The Che lrmen's Chsltor
The U. S. Philatelic Classics Socielg, Inc.
Issue L58 December L994 4*PPy 4"til, 4r/ B'4 Wtofr'o 9oo Lk JV"*
Since we didn't have a really good front page news story this time, we are using this space to wish all of our loyal members much peace and joy during this holiday season and our sincere hope for a prosperous, healthy, and happy L995.
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR SOCIETY CUP AWARDS Now is the time to make nominations for our prestigious Cup awards. Your nominations are earnestly solicited and will be sincerely appreciated. Here are brief summaries of the awards criteria: STANLEY B. ASHBROOK CUP. Awarded to authors of articles, books, or other studies concerning U.S. postal history from the colonial period to 1894. ELLIOTT PERRY CUP. Awarded to authors of articles, books or other studies concerning either U.S. stamps or postal history to 1894. Particular weight is given to newly discovered information reported by the nominee and to the use by the nominee of original sources or newly found manuscript material or materials presently held by the U.S. Archives or other institutions. DR CARROLL CHASE CUP. Awarded to authors of articles. books. or other studies concerning any U.S. stamp(s) issued to 1894. Nominees do not have to be USPCS members. Nominations may be based on a single piece of work or on a collection of works, but must be made in writing to the selection committee care of: Van Koppersmith, P.O. Box 8LL19, Mobile, AL 36689.
IN THIS ISSUE: Members in the News, p. 2; President's Message, p. 3; S.C.R.A.P. Program, p. 4; Youth Exhibiting, p.4; Winners Circle, p. 5; Donors List, p. 6; Photocopy Order Form, p. 7; Chapter News, p. 9; Editor's Corner, p. 10; Secretary's Report and Member Status Changes, p. 11. -2-
THE CEAIRMANS CHATTER lssue 158 - December,1,994 The Chairman's Chatter is a quarterly newsletter of the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, Inc. It is mailed to all members in good standing and to certain other organizations and the philatelic media. News of members, stamp shows, and small articles are earnestly solicited and should be sent directly to the editor, Dale R. Pulver, 77?5 Beaver Creek Drive, Mentor, OH 44060-7727. Clear photos involving stamp activities are eqpecially welcome.
DEADLINES FOR NEXT TWO CIIATTERs February 20 for the March Issue Mav 20 for the June Issue
Material must be in the hands of the editor bv those two dates to insure that it can be included in the next Chatter.
MEMBERS IN THE NDWS
Van Koppersmith writes that he conducted a seminar at the Peach State Stamp Show in Atlanta October L5th on the U.S. 1861 - 1869 issues. All persons who attended his talk were members of the Society and included Phillip T. Wall, Tom Kingsley, Alexander Hall, Robert E. Johnson and Jim Napier. These occasional seminars by expert members of our Society could do much to spark interest in the fields of our specialty and, hopefully, help gain new members. Have you thought of offering your services to your favorite local show?
On Sunday, November 6, long time member and past president Scott Gallagher gave a lecture entitled "Camp Dennison during the Civil Warl' to history buffs of the Cincinnati area. The program was sponsored by the Indian Hill Historical Society and presented to an enthusiastic audience in The Little Red Schoolhouse on Given Road. Scott writes that over 100 persons attended, the largest audience the Society has ever had at one of its events.
His lecture, illustrated with original camp artifacts and postal items, was followed by an authentic campground dinner topped off with fruit mbbler. A squad of soldiers in civil war uniforms added further realism to the event.
Camp Dennison was built during May, 1861 on farrnland bordering the Little Miami River known as "Big Bottom." The land was leased by General Rosencrans from the Price and Buckingham families. It was named in honor of Ohio governor William Dennison by General McClellan. It opened as a training gxmp for recruits, served as a hospital, and eventually as a discharge facility when the war ended. It was ultimately closed in September, L865 and the wooden camp buildings were dismantled and sold as building material for homes in the area.
Among the philatelic items Scott showed were contemporary envelopes bearing camp scenes which were sold by sutlers to soldiers stationed there and subsequently used to carry letters home. He also e4plained how sutlers issued credit to soldiers in the form of tokens (up to half of his next pay) so that they might purchase items (generally overpriced) in the camp store. Examples of sutler's tokens were also shown. Sutlers enjoyed exclusive selling privileges for which they paid 10 cents to the camp administration for each soldier and officer stationed there.
