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Category Archives: Postage Stamps Memorabilia

How A Postage Stamp Saved My Life

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Meiko S Patton with Oprah Winfrey

How a postage stamp saved a postal worker from committing suicide Following the loss of her dear Mom, Meiko S Patton was such in pain that she contemplated suicide. While in depression, an inspired thought suddenly crushed her mind. A thought about a postage stamp. And that thought saved her life. An amazing story that I am thrilled to share because it provides excellent advice on how to improve your mindset, conquer your fears and gain confidence. How a Postage … Continue reading →

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Philatelic Memorabilia: Postage Stamps On Book Covers

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Collectible Quest : postage stamps on book covers Upon stumbling on this marvelous little book, full of inspirational wisdom written by B.J. Gallagher, I got the idea of starting a new collection: postage stamps and postmarks on book covers! “Kinda cool” don’t you think? 😉 The postage stamp pictured on the dust jacket design of the book is from Great Britain’s penny stamps series printed during George V reign (1910-1936). One penny was the ongoing rate at the time for … Continue reading →

Posted in Postage Stamps Memorabilia | Tagged bj gallagher, GB George V Red Penny stamp, postage stamps on book covers, Postcards, switch seats | 1 Reply

Life Picture Puzzle Features a Mosaic of Postage Stamps (Jigsaw Puzzle)

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It’s not each day that we stumble upon a jigsaw puzzle featuring colorful worldwide postage stamps! That is why the above Life Picture Puzzle caught my attention, as it makes such a great gift for a stamp collector, as well as being a superb stamp collecting memorabilia or collectible item. This jigsaw puzzle also introduces a challenge : there is 13 differences between the illustration on the box cover and the finished puzzle. Can you spot the differences?  (Answers on the back of the box 😉 … Continue reading →

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