The great philatelic spy conspiracy?
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The Freedom of information Act was used 30 years after the fact to enable a stamp dealer to discover why the FBI had investigated him during World War II. Not only was the dealer being watched, but also 32 other leading stamp dealers. All had corresponded with a Bolivian dealer who was suspect.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Dr. Singer and the Shanahan stamp scandal
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Paul Singer, a colorful personality weighing more than 300 lbs with a predigenous appetite, had a growing business in postage stamps as investments.In the late 1980s his empire crashed when his premises were robbed. His trials are documented in, 'Doctor of Millions' by Sheamus Brady.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Part two of the Shanahan Stamp scandal saga
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A stamp dealer who took part in the investigation in Ireland into the activites of one Dr. Singer and his associates, Jerome and Diane Shanahan, details the results of the complex stamp fraud case. Singer was acquitted, but the less culpable Shanahans were found guilty.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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