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fun at stampshow |
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Come to StampShow and meet fellow
collectors. Attend any or all of the First Day Ceremonies, visit sights in and around Pittsburgh, and enjoy a day bus trip to Bellefonte to visit the American Philatelic Center. |
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Black heritage series album |
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The APS has created a Black Heritage Series album, including all the stamps
created for the series from 1978–2009. Download your free copy of this full-color album and take a look
at the other mini-albums that are available. Learn more about Black Heritage Postmarks. |
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Women Exhibitors Festival |
| The Festival for Philatelic Women was held June
29–30, at the American
Philatelic Center.
Take a photo tour of the many activities that were enjoyed by the participants. |
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visit a philatelic library |
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Love visiting libraries, especially those with philatelic holdings? Here
is an overview of philatelic libraries
in the United States that are open to the public. |
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Stampstore posting fee change |
| Effective July 1, 2009, the posting fees for items submitted to StampStore will be ten cents (10¢) per item, regardless
of quantity. This is a decrease from the current 25¢ posting
fee. |
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staff-shots: meet krystal Harter |
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Expertizing Coordinator
Krystal Harter has been with the APS since 1980. In addition
to processing all incoming Expertizing submissions, she also works with the Estate Advisory Service and assists individuals who want to view
the reference collection. |
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At a glance: st. pierre & miquelon |
| June's trip to the APS Reference Collection brings us a sneak peek at stamps
of St. Pierre & Miquelon. The Reference
Collection — created and sustained through the generosity of APS members
— can be used by visitors to the APC. Contact us to see if you have
an item we may need. |
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Show Guide Available |
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Stamp show committee help is now available. Infomration ranges
from Advertising & Publicity to Exhibits to Youth Activities. Sample forms
available include Judging, Budget, and Exhibiting. |
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stampshow auctions |
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Heritage and Regency Superior have been selected as official APS auctioneers
for our August 6-9 StampShow. The Heritage consignment deadline is June 14 – this is your chance
to have thousands of the world’s best collectors bid on your treasures! |
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Chapter/Affiliate reports |
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If you haven't already, please complete and
return the APS chapter or affiliate annual report sent in May. Help us help you get new
members by sharing your current information. Questions contact Connie. |
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volunteer for APS stampshow |
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Want to get a behind-the-scenes look at how
STAMPSHOW comes together? Be a STAMPSHOW
volunteer. |
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boy scout merit badge |
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Space remains
for the Boy Scout Stamp Collecting Merit Badge workshop at STAMPSHOW 2009. Two one-day courses are offered: sign up for either
Friday or Saturday. Preregistration is required. |
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BookS at special prices |
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Sloanes Column. A reprint of the columns George B.
Sloane wrote for Stamps Magazine from 1932 to 1958. Includes approximately 1,350 articles
on U.S. Varieties. Hardbound, 467 pages.
$25.
United States
Two-Cent Red Brown 1883-1887 by Edward L. Willard. Vol. 1 includes the study of the stamp,
vol. 2 contains the postal history / cancellations. Both hardbound volumes (328
pages total) for only $35
Check out this and many more terrific titles for your stamp study
at the APS Marketplace. |
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