PROSPECTUSES AVAII-{BLE FOR ROMPEX As noted in Dick Winter's President's Message, the Society's next annual meeting will be held at ROMPEX in Denver, CO the weekend of May 21, - 23. It's a great time of year to visit C.olorado and member are urged to attend and exhibit at this fine National Level show. For those of you so inclined, Pat Walker has copies of the show Prospectus and will be happy to send one to anyone desiring to exhibit. Just drop her a line at: "Briarwood", P.O. Box 99, Lisbon MD 21765-0099. -3-
PRESIDEN?S MESSAGE Fellow USPCS Members:
Plans are well underway for our next Annual Meeting which will be held in conjunction with ROMPEX in lgnver, 2I-23 May 1995. Charles McClure of Littleton, C.olorado is helping us coordinate the activities for this meeting. He will also set up the Dutch Treat Dinner which will be bn Friday evening, 21, May L99S at a location which will be published later.
On L January 1994, USPCS member Robert H. French passed away. Recently, we received a check for $7,800 from his estate, which was the portion of his will which he wanted the society to have. He also left us the copyright to a small monograph that he produced n Bn titled "Index to Plate Positions Citations for the U.S. 3-Cent 1851-1861 Issues." This index listed the various references that he had found to specific plate positions, identi$ing each source of published information by title and page number. I hope in the iear future to have this 42-page monograph available to members at the cost Lfieproduction on!. I have appointed Dan Brouillette of Minneopolis, Minnesota the new Exhibit Awards Chairman to replace Howard Green. He will be responsible for coordination with the various Champion-of-Champion Shows for the USPCS exhibit awards.
We have received information that NAPEX 96, the host show for our Annual Meeting fwo years from now in Washington, D.C., has found a new venue starting in 1995 and going at least until 2000. The new location will be the Mclran Hilton Hotel at Tyson's Corner in Mclean, virginiu. They are relocating to have more dealer and exhibition space, more free parking, and a much more modern facility.
In July 1994, Al Staubus had to resign as editor of the Officials et al section of the Chronicle. He has been replaced as section editor by his assistant, Alan Campbell. This Fall, Bob Meyersburg indicated a desire to retire as U.S. Carriers section editor also. He will be replaced by his assistanq Steven Roth at the start of the next year. In each case' a smooth transition is possible because the section editors planned for the future by laving assistants in place, working with them. This type of transition is important. I very thanldul for the forward thinking of each of these editors. "-
As always, please don't hesitate to communicate your thoughts and ideas to me or to any of your officers and directors. We are always interested in your views and want to serve all the members of ihe society in the best way that we can. Thanks.
Dick Winter
We Need Your Help!
The U.S. Phllatellc Classlcs Soclety ls looklng for help In the followlng areas:
CPA and can help us prepare our annual IRS tax returns as an exempt buslnoss organlzatlon. b. Regbnal Vbe Pnsldent - We need a reglonal vlce presldent for lust two reglons now: Arlzona, New Mexlco, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, and Indlana, llllnols and Wlsconsln. c. Sllth Aftr*rersary Gommlltee - Members deslring to work on thls committee pfease contact John Eggen, 421 Hardee Road, coral Gables, FL 3i1146.
lf you are Interested and feel you can help, please wrlte to Dlck Wlnter (or to John Eggen In the case of c. above), 6657 New Chandler Ct., Burke, VA 22015. -4
S.C.R-A,.P. PROGRAM by Michael J. Brown
A CALL FOR HELP! Our S.C.R.A.P. Reference collection analyses and monograph writing project is now well under way. We are pleased to report that twenty members have volunteered to work on this project within their areas of expertise. However, in spite of this splendid array of talent, I find that we especially need additional volunteer expertise in three areas in which the S.C.R.A.P. Collection has importaint holdings: -- IU1 issue covers -- Wells, Fargo and other western express covers -- Civil War patriotic covers (Union and CSA) So please, if you have postal history and/or stamp issue expertise in these or other areas, sit down now and drop me a short note outlining your strengths at the following address: Michael J. Brown, P.O. Box 4233,Fort Eustis, VA 23ffi4. As you may recall from a previous issue of the Chatter, we reported a large cover donation by Jack Nalbandian and Bill Fox this past spring. Those covers were part of the large "Lanman and Kemp Company" find of several years bgo and are all sans franking, i.e. stamps had been removed. All are incoming covers to New York City from a wide variety of foreign origins, and therefore, were originally franked with foreign stamps (before being cut off at some point in the past). For the past several months Dick Winter has kindly been sorting them by country of origin and chronologically. He indicates the find is strong in South America and West European origins and contains a wealth of marking and routing information. He is developing a general index of the find by country of origin, number of covers from each country, and the dates of use covered by each country. We hope to be able to make the index available to the membership sometine next year. No doubt, a number of postal history students will find this source of material of great interest. Upon completion of the sorting and indexing we will announce the conditions of its availability for study. Well, we underestimated! Dick tells me that he has sorted over 4,000 covers so far and still has a bunch to go. Perhaps we can report a final count in the next Chaner. The tax season is almost upon us. Your USPCS is an IRS-recognized nonprofit educational incorporated society. As such, donation of your faked, fraudulent, forged, or othenrise counterfeit philatelic material in the U.S. related arena may represent a tax deductible contribution for you. And besides possibly helping your own pocketbook, you will have the satisfaction of contributing to a worthy philatelic endeavor -- the S.C.R.A.P. Reference Collection. Do it today. Naturally, an official receipt acknowledging your donation will be promptly forwarded by return mail. Copies of the S.C.R.A.P. Reference Collection inventory are still available for a large SASE franked with 52 cents plus $L.00 cash to cover costs of photocopying. Write me at the address noted above.
