Fishing for stamps at auction

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A stamp collector sees many similarities in fishing and bidding at stamp auctions. Some stamp collectors even use fishing jargon. A major similarity is the tall tale that often is created after the activity is over. But both fishing and bidding requires enthusiasm and love for the sport.

Appreciation, Humor and anecdotes, Postage-stamps, Postage stamps, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), Auctions

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George Meany FDC has antique cigar label cachet

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A brief history of the CIO, the leader union headed by George Meany, along with a biographical sketch of the labor leader is given. The FDC for his stamp issued in 1994, included a picture of Samuel Gompers an earlier labor leader. A cigar label from 1898 is also depicted.

Biography, Cachets (Philately), Meany, George

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Marilyn Monroe & unofficial FDC's

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The US Postal Service's Marilyn Monroe commemorative stamp, which is to be issued on June 1, 1995, will be given a nationwide release to benefit the collecting community. A history of the USPS's nationwide releases is provided.

Monroe, Marilyn, Commemorative postage stamps

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