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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 Volume 57, Number 6 THE TEXAS HILATELIST PThe Journal of the Texas Philatelic Association Fort Worth Plant Churned Out B-24 Bomber

Alex Gill Wins Holiday Stamp Design Contest Again

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San Antonio, Texas, Menger Hotel postcard, back side shown, front side also illustrated. Price — $150.00 Also, well-stocked in U.S., Classics, Revenues and Locals Please visit me at selected stamp shows and bourses in Texas and beyond! contents THE TEXAS PHILATELIST FEATURES 3 Publicize chapter activities with a journal page Arthur P. von Reyn 4 Alex Gill wins Holiday Stamp Design Contest again Douglas Moss 10 von Reyn named new editor of The Texas Philatelist 11 Fort Worth plant churned out B-24 bomber Ray E. Cartier 20 Deadline looms for TPA/OPS Winter Auction lots Arthur P. von Reyn 24 Who knew “Crain’s Corner” would last so long? Douglas Moss 29 Houston show storms back after last year’s hiatus Arthur P. von Reyn 33 Candidates in TPA election provide biographies Arthur P. von Reyn DEPARTMENTS 2 President’s Message 17 Texas Connection 22 Calendar of Events NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 26 Chapters in Action Volume 57, Number 6 THE TEXAS PHILATELIST (ISSN 0893-2670) 39 Texas Cancels is published bimonthly by the Texas Philatelic As- 40 Membership Report sociation, Inc., 3916 Wyldwood Road, Austin, Texas 78739-3005. 42 Crain’s Corner POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: TEXAS PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION 3916 Wyldwood Rd. Austin, TX 78739-3005 Arthur P. von Reyn EDITOR & ADVERTISING MANAGER P.O. Box 1622. Dallas, TX 75356-1622 E-mail: [email protected] Opinions expressed in The Texas Philatelist are those of the individual authors and are not necessarily those of the editor, the officers of the Texas Philatelic Association, Inc., or the membership.

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 1 president’s message Vote now for your new leadership in 2010 By Arthur P. von Reyn It’s dues collection and election time once again. Since about 45% of our membership has either prepaid their 2010 dues or are life members, participation in the election could be quite lame if members don’t promptly take care of business by marking the ballots enclosed with this edition of The Texas Philatelist. Voting in the election, whether there are contested races or not, shows support to those who have agreed to serve as leaders in future years. Don’t forget that a “write-in” option is available for each office. For background information on the candidates, please turn to page 33. REMIT DUES NOW AND SAVE YOURSELF AND US TIME AND MONEY Those members who need to pay dues are encouraged to take advantage of the prompt payment discount that is available to those remitting dues by December 31, 2009 (postmark determines payment date). Yes, the savings are only $2.00, but taking care of this obligation now allows us to direct your Association’s funds and treasurer’s time to better uses than sending out repeated dues reminders. Don’t forget there’s an option of paying two years dues in advance, or eliminating future dues altogether by securing a life membership. To determine your dues payment status, look above your name on this journal’s mailing envelope for the year date. If it’s “2009,” then dues for the next year are payable. MORE MEMBER INVOLVEMENT NEEDED IN JOURNAL PREPARATION Due to the resignation of Douglas Moss as the journal editor, I have accepted that position for the time being. Since early 2006, I have assisted Doug with preparing the journal— it was obvious the task of editing and laying out a full-color, bimonthly publication was too onerous for one person, especially one who also worked full-time. Now, substantially more member involvement is needed to keep this publication on schedule. In addition to the need for the contribution of feature articles, which Doug made pleas for on a regular basis, I am also asking for volunteers in editing a number of sections of this publication. These sections include “Chapters in Action, “ “Calendar of Events,” “Crain’s Corner,” and “Texas Connection.” Typically, editing duties range from simply compiling information gleaned from newsletters and online resources for “Chapters in Action” and “Calendar of Events” to researching, writing and image acquisition for “Texas Connection.” VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TPA TABLE AT STAMP SHOWS Many of our members are regular stamp show attendees and have probably noticed that for the past few years there has been a staffed—not vacant—TPA table at these events. With the exception of our presence at this year’s AmeriStamp Expo/TEXPEX, it has usually been your president and first vice president who manned the table for 90 percent of the time. As a staffed table at these shows is essential for our member recruitment efforts, we are asking for members to commit to a two-hour stint at each show beginning with next year’s TEXPEX. Due to the success of online volunteer sign up utilized for AmeriStamp Expo/TEXPEX, this system will be utilized again. To volunteer to assist with the table at TEXPEX 2010 in April, simply visit http://www.texasphilatelic.org/volunteer.htm. In Philatelic Friendship, Arthur P. von Reyn

