Posts by Month: January, 2010
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The sending of Easter cards began in the late 19th century. At first, only a few cards were sent, b... |
When it comes to postage stamps the characters that are featured on them run the gamut. You can fin... |
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Do people really believe in astrology? If you are a portion of the millions of people who do you ar... |
Stamps and postcards are both collected as hobbies. Stamp collecting is called philately. The term... |
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The first privately printed postcards were printed by John P. Carlton. Carlton was from Philadelphi... |
Antarctica is a very cold place. Because of this and the lack of pollution and commerce, its beauty... |
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Many people are interested in collecting postcards of African animals. There are many craft stores ... |
The tomb of the unknown soldier exists in several parts of the world and you can get postcards from ... |
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There are so many different kinds of postcards in New Zealand. Not only do they have different desig... |
For the collector of vintage postcards of animals having a koala is a must. You might get lucky and ... |
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When it comes to collecting postcards from exotic places you won't find many places more exotic than... |
When it comes to collecting postcards and stamps, most people like to extend their collection to inc... |
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For many years, the collection of postal history was a pastime for very few. After interest in post... |
It is quite interesting to read about the stamps and postcards of King George V and VI. Collecting ... |
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There must be thousands of postcards and stamps from Great Britain. Many that can be found on inter... |
Queen Isabella II had a turbulent childhood and even had a rougher time agreeing to the attempts by ... |
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The most commonly thought of pyramids are located in Egypt. Unlike the ceremonial worship temples o... |
Animals like hyenas, elephants, giraffes and monkeys can all be found throughout the gorgeous, adven... |
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The USS Arizona sits submerged in Pearl Harbor as a grim reminder of the Japanese attack that starte... |
The US Postal Service and postal services of other countries draw attention to important social caus... |
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Sports related postcards and postage stamps come in a large variety of sports. One of the most popu... |
A person that is into stamp collecting, or someone who is just wanting to use unusual and unique sta... |
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When you think about sending a package or a letter, most people just use standard postage costing wh... |
Animals on stamps probably out rank people on stamps. There are many countries that have native ani... |
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The golden age of postcards lasted from 1893 to 1915. Artist signed postcards are the most popular a... |
Stamp collecting became popular in the 1930s. What was once thought to be a child's sport took on n... |
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For many, Christmas is that time of the year when you make contact with everyone that you know, and ... |
When it comes to collectibles, U.S. postage stamps have become a more common item to collect. Wheth... |
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Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt started his... |
There are many varieties of Australian post cards from all areas of the county. If you check out the... |
Anyone who collects old postcards should have cards from Australia in their collection. A fun postc... |
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When it comes to celebrities on postage stamps, the U.S. post office has done a pretty good job of c... |
When it comes to Christmas card postcards and stamps, the two are usually used simultaneously. For ... |
Collecting old postcards is an interesting hobby. There are postcards from around the world and the... |
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Every country in the world has their own form of postage, usually in the form of stamps. Just like ... |
Stamp collecting is a fascinating hobby; it is also a worthwhile investment. How can stamps be so v... |
All stamps are collectible, but if you are collecting as an investment, then you need to be more spe... |
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Like all deceased presidents, Franklin Roosevelt has lots of stamps that have been printed in his ho... |
The first cartoon character to appear on a postage stamp was Bugs Bunny. The stamps were designed b... |
Australian stamps and postcards are very interesting to learn about because they are from a differen... |
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Of course, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issues postage stamps as necessary for the standa... |
Do you have a co-worker or an old friend that you’d like to get back at for one reason or another? ... |
For the true collector of stamps and postcard, the internet offers a vast array of places to locate ... |
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Although others have claimed to have invented the postage stamp, Rowland Hill became interested in p... |
