Canada Post honors the 'Spirit of Haida Gwaii.' (Queen Charlotte Island honored in postage stamp Masterpieces of Canadian Art series)
Article Abstract:
William R. Reid was born in 1920 of a Haida mother and a Canadian father. He is well-known for his totem pole restorations and sculptures including 'The Spirit of Haida Gwaii.' The ninth stamp in the masterpiece series issued April 30, 1996 features, a picture of this statue.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Leading broadcast journalist honored
Article Abstract:
The US Postal Service will issue a stamp featuring broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow in Jan 1994. Artist Chris Calle designed the stamp, and the model will be unveiled at a ceremony on Sept 29, 1993, at the Radio-Television News Directors Association convention.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
"Rockability" creator honored on stamp June 9 in Nashville
Article Abstract:
Postmaster Gen Marvin Runyon will dedicate a Hank Williams commemorative stamp on Jun 9, 1993, at Nashville's Fan Fair in Tennessee. First day of issue cancellations can be obtained in Nashville on Jun 9 and then by mail order for one month.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Pickett stamp wasn't the first design "boo-boo." (factual mistakes in postage stamp design)(Speaking of Stamps, Etc.)(Column)
- Abstracts: Just about everything can be found in a 'bulk lot.' (dangers of buying bulk lots of postage stamps for a collection sight unseen)
- Abstracts: Truman's address to U.N. delegates commemorated. Postage stamp restoration. Columbus landing in Puerto Rico commemorated on postage stamp
- Abstracts: The International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors. Challenge sparks stamp idea
- Abstracts: Woman of the Year Award presented. Topicalists - who are these strangers?