YOT]NG AWARD WINNERS COMPETE AT PHII,ADELPHIA SHOW bv Pat Walker On the following page we list the Route Agents who participate and win in stamp competitions which are predominately the venue of adult collectors. But there are avid young collectors who exhibit too, and their efforts are being recognized more and more by forward thinking show organizers. After all, these young collectors are the ones who will carry on our philatelic legacies. The North American Youth Stamp Exhibition Championship, NAYSEC for short, is a competition among youth exhibitors, each of whom has won their invitation only by being judged the best qualified exhibit at one of the National Shows of Canada or the United States. The NAYSEC, sponsored by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitorg is the best meeting the best. The competition was created primarily to encourage, and secondarily to improve youth exhibits. Young people are often competitive by nature and the competition brings out their best efforts. Their opportunity to try their skills against the best of two countries is a prize they have worked hard to achieve. For many, it is not just a one year quest. While some are appearing for the first time, most have competed here before, many more than once. Certainly the competition is not for all. But those with a competitive flair really enjoy the challenge. Once having worked to win the invitation, they redouble their efforts for the Championship. In the fifth annual competition at PNSE, Samantha Burde won the Championship with her exhibit, "U.S. Olympic stamps." In addition to show awards, Samantha receives The Chaner and The Chronicle for a year. -5-
IN TEE WINNERS CIRCLE
First, we were remiss in the listing of Route Agents participating in the Champion of Champion competition at Pittsburgh this past August. Member Mick IIadIey of Lincoln, NB also competed with "Bureau Perforated Washington/Franklin Coils" which won Grand Award honors at MIDAPHIL. So our Society actually had 11 of its members represented in that illustrious group of exhibitors. Sorry for the omission, Mick! AMERISTAMP EXPO '94 - June 17 - Ig,Indianapolis, IN (Palmares rec'd. too late for Sept. issue) At this one-frame extravagznz4 Platimum awards went to: Howard L. Arnould for "The DWI-French Connection" and to Eliot A. Landau for "The 90-cent Lincoln Issue of 1869". Golds were awarded to: I)ouglas and Nancy Zeltnski Clark for "Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, MA" Way & Steamboat Mail"; George Kramer for "The Telegraph & the Post, 1846 -1856"; Robert L Markovits for "(J.S. Officials - Department of Agriculture"; and Dale Pulver for "MEXICO: Postal Fraud & the 1872 Anotado Overprints - Issue of L868." Vermeil awards were won by: frster C. Lanphear III for "GO: It's Culture & History Throughout the Ages", also an AAPE award for excellence; and Dr. Paul J. Phitlips for "The Venetian Red of 1880." A Silver-Bronze to Thomas O. Taytor for "Washington, DC - Moving the Mails, 1800 - 1847." Fun exhibits were entered by John Hotchner (4) and Clyde Jennings. BALPEX 7994 - September 3 - 5, Baltimore, MD At this Labor Day weekend show a gold went to Eliot A. Landau for his "The 6c Lincoln Large Banknot Issues, 1870 - 1885. He also won the BIA Medal of Freedom, the US Cancellation Club Award" and our Society Medal. INDEPEX '94 - September 16 - 18, Indianapolis, IN
Gold medals to: John M. Hotchner, "Stamp Separation from 1840 to Modern Times," also the A.P.S. Research Award; James R. Adams, "Rate Study: 1911 - 1939 U.S. Air Mail," also the Kurner 1st Award, a Postal History Society gold, and the A.P.S. Medal of Excellence, L900 - 1940; A. F. Bostwiclg "The U.S. Vertical Format Washington-Franklins," also B.I.A. award; and Eliot A. Landau, U.S. Registry System to 1920." Vermeil medals were awarded to: James R. Adams, "Great Britain Atlantic Treaty Mail, 1849 - 1875"; and to Robert L Markovits, for "[J.S. Officials, 1.873 - 1884 Postal History." Bob was also given the U.S. Cancellation Club award. SESCAL 94 - September 30 - October 3, Los Angeles, CA
This show's Grand Award went to Lester lanphear III for "U.S. Departmentals, 1873 - 1884." Les also received the A.P.S. 19th Century Medal of Excellence, the B.I.A. Medal, and the Lynn Warm Griffiths Memorial Award. Other gold awardees were: konard Pickiewicz, "[,Jsages of the Presidential Issue of 1938," also A.P.S. Medal of Excellence, 1940 to date; and Lois M. Evans-deViolini, for "Japan, 1.8& - 1900," also the Michael Rogers Best Asia Award. A vermeil award was won by Wheeler Brown for "Three-Cent U.S. Stamp of 1851 -1861.' Wheeler also received the Society Medal and the U.S. Cancellation Club Award. In the literature competition, Handbooks and Special Studies section, Douglas A. Ketsey won a Silver-Bronze award for "Pictorial Meter