Most folks are about as happy as… ~ Abraham Lincoln

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‘Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be’. ~ Abraham Lincoln Lincoln’s Life Chronicled on Stamps Set of four stamps commemorate 200th Birthday The stamp featuring Lincoln as president includes an Alexander Gardner photograph of Lincoln, dated Nov. 8, 1863, and depicts Lincoln conferring with generals Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman toward the end of the Civil War. The depiction is based on “The Peacemakers” (1868), a painting by George P. A. … Continue reading →

Peanuts Comics Honored on USA Postage Stamps

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📬 ‘Peanuts’ Commemorated in New USPS Post Stamps The United States Postal Service is celebrating the 100th birthday of artist and “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz with 10 new theme stamps, USPS announced in a press release. Characters from the beloved comic strip and holiday specials include Charlie Brown, Lucy, Franklin, Sally, Pigpen, Linus and more including, of course, Snoopy. Source:  Nbcdfw.com    A social circle of young children is the only thing that receives all of Peanuts‘ attention; adults … Continue reading →

Banned postage stamps: The Word of God – South Africa

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On November 19th, 1987, a 40c postage stamp called  ‘The Word of God’ written in Greek and Hebrew was issued by South Africa. The stamps were withdrawn because of religious objections (see story below) , although examples are known to have been sold to the public at some smaller post offices (see footnote after SG 628). A complete sheet of 25 (5×5) with control numbers in upper right corner, unmounted original gum, a very rare  INTACT SHEET is being offered … Continue reading →

Royal Mail adding barcodes to stamps

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Royal Mail are adding barcodes on postage stamps and announced what stamps can be send in to be swapped for barcoded stamps. ‘The move is part of the Company’s extensive and ongoing modernisation drive and will allow the unique barcodes to facilitate operational efficiencies, enable the introduction of added security features and pave the way for innovative services for customers.’  Source What are barcoded stamps used for? The postal group is moving to barcoded stamps as part of its modernisation … Continue reading →

Distinguished Americans Series Honors Katharine Graham

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Distinguished Americans Series Honors Washington Post Publisher Katharine Graham The U.S. Postal Service honors Katharine Graham (1917–2001) as the first female head of a Fortune 500 company and a pivotal figure during turbulent moments in U.S. history with the 17th stamp in the Distinguished Americans series.   What: The U.S. Postal Service honors Katharine Graham (1917–2001) as the first female head of a Fortune 500 company and a pivotal figure during turbulent moments in U.S. history with the 17th stamp … Continue reading →