Canadian Inventions: Sports Stamp Issue

In 2009 the Canadian Postage Office  published an interesting series of stamps celebrating the countries contributions to the world of sports.  Many of these games are probably not that familiar to many U.S. citizens. The design of the stamps is simple yet colorful...

August 2013 eBlast

I speak a lot about the local show, PENPEX, but what is on my mind now is the APS StampShow on August 8-11. The show will be held in Milwaukee which happens to be where I grew up. So I look forward to a great show but also seeing family and friends.  If you are at the...

Club Annual Picnic on August 20th

  FYI: The two stamps which Phil is holding show the image of an armadillo.  Armadillo is a Spanish word meaning “little armored one” and refers to the bony plates that cover the back, head, legs, and tail of most of these odd looking creatures. Armadillo Willy’s...

PENPEX CABOOSE – Updates on the Stamp Show

On July 1, 2013, PENPEX 2013 will commence in 160 days. I know the excitement is overwhelming. The anticipation of being able to visit a local show that is within 40 miles of your home and to visit with friends while sitting at stamp and cover dealer tables, makes for...

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Machin Issues

By: Werner Semper The British Post office issued several issues with the “Machin” portrait, as well as several other stamps, to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth’s II reign. The miniature sheet has five different stamps, all valid for postage, with...
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