Stamps of the United States." In the Periodicals section Charles J. Peterson received the only Gold award tendered for "The Chronicb of U.S. Classic Postal Issues." Under Articles, William E. Mooz took Vermeil and Silver awards for articles he had written for The Chronicle. PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION - September 30 - October 2, Philadelphia, PA Vermeil medals were won by: Thomas C. Mazza for "Erie, Pennqylvania - The First Seventy-Five Years"; Kenneth Trettin, "The Corner Drug"; Michael J. Morrisey, "Precancellation on U.S. Playing Card Revenue Stamps"; Steven M. Roth, "Philadelphia Postal History"; and Norman Shachat, "Philadelphia 19th Century Machine Cancels." A Silver medal was won by H. L Arnould for "studies of Three U.S. First Issue Revenue Stamps." A Silver-Bronze medal to Gerald E. Cross for "Wilkes-Barre Postal History, fin - 1856"; and a Bronze to Herman Iferst Jr. for "Concentration Camps in Germany." Michael Epstein received a Certificate of Appreciation for his non-competitive exhibit, "Nat'l Export Expo." Again, if your name is missing from this feature, please advise the editor with particulars. We can only include the results received from RVPs or other members who supply us with palmares from the various shows. We do appreciate your input! -6-
MEMBERS WEO WENT THE EXTRA MILE
The fotlowing liSt recognizes our Patron, Sustaining, and Contributing Members plus others who have made contributions to the Society beyond their annual dues. we thank them for their support.
Patron Members 1994 Richard E. Drews John H. Tscheme J. Ron Edwards, MD John R. Veatch Walter H. Hoffmann Craig Eggleston Robert B. Wale Allan L. Katz Donald W. Elms Wm. C. Walton Wade E. Saadi Dr. William H. P. Emery Jay M. Weiss Donald L. Evans Bill Welch Sustaining Members 1994 Dr. Edward C. Field H. E. Whitacre Dr. Richard A. Friedberg WattWhite ElmerCampbell David W. Gorham Dr. Stephen M. Wilson Richard W. Cutts, Jr. John R. Green II M. L. Davis Dr. Edward S. Greenwald Dennis E. Dorsch Alexander Hall Life memben - donations of $20 Harry G. Dow James W. Hooghe or more Richard E. Gillespie James M. Inverarity Erwin N. Griswold Dr. William H. Johnson Alfred S. Howes Gene F.S. Hastings Charles A. Jones Millard H. Mack John R. Hill, Jr. Phil E. Kay Barbara R. Mueller Clyde Jennings Lester C. Lanphear Emest C. Owens Dr. Frank Leake Robert F. Lewis Donald M. Miller Emest T. l-obacz T. Kelley Millet Eric J. Lobenfeld Donations in addition to Charles Peter Nagel William Thomas Lockard Sustaining Membership Robert H. Rhodehamel Allen J. Lovey G. Hal Ross Richard J. Marek Donald M. Miller Steven M. Roth Murray C. Marks Roland B. Seymour Thomas A. Miller Donations in addition to Samuel Shaskan Jerry Mix Contributing Membership Dr. Gus Spector Arthur I. Murphy, Jr. Donald Sundman Blake M. Myen Ronald Perotti Stephen Osbome Contributing Members Richard H. Parker Donations in addition to Regular Ronald Perotti Membership Thomas H. Adams Marvin Raphael William J. Ainsworth James V. Rasdale Daniel W. Elliott WilliamC. Allen Louis K. Robbins Robert B. Meyersburg H. L. Amould Michael Rogers Maurice M. Bursey Paul F. Baker Robert G. Rose Edward P Babcock Thomas G. Barrett Christopher F. Rupp Thomas N. Bemard, Jr., M.D. Wm. H. Bemauer, M.D. Robert R. Schwartz II John R. Brandimore Chip Blumberg William M. Senkus Stephen W Ekstrom Herbert E. Bohren Charles F. Shreve William E. Finch, Jr. Wheeler B. Bowen Robert A. Stanger W. Clary Holt James C. Cate William Steams Martin J. Lann Richard Celler Seymour B. Stiss Lawrence LeBel William S. Clark Mark Shrcker William M. Senkus Stephen E. Cohen Gordon A. Terwilliger, Jr. J. Leonard Diamond Don Tocher Wolfgang Diesner Stanley R. Trychel -7- EXHIBITION PHOTOCOPY ORDER FORM 1993 PRICE REVISIONS
Pnices for bound and unbound photocopies are listed opposite their" descriptions. Bindings ane "velo" style (semi-penmanent heat-sealed binding) with clear front and vinyl back. Unless one-sided copies ar"e specified, all copies will be double-sided. Most copies wi-ll be "second generation", and collectors should not expect stamps and covens to be reproduced with photognaphic clarity. Exhibits marked with an asterisk are "th'ird genenation" copies and will show a mone noticeable diminution in clarity. C'it"cle prices for items desined. Pr"ices are postpaid and ordens must be prepaid in U.S. cunrency. Please make checks (drawn on U.S. hanks) payable to the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, Inc., and send ordens to:
Jeffr"ey C. Bohn Exhibition Photocopy Corm'ittee U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, Inc. P.U. bOX ZJUI Columbia, Manyland 21045
EXHIBIT TITLE EXHIBITOR #AGES BOUND PRICE UNBOUND PRICE
Civil llan P0}i Mail: To. Fnom. and Between Thomas F. Allen 63 $11 .00 $7.50 NEl'l Northern Pnisons.
