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Lancaster County Notice: This is a Joint January & Coffee Rationing in The James Buchanan Chapter (#173) of the February Issue WWII-Pg.-4 American Philatelic Society Notice: This is a American Topical Assn., Chapter 118 Joint March & April Issue Member, NY Federation of Stamp Clubs Please note that all PSLC meetings are virtual, starting at 6:15 Volume 84, Nos. 3-4 p.m. on Wednesdays, 10 and 24 March and 14 and 28 April 2021 Mar. & Apr. 2021 2020 Dues are Due The Veranda Chronicles Visitors are Always Perhaps upi cpi;d Welcome and families partaking, e.g.: Corliss Steam Engine Co.; H.F. Walling Publishers; Just starting to realize that this lines for me and many others. our virtual programs. Is there is Given the ongoing Covid-19 pan- Slade; Comstock; Steere, et al. This original research and remarkable story of ingenui- month (March) we are entering Thanks you Suzanne. And the addi- one you missed or would like to demic and social distancing to cur- ty at the Providence, RI Post Office can now be shared. our second year with the world- tional opportunities are boundless see again? These are available. tail the spread of the virus, PSLC wide Covid-19 pandemic! Life from several local clubs to the larger (Ed.’s Note: See Pg.-6 for info) has ceased its in-person monthly seems to be upside down in societies such as ATA, APS, And many of you are aware that meetings, replacing them with virtu- many ways, and I am busier than CCNY, and the myriad others who Lancopex has been cancelled as al meetings on Zoom twice a month. ever right now, especially with are providing for the hobby. PSLC have many of the other scheduled PSLC usually meets the 2nd the vaccine program on top of will keep you up to date with emails stamp shows, large and small. Wed. of the month (except Au- everything else I do. and website postings. I update the But speaking of lifelines, some are gust) at the Crossings Meeting Even here, I covet the snatches web routinely, so check in regularly coming up. Kevin Kellman will Room, Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543 NOTICE: of time with my stamps, covers, to see what is coming up that may have a two-day show on 23-24 and PSLC and other society be of interest. And we are now of- April, and on May 16th, we will be at 7:00 pm. Dues: $10.00/year.

activities. Our Zooms are life- fering video recordings of some of having our (see Veranda, Pg.-5) For club information call Paul Petersen at 717-299-5640. March 2021 Feature Programs Website: LCPS-Stamps.org PSLC Officers and Board 10 March 2021 at 6:15 p.m. 17 March 2021 at 6:15 p.m. The U.S. 1933 Byrd Antarctic Stamp: Production, An introduction to Revenue Collecting as Illustrated by President, Web De- First Day, and Other Uses by Alan Warren Members’ Items. veloper & Designer: This program is an overview of the 3- Dr. DiComo and Paul Petersen will Dr. C. J. DiComo, 914-450-3791 [email protected] cent United States Little America stamp provide a brief overview of revenue (#733) issued October 9, 1933. The stamps, both foreign and domestic 1st Vice President: stamp marked the Second Antarctic with examples. But what follows is John Hostetter, 717-394-9626 Expedition of Richard E. Byrd and was the most important part of the pro- [email protected] intended to help defray expedition costs gram, your revenue images and nd by offering the public the opportunity to prepare 2 Vice President: stories to share with us. Tonight is Bill Greiner III, 717-471-2354 souvenir covers cancelled at the Little America post the first of three presentations on [email protected] office in Antarctica by charging a service fee of revenue topics with two specialized presentations to Finish Veranda fifty cents plus the face value of the stamp. The follow in April. (See below) So get out your revenues, Secretary: Harding FDC/DeVries program covers essays, a die proof, production, first make some scans, and let’s hear from you. David Weichert, 717-342-3120 Canal Zone snaps day, and other uses of the stamp. [email protected] Joyce Murry Lancaster cancellation Dues Treasurer: Ads Lou DiFelice, 717-572-3419 Clip art for holidays Feature Programs for April ‘21 [email protected] How the NL exchange got started 14 April 2021 at 6:15 p.m. 28 April 2021 at 6:15 p.m. Past President: CSA Revenues: Carte-de-Vistas by Bill Schultz. “Doc, I need a drink” by Ron Lesher Douglas Milliken, 717-330-4062 Schwartz The carte de visite[1] (French: This will feature the taxation of legal alcohol during [email protected] F.U on no response to ’39 fair contest [kaʁt də vizit], visiting card), National Prohibition. It will include some prescrip- Publicity: Tami Jaxon abbreviated CdV, was a type of tions for medicinal alcohol, sacramental wine, and Len Kasper, 717-723-1864 -4 Email from Mike Bach on Tony small photograph which was industrial or non-beverage alcohol. The story of Na- [email protected] Shields patented in Paris by photogra- tional Prohibition includes a chapter of one state that pher André Adolphe Eugène thought they could Membership: Disdéri in 1854, although first allow the sale of Barb Buchanan, 717-871-0244 [email protected] used by Louis Dodero. Each alcohol if they taxed 25 November photograph was the size of a it and another chap- Newsletter Editor: 2020 at 6:15 p.m. visiting card, & such photo- ter on some efforts to Program Manager, and Wilkins-Ellsworth: graph cards were commonly discourage home APS/ATA Rep: Paul Petersen, 717-299-5640 Their Expedition to traded among friends and visitors in the 1860s. Al- brewing by taxing [email protected] the North Pole. A bums for the collection (See Carte-de-Vistas pg.5) malt. presentation by 123

