Mar 7, 2012 | Stamp Collecting Videos
Here is a nice video about the APS Philatelic Center in PA…. if you can ever get there, check it out!
Mar 2, 2012 | Stamp Issues
From Arago Stamp Database “Inspired by John Vanderlyn’s painting of the same name, the 15-cent Landing of Columbus was printed in two types: the first simply had a single thin line framing the vignette; the second had a larger grouping of frame lines with...
Feb 26, 2012 | eBlast, Stamps R Us
Stamps R Greetings Stamp Collectors: I am a member of the Sequoia Stamp Club and Chair of the Stamps R Us Youth Club which is run by a volunteer committee of the Sequoia Stamp Club. The goal of Stamps R Us is to expose youth to stamp collecting. Because of the busy...
Feb 20, 2012 | Stamp Exhibits
One of the best things about PENPEX is that it is a great place for beginners to exhibit for the first time and for veteran exhibitors a place to try out new ideas. We may not be the biggest show around but our PENPEX leaders work hard to provide quality judging and...
Feb 18, 2012 | Sequoia Stamp Club
PENPEX for the last couple of years has been proud to host a workshop for the Boy Scout Stamp Collecting Merit Badge. It is a great way for scouts to be introduced to the hobby. The APS Website has an outline of the topics covered, which is pretty interesting to check...