Cleveland (To 1868) Thomas F. Allen 128 15.00 11.50 NEl,l
One Cent 1861 Issue: Evolution and Vanieties Anonymous LIZ 14.00 10.50
Ten Cent Issues of 1861 Anonynnus 111 14. 00 10.50
Atlantic Mails: Fnance to the USA Anonynous r42 16.00 1,2.50 NEl'l
A Postal Tour of United States Expositions. lli I l iam J. Boman 135 15.50 L2.00 Postal Means, Rates & Markings 1800-1850. Anthur F. Bostwick IIO 14. 00 10.50
Confederate States of America General Issues Connad L. Bush 157 t7 .00 NEI,{ One Cent Stamo of 1851-57 Roland H. C'ipolla II L22 14.50 11.00
The Massachusetts Island Counties: Douglas N. and L44 16.00 12.50 REVISED Postal History to 1890. Nancy B. Clark
Eanly Railway Mail Routes of Georgia Dougl as N. and LL2 14.00 10.50 NEl\l Nancy B. Cl ank
1.9th Centuny US Fancy Cancelldtions. Joe H. Cnosby 160 17.00 13.50 U.S. Classic Stamos on Delawane Covens. Robent L. D. Davidson Lzt 14.50 11.00
Vanieties & Uses of the 10 Fnanklin l86L-67. Don L. Evans 163 17.00 13.50
New York Postmasten's Pr"ov'isional 1845. Jenemiah A. Farrington LLZ 14.00 10.50 Kentucky During the Civil I'lar. D. Scott Gallagher 80 12.00 8.50
General Issue Pnoprietary Stamps: 1871-1919 l,J'il l iam Genl ach 230 2L.50 18.00 NEI,J
Official Seals of US and Possessions l,JiIliam Genlach 153 16.50 13.00 NE!I
Columbus, Ohio Postal History: 1814-1914 Richard B. Gnaham L92 1.8.50 15.00 NEI,I Louisiana Postal H'istory: 1804-1865. Enin R. Gunten 160 17.00 13.50
Freight- Money Covens. Charless Hahn 64 11 .00 7 .50
I First Issue of U.S. Stamos. Creighton C. Hant LM 16.00 1.2.50 Fnee Franks of Pnes'idents, Pnesidentia'l Creighton C. Hant 80 12.00 8.50 liidows and Signens. The U.S. 3S 1857 Issue. Robent R. Hegland 50 10.00 6.50 U.S. 1861-68, Pant I: The L86L-66 Stamps. }{iIl iam K. Henzog t94 19. 00 15.50 U.S. 1861-68, Part II: 1867-68 Grilled Stamps lJi I l'i am K. Henzog IIO 14.50 11.00
Classic Hawai i 181-9-1900 Honolulu Adventiser rao 15.00 11.50 NEl.l Mail of the Confederate Anmies: Northern Stefan T. Janonski 40 9.50 6.00 Vingin'ia Theaten of Oper"ations 1861-1862.
U.S. 1847 1900 Mail, Cancels, and Postal Clyde Jennings 134 15.50 12 .00 l'tanki nqs.
Colon Cancellations on the First 78 Years, Clyde Jennings 89 12 .50 9.50 LU7-L925. of U.S. Stamps.
