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USPS HONORS SAUL BELLOW WITH A 3 OUNCE FOREVER STAMP IN ITS LITERARY ARTS SERIES
The Saul Bellow stamp, issued by the United States Postal Service, commemorates the renowned novelist Saul Bellow (1915–2005). As the 34th stamp in the Literary Arts series, it pays tribute to Bellow’s literary achievements. He is the only person to have won the National Book Award for fiction three times, and he received other prestigious accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize in literature. Bellow’s work has left a lasting impact on 20th-century literature, making this sta
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Jun 5th 2024
US STAMPS DISPLAY LIFE UNDER MICROSCOPE! GREAT DESIGNS THAT ESCAPE THE NAKED EYE!
With 20 otherworldly images, this issuance explores life on Earth, as few have everseen it. The pane features images taken using microscopes and highly specializedphotographic techniques to capture details of life undetectable by the human eye.The stamps include vivid images of red blood cells, the feather of a macaw parrot, aknotted strand of human hair, moss leaves, diatom shells (photosynthesizing algae),freshwater protozoans, an acorn barnacle, a moth’s antenna, the front foot of a divingbee
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May 24th 2024
SNOWBOARDS GLIDE THE SLOPES AND IMAGES OF US STAMPS
Whether featured as an Olympic Sport, X-Treme Sport, or as winter activity, snowboards have appeared on numerous US stamps. Snowboarding: A Brief OverviewSnowboarding is a thrilling winter sport that combines elements of skiing, surfing, and skateboarding. Unlike skiing, where riders face forward and use poles, snowboarders stand sideways on a single board, gliding down snow-covered slopes. The sport emphasizes freedom, creativity, and a deep connection with nature. Here are some key
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May 17th 2024
The 1929 Kansas-Nebraska Overprints- A Fascinating History!
The Kansas-Nebraska Overprinted stamps of 1929 have an interesting backstory.Reason for Creation:A series of post office robberies in the Midwest prompted the creation of these overprinted stamps.The United States Post Office Department believed that overprinting stamps with the abbreviated names of individual states would deter thieves. They thought that stolen overprinted state stamps would be difficult to sell outside their respective states.Kansas and Nebraska were chosen as the initial stat
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May 8th 2024
SOLAR ECLIPSE, SUN WORSHIPPERS, AND MORE!!!
Last week's solar eclipse over a large portion of North America, aroused the curiosity of not just amateur astronomers, but stamp collectors who have stamps with images of solar eclipses, sun worshippers, and even artistic depictions of Sun Gods. The Study of the Sun: A Brief HistoryAncient Observations:Babylonians recorded solar eclipses on stone tablets, demonstrating early interest in celestial events.Chinese astronomers noticed sunspots several thousand years ago, as mentioned in
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Apr 12th 2024