Page 2, March-April 2021 Philatelic Society of Lancaster County 13 January, Treasury, Minutes and Happening Club Notes David Weichert, Sect’y, and Lou DiFelice, $$$ Programs & Shows Opening: Dr. DiComo opened the Spring Stamp Member’s Bourse the research of this cover as well as 2021 Programs virtual meeting at 6:30 p.m. He and August Club Picnic. Paul the translation that she received from 10 March: The U.S. 1933 Byrd discussed the support for other said that he is in communication UN-L on the letter contained in the Antarctic Stamp: Production, local stamp clubs that is included with Millersville Borough and is cover, which referred to the siege. First Day, and Other Uses. Alan on the website, and he encouraged awaiting confirmation of dates for This is shown below. Warren. all of us to visit. He also said that both events. He hopes to have 24 March: An introduction to he has a good supply of pre-owned definite plans to report back to Revenue Collecting as Illustrated Linn’s and other philatelic maga- membership at the next meeeting. by Members’ Items. zines that he is willing to share State of the Hobby: Bob Toal 14 April: Revenues: Carte-de- with club members. Contact him shared that the post-Covid hobby Vistas. Bill Schultz. and let him know your reading will be different from the dealer’s 28 April: “Doc, I need a drink”: interests and preferences. perspective. Some are retiring; Events and Revenues Leading to Membership: Reporting for the Bob adds that others are emerging. the Prohibition. Ron Lesher Membership Committee, Paul Internet sales are growing. 12 May: Canada’s Role in Union Petersen said that 50 have paid Online Exhibits: Cemil Betanov & Confederate Postal Cross- 2021 dues to date. There are 127 encouraged members to scan their Border Mail during the U.S. members on the roster, but some exhibits and have them available Civil War. Ron Majors. may not renew in 2021. online. Members concurred. 26 May: Mail Wrappers: An Meeting Attendance: 37 Feature Presentation: The Siege Introduction, Foreign & Visitors included Cynthia Carl- of Paris Balloon Mail was pre- Domestic. Cemil Betanov son from Lincoln, NE who col- sented by Dick Colberg. 9 June: Niagara Falls & Philate- lects U.S. and early South Ameri- During the 1870-1871 Franco- ly. Rick Barrett ca. Larry Rosenblum is from Prussian War, Paris was under 23 June: Livermore and Knight - California and collects France, siege with little opportunity to A great help to Cynthia was the fol- lowing book: The Balloon Post of the printed matter advertising cards: Great Britain, and Paris siege mail. share the city’s news with the 1890-1919. Bob Toal Bob Toal is a stamp and cover outside world. The most success- Siege of Paris by Joseph Eisendrath (1976) published by the American 14 July: The Use of the 1847 dealer from Maryland. ful means of communicating was Issue in Boston. Mark Schwartz Treasury Report: Lou DiFelice to send letters from the city by Air Mail Society. 28 July: Open date noted that the club treasury is hot-air balloon. This went for Dr. DiComo did a short PowerPoint starting to slowly climb out of its many months. Below are Dick’s presentation entitled The U.S. Pro- 11 August: Summer Picnic. losses from 2020 due the recent cover and the map he created de- prietary Medicine Co” RS243e on Millersville Memorial Park income from the members’ 2021 lineating the probable route taken Experimental Silk Paper. He gave a (Confirmed) dues payments. by that balloon flight. brief history of the company, and he 25 August: Jamestown-1907. Treasury: 1-31 December 2020 discussed the silk paper in more Roger Brody Opening: $2953.18 detail. To exemplify this paper he 8 September: Madison, Florida, displayed the label nearby which 3¢ 1861 Postmaster's Provision- Income: $150.00 functioned as both a revenue stamp als - Study in Research. Patricia Expenses: $90.72 and an advertisement. The paper had Kauffman Sum: $3012.46 a white and fibrous nature along with 22 September: Open date 2-CDs @ $5900.25 the minute pieces of blue and red silk 13 October: U.S. Int’l Philatelic Approval of the Treasury Re- threads scattered within the paper. Expos, Part-II. Paul Petersen ports: This was approved unani- This confirmed its designation as 27 October: Halloween stamps mously by voice vote on the experimental-silk. and postal history. Dave Hunt. screen. 10 November: Potentially: Our 2021 Lancopex: Committee 2021 Annual Open House members Lou and Dr. DiComo and One-Page Exhibits, Len said that it is ‘wait and see’ with Mike Bach displayed a Swiss pic- Kasper & Paul Petersen respect to holding our late April ture postcard from 1929. This is one 24 November: Open date Lancopex. This hinges on the of 150 Swiss postcards released from Carpe Diem Means, “Seize the Day” Dick gave the history of the pro- 8 December: Potentially: Our condition of Covid-19 and state 1910-1956 as part of their national gram and displayed a host of im- December Dinner. Deb Ehleiter regulations regarding gatherings. fest. In the spirit of tonight’s presen- portant covers that made it out of and Dinner Committee. (The Membership will be informed. tation, Mike picked this particular Paris during those dark days of extent of the Covid-19 pandemic Virtual Stamp Show: RD Noble siege. There were about 2.5M card as it was went by balloon post. and Dennis Shumaker asked in December will dictate if the letters sent from Paris by balloon, annual dinner will be held.) about the feasibility of PSLC so they are not rare. having such an event. Members 22 December: Open date The follow-up discussion was very will look into such events by other Other enthusiastic. Larry Rosenblum societies and come up with some Lancopex: The 23-24 April shared some of his research on the recommendations for us. show has been cancelled. topic that he published in Linn’s, Mid-Atlantic Federation: Dr. A Kevin Kellman Stamp Show and this led to further group dis- DiComo gave a brief update on cussion including microfilm as at the Farm & Home this organization in the making, a carried out via pigeon mail. This 6 October 1929 card was made Center.,Fri/Sat, 23-24 April. regional federation of stamp clubs for a special day for Swiss aero-clubs PSLC Member’s Philatelic in the nine surrounding states. Cynthia Carlson added that she found a RF balloon cover at a with the dedicated cancellation. It Flea Market, Millersville More to come. Memorial Park, Sunday 16 May. local show for 50¢! She enjoyed was mailed across Switzerland.