The U.S. Half-Cent Postaqe Issues. Clyde Jennings r o.+ 17.00 13 .50 NEI,I Rhode Island Postal History. Richand B. Jordan vo 13.00 9.50 *8-
EXHIBIT TITLE EXHIBITOR #AGES BOUND PRICE UNBOUND PRICE Charleston. SC - The per"iod. Confederate Robert J. Karren 99 $13.50 $10.00 The Telegraph in America 18/.6-1872 George J. Knamen r27 15.00 11.50 NEI.I of the 5$ Genena'l |?riH3,r!ilnes Issue Richar"d Kniegen 79 12.00 8.50 The Six Cent Large Banknote Issues Eliot A. Landau 2L8 20 .50 17.00 Pre-U.P.U. Rates Between the US and Germanv. Dwayre 0. Littauer 97 13.00 9.50 U.S. Treaty Mails: 1845-UPU/GPU. Susan M. McDonald L44 16.00 12.50 Ct^oss Bonder Mails: US and BNA to 1875. Susan M. McDonald L28 15.00 11.50 By Penny Post. Robent B. Meyer"sbur"g 159 L7 .00 13.50 Mississippi Duning the Confederate Ena Chanles MiIIer. 16.50 13.00 NEI.I Civil l^]ar" Patriotic Covens: The Un.ion and the 81 ake l'1. Myens TLz 14.00 Confeder acy. 10.50 New Jensey Its For"eign Mail Genand Neufeld L29 15.00 11.50 NEl,l U.5. llartime P.0. and the 10 Stamp 1861-65. Henny S. Nowak L16 15.00 11.50 United States One Cent Stamp 1851-1961. Eugene C. Reed 96 13 .00 9.50 United States Early Classics 0n and Off Cover Eugene C. Reed 118 14.50 11.00 The Making of the Black Jack Joseph F. Rorke 30 9.00 5.50 Ihe Black Jacks Joseph F. Rorke r28 15.00 11.50 Domestic Uses of the Black Jacks Joseph F. Ronke 151 16.50 13.00 Black Jacks to and fnom Foneign Countnies Joseph F. Ronke 108 13.50 10.00 The U.S. Postal Card Issue of L88L Joseph F. Rorke 150 16.50 13.00 United States Trans Mississippi Issue Lggg Jack Rosenthal 466 35.50 32.00 United States Columbian Series 1893 Jack Rosenthal 422 33.00 29.50 posts Phr ladelphia Local & Intercity and Steven M. Roth r44 16.00 The U.S. Post 0ffice Departrneit 12.50 REVISED Stampless period flqfidq Covens: Ter"r..itor"ial Niles F. Schuh 80 L2.00 8.50 L822-I845; Early Statehood per.iod tS+S-iSS7. British North American Mails to, fnom, and Allan L. Steinhart L94 19.00 15.50 thnough France 1685-1865 Bnitish North American Mails to and fnom Allan L. Steinhart 334 29.50 26.00 Gneat Br'itain 1838-1865 The United States Thr"ee Cent Stamp of i.g69. Rex H. Stever" 194 19.00 15.50 llashington-D.C. Postal Markings: K.il'lers For Thomas 0. Taylor r44 16.00 25 Years 1860-1885. 12.50 Nineteenth Century Michigan Postal Histor"y. Loui s F. Ungr"ey L62 17.00 13.50 U.S. Domestic Rates Fnom Act of 1782 Through Joseph von Hake LZ6 15.00 Act of 1861. 11.50 1853 Nesbitt: The Fir.st US Postal Stationenv. John R. !le'imer" 110 14.00 10.50 New York Foneign MaiI CancelIat.ions 1870-Lg76 l,l.R. lieiss, Jr" L64 17.00 13.50 (Steamship) Trans"tlantic Mails Richand F. |.Jinter. L92 18.50 15.00 U.5. -French Tr"ansatlantic Mails (Steamsh.ip). Richand F. llinter r44 16.00 12.50 NEI,J Confedenate States of America. Ben jami n l,/i shni etsky 186 18.50 15.00
* = Th'ird Genenation Phorocoov Name: Total: $ Addness -9 -
CHAPTER NE\WS Baltimore-Washington Chapter bv Jeff Bohn [Ed. note: Lack of space in the last issue of the Chatter precluded some of the usual chapter news we customarily include. This time we have the space so we will recap some of the interesting meetings this chapter has had in the past six months.]
