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» Read moreEXPLORING STAMPS: TWEEZERS/TONGS
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN: MANY ON STAMPS
By collecting, researching and sharing women’s history, we aim to tell a more complete American story and empower future generations. Our new book “Smithsonian American Women” has more than 280 artifacts from 16 of our museums and archives. It’s available today from Smithsonian Books: womenshistory.si.edu #BecauseOfHerStory
» Read moreOctober 2019 Events
Stamp Show 2019 in Omaha, NE
Atlanta History Center acquires rare battle flag of Civil War’s black troops
Types of Stamps
Commemoratives – (for example – Black Heritage/Presidents) Stamps that honor anniversaries, important people, or special events. Sometimes issued in sets of stamps. Larger than definitives Printed in smaller quantities Definitives – (for example – Flags/Butterflies) Regular issues of postage stamps, usually sold over long periods of time. No special purpose for the stamp except to pay postage. Smaller stamps Often
» Read moreStamp Collecting Tools
Tool Description A. Stamp Tongs I will use this to handle my stamps so that I don’t get them dirty or damage them. B. Glassine Envelopes If I want to store lots of stamps without having to get a stock book, I can use these see-through envelopes. C. Mounts I might use these to protect expensive stamps when I put
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