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
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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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Black History Trivia Quiz
Hiram Revels Becomes the First African American Elected to US Senate
Here are a few pictures from our time with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on 3/30/19
Marvin Gaye Stamp Unveiling Ceremony
We had an opportunity to attend the Marvin Gaye stamp ceremony at the Greek Theatre, Tuesday, April 2 in Los Angeles. There were about 3000 attendees. It seemed that many were music lovers versus stamp collectors but needless to say the USPS was very busy and did a great job accommodating the crowd. Marvin Gaye
» Read moreMarch 2019 Activities
March 9 – Youth Symposium with the Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – Pop-Up Exhibit – Illinois March 15 – Visiting Every Child’s Hope – Pop-up Exhibit – Missouri March 30 – Celebrating African American Women on Stamps with the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Illinois
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If time permits join us today at the Edwardville Library from 2:00pm-4:00pm 112 S Kansas, Edwardsville, IL Giveaways – Raffles – Refreshments and of course a Pop-Up mini museum.
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