A literature show and tell was featured at the July meeting with members bringing a wide variety of unusual items from their personal libraries. Among the many publications shown was an 1892 issue of Mekeel's, which, not surprisingly, included commentary on many of the same issues that permeate today's philatelic press. At the August meeting, Ula Dolphin, of Bristol, England gave a very interesting presentation on British postal meter stamps. British postal meters were first introduced in 1922, and although supplied by numerous manufacturers, design shape, size, and color are mandated by the British Post Office. As a result only eight major design t'?es exist. Slogan inserts to meter stampings were also discussed. The September meeting was held at the National Postal Museum in Washington and was hosted by Joe Geraci. Joe discussed the various facilities available to the public and advised chapter members on how to obtain access to the formidable philatelic library and the vast collections in furtherance of their philatelic studies. Joe also showed slides of U.S. Classic items not often shown in the public displays that might be of special interest to Classics Society members. Others wishing to avail themselves of the museum's facilities and resources are urged to contact Joe at: National Postal Museum, 3 Massachusetts Ave. N.8., Washington, D.C. 20012. At the October -"eiing, Dick Winter discussed mails between California and Great Britain prior to July L, L862. This was the era, following the discovery of gold at Sutter's Creeh when much mail was handled by private express companies to compensate for the slow development of routes by the U.S. Post Office. Dick discussed many of the complex routes and rates that prevailed during that period. The chapter's November meeting featured a discussion of some of the enigmatic items from the Stanley Ashbrook archives. IJnannotated photographs he took of philatelic material show that some of the explanations and opinions presented in various of his writings were not completely correct. This is not unexpected in view of the tremendous surge of interest in postal history and the volume of good research $sing currently carried out. The Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the USPCS meets on the second Friday of every rnonth in members' homes within the Baltimore-Washington area. All interest collectors are invited to join the group and participate in the monthly activities. Contact Jeff Bohn, P.O. Box 230L, Columbia, MD 21045 for particulars. New York Chapter by Walter Demmerle Our September meeting featured Richard Schwartz with his splendid collection of independent mail covers. This short-lived era produced many interesting and rare items. Richard showed examples of many independent mail carriers including rare multiple rate covers. Perhaps the most fascinating was an item bearing no less than three different company adhesives.
Speaker at the October meeting was I-ouis Grunin, who gave a wonderful talk on the subject of e4pertising stamps and covers. I-ouis shared his many experiences in the purchase and sale of philatelic items, mentioning well-known and colorful dealers and collectors from the past. His long association with the Philatelic Foundation was reflected in his in-depth description of the Foundation's purpose, history, and expertising procedures. Fascinating anecdotes and a relaxed speaking style made for a truly entertaining evening.
The November meeting had Bernard Bailes presenting slides and actual covers illustrating the extensive research and study he has acmmplished in the area of "Way'' markings and uses. Chapter members in attendance were provided with a handout on the topic "Late Mail Way Covers." Calvet Hahn speaks at the December meeting on "Transcontinental Mails." Januara's program is David Jarrett with "Illustrated Building Advertising Covers" and Robert Odenwell will discuss "Five Cent Brown Issue of 1851" in February. The new York Chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month, except July and August, at the Collectors Club,22 East 35th Street, New York, NY at 7:30 PM. Visitors are welcome. Many Route Agents meet at 6 PM at "Reubens" on 38th Street beforehand for a "Dutch Treat" dinner and fellowship. 10-
Callfor Nominations
At the Annual Meeting for Members, to be held at Denver, Colorado on May 20th, 1995 a slate of candidates (minimum of four) for Director or the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society will be presented to the membership in attendance for a vote.
Pursuant to Article VIl, Section 2 of the Society's By-Laws, as Chairman of the Nominating Committee, I hereby call for nominations from the membership for candidates for the position of Director of the Society. A nomination may be made of any member in good standing of the society if seconded by a minimum of ten (10) other members.
Altematively, possible candidates may be suggested to the Nominating Committee by contacting the Chairman by phone (410) 442-1034, Fax (410) 489-5318 or mail at "Briarwood", P.O. Box 99, Lisbon. MD21765.
lnput from the membership is most appreciated.
