamps in color. 1986 Stamp values. 12th edition. The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps Tags: U.S., service, Guide, Stamps, Postal

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One of America’s Favorite Cartoonists Honored

by Mail Man

SANTA FE, NM — Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Bill Mauldin today received one of the nation’s highest honors in being featured on a U.S. postage stamp. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: U.S., editorial, Favorite, Cartoonist, editorial cartoonist bill, SANTA FE

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More Seebeck and U. S. Philately

by Mail Man

Seebeck was also involved in U. S. Philately as a stamp dealer. Prior to his involvement with Hamilton Bank Note Company, he ran a successful stamp business. One way to advertise his business was to have “advertising collars” printed around current U. S. postal stationery, which he did for the 1c through 6c denominations for [...]

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US/ BNA 2010 Postage Stamp Prices: United States, United Nations, Canada, & Provinces: Plus: Confederate States, U.s. Possessions, U.s. Trust Territories, ... Compre

by Mail Man

Product DescriptionThis is the 2010 US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalog / by Whitman Coin / / FEATURES: Best selling price guide for stamps from the United States, United / Nations, US Possessions, and British North America / Information for every stamp collector, novice to expert / All popular formats: singles, plate blocks, line pairs, booklet / [...]

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Scott 2009 U.S. First Day Cover Catalogue & Checklist

by Mail Man

Product DescriptionThe 2009 edition features hundreds of new listings and value updates for cacheted and uncacheted first day covers. Each listing is arranged by Scott Catalogue number and includes a brief description with denomination and subject. There are more than 1,500 illustrations. There is also an exclusive U.S. Cachet Pricing Calculator. Scott 2009 U.S. First [...]

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Beginner's Stamp Collecting Fun Kit: Everything You Need to Start a Fun and Fascinating Hobby

by Mail Man

ISBN13: 9780486440668 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionA perfect introduction for novices — and fun for all! — this mega-set provides everything a beginner needs: • An illustrated album with room for over 1,000 stamps• A guide booklet that explains how to build and care for a collection• A [...]

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The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps: Updated Stamp Values

by Mail Man

Product DescriptionNewly revised and updated, 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 released in 1847, [...]

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Another Gem From the Welch Collection

by Mail Man

It is not too difficult to find originals of the Seebeck postage due stamps of El Salvador although many reprints are on the market. In addition, it is not too difficult to distinguish between an original and a reprint once you have seen a number of originals. Almost all of the reprints have a muddy [...]

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Seebeck / Hamilton and U.S. Philately

by Mail Man

Following up on my last post, I want to point out another area where Seebeck had an input into U. S. Philately. As pointed out in the Scott U.S. Specialized Catalogue, at least in the edition I have, Seebeck made one of the reprints of the New Haven Postmaster Provisional. Therefore, there are Seebeck reprints [...]

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FOREVER Sheet of 20 X 41 .41 U.S. Postage Stamps Never Expire Can Be Used for First Class Mailing Mail

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The 2007 FOREVER stamps booklete of 20 U.S. stamps Product DescriptionSHEET OF 20 FOREVER USA FIRST CLASS POSTAGE STAMPS. can be used any future denominations buy it now and save as postage go up ABOVE IS A PICTURE OF THE BACK AND THE FRONT OF THE SHEET FOREVER sheet of 20 x 41 .41 U.S. [...]

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The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps 34th Ed

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Product DescriptionBeginning with the first stamps released in 1847, The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps covers over 4,000 stamps issued up to the present, and provides colour illustrations of every stamp and detailed listings that include Scott catalogue numbers, used and unused prices, dates of issues, and quantities issued when known. Also featured in [...]

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U.S. Postal Service Honors Abstract Expressionists

by Mail Man

U.S. Postal Service Honors Abstract Expressionists Influencing much of the American abstract art that followed, Arshile Gorky (1904-1948) developed an original style that combined cubism and surrealism with his own disguised imagery. Read more on Art Daily Tags: U.S., Abstract, Honors, service, Expressionists, Postal

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United States Postal Bar Code

by Mail Man

United States Postal Service (USPS)  uses a computer cipher language called Postal Numeric Encoding Technique also known as POSTNET to assist it in delivering the mails easily and quickly. This technique was developed by the U.S. post offices to encode the zip code information of various places thus improving the accuracy and speed in delivering [...]

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History of the United States Postal Service

by Mail Man

  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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Cuba Suspends Mail Delivery to U.S.

by Mail Man

Cuba suspends mail delivery to U.S. HAVANA, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Cuba has suspended all mail delivery to the United States in response to new U.S. security measures. Read more on UPI Tags: Cuba, suspends, Mail, delivery, U.S.

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Postmaster General Restructures U.S. Postal Service

by Mail Man

WASHINGTON — A 16 percent reduction to the officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units and closing one Area office are among steps taken today by Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe to create a leaner, faster, smarter U.S. Postal Service. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: U.S., General, Restructures, service, Postal, Postmaster

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Season’s Greenings From the U.S. Postal Service

by Mail Man

WASHINGTON — The Postal Service is the top choice for customers who want to go green and save green this holiday season. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: Greenings, From, Season&rsquos, U.S.

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The Art of Disney: Imagination Stamps Pane of 20 X 42 Cent Us U.S. Postage Stamps

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pane of 20 42-cent The Art of Disney: Imagination stamps. Product DescriptionThis is a pane of 20 42-cent The Art of Disney: Imagination stamps. On August 7, 2008, at Disneyland Resort, in Anaheim, California, the Postal ServiceTM will issue 42-cent The Art of Disney: Imagination commemorative stamps in four designs. The stamps were designed by [...]

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The Civil War 1861-1865: A Collection of U.S. Commemorative Stamps

by Mail Man

Product DescriptionThis book has lots of pictures and historical information. However stamps are not included. The Civil War 1861-1865: A Collection of U.S. Commemorative Stamps Tags: Civil, 18611865, Stamps, U.S. The cicilwar 1861 stamp collection

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