Dinosaurs commemorate stamp collecting
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October is National Stamp Collecting Month, and various countries and agencies are promoting it to children with commemorative dinosaur stamps. The American Stamp Dealers Association is offering free stamps, and Canada, Australia and New Zealand will issue new dinosaur stamps on Oct 1, 1993.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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Turks & Caicos commemorate famous shipwrecks
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On May 13, 1996, the British colony of Turks and Caicos issued a sheetlet of nine stamps depicting shipwrecks. A souvenir sheet celebrating underwater explorers was also issued. Among the wrecks honored on the stamps was the 'Lusitania' which went down in 1915.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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Some interesting activities for young collectors
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A series of homemade crafts that children can make with stamps and suggestions for stamp collecting are presented. The crafts include a pencil holder, a bookmark and a picture of a stamp. Tips on finding out about stamps and their history are also given.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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