Education is well represented on U.S. stamps

Article Abstract:

A description of early US public schools and public school education is presented. A law was enacted for the first school system in 1647 by the Massachusettes Bay colony. Various milestones in the history of American public school education have been honored in postage stamp designs.

Education, Public schools

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World Columbian Exposition stamps of 1893

Article Abstract:

Many stamps were issued for the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus. The stamps were displayed prominently at the World Columbian Exposition of 1893. Designs of the stamps are provided.

Design and construction, Postage-stamps, Postage stamps, Columbus, Christopher (Italian explorer), World's Columbian Exposition, 1893

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APS meeting marks 25 years

Article Abstract:

The American Philatelic Society celebrated the 25th anniversary of the World Series of Philately competition in Mar 1993. Details of the meeting, including election information, membership and financial plans, are presented.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Philatelic agencies, American Philatelic Society

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