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In 1926, the US Post Office under the direction of Postmaster General Harry S. New, issued the first souvenir sheet in New York for the International Philatelic Exhibit.  The special miniature sheet was comprised of 25 singe-design stamps commemorating the Battle of White Plains fought in 1776. This sheet is considered one of the classic US "must haves" for any serious US collection. Condition of the sheet is extremely important since many of the sheets have been hinged or gum dis …

Stamp collecting is a hobby that has warmed many an avid accumulator's heart.  When we think of heart warming collections, one might think of stamps for Valentine's Day or stamps produced for wedding invitations, but the topic of hearts on stamps is much much more.Cardiology and advances in heart surgery and heart health have been featured on numerous stamps issues throughout the world.  Stamps have promoted organ donations and celebrated advances in heart transplant operations.Heart s …

2022 is the year of The Tiger starting from Feb.1, 2022 (Chinese Lunar Near Year) and lasting to Jan. 21, 2023. People born in the Tiger years meet their Ben Ming Nian (zodiac year of birth) and conflict with Tai Sui in 2022. Years of the Tiger include 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034 Ranking as the third animal in the Chinese zodiac, Tigers are the symbol of brave. People born in the year of the Tiger are friendly, brave, competitive, charming and endowed with good l …

Archaeology suggests that human ownership of dogs as pets may date back to at least 12,000 years ago. The hobby of collecting stamps featuring animals is not quite that ancient.Countries throughout the world have featured companion animals on stamps since the early 20th Century.  Most popular have been working and companion animals such as horses, dogs, cats, fish, and birds. US Postal issues include a number of issues dedicated to humane animal treatment and pet adoption. Recent issue …

Full STEAM Ahead stamp issue was released last summer for this year’s Australian  Stamp Collecting Month (SCM). It depicts key aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) that may be carried out in a school classroom, specifically robotics, virtual reality, hydroponics, space study and urban design, all of which are fundamental to equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to solve current real-world problems, such as sustainability and Climate Change …