Linotype machine highlights first day ceremony
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The first day of issue program held in NY, NY honored inventors Ottmar Mergenthaler, Eadweard Muybridge, Frederic Ives, and William Dickson. Mergenthaler is the inventor of the linotype machine. A brief profile is given of each inventor, and the ceremony is described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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Can't lick Elvis
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Postage stamp collectors waited in lines to purchase stamps honoring Presley. The events of a special celebration at the New York City, NY, main post office are described. Most collectors and Elvis fans will not use the stamps for postage.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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Taking a fancy to fancy cancels
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Decorative cancellations can add visual and personal satisfaction to a postage stamp collection. Many post offices in the US offer special cancellations for collectors.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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