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* Opening: Dr. DiComo wel- part of Columbia. Next it was the name near Paradise from 1860- comed all members and visitors stamp of the Republic of Panama. 1934. to the meeting at 6:30. Finally, the stamps were then once Tom’s other interesting item was Membership: Reporting for again overprinted for use in the the Brooks Company cover, one Barbara Buchanan, Member- Canal Zone. which fabricated hernia trusses. a specially prepared UK Machin book- ship Chairman, Paul Petersen This company uses their incoming let for Christmas one year. These shared that we have one new covers for their record base. What stamps were sold at a discount as noted member, Tony Diadoto from by the star, which was printed on the th seem like auxiliary postal mark- Mt. Gretna who joined on the 9 . ings are company notations on an stamp, not on the gum. (below) To date there are 59 members individual’s account. (below) who have paid dues for 2021, and 128 members are on the roster. But it is not as simple as it seems. Meeting attendance was 34 There are three basic designs of Business items: the Panama map on these stamps, Paul said that PSLC has been but the fun comes from the use of given permission to hold our first different paper and ink colors. PSLC Stamp Flea Market for Then there are the overprints, Bob Rufe (below) shared some Regarding the black lines on the Wild- members and friends. This will which vary by several images, EFO varieties of QE1 through ings, Dr. DiComo said that these were be on Sunday, 16 May at Mil- colors, directionality of the over- QE4 (Special Handling) stamps he graphite lines added to the stamp backs lersville Memorial Park, the print placement, and application had recently acquired as well as a to facilitate the electronic sorting pro- same site where we will hold our by several printers. The combina- plate block of JQ5, the 25 cent cess. Mike Bach confirmed this as a annual picnic on 11 August. He tions and permutations are stag- Parcel Post postage due stamps. precursor to the phosphor tagging. provided some of the logistics, gering. And did we mention that David Hunt shared the tale of two and more will be forthcoming, from this vortex of stamp varieties covers. Both were mailed to him from including sign-ups for tables. are many errors and forgeries with the same source in Lancaster. In De- 2021 Show Cancellations (to which to contend? cember, the Harrisburg USPS Pro- date): There was gen’l discus- cessing Center was backed up with sion of Covid-19 related stamp many tractor-trailer loads of mail yet to show cancellations. This in- be sorted. As such, much mail was cludes Lancopex, Delpex, Al- diverted away from Harrisburg. The lentown, Dayton, and several first of the two covers went through others. Reading’s show in not Harrisburg, but this one had a much until November, so for now it is longer transit time in reaching him “wait and see.” Allentown is In addition to John’s wide collec- then the other cover, which was routed keeping an open mind for its tion of stamps were the images of through Daniels, NJ to be sorted then October show. his covers with stamps across the sent to Lancaster. board. This is the stuff of postal Bob Toal (above/below) showed history. The post-presentation both sides of an interesting adver- discussion was lively. tising cover from the Kikapoo Panama map stamp collecting is Indian Medicine Company of New for the hearty, as it gives the same Haven, CT. He added that it was challenges as experienced by stu- companies like this, which led to dents of the 1921 Irish overprints. the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act.

