Jul 2, 2012 | Sequoia Stamp Club
President’s Message: In the February issue of the APS journal, President Wade Saadi talked about an ad that was printed by the American Philatelic Association over 100 years ago. In an effort to attract new members, it asked the following question: “Are you a member...
Jun 29, 2012 | Sequoia Stamp Club
Bill Moll, currently a 98 year-old resident of Oroville, CA, is the only living charter member of the Sequoia Stamp Club. He and several other local stamp collectors founded the club in 1947 at Redwood City Fire House #2. Bill holds membership number 9. He served as...
Jun 24, 2012 | Sequoia Stamp Club
By Werner Sepper To combat forgeries and the illicit re-use of used but uncancelled stamps the Royal Mail in 2009 introduced a number of security features on self-adhesive stamps, primarily the 1st and 2nd class Non-Value Indicators (NVI or Forever). A number of...
May 18, 2012 | Sequoia Stamp Club
You may want to check out the USPS Facebook page for interesting information and news from our nation’s postal service. Seems like it is a good way to stay current on the latest news releases from the government, as well as helpful tips for mailing. There is...
Apr 27, 2012 | Sequoia Stamp Club
WESTPEX 2012 April 27-29, 2012 Friday 10AM – 6PM Saturday 10AM – 6PM Sunday 10AM – 4PM 300+ Frames of Exhibits 75 Dealer Bourse Auction Youth and Beginner Area Meetings and Seminars $5 Admission good for all three days Children under 15 free with...
Mar 31, 2012 | Sequoia Stamp Club
The British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS) is pleased to announce a new contest for youth ages 6 – 18. Stamp as well as cash prizes will be awarded. Teachers, scout and stamp club leaders, as well as any adult who works with youth and the stamp collecting...
