Rocket mail flight honored Robert H. Goddard
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Two 12-foot rockets were shot off to honor Goddard, the rocket pioneer. Each rocket carried payloads of 800 special covers and 200 postcards. Mrs. Goddard pressed the firing button. After two mishaps, the mail was launched and successfully retrieved. It was then mailed out from Roswell, NM.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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China's city of Cathay is honored with stamps
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On Dec 27, 1995, the Caribbean nation of Dominica honored one of China's fabled cities, Cathay. Ten horizontal stamps and a souvenir sheet were released. A brief history of the Sung and Ching dynasties is recounted. The design features drawings of 14 panels from an 18th century handscroll.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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