Investing in philatelic literature
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Postage stamp collectors can obtain good knowledge from several publications about stamps and first day covers. 'The Comprehensive Listing of Artcraft Covers (1939-1991), 2d ed.' and 'Walter G. Crosby: Philatelic Cachet Specialist (With Over 400 Illustrations)' are reviewed.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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National Postal Museum opens door of opportunity for philatelic community
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The National Postal Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, opened on July 30, 1993. The museum contains a collection of over 16 million stamps, emphasizes the history of mail service and has a research library.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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A basic FDC reference library
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Three books and two catalogs that serve as excellent references for first day cover information are described. Collectors of first day covers should begin their reference library with the five titles.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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