Feature Presentation: The George Hauber, Sr. showed a few Panama Map Stamps by John personal favorites related to printing on Howker. stamps. To highlight these he dis- John guided us through this played #1593, the 11¢ stamp from the complex taxonomy of stamps 1975-1981 Americana series. (below)

(with multiple denominations) Tom Bowman displayed a 1949

containing images of Panama postcard (above) with an interest- RD Noble displayed some mid-

th 53 60 - that were used from 1887 to ing accessory marking:” No Such 20 Century UK stamps. The 17607 PA Lancaster,

1906. The stamp goes through Post Office In the State Named.” Wildings had black lines on the 53

An Early Lancaster Promotional Postcard 60 Box P.O.

various transformations starting It was addressed to Leman Place, back. The Machin had a blue star.

with the Columbia issue (Bogo- PA! Penciled in handwriting in Does anyone have any ideas? County Lancaster of Society Philatelic tá). This was then reissued but the bottom was “Try Paradise, Bob Kotanchik explained that the restricted to Panama while still PA.” Yes, there was a PO of this stamp with the blue star was from 4132

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Dr. DiComo opened the meeting two featured articles in Linn’s Stamp in London with 21K guests pre- a Hame-Tug and Buckle, dated at 6:30 with a welcome to mem- News last fall on the pigeon post and sent including the Price of Wales. the 28th March, 1876. bers and guests. He encouraged us balloon mail during the Franco Prus- A limited number of special post- * to support our stamp dealers with sian War. Welcome Bob and Larry. cards and cancels were prepared. both online and mail order pur- Kudos: Dan Marten gave a shout- chases. He thanked all who have out to Dr. DiComo whose article, A kept the club successfully running Noteworthy Precancel on Lancaster for the last year during less than Watch Company’s Advertising Co- favorable conditions. He an- vers was just published in this nounced that there are some open month’s (Feb., 2021, pgs. 144-152,) dates for virtual meeting presenta- American Philatelist. This was fol- tions, and encouraged those inter- lowed by great acclamation from the These expensive events with pricy ested to contact Paul Petersen. members on screen. souvenirs were all dedicated fund- Membership: Paul updated Bar- Lou DiFelice provided the financial raisers for the “Rowland Hill Scott Ney gave a presentation on bara Buchanan’s data as of last report note below. Memorial and Benevolent Fund” Coffee Rationing in WWII. As a week that 64 members have paid Treasury: 1-30 January 2021 for aging postal workers. By collector in this topic, Scott ex- their 2021 dues to date equaling Opening: $3012.46 year’s end, this had raised $14M plained the complex and evolv- 49% of the club membership. To- Income: $265.00 in today’s U.S. dollars. ing system, the series of ration tal to date is 130 members. Expenses: $150.00 booklets, and the stamps and Meeting Attendance: 28 Sum: $3127.46 tokens. Announcements: Paul announced 2-CDs @ $5900.25 that Lancopex scheduled for late Lou said that the income was from April has been cancelled due to too dues, and that the expenses were for many unpredictable variables out- the pavilion reservations for the standing. However, he has confir- mation from Kevin Kellman who spring bourse and summer picnic. will hold a Weekend Show on Approval of the Treasury Report: On the evening of 2 July was a This was unanimous by voice vote Friday and Saturday, 23-24 April. Conversazione and Exhibit with There will also be a Sunday Show on screen. 4K guests. 40K covers with in- Besides coffee, meat, sugar, on 21 February 2021. Both of the serts and special cancels were canned goods, rubber tires, gaso- 2021 Postage rate above shows will be at the Farm & prepared and available across the line, and others necessities were increase55=55, 35 Home Center. country. also rationed. to36 On the Mend: Paul talked to Alan On 4 November a large format extra Oz. 15-20 Warren this morning and reported Christmas Card was available int’l letters and ppcs that he is home from rehab and throughout the UK. (â) remain at $1.15 making progress following his hip * Fx and replacement last month. Alan sends his best to the club.

