The American Bat Stamps- July 30, 2008 The American Bat is often feared and misunderstood. People fear that they are blood seeking frightening creatures, yet they are not. There are currently 45 bat species in North America and 950 bat species worldwide. Many species are on the endangered list.Each October, during National Stamp Collecting month, the US Postal service issues a commemorative stamp or stamps that will appeal to young people. In 2002, the American Bat was chosen to help highlight and educate everyone on the benefits...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/american-bat-stamps.html The Japanese Peace Bell Stamp- July 28, 2008 The Japanese Peace Bell was created 1952. The bell was created as a way to remind people around the world of the pure value of worldwide peace. In 1954, it was given as a gift to the United Nations, from the Japanese people.Interestingly enough, the bell was cast from coins that were donated by the delegates of 60 nations who participated in the Thirteenth General Conference of the United Nation Associations that was held in Paris, France in 1951, as well as coins and metals donated from...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/japanese-peace-bell-stamp.html A Guide To US Design Numbers, 1847 - 1947- July 25, 2008 New stamp collectors may find that deciphering the differences between nearly identical and complicated United States stamps is a difficult challenge. The Professional Stamp Experts (PSE) has risen to the challenge to help teach novice collectors about stamp collecting. They have created a simplified system for building a basic collection of US postage stamps by major design type. Free copies of the catalogue are available to stamp clubs, dealers and collectors. Even advanced stamp collectors..http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/guide-to-us-design-numbers-1847-1947.html Vintage Black Cinema Stamps- July 23, 2008 On July 16th, the United States Postal Service released stamps commemorating vintage black cinema. These stamps highlight the African-American cultural experience that was represented in early films.Each 42 cent first class postage stamp depicts a movie poster from days gone by. There are 5 stamps in the set. The souvenir sheet includes 20 stamps in four rows with each type of stamp represented. Each stamp features an actual copy of the advertising poster for the movies they represent. Each...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/vintage-black-cinema-stamps.html John Lennon's Stamp Collection- July 21, 2008 John Lennon was a stamp collector for only a few short years. His collection that was bought from an auction in 2005 is still a point of interest by stamp collectors. Mostly it is his subsequent fame that has brought the collection the most value. The National Postal Museum purchased the collection at an auction in 2005 for $53,000. There are 565 stamps in the entire collection.When John Lennon was in grade school (in the 1950s), his teenage cousin introduced him to the fun of stamp...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/john-lennons-stamp-collection.html Free Stamps For Beginners - Part II Of II- July 18, 2008 In continuation to the post on Wednesday.For children under the age of 17, the International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collectors will provide a free stamp packet. They also provide free stamps to schools, clubs and other groups of children who might be interested in stamp collecting. Groups will need to send some information about the children involved. Individual children can send a self addressed stamped envelope to receive their free stamps. Email poly76cegmail.com for more...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/free-stamps-for-beginners-part-ii-of-ii.html Free Stamps For Beginners - Part I Of II- July 16, 2008 Are you just starting out your stamp collection Dont let the cost of collecting stamps scare you away from the fun of collecting stamps. Beginners are lucky to have several avenues of receiving new stamps for free!Of course you can always begin your stamp collection by collecting those that come in the mail. Removing stamps from the envelope is simple. Just cut around the stamp on the envelope and soak them in a bowl of warm water. The stamps will then fall off of the paper backing. Dip...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/free-stamps-for-beginners-part-i-of-ii.html Malaysia's New Stamp Release- July 14, 2008 Malaysia issued today a new stamp that will honor His Royal Highness Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'-adzam on Monday, July 14, 2008. He has served as Sultan since 1958. A grand celebration called the Golden Jubilee will follow on July 15th. Celebrations and the release of the stamps will commemorate his 50 year reign of the state of Kedah.Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'-adzam was first elected as Deputy King and then King two times before becoming their Sultan. He is currently the 4th longest reigning...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/malaysias-new-stamp-release.html Memin Pinguin Stamps Racist Or Not Part II Of II- July 11, 2008 In continuation to the post on Wednesday.Interest in the stamps was spurred because of the criticism from the United States government, American Hispanics and African Americans. Sales of the stamps immediately soared. Within days, all of the stamps were sold out in Mexico. They immediately began appearing on Internet auction sites for many times their face value. As a result of the newly sparked interest in Mexico, the original comic books were then reissued.The Mexican government and...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/memin-pinguin-stamps-racist-or-not-part_11.html Memin Pinguin Stamps Racist Or Not Part I Of II- July 9, 2008 In June of 2005, the Mexican Postal Service (SEPOMEX) issued a series of five stamps that featured a character named Memin Pinguin. Memin is a fictional character from Mexico that has been popular since 1943.Once the stamps were released in Mexico, there was quite a bit of controversy, all the way to the United States White House. Many people, especially Americans immediately cried racism because of these stamps. The stamps depict an exaggerated Cuban-Mexican black child cartoon character with..http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/07/memin-pinguin-stamps-racist-or-not-part.html |