Beware of reprinted paper ephemera
Article Abstract:
Collectors of old newspaper and parchments must beware of the several fakes that are in the marketplace. Examples such as The Ulster County Gazette of 1799 from NY supposedly tells of George Washington's death. Other examples of known fake ephemera are described.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
Newspapers, Column, Humor and anecdotes, Collections and collecting, Literary forgeries and mystifications, Literary forgeries, Printed ephemera
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Old letters contain interesting stories
Article Abstract:
Philatelists are interested in reading old letters that were mailed years ago. These letters show how life has changed by discussing topics such as the activities people enjoyed before radio and television were invented.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
History, Postage-stamps, Postage stamps, Letters, Letters (Correspondence)
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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