Collecting crests and monograms
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There are many places from which to get crests and monograms. Letterheads as well as furniture, carriage doors, and water marks on stamps and bank notes are good. Also coins, especially Turkish coins with Sultanic monograms, and old books in used book stores are other possible sources.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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The greenhouse effect
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Postage stamps have been used to draw public attention to environmental and social causes since 1890. Descriptions of stamps that depict environmental concerns issued by several countries are provided.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Pirates with perforations
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Pirates are romantic figures which have also been the subjects of stamps. Pirate stamps from different countries are presented and discussed.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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