Member’s Bourse: Paul said de- Feature Presentation: Mike Bach tailed information will be forth- presented Celebrating the 1890 Jubi- coming for our 16 May bourse lee of the Penny Post. Given the scheduled for Millersville Memo- success of the world’s first uniform Carpe Diem Means, “Seize the rial Park. Save the date! It will be penny post and the Penny Black held rain or shine under masked stamp, the UK held a celebration and distancing conditions as last over seven months. year’s picnic. Table space will be Whatizit? Susanne Noble Uhl available for your self-catered showed a stamp. What do folks lunches and drinks. know about it? At first it looks New Members and Visitors: Paul like Hungary with the introduced visitor Cathy Ko- “…YAR…POSTA” available for tanchik. She assisted her husband, view. What do you think? (â) Bob as he prepared his Machin George Haubert, Sr. presented In presentation last year and was the Back of My Desk Drawer. (â) fascinated by the detail, categories, colors, and more. She shared that Mike Bach sent her a packet of her own Machins for study, and she has been collecting since! Paul also noted new members: Robert Toal is from Glen Arm, MD and will also be our speaker on 23 June. Larry Rosenblum is th from Sunnyvale, CA and has a On 16, 17, & 19 May 1890 was a George uncovered a 19 Century wide collecting interest, France Conversazione held at the Guildhall document, ‘Letters of Patent’ being one of them. He authored from his wife’s family. It was for

