Postal History
Now that was a government shutdown!
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN EFFECTS CALIFORNIA MAIL SERVICE Now this was the big daddy government shutdown of all government shutdowns. The year…
Postal History
California History: Why a cover is worth a thousand words
From one small piece of Postal History comes a large amount of California history. The piece in question is a…
Stamp Collecting
Stamp collecting is a hobby! But is it an investment?
Yes, it can be a profitable hobby. But the cost structure of the stamp business does not lend to the rapid…
Postal History
U.S. Frigate Constitution Cacheted Covers
After a renovation project costing $985,000 to replace decayed timbers and extensive additional support for the hull, the famous fighting…
Stamp Collecting
Scott Stamp Catalogs
The first Scott Stamp Catalog was published only 28 years after the first postage stamp was issued in 1840 by…
Stamp Collecting
Modern stamp issues are collectible
Stand up for modern postage stamps This blog is a simple plea to those who enjoy stamp collecting: avoid harming…