The Stamp Collectors Corner

It’s easy to expect stamp errors in years past, but in today’s techno savvy world, it seems nearly impossible.  Stamps are after all created by machine!  BUT, the reality is that stamps are run by people, and before that they are programed by people.  Even before that, postage stamps go through an extensive design process [...]

When the banking crisis sent the stock market reeling, gold wasn’t the only place shrewd investors started stashing their money. The value of collectible stamps started rising in 2008 as people moved their holdings out of stocks and into rare collectibles. Rare stamps, rare coins, vintage cars, antique silver spoons and other highly-sought collectibles have [...]

When Doris Miller, a mess attendant, began his service on the battleship West Virginia he probably did not envision himself as being an American war hero. But his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 easily afforded him that title. Doris Miller is considered the first African American hero of World [...]

Once you see these adorable animal themed postage stamps, it will be hard to choose another!  With the help of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the United States Postal Service unveiled their latest social awareness promotional campaign in the spring of 2010.  Dubbed “Stamps to the Rescue”, the Animal Rescue: Adopt A Shelter Pet commemorative postage [...]

New York City is a popular tourist destination for travelers from the United States and those around the world.  Rockefeller Center is ranked as #56 out of 150 of America’s Favorite Architecture spots to visit.  One of the favorite views among tourists, and New Yorker’s alike is the iconic figure of “Wisdom” which is installed [...]

Continuing from Friday… In February of 2009, the images of 12 Civil Rights Pioneers were forever immortalized by the United States Postal Service with the issuance of the “Civil Rights Pioneers” postage stamps.  These 42 cent commemorative postage stamps pay tribute to Ella Baker, Daisy Gatson Bates, J.R. Clifford, Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Charles [...]

For many people in the United States, the civil unrest that once existed during the Civil Rights Movement was unbearable.  Although most of the suffrage of folks occurred in the southern part of the United States, the turmoil, and social and political unrest affected the entire country.  The Civil Rights Movement was a time where [...]

The Bixby Creek Bridge is located 18 miles south of Carmel, California.   This two lane highway was originally constructed in 1932.  In order to withstand any potential earthquakes that might hit the region, it was retrofitted in 1996. The Bixby Creek Bridge is considered to be one of the most prominent landmarks on this popular [...]

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated by American’s each year on the fourth Thursday of each November.  In present day and past celebrations, it is a day where we gather together with family and friends to give thanks for the blessings that life has bestowed upon us.  We celebrate Thanksgiving Day by feasting on an abundance of [...]

Continuing from Wednesday… Issuing the Mother Teresa postage stamp has not been supported by everyone however.  An atheist group has protested the issuance of the Mother Teresa postage stamp after the United States Postal Service announced its pending release last year. The Freedom from Religion Foundation discounted the fact that Mother Teresa was being honored [...]