Tag Archives: Stamp Collecting

Las Vegas Statue of Liberty Shown in Error on USA Stamps

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I came across Reuters web site today and thanks to Jonathan Allen ‘s reporting, found out that a stamp collector advised USPS that their recent First Class Coil stamp issue, picturing the USA Flag and Statue of Liberty, showed the Las Vegas replica statue instead of the New York’s landmark…! ..       “The USPS has previously issued 23 other stamps featuring the Statue of Liberty, and officials said all of them show the actual statue — they think.” (Source: Reuters.com) What a great start for a … Continue reading →

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 →

Deepak Chopra Appointed To Manage Canada Post’s Vision of Postal Services

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On the first page on the Canadian Stamp News that came in today, my eyes were drawn to the headline: ” Canada Post names new CEO” and the first sentence: “Canada Post has a new boss, Deepak Chopra..” What? Deepak Chopra?!!?? The author known worldwide for his books on the subject of self-development and wellness? Wow..did not know he had this type of business skills! When speaking to my friend over the phone, I announce the news and shared my … Continue reading →

Queen Elizabeth II’s Head To Be Chopped Off from Royal Mail Postage Stamps?

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United Kingdom, the only country in the world to not carry the country’s name on their postage stamps, are faced with financial difficulties leading them to consider the privatization of the Royal Mail’s operations.  Under the actual rules and regulations, the new owner(s) is not obliged to keep up with the tradition in place since 1840 of printing the queen’s head profile on the Royal Mail postage stamps.  What a reaction that announcement caused when the news hit the media! Enough so, that members of the British Parlement came up … Continue reading →