APS Stamp Sense: Monthly News for the Society

July 2019

StampShow / NTSS 2019

The Nation’s Largest annual philatelic event will be held August 1–4 in Omaha, Nebraska. Join the APS and National Topical Society in this four day show. Visit dealer and society booths, attend the First Day of Issue Ceremony, meetings and seminars and take a look at the exhibits and rarities on display.

August American Philatelist Online

The August issue of The American Philatelist is online for your enjoyment. This issue features Jenny Genesis by Clyde Jennings with an introduction by Wayne Youngblood. Twenty-nine years ago a group of philatelists led by Steven J. Rod agreed to pool funds and purchase the archive of the story of the 24¢ Jenny invert when it came up for auction in 1990. Where is that archive today? Read this article and more...

On-the-Road Courses

Thursday, September 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Introduction to the Seaposts: Ship Letters, Packet Mail, Paquebots and More taught by Gary Loew. Traverse through the rich history of the Seaposts while learning more about the ships that sailed, postal contracts, and the role of the Universal Postal Union. Examine the “four pillars” of postal history: rates, routes, means, and marks. Delve into the technological and postal innovations that enabled the explosive growth of European empires beginning with the Age of Exploration.

Prior to Milcopex — Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 South 13th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221 • Registration Deadline: August 18.

Thursday November 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Essays & Proofs taught by James E. Lee. Learn about the development of the designs, engravers, and production methods employed to produce the various essays and proofs from 1847–1893 by the private bank note companies. The course will cover each of the issues produced by the various bank note companies from 1847 through 1893 when stamp production was assumed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It is this 46-year period that produced the classic U.S. postage stamp issues.

Prior to Chicagopex — Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd. Itasca, Illinois 60143.

Read more about these courses and others being offered and register today!

New Book in APS Publication Shop

Further Insights into U.S. Postal History, 1794–2019, by Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz has been added to the APS publications shop. As an APS member you can purchase it online today for only $50.

Stamp Stumpers

June's contest had 285 participants — four of them answered all five questions correctly. Charles Myers III, of Michigan, had his name chosen at random. Deadline to enter July's contest is midnight, July 31 — take the quiz for a chance to win a $25 gift card.

New Issues 2019 Schedule

Reference Collection Burma

Genuine or Forgery German Postal Forgeries (You must be an APS member to access this feature)

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Resource of the Month - Post Dates

Acquisitions - Resources received in June