The romance of commemorative stamps
Article Abstract:
There is politics involved with choosing who will be honored on a commemorative stamp. Many heavily requested subjects never make it as honorees. Niagara Falls has never been honored, and Elvis Presley was honored but not Catherine Lee Bates composer of the beloved song 'America.'
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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Uncle Sam's orphan stamps
Article Abstract:
Special delivery stamps issued by the post office cannot be used to send mail because of international regulations. The US previously recognized discontinued stamps for sending regular mail. The efforts to change that policy are described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Growing up with stamps
Article Abstract:
A postage stamp collector discusses the beginning of his career and stamp collecting during the depression of the 1930s. The popularity of stamp clubs and collecting is described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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