The Stamp Collectors Corner

Continuing from Wednesday… The Judy Garland postage stamp was dedicated at New York’s Carnegie Hall on what would have been Garland’s 84th birthday.  Carnegie Hall being used as the dedication venue was significant because it was there that Garland performed her 1961 concert which was, and still is, considered “the greatest night in show business [...]

In June of 2006, one of the most amazing singers/actresses of all times, Judy Garland was honored by the United States Postal Service with a 39 cent postage stamp.  She became the 12th honoree in the Legends of Hollywood stamp series. The picture on the stamp is based on a publicity photo from the film A [...]

Four Hollywood legends of the silver screen, who have long since ridden off into the proverbial sunset, took center stage again this past April.  Gene Autry, William S. Hart, Tom Mix and Roy Rogers were chosen by the United States Postal Service to be the face of the “Cowboys of the Silver Screen” postage stamps.  [...]

Someone asked me recently if I knew which United States postage stamp was the best selling stamp.  From all of the information I could find, Elvis Presley still remains as the king of postage stamps! In 1993, the USPS issued a 29 cent commemorative postage stamp featuring the iconic singer.  What sets this stamp apart [...]

Each year there is a special event for the philatelic community.  This event occurs in different locations around the world each year, and is attended by many international guests as well as locals from the host country.  The “World Philatelic Exhibition” is always a huge hit for people of all ages. From May 27-June 3, [...]

One of the most popular shows of the 1950’s and 1960’s was honored with a commemorative postage stamp in August of 2009 as part of the Early TV Memories stamp set.  This 44 cent stamp is joined by 19 other US television programs from “TV’s Golden Age”; which time frame is considered from the late [...]

Continuing from Friday…   Despite Hepburn’s quirky, private, and outspoken personality, she was highly regarding in Hollywood among her fans.  Throughout her lifetime she was given many awards for her acting abilities. Katharine Hepburn completed an impressive amount of movies during her extensive career.  For her third film, “Morning Glory”, she was awarded the coveted [...]

In the fun world of stamp collecting there is no right or wrong type of stamp to collect.  Some people begin their endeavors collecting stamps that come on envelopes through the mail, while others begin their hunt of stamps at the post office, online auctions, stamp shows, with stamp dealers, estate sales, or from inheriting [...]

Continuing from Wednesday… After divorcing her first husband, Marilyn Monroe went on to marry baseball great, Joe Di’Maggio in 1954 and then in 1956 she married playwright Arthur Miller.  Marilyn Monroe died of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962.  There has always been speculation as to exactly how Monroe died.  Despite Monroe’s tumultuous life, [...]

Marilyn Monroe, otherwise known as, Norma Jeane Mortenson, was born on June 1, 1926.  She was an American actress, model and singer who captivated the hearts of millions of people around the world.  She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She had a difficult childhood being shuffled around from various family members’ homes, [...]