The "perfect" philatelist

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A stamp collector who has cheated people by selling them altered stamps of no value goes to hell and suffers his punishment. The devil tells him of his past sins, and takes form of the people, including children, that the stamp collector has taken advantage of.

Author: Krause, Barry
Humor and anecdotes, Swindlers and swindling, Swindlers, Swindling

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Collecting medical and health-related covers

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Most cover collectors interested in medical material begin by collecting first day covers that feature health-related stamps. Advanced collectors progress to collecting older covers, such as those of drug firms, medical schools, and patent medicine sellers.

Author: Krause, Barry
Covers (Philately)

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Collection specializing

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Postage stamp collectors often specialize their collections once they have a good general collection established. The areas of specialization depend upon personal interest and finances. Some types of specific collections are described.

Author: Krause, Barry

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Subjects list: Postage-stamps, Postage stamps, Collections and collecting
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