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Monday, July 25, 2005

Stamp Collecting #09

Yukon stamp investment falls flat
A get rich quick scheme involving gold rush commemorative stamps has turned into a bust for speculators. Nearly a decade ago, a post office error fueled speculation that postage stamps issued in Dawson City would become collectors items. ... Yukon

Stamp Collecting for Beginners
The basic rule of stamp collecting is to enjoy what you're collecting and take good care of your stamps. Other than that, you can collect whatever stamps you like and display them in whatever way you like. Some people collect stamps by the country (traditional), and some by the design on the stamps (topical). Some people collect many copies of just one stamp issue or just one type of stamp (specialist), and some people collect every stamp they see (worldwide). ... collecting

The Tehachapi Loop gets the full, philatelical treatment
When Melissa Johnson transferred to the Keene post office to become its new postmaster four months ago, she did not know how old exactly the Tehachapi Loop was. She did, however, know that never had the Tehachapi Loop been celebrated with a pictorial cancellation and she felt it was time. ... philatelic treatment

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