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(ßfrom Veranda, Pg.-1) Club Member’s Philatelic Flea Market 24 February Proceedings A at Millersville Memorial Park. It Dr. DiComo opened the meeting Show & Tell: Mike Bach showed Glenn Estus displayed two inter- Ed * will be an outdoor but covered, with a greeting to all and gave an a 1940 Havana cover franked with esting items. The first is the 716, Member’s Bourse. So sort through update on the Sunday Stamp a souvenir sheet. The SS celebrates Lake Placid stamp (l) next to its your doubles and all and get ready Show on 21 February. the 100th Anniversary of the Penny small die proof. There are only a to deal to your fellow stamp collec- Membership/Dues: Reporting Black. It made it from Havana to few of these small dies extant. tors. Paul will have more on this. for Barbara Buchanan, Paul NYC in one Day (80 years ago)! And while you are at it, there will Petersen said that as of 15 Febru- be a table selling items that have ary we have 131 dues paying been donated to the club, so consid- members, and 66 are up to date er donating some of your lesser- with their dues. Visitors present valued items at this event. tonight are Marge Fabor, Glenn Glenn’s next items are two covers And there will also be a second Estus, and Dr. George DeKorn- with imperforate breast cancer table for giveaways such as your feld. All are from the ESPHS. stamps (B5), both mailed within a stamp magazines and other items Attendance: Tonight’s meeting few days of each other from that may only have value to other was about 35. Ohio. Both covers contain re- club members and collectors. Other Business: Paul said that quests for funding, one for a po- the picnic and outdoor bourse are litical candidate and the other for in planning with confirmed dates. Mike also displayed some stamps missionary support. (â) Further information will be forth- asking for information. Among the coming. He also noted that he similar stamps, one is a bisect. (â) received a call from the Lancaster On Sunday February 21st, Kevin Barnstormers inquiring if PSLC Kellman held a small Some Sunday will be booking block seating this Stamp Show at the Farm and Home year. Many things will have to Center. fall into place before we can de- termine this. We all remember the great times we have had at Clip- per Stadium for the games over the years, win, lose, or draw. Several participants would start at Suzanne Noble Uhl displayed a Five-Guys for burgers & fries, snap of a battleship revenue from while others had ribs at the game. the time of the Spanish-American There will be more to come. War. What are the markings? There were five dealers and to my Feature Presentation: Dr. Di- Members shared that most of best estimate, about 40-45 custom- Como presented The Providence, Bob Kotanchik said that these are these revenues were cancelled by ers (cumulative), including some R.I. Pre-Mailing Control Marking Warsaw locals of 1915, and he specific company hand stamps or from the club, a few of whom ha- Thank You Kind on the U.S. 3 Cent 1851-57 highly recommended the Fisher by manuscript cancellation as is ven’t been heard from in a year. It Colleagues Stamp. He shared the findings of Stamp Catalog of Poland to identi- the case with this stamp. The was good to see them. his many years of research to fy issues like these. 7/1/99 is the date the stamp was This show was safely conducted determine the origin and purpose cancelled, and the NRS or NR with temperature taking, Covid- Tom Bowman shared an attractive of the vertical and/or horizontal with flourish represents the ini- vetting, and social distancing. I cover dated 30 January 1933 from lines on these stamps as sent from tials of the company or its repre- talked to both dealers and customers Salisbury, CT with a rubber stamp the Providence post office be- cachet celebrating the town’s Ski sentative.(â) who gave positive reviews. tween 6/1855 and 10/1857. (â) Meet. This cover is franked with And my offer is still good. If any of the 1932 5¢ Olympic stamp, Scott you would like any stamp maga- 719. (â) Lancaster Postal History zines, just let me know, CJDi

DiComo’s reasoning for negating the lines as silent precancels is Dr. DiComo displayed details of compelling as well as his ra- RD Noble showed an interesting a double transfer of #372 (1909) Ed. * tionale for concluding that the cover with silent precancel used to which celebrates the nautical lines are control marks with the mail a seed catalog at reduced rate accomplishments of both Henry (ßCarte-de-Vistas from Pg.-1) and exact purpose currently unclear. of one-cent. (â) Hudson and Robert Fulton. (â) display of cards became a common He presented his theory on the fixture in Victorian parlors. The latter, and Zoom meeting partici- immense popularity of these card pants in the post-presentation photographs led to the publication discussion offered other related and collection of photographs of theories. He integrated extant Friend of PSLC, John Howker will be speaking on 27 January on the Pana- prominent persons. research on the topic with his ma Map stamps. These have a storied history originating in Columbia and The presentation will focus on a findings, and he illustrated his then being overprinted with “Panama”. Eventually Panama adapted the series of historical CdV’s related to talk with the items he compiled in stamp and replaced Columbia with Panama. West Chester PA in the form of a support of his conclusions. philatelic revenue exhibit. 12