Did you know that collecting stamps is also a hobby? Some people may think that collecting stamps i... |
The first picture postcards were sold in 1893 as an advertisement for the Colombian Exposition held ... |
The earliest postcards appeared before 1840 as lithograph prints, woodcuts, broadsides (broadsheets)... |
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Postage stamp collecting is a fun activity for both hobbyists and collectors. You can begin to colle... |
There are many postage stamps that have pictures on them of United States presidents. George Washing... |
Not everyone understands why individuals love to collect things such as postcards or stamps. There ... |
Making money with postcards is done by going to a pawn shop and see if they will let you trade them ... |
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Postcards available for twenty-eight cents can feature any place, including the always popular Niaga... |
Located in Oregon, Crater Lake is a brilliant blue lake surrounded by huge cliffs and various types... |
There are quite a number of postage stamps that have been created and produced for many of the diffe... |
Nobody is exactly sure how stamps came about and when it all started but one thing is for certain an... |
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When it comes to stamps, most people go to the post office and are met with a variety of stamps that... |
Sometimes it is very hard to find a present for a friend who collects postcards. It is difficult to... |
Stamps and postcards are popular collectibles, and stamps or postcards of animals are a popular them... |
The United States Postal Service (USPS) issues limited edition postage stamps every year to celebrat... |
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A blogger asked, "What is your favorite American postage stamp in recent years?" The responses incl... |
Postcards serve many different purposes and they are favorite collectibles for many of people. Post... |
There are many types of stamps and postcards in circulation today. Pretty much any type of stamp or ... |
If you are a stamp collecting expert or a beginner you will love the stamps of exotic places. Depen... |
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A postcard is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard that is used for writing and mail... |
A stamp by definition is an adhesive paper evidence of a fee paid for postal services which usually ... |
Stamp collecting is only about 150 years old, yet it is one of the most popular hobbies in the world... |
Collecting postcards as a hobby is very popular, it is the third most popular hobby on Earth. Postc... |
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The making of professional postcards is fairly easy as long as you have all of the equipment. The s... |
What’s in a postcard? A lot! Postcards are powerful, colorful visual images of the past and the pr... |
The production of stamps is a process that begins with the proposals of the community. The U.S. Pos... |
Stamp collecting is a very popular pastime and collectors are usually very passionate about the hobb... |
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Alfred Hitchcock, the "Master of Suspense" and lifetime achievement award winner for directing, has ... |
Did you realize that the famous musician Sir Paul McCartney designed a set of postage stamps in July... |
Postcards are greatly used around the world, mostly for when people go out to travel you send "wish ... |
Marilyn Monroe postcards and stamps are now rare and hard to find. Marilyn Monroe was born June 1st... |
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Grand Canyon postcards are moments captured in time of the canyon's breathtaking beauty and wonder t... |
Celebrities appear on all kinds of printed media whether it is in magazines, newspapers, on stamps o... |
Since President Thomas Jefferson signed the 1790 Postal Act establishing the temporary postal system... |
Postcards can be found in any corner shop across this country and many others. One might be curious... |
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Elvis Presley is still the king of postage stamps. On May 27, 2006, the United States Post Office r... |
Collecting and sending fun postage stamps can be a wonderful hobby to get into. Generally, your loc... |
Approximately 20 million people in the United States collect postage stamps. The reasons for collec... |
When it comes to mailing out postcards, is there such a thing as proper etiquette? There are many d... |
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Many United States postage stamps have held the beauty of a flower bloom at its peak of color to be ... |
Stamp collecting can be an interesting, enjoyable and actually an exciting hobby. It can also be a... |
Postcards are a great way to keep track of where you have been, but they are also fun to collect for... |
In 1847 the US Postal Service began requiring a prepaid stamp to be attached to a letter before it c... |
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The USPS is issuing celebrity stamps in 2009 in honor of Bob Hope, Gary Cooper, Milton Berle, Lucill... |
People like to collect stamps for many reasons. In today’s society, collecting stamps is a way to ma... |
Postcards have been around for decades. They come with beautiful landscape pictures, humorous anecd... |
Back in 1861, John Charlton of Philadelphia introduced the world to the postcard. People quickly be... |
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