Comics About Stamps and Stamp Collecting
Mar 4, 2018 16:03:25 GMT
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Post by tomiseksj on Mar 4, 2018 16:03:25 GMT
While performing my daily ritual of checking numerous saved ebay searches for new listings, I came across an item that I’d never seen before and immediately knew that I had to add it to my Iwo Jima stamp (Scott 929) collection. Patiently waiting for the auction’s close, I entered a robust bid with only seconds remaining (yes, I snipe and am proud of it!) and became the new owner of a nice copy of the third issue of Thrilling Adventures in Stamps Comics.
Some research revealed that a total of eight bi-monthly issues of this comic book series were published by Youthful Magazine, Inc. at Canton, Ohio between October 1, 1951 and January, 1953. The title of the final issue (No. 8) was changed slightly by dropping the word “Comics.”
The Iwo Jima stamp was featured on the cover of the comic book I had won (Issue No. 3, February 1952) and the book’s content also included stories on the other U.S. and foreign stamps appearing on the cover.
This page is representative of the manner in which each of the stamps was addressed. The content of all eight issues can be viewed here.
If you’ve got examples of comic books or strips about postage stamps or stamp collecting that are in the public domain please share them on this thread.
Some research revealed that a total of eight bi-monthly issues of this comic book series were published by Youthful Magazine, Inc. at Canton, Ohio between October 1, 1951 and January, 1953. The title of the final issue (No. 8) was changed slightly by dropping the word “Comics.”
The Iwo Jima stamp was featured on the cover of the comic book I had won (Issue No. 3, February 1952) and the book’s content also included stories on the other U.S. and foreign stamps appearing on the cover.
This page is representative of the manner in which each of the stamps was addressed. The content of all eight issues can be viewed here.
If you’ve got examples of comic books or strips about postage stamps or stamp collecting that are in the public domain please share them on this thread.
