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Stamps
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Philatelic Society: Just For Kids 
 Collection of children's activities and fact sheets on stamp collecting (philately), including material for beginners, a FAQ, fun facts, a presentation on the Lewis and Clark expedition, and puzzles and games. From the American Philatelic Society, a national organization for stamp collectors. http://www.stamps.org/kids/kid_StampFun.htm Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Jun 6, 2006 American Stamp Dealers Association: Free Publications
General interest publications from this professional organization for stamp dealers. Include guidance for selling a stamp collection, blank pages for stamp albums, and a brochure on paper used for printing stamps. Also includes an outline of key points for investing in stamps. http://asdaonline.com/index.php?id=18 Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Jan 22, 2008 Antarctic Philately
This site explores the "postal history and heroic explorers of the polar regions and their surrounding islands." Contains information on the exploration of Antarctica (including Operations Highjump, Windmill, and Deepfreeze), profiles of explorers, a timeline (1519-1859), maps of the Antarctic and peri-Antarctic Islands, images of stamps, and information on the American Society of Polar Philatelists. http://www.south-pole.com/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Electrical Energy, Energy, Geography, History, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 27, 2002 Arago: People, Postage & the Post
Collection of materials from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum on stamp collection (philately) and postal operations. Features illustrated historical essays, exhibits (such as first U.S. commemorative stamps), and a create-your-own digital collection feature (requires free registration). Also includes a glossary. From the National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution. (The site is named after Francois Arago, 19th century French scientist and friend of James Smithson.) http://www.arago.si.edu/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jul 23, 2007 Birds of the World on Postage Stamps
Images of birds on postage stamps, browsable by species (using Birds of the World: A Checklist by James Clements) or country, and searchable. Both the species and country lists are on single pages, making them slow to load. Species entries include a map showing the bird's range. Clicking on individual stamps allows for navigation between the species and country pages. Site also includes recent bird stamp issues, identification information, and related links. http://www.bird-stamps.org/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Jun 8, 2003 National Postal Museum: Stamp Collecting
This introduction to stamp collecting (philately) covers topics such as which stamps to collect, soaking stamps, useful tools, and preservation (environmental conditions, plastic enclosures, scrapbooks, unfolding letters). Includes links to other resources for stamp collectors. From the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/stamp/5_stamp.html Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Jun 6, 2006 The Pichs Collection: Exploring Cuba's History Through Postal Stamps
A history of domestic and international mail in Cuba (1830-1939), featuring "'folded letters' (pre-philatelic covers), stamped envelopes, and historic postcards," and a history of commercial aviation in Cuba, "including many envelopes commemorative of events in Cuba's aviation history." From the Smithsonian National Postal Museum and Instituto San Carlos, located in Key West, Florida. http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/pichs/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, History By Place, Transportation Last updated May 22, 2003 Postal Rates.Info
A directory to mail information featuring rates, codes, philately (stamp collecting and study), and authorities around the world. The directory of Internet Resources includes a translator service, currency converter, search engines, country information, travel, computers, business, entertainment, reference, news, emergency numbers, first aid and emergency care, and more. http://www.postalrates.info/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Medical Treatments & Devices, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Apr 4, 2003 Sol Singer Collection of Philatelic Judaica
The site provides images of selected stamps from the collection housed at the Emory University Library's Special Collections and Archives. Includes stamps issued by Israel from 1948-2002, stamps honoring notable Jews and depicting events from the Bible, and examples of stamps produced by the Jewish National Fund as a fundraising source. Includes links to other sites dealing with philatelic Judaica. http://marbl.library.emory.edu/DigitalExhibits/stamps/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Collectors & Collecting, International Governments Last updated Nov 15, 2005 Trailblazers and Trendsetters: Art of the Stamp
"This exhibition showcases original artwork commissioned by the [U.S.] Postal Service for stamps." Each stamp honors a "person, invention, event, or place in America's history." View annotated images of stamps of individuals and objects associated with sports, arts and entertainment, transportation, history and exploration, and literature. Also includes an artist index. From the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/tt/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Feb 12, 2008 |
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