EXHIBIT: The Other Pro Juventute Items
by Dick Hall
Articles
PRESENTATION: The Daily Mail Demolition Derby of 1919
by Jim Haxby The movement of mail throughout the country is a fascinating part of our nation’s postal history. Before the invention of automobiles and other horseless vehicles, the overland long distance movement of mail was typically done by the railroads. By the turn of the century, the invention of…
The Beautiful Canada Scott #158 “Bluenose”
by Robert Taylor Considered one of Canada’s most beautiful stamps, the Bluenose was created in 1929 as a high value (50 Cents) in the King George V scroll issue. It’s striking dark blue color is very evident and has been a collector’s favorite from that year onward. The name Bluenose…
PRESENTATION: Canadian Precancels: An Underappreciated Specialty
by Bob BouvierPresentation Given On April 28, 2019 My Introduction to Canadian Precancels (c. 1950s-60s) How I Got Interested In Them What Is A Precancel?A precanceled stamp is a postage stamp that has been cancelled before being affixed to mail. Precanceled stamps are typically used by mass mailers, who can…
My Background and Highlights From My Collection
by Ed O. deBary The Family Basis of My Collection Stamp collecting in our family began in Germany two generations before I was born. Both my grandfathers, who were born in Germany, were collectors. My maternal grandfather, Edward Merton, had a nice collection of French stamps. But it was my…
PRESENTATION: Postal History of Western North Carolina
by Don Denman Take a trip through the history of Western North Carolina as seen through its mail. This presentation offers an overview of the evolution and growth of Western North Carolina with an emphasis on its postal system and post offices. You will have an opportunity to increase your…
PRESENTATION: United States Highway Post Office
by Don Denman The movement of mail throughout the country is a fascinating part of our nation’s postal history. Before the invention of automobiles and other horseless vehicles, the overland long distance movement of mail was typically done by the railroads. By the turn of the century, the invention of…
Matthew Brady Studio Cancel
by Randall Chet PHILATELIC PHINDS The US Civil War was responsible not only for the Federal Govt’s first adhesive revenues, but for some of the more interesting cancels stamped or printed upon them. One of the items taxed to help pay for the Civil War, were novel and popular photocards,…
