What happened to the dead man's stamps?
Article Abstract:
A satirical story of a man that died of a heart attack, then returned to check on the disposition of his stamp collection is presented. The moral of the story is that collectors should make sure their collections are orderly and that provisions are made for their disposal.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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Cat's cradle
Article Abstract:
An imaginary scenario is presented in which a team of postage stamp forgers conspires to defraud a stamp exhibitor of one million francs after selling him a forged stamp. The forgers will also sell the information they have to competitors to make more money.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Gary's guide to love and romance
Article Abstract:
A humorous look at the role postage stamps played in the love life of one collector is presented.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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