Baseball and postcards: an American tradition
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A brief history of baseball and of postcards is presented. Types of postcards including picture postcards are described. Several kinds of postcards depicting baseball themes are collectibles. The maximum card is one in which the picture, cancelled stamp and postmark are related.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Flag Day at Rome, New York
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Rome, NY, issued a special cancellation for the new Pledge of Allegiance stamp issued in Sep 1992. Francis Bellamy published the pledge in 1892 in 'The Youth's Companion.' Excerpts from speeches at the ceremony are provided.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Hurray for the Irish!
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St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. The US has never issued a stamp commemorating his achievements, but several cities with Irish names offer cover cancellations in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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