Feb 23, 2013 | Stamp History
Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary, was the first African American and the second woman postal carrier in the United States. Born a slave in 1832 in Tennessee, Fields gained her freedom a the end of the Civil War in 1865. She then moved on to caring for a...
Feb 16, 2013 | American Philatelic Society, Stamp Collecting Videos
The American Philatelic Society (APS) has posted a new video in its series of how to use their newly designed site… in this video you will learn about setting up an account on the site to access special member only features. It is worth a look
Feb 8, 2013 | Sequoia Stamp Club
Bill Moll, the last living charter member of the Sequoia Stamp Club, passed away at the Olive Ridge Care Center in Oroville, CA on January 24, 2013 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 98 years of age. Bill was born in San Francisco on July 12, 1914, and moved...
Feb 4, 2013 | Stamp Collecting How-tos, Stamp Collecting Videos
Here is a nice video on using mounts to add stamps to your album — simple instructions and tips. This was produced by the Kenmore Stamp Company in NH. Enjoy!
Feb 4, 2013 | PENPEX History
PENPEX, held December 5-6, 1998, was expanded to 21 bourse dealers. The USPS and the UNPA were there. The Western Philatelic Library had a literature sales table. There was a 300-lot silent bid auction, several meetings, and computer oriented sessions. Videos from the...
