Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 39 – Philately in Fiction with Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block, a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, discusses how his passion for philately influenced character development in his fiction novels, the progression of his three-year column, Generally Speaking, for Linn’s Stamp News, and the writing projects he’s working on now. Join Charles Epting of HR Harmer and Michael…

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UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. It has 193 member states and 11 associate members, as well as partners in the nongovernmental, intergovernmental,…

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Stamp Chats: US High-Denomination Envelopes 1861-1894

Wisconsin-based Dr. Dan Undersander, a U.S. postal stationery expert, spoke at the October 2020 Chicago Philatelic Society online meeting about high-denomination envelopes ranging from 1861-1894. His talk included a discussion of usage, scarcity, rates, and numbers sold. His examples feature a variety of colors and postal markings and demonstrate mailings…

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