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Enchanting Snow Globe Stamps

USPS Unveils a Winter Wonderland in Miniature The United States Postal Service is shaking things up with their latest release – enchanting snow globe-themed stamps. It’s like a Christmas miracle in the palm of your hand! A Universal Love for Snow Globes From toddlers to grandparents, there’s something about snow globes that captures our hearts. These whimsical trinkets, ranging from kitschy souvenirs to sophisticated works of art, all have one thing in common: a mini world encased in glass, where … Continue reading →

Peanuts Comics Honored on USA Postage Stamps

Peanuts Comics Anniversary Book 65 years Schultz

📬 ‘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 →

Life of Beatrix Potter Stamp Collection – Guernsey Alderney 2013

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THE LIFE OF BEATRIX POTTER As you now, I always delight writing about literature and stories depicted on postage stamps, and this turn around, it is with outmost joy that I will feature the series of stamps issued by the Guernsey/Alderney Postal Administration on the life of Beatrix Potter with such beautiful illustrations. ALDERNEY – The Life of Beatrix Potter Stamps Descriptions 40p-> Beatrix Potter walking in the countryside nearby her hometown ‘Near Sawrey’. 53p ->Beatrix Potter feeding a duck; … Continue reading →

Character is like the tree; reputation its shadow – Abraham Lincoln

While listening to a radio talk show, I once heard the host repeat something I’d never heard before that Abraham Lincoln said. Lincoln was speaking about character and reputation and the difference. Lincoln said that character is like the tree; reputation its shadow. Many of us have chased after reputation or while concerned about reputation, have forgotten to grow a really strong, beautiful, powerful, deeply-rooted tree. Send your roots down deep. Let the green growing edges of you come forth; … Continue reading →

Norway Royal Anniversaries Stamps: Crown Prince & Princess 40th

“Posten Norge has a long tradition of issuing stamps in connection with royal anniversaries,” Dag Mejdell, chief executive of the postal service, said in a press release. “It’s nice to be able to launch this series in connection with the crown prince and crown princess turning 40.” Haakon turns 40 on July 20 and Mette-Marit on August 19. They each received a stamp of their own with a value of NOK 9.50 or A Innland (USD 1.58), good for … Continue reading →

Chocolate-flavoured Postage Stamps from Belgium for Easter

What a great topical stamp collecting subject to build upon: scented stamps! In the news, I read about the new chocolate flavoured stamps issued by Belgian Post Office to celebrate Easter. Gotta get those 🙂 FEEL LIKE having chocolate at Easter in Belgium? Well, send a letter and really lick that chocolate-flavoured postal stamp. The Belgian post office released 538,000 stamps yesterday that have pictures of chocolate on the front – but the essence of cocoa oil in the glue … Continue reading →

Classic Muscle Cars Featured on US Postage Stamps

Stamp Collecting and Philately In The News We don’t really know how popular philately still is in the digitally-packed 21 Century, but if you’re into it, you should run to the post office and check out the new Muscle Cars stamps. Designed by artist Tom Fritz, the new “Muscle Cars” series is released on Friday by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with five classic and desirable high-powered vehicles: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1966 Pontiac GTO, 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, … Continue reading →

Want to Invest in Rare Postage Stamps?

Then you need to read Paul Fraser’s article about investing in rare postage stamps – and how you can beat stocks with a stamp investment! Investing in rare postage stamps A guide to investing in rare postage stamps – and how you can beat stocks with a stamp investment Investment-grade stamps – those rarest, most valuable examples – have put the stock markets to shame in the past decade, posting double digit annual returns. And the world’s sharpest investment minds … Continue reading →

Topical Stamp Collecting: Chocolate Flavored Postage Stamps

Chocolate flavored stamps to be issued by Belgium Post ” Belgium is planning to issue Willy Wonka-style postage stamps that taste and smell of chocolate to celebrate the country’s national delicacy next year. In the wacky spirit of Road Dahl’s eccentric candy-maker, the Belgian Post Office will play tribute to Belgium’s chocolatiers with special stamps that will taste of chocolate when licked. Recipients of the specially hallmarked letters or post cards will be able to enjoy the aroma of the … Continue reading →

We become what we think about – Bhudda

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. – Buddha ‘We become what we think about, and for each of us there must be a constant stream of new, better and truer thought to ensure progression in our lives. Just as you can count on a well tended crop producing, your life will absolutely produce the results you have planted by using your thoughts. Join me today as … Continue reading →

Why You Need Stockbooks To Organize Your Postage Stamps Collections

Stockbooks To Organize Your Postage Stamps Collection Just stumbled upon this great article written by Super Stamper Ross in the stampbears.com forum about creative and effective ways of organizing your collections of postage stamps. In his thread, you will learn how to correctly store and archive your worldwide mint and used postage stamps, covers and other related philatelic items. I find there are as many different ways of organizing your collection of stamps as there are personalities out there. This … Continue reading →

About Enemies and Difficult Relationships…

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - USA Postage stamp

Ever had difficult relationships? If so, this quote from Longfellow will be really helpful. “If we could read the secret history of our enemies we would find in each person’s story enough suffering and sorrow there to disarm all hostilities.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) There may be some person in the world, that when you think of them, it’s just hard for you to like them or hard for you to think good thoughts … Continue reading →

Easter Egg Hunting In The Daylilies?

On this great spring holiday, I invite you to discover beautiful daylilies stamps and collectibles which will contribute to make your stamp collection blossom! Without a doubt, Canada Post’s floral stamps series is definitely among the most popular ones. For this 7th issue, photographer Isabelle Toussaint shot these gorgeous daylilies at the Ottawa’s Experimental Farm, where all Canadian hybrids grow together in one area. Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are native to Eurasia, including China, Korea and Japan. Their resistance to disease and … Continue reading →

Philatelic tribute to the 100th Anniversary of The Sinking of RMS TITANIC (1912-2012)

Titanic Collector's Set by Canada Post and Memorabilia

In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the TITANIC fateful history, several postal administrations will be issuing commemorative postage stamps and related collectibles that tells the story of the largest ship ever built, and the tragedy that fell upon its passengers and crew members. Stepping back in time… In 1904, the first wireless station in Newfoundland was built at Cape Race. This was the only land-based location that received the distress call from the RMS Titanic. On the … Continue reading →

Topical Stamp Collecting: Comic strips from the Sunday Funnies collection

The United States Postal Service, in their 2010 Stamp Program, released a collection called “Sunday Funnies” a tribute to five of the most notable strips in comics history. Calvin and Hobbes and Garfield join Beetle Bailey, Dennis the Menace and Archie. Why not take a silly break right now? Do something for 10 minutes to get yourself laughing. It’s good for your immune system. It’s good for your perspective too. To You Fun & Laughter moment! Janice

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