Thanks for an interesting talk to the APS members. I attach photos of some Page 6, March-April 2021 Philatelic Society of Lancaster County Wilkins covers I have currently listed on eBay. Mostly they are Antarctic but African American Herit- Nothing New Under the Sun Hawid Mount Co. to some are North Pole. These are in addi- tion to my own personal collection of age Stamp Album Close on 30 June early Antarctic material which includes By Thomas Nichols. In early February, Hal Klein 2021 Postal Increases polar medals, glass negatives, books This specialty album is designed for forwarded a notice from the and postcards. anyone interested in U.S. postage Hawid Co. (of Berlin, Germany), stamps related to African-American maker of fine stamp mounts, Antarctica is my passion and I have culture. The stamps and other postal stating that they will be closing visited 4 times by ship with another material fall into three categories: 1) the business at the end of June. expedition booked for 2022. I have African-American commemorative, In Hawid’s release, they attribute been a speaker on 2 of the Qantas dedi- definitive, and special issues honor- their diminishing economic pro- cated Antarctic Jumbo flights. I have ing famous African-Americans; 2) spects to the declining use of also been to the Arctic in Canada and Black Heritage via the Black Herit- philatelic items and the distrac- Norway. age Series, that initiated by the USPS tion of electronic media. Further, in 1978. It recognized the achieve- the owner, the daughter of the I am a member of the British and Aus- ments of prominent African- company’s founder Hawid Hans tralian polar postal history societies and Americans; and 3) Topical and Widmaier, is turning 80. They was the organiser of the Antarctic week theme stamps which relate in some will continue production and Festival Stamp Exhibition in Hobart way to African-American events in complete all outstanding orders this year which was unfortunately can- art, music, work, sports, culture or “What has been will be again, the old story looked so familiar for their products by closure date. celled due to covid. Based on previous other African American images. what has been done will be done about the USPOD losing mon- Several manufacturers of stamp years we were expecting 35,000 people Album Specifics: again; there is nothing new un- ey due to un-cancelled mail! mounts and other related items to attend The Antarctic Festival in Ho- Ÿ100 pages with spaces for 300 stamps, 3 der the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 9:1). And if they do cancel our remain, but it is tough to see an- bart, and an unknown percentage of postal cards, and 4 souvenir sheets. Hal Klein found this clipping in packages, can they not do so other closure such as this. those to attend the stamp and postcard ŸThere are sufficient blank pages for a 1949 Postal Bull. As he read it, with a pen and/or ugly marker? Regarding the backdrop of the future issues. exhibition which was one of the events. Hawid company, PSLC member ŸCaptions and specifics for each stamp. Vern Marten has much to con- I spent 2 years planning it so was gutted ŸAll images in color for easy ID. Breaking News… when we had to cancel. We hope to ŸAlbum accommodates both stamp hing- tribute. Vern was born in Berlin hold it again in 2022. Hobart is an icon- es or mounts. This just in...You’ve been hear- choose which recording you during the last year of the war. He ic and historic Antarctic City, and as àþInquiries: Contact Tom Nichols: ing about it for a while, but now it would like to see. grew up in the French sector, and the place from which Amundsen told [email protected] is for real; it’s here…PSLC now 2: Go to the Contact Us drop- the original Hawid Company was the world he had reached the South has its own YouTube Channel. down box on the top of the across the street from him in the Pole. This year is the centenary of the What does this mean? If you miss page. Open this and you’ll see back of his neighbor’s house. The Wyatt Earp which was the vessel that a virtual meeting, you may still be the YouTube option to open. company started shortly after the Wilkins bought to carry their plane and able to view the recording of the Not every Zoom presentation end of the war. provisions to the Antarctic for meeting’s presentation on our will be included, as participation Vern worked for Herr Hawid the flights with Lincoln Ellsworth. It is YouTube Channel. is based on the permission of the Hans Widmaier in the late 1950s also the bicentenary of the first sighting It’s easy to do. You can link to speakers. Some defer posting at as a young teenager. Back then it of the continent so was a significant these presentations easily from this time, as they are still devel- was a small company with no year for the south. I will send 3 lots of the website in two different ways. oping their presentations. There outside employees besides Vern scans. They show the front and back of is a good indication that we will and another teen. Their job was to the cover plus the previous owners see these at a later date. sort stamps and form packets for comments about them. This YouTube Channel was sale to bring in additional revenue Best wishes prepared by PSLC’s Webmaster, while the mount business ramped Tony Shields Designer, and President, Dr. CJ up. Herr Widmaier was often on Shields Stamps and Coins DiComo. sales trips when he wasn’t run- When you visit this site, please ning his large production ma- subscribe, because once the club chines for the mounts. has 100 subscribers, PSLC can Returning briefly to Berlin in the have a custom URL link which 1970s, Vern visited the Hawid 1: Go to the Resource page. will make the process that much Co. in their new and greatly ex- When the menu opens up, click easier. panded factory. He said that they on the YouTube icon (above) on And feedback is welcome when were the nicest people to work

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17516-0116, with $10.00, þ Checks only, no cash. Be sure to sign your check. Thank you in advance. County Lancaster of Society Philatelic Name: ______Phone:______

Email Address: ______

ATA Member ☐ APS Member ☐ Please check the appropriate ATA/APS box(s) if you are a paid up member. þMake checks payable to Philatelic So- ciety of Lancaster County. Also, please advise of any changes in address, cell number, or email address.