15-cent Landing of Columbus

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...

March e-Blast: 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...

Interested in Exhibiting?

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...

Scout Stamp Collecting Merit Badge

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...
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