Month: July 2024
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Uncovering Mail Fraud Covers: U.S. Parcel Post Postage Due Stamps and Victor Segno’s Scam
Read More: Uncovering Mail Fraud Covers: U.S. Parcel Post Postage Due Stamps and Victor Segno’s ScamIn Edward Grabowski’s presentation on early 20th-century mail order fraud, he delves into the activities of Professor Victor Segno and his Signal Success Club. The focus is on three covers featuring U.S. parcel post postage due stamps addressed to Segno. Grabowski begins by explaining Segno’s fraudulent scheme of sending “success waves” to clients for $10…
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Understanding Offset Lithograph Stamp Printing: A Detailed Guide
Read More: Understanding Offset Lithograph Stamp Printing: A Detailed GuideIn this presenation Arnie Janson elegantly explains offset lithography in stamp printing and stamp varieties that can result from the process. Offset lithography, a key process in modern stamp printing, operates distinctly from engraved or gravure methods. This technique employs metal or polymer printing plates instead of the traditional lithographic stone, focusing on hydrophilic (water-attracting)…
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Philatelic Fantasies: Exploring Imaginary Countries Through Stamps
Read More: Philatelic Fantasies: Exploring Imaginary Countries Through StampsIn Arnie Janson’s presentation on fantasy countries, he delves into the whimsical world of imaginary nations created by philatelists. These fantasy countries, despite being fictitious, possess a structured government, constitution, and postal authority that issues stamps, known as Cinderellas. The presentation highlights various philatelic items from these countries, such as first day covers, postal stationery,…
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Early Stamps of the Middle East Part 3: Lebanon, Alawites, and Latakia
Read More: Early Stamps of the Middle East Part 3: Lebanon, Alawites, and LatakiaIn Allan Smith’s presentation on the early stamps of the Middle East, part three focuses on Lebanon, the Alawites, and Latakia. Allan begins by explaining the geopolitical shifts post-World War I, highlighting the division of the Ottoman territories and the establishment of the French and British Mandates. He discusses the initial use of Egyptian Expeditionary…
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Exploring the Rich History of Basutoland Stamps (1933-1966)
Read More: Exploring the Rich History of Basutoland Stamps (1933-1966)In Sam Vascone’s presentation on Basutoland stamps, he begins by providing a historical overview, explaining that Basutoland, a former British colony in Southern Africa, gained independence in 1966 and was renamed Lesotho. Sam highlights the initial definitive stamps featuring King George VI and local elements like crocodiles and the Drakensberg Mountains. He details the subsequent…
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Canada’s Christmas Stamp Varieties: Remarkable Holiday Stamp Finds
Presentation By Arnie Janson Christmas stamps hold a special place in the hearts of collectors, offering a rich history, intricate designs, and occasional printing anomalies that make them even more fascinating. From rare misprints to special editions, each stamp tells a story. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most interesting Christmas stamp varieties,…
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Identifying 1920s United States Definitive Stamps: A Collector’s Guide to the Fourth Bureau Issue
Why the Fourth Bureau Issue Is So Complex Presentation By: Tara Stewart The Fourth Bureau Definitive Issue (often just called the “Fourth Bureau” or the “Regular Issue”) covers a series of U.S. stamps printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) from 1922 to 1930. At first glance, many of these stamps share the…
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Pre-Issue Canadian Stamps and Varieties: $5 Box Finds
Presentation by Arnie Janson 1. Introduction Stamp collectors often dream of uncovering elusive treasures hidden in everyday places. Arnie Janson’s recent presentation highlights one such phenomenon: Canadian stamps canceled before their official release date—most commonly discovered on Canadian Tire commercial covers. This post explains how these early cancellations happen, why Canadian Tire covers are so…