Patricia Stilwell Walker
EDITONPS CORNER
Owing to some health problems in my family, I didn't get as early a start as I had hoped on this issue of the Chatter so it will arrive in your mailbox a little later than usual. Still, you should have it in plenty of time to plan for the Society's annual get-together at ROMPEX and that's one of the important announcements stressed in this edition. Another important announcement is the one that appears highlighted in the box above. Pat Walker, our Secretary ulto chairman of the Nominating Committee, asked that we try to do something special to get the attention"od of the membership, and hopefully, some input in choosing directors to serve the Society. As a former member and chairman of that committee, I know how difficult it is to secure suggestions or nominations from the members at large. Most of the names proposed come from the so-called official family (current and former officers and directors) and may not include eager new members or others who want to and can be of valuable service to our Society. So, if you think you could assist in helping run the affairs of our Society, or know of someone who fits this description, why not call or drop a fine to Pat. I know she would be most appreciative. On another, but equally important note, many members fail to pay their dues on time, through oversight or whatever, and their names are pulled from the mailing lists for the Decembet Chatter. This year we are sending the Chatter to those in arrears but the mailing label will bear a fluorescent stripe (there's also a note to this;ffect on the back cover where the label is affixed). We don't want to lose you as a member so please attend to this as soon as you can. There are no photos in this Chatter and that disappoints me. Surely some of you members take snapshots of stamp involving you or collector friends. We can use them here. All we ask is for reasonably clear, well exposed"u"oir snapshots of good contrast. They can either be black and white or color, matte or glossy finish. If desired, I can ieturn them to you when they have served their purpose. Please identify the people in the photos and tell us something about the event pictured. Can we count on you? DRP -11.- SECRETARY'S REPORT - Membership Status Changes Address Changes since August 22, 1994
RA # Name Address
3078 John Blackburn 6584 Waterford Circle,,, Sarasola, FL34238 1825 Daniel A. Brouillette 496 Linden Lane,,, Circle Pines, MN 55014-5474 272 Malcolm L. Brown 2120 University Park Drive, , , Sacremento, CA 95825 2800 DonaldA.,Bullough 157 von Neumann Drive, , , Princeton, NJ 08540 2578 Elmer Campbell l13l Fox Chase Court, , , Centerville, OH 45459 1974 Henry Chlanda P.O. Box 41280,,, Brecksville, OH 44141 2558 Hugh M. Goldberg Subway Stamp Shop, 2l2l Beale Avenue, , Altoona, PA 16601-2010 3094 James Green I I l2 Eagle Drivc,,, Emmaus, PA 18049-1950 2925 Michael Haterrr 44 Spruce Street, , , Portland, ME 04102-3716 1162 COL F. H. Hemphill, Jr. 27 Phesant Run, , , New Hope, PA 18938 1958 James M. Inverarity 3495 Mc Alpine,,, Bellingham,W A 98225 3126 Angelolsmirnioglou 706 Sean Drive,,, Carson City, NV 89701 2310 Michael K. Johnson P.O. Box 1060, , , Santa Rosa, CA 95402 2715 Richard P. Livingston 213 SW Ceret Court, , , Vienna, VA 22180 2246 Dr. John B. Ludin 1406 N. George Street,,, Rome, tIY 13440 278 Walter A. McKean 6753 Githens Avenue, , , Pennsauken, NJ 08109-2406 2194 William C. Messecar P.O. Box 90815,,, Long Beach, CA 90809 2691 William C. Nesheim 8700 W. 36th Street #4, , , Saint Louis Park, MN 55426-3906 1033 Michael E. Plett 104 Hickory Court, , , Madison, AL 35758 2348 Calvin H. Reuter 2317 3rd Road, , , Wisner, NE 68791-3536 2233 Joel Shapiro P.O. Box 1048, , , East Hampton, NY 11937-0901 2697 Edmund W. E. Stein Eveleigh Books and Stamps, P.O. Box 695, , Dover, MA 02030 I153 Henry B. Stevens 46900 Bermont Road, Unit 291, , Punta Gorda, FL 33982 2067 Dr. Robert s. wicksman 59 Ridge Road, , , New London, NH 03257-1407
New Members since September l,1994
RA # Name Address
3233 Chuck Patton 8824 Sunset Blvd,,, Orlando, FL32836 3234 Peter Phillips 2910 M Street, N.W., , , Washington, DC 20007 3235 James E. Kloetzel c/o Scott fublishing Co., 9l I Vandemark Road, , Sidney, OH 45365 3236 Ron Ollstein St. Vincent's Hospital, , , New York, NY 10011 3237 Dr. Charles Siebenthal 2107 Shirley Road, , , Belmont, CA94002 3238 William T. Hoffmann 107 West Heather Road, , , Bel Air, MD 21014 3239 Richard G. Pyle I 251 6 Sumrner Hill Drive, , , Balch Springs, TX 75 I 80 3240 Bob Bowman 5l Chatsworth Court,,, Oakland, CA 9461I 3241 Elliot H. Omiya 648 Hidden Beach Way, , , Aptos, CA 95003 3242 Tor Hagen TLPO 9087, , , Kirkland, WA 98034 3243 Friedrich A. Meyer Einsteinstrasse 18, , , 74074 Heilbroun,GERMANY Resignations RA # Name Address
1285 Robert S Boyd Dumfries vA 22026-t068 1541 Wilbert Dalum Chicago IL 60631-1731 l0l3 Kurt E Eckstein cary II- 60013-0672 490 Charles Hercus Just York PA 17403 916 Richard M Lamb N2G 4A2 CANADA 1432 Henri lnrberbaurn Dalton GA 307202t46 437 Howard Menand, Jr. Hightstown NJ 08520-3314 3130 Dragan Udovicic l,ondon WIY 9FB ENGLAND 2275 W C Whitlow Fulton MO 6525r-1483