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february american philatelist |
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Read February's issue of The American Philatelist online or as a 61 KB high-resolution pdf (a 21 MB low-resolution version also is available). Some helpful hints are provided to help make reading online easier and more pleasurable. To read these pdf files and any other pdf files in the e-newsletter you will need Adobe Reader. Go to adobe.com to download and install Adobe Reader for free. |
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programs on DVDs |
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The APS Education Department now has five informative stamp programs available on DVDs. Four titles were converted from older slide shows and one is completely new and available only on DVD. These programs may be purchased by APS members, clubs or chapters for $12 each; non-member price is $20 each. They are available on the APS Market Place. |
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AmeriStamp expo 2010 |
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APS AmeriStamp Expo is just a couple weeks away. Take a look at the schedule for the time of that special seminar/meeting you want to attend. Souvenirs are available to be purchased online now — mailing will be in March. |
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Album Pages |
| The APS has available on a single DVD all 24 sets of the mini-stamp album pages that have been created through the 2009 stamp issues. The albums are in high resolution pdf format. The dvbe purchased for $15. |
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USSS Barbara r. mueller award |
| Votes are due March 1 for your favorite article in the 2009 American Philatelist. The United States Stamp Society Barbara R. Mueller Award is awarded annually for the best article published in The American Philatelist during that year. More information and a form is available online. |
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wallpaper for screen savers |
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Each month the APS creates two new designs that can be downloaded and used as screen savers. Each design is available in three sizes for your convenience. Take a look the wallpaper that is available. |
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Sales division circuit news |
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The Sales Division continues to update various parts of its operations. See what is happening with digital imaging, circuits at StampShow, direct circuits, weighing circuit packages, our upgraded sales program, buyers fees, donating retired sales books, and pricing guidelines. |
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czechoslovak philately |
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February's affiliate of the month, The Society for Czechoslovak Philately (Affiliate #18) was founded in 1939 and joined the APS in April 1967. It is devoted to the collection, study, education, and publicizing of philately represented by the areas of the former Czechoslovakia. |
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what's new in the aprl |
| See the latest in American Philatelic Research Library holdings — here is a list of new books received December 16–January 15. Use the Online Catalogue to see more information and/or to borrow these and other materials in the APRL, or to send us an e-mail requesting material. |
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website of the month |
| AskPhil — a non-commercial, all-reference site sponsored by the Collectors Club of Chicago — offers general answers to questions about stamp collecting. They also provide a reference library, auction information, special features and much more. |
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this month in philatelic history |
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1835: Josef von Hohen Blum, an Austrian, received the first patent for a pneumatic tube system.
1935: Wiley Post made the first of four attempts to make a nonstop stratosphere coast-to-coast flight. He was forced to land only 57½ miles from his takeoff at Los Angeles. From Post Dates — A Chronology of Intriguing Events in the Mails and Philately by Kenneth A Wood.. |
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at a glance: saudi arabia |
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February's trip to the APS Reference Collection offers a sneak peek at Saudi Arabia — a collection from Bill Bauer. The Reference Collection, which is created and sustained through the generosity of APS members, can be used by visitors to the APC. Contact us to see if you have a philatelic item we may need for the collection. |
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chapters online website |
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Your input is needed as we develop the online material for an expanded APS Chapter Activities Committee website! The current site has a wealth of information for and about stamp clubs, from how-to articles to new ideas for meetings. Take a look at what’s there now and let us know what else your club might be looking for. E-mail CAC chairman Tom Fortunato your thoughts and suggestions. Do you have something you’d like to share with fellow clubs? Can you contribute an article or two about topics pertaining to clubs? Your input is welcome. |
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quick tip — Bag of tricks |
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It's amazing how many kinds of art supplies fit nicely into a stamp collector's bag of tricks. Artist's small paint brushes are a prime example. Use one to apply a drop or two of clean water to the back of a hinge that won't budge. That dab of water will soften the hinge gum sufficiently to pop the hinge without dunking the entire stamp into water. |
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staff shot — stephanie frankhouser |
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Stephanie Frankhouser joined the APS staff in 1987. She started in Sales Division as a circuit clerk and currently works in Internet Sales. She enjoys browsing flea markets and antique stores for that "special" old Holiday postcard to add to her collection. |
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APS Board meetings |
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At the January 7 board meeting Steven Rod and David Straight requested to leave their positions on the Board of Vice Presidents until the Dan Walker case is heard. They were replaced by Stephen Reinhard and Roger Brody. Both Rod and Straight were reinstated to the Board at the February 3 board meeting. The next board meeting is scheduled for February 23, 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, as a telephone conference. |
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Mark your calendars now! |
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Feb. 7 -- YSCA Meeting
Feb. 19 -- Tiffany Dinner, Riverside, CA
Feb. 19–21 -- AmeriStamp Expo, Riverside, CA
Feb. 20 -- Boy Scout Merit Badge Seminar at AmeriStamp Expo
Feb. 21 -- Adult Beginner Course at AmeriStamp Expo
Feb. 22 -- Keys to Exhibiting online course
Feb. 23 -- APS Telephonic Board Meeting @ 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Feb. 25 -- April AP Advertising Deadline
March 1 -- Barbara Mueller Award: Vote for your favorite AP article
March 1 -- Deadline for applying for booth space for APS StampShow in Richmond, Virginia
March 18 -- APS Board Meeting at Garfield-Perry March Party, 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
April 1 -- StampShow Exhibit deadline
April 10 -- PLR 2nd Quarter Advertising Deadline
April 21–22 -- Computers in Philately Course at WESTPEX (San Francisco, CA)
April 22 -- Tiffany Dinner at WESTPEX featuring Nick Lombardi discussing "The Life of a Postal Inspector"
May 15 -- Deadline for Postal History Symposium Paper Proposals
June 2–3 -- Washington Franklin Course at the NPM
June 17–18 -- Expertizing FDCs course
June 20–25 -- APS Summer Seminar
July 14–15 -- Revenue Course at Minnesota Stamp Expo
July 26–30 -- Volunteer Work Week at the APS
Aug 10–11 -- Computers and Collecting at StampShow
Aug. 12–15 -- APS StampShow, Richmond, VA
Sept. 30–Oct 1 -- Postal History Symposium (note change in the date)
Dec 1–2 -- Printing Course at FLOREX (Orlando, FL) |
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