2 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Publicize chapter activities with a journal page By Arthur P. von Reyn Chapter TPA Discount Price or almost two years now, the Dallas-Park- Membership FCities Philatelic Society has been accorded Less than 15%...... 0%...... $150.00 a chapter page in The Texas Philatelist. This has 15% to 29%...... 20%...... 120.00 been a test of the concept of providing chapters 30% to 44%...... 40%...... 90.00 another tool in publicizing their activities; one 46% to 59%...... 60%...... 60.00 60% to 74% ...... 80%...... 30.00 that can be particularly important if no club 75% or greater...... 100%...... Free newsletter is published. 3. The assessment must be paid by January 31 This program is now being expanded to based on chapter membership as of December 31 all chapters and works like this: of the prior year. 1. In each edition of The Texas Philatelist a chap- 4. The deadline for copy submission is the first ter is allowed one page for their exclusive use. At of the month preceding publication of the journal, the top of the page, space is allowed for the chapter i.e. December 1 for the January/February. name and its logo. The balance of the page can be 5. No refunds are made to chapters failing to filled at each chapter’s discretion, i.e. text and/or submit copy or missing deadlines. photos describing recent club meeting programs, future activities, field trips, member recognition, With TPA membership costing a mere and so forth. $10 a year (with discount), it should not take 2. The assessment for a year’s run of chapters much effort for a chapter to earn a sufficient page is $150.00 a year, but discounts up to “totally discount and run a page at little or no cost. free” are available according to the percentage of For further information, contact Arthur club members who are also TPA members. P. von Reyn, the journal editor.

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i c As s o c i a t i o n www.texasphilatelic.org “Friendship Through Philately” Arthur P. von Reyn, PRESIDENT Douglas Moss, 1st VICE PRESIDENT P.O. Box 561622 305 St. Lukes Dr. Chapter No. Dallas, TX 75356-1622 Richardson, TX 75080-4830 0632-049588 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] OFFICERS Thomas M. Koch, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Lyle Boardman, SECRETARY-TREASURER 1013 Springbrook Dr. 3916 Wyldwood Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115-3943 Austin, TX 78739-3005 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter C. Elias (2010) Denise Stotts (2010) George I. Woodburn (2010) Jane King Fohn, past president Robert I. Benner (2012) James Berryhill (2012) William L. Strauss (2012) Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i c As s o c i a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o n BOARD OF TRUSTEES Arthur P. von Reyn. Chairman Douglas C. Moss Lyle Boardman (Vacant) R.M. Arndt (2010) Jeffrey Switt (2010) Norman A. Cohen (2012) William L. Strauss (2012)

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 3 Alex Gill wins Holiday Stamp Design Contest again By Douglas Moss and to promote next year’s contest. or the first time in its 22-year history, the There are 6 age groups this year. Within FTPA Youth Holiday Stamp Design Con- each group, first, second and third place entries test has a repeat overall winner. Alex Gill drew are recognized. the unique circular stamp design that graces Age Group: 5 to 6 years old the cover of this edition of The Texas Philatelist. Alex, age 15, of West Bend, Wisconsin, wrote The winner of first place in the 5 to 6 year that his stamp is a “perfect blend of contem- old age group is Katherine Walker, age 6, of porary stamps with traditional stamps.” His Richardson, Texas. Her stamp design shows a collecting interest is old stamps from the 19th fireplace surrounded by hearts and a Christmas century to the present day. tree next to a cake with candles. The second This year’s version of the annual contest, in place contestant is also from Richardson, which youngsters ages 17 or less are asked to Avery Allsup, age 6. The third place winner design a winter holiday themed postage stamp, is Jake (last name not provided), age 5, from was down to just over a hundred, but the qual- Murrieta, California. Jake’s stamp features a ity of the artwork submitted by the children was spectacular. The contest was again organized by the Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society (DPCPS). In addition to the legwork done by members of the DPCPS, the contest was made possible by an annual grant from the TPA Foundation and additional support received from the British North American Philatelic Society (BNAPS). The BNAPS grant money is a first, being used to provide even better Katherine Walker, Age 6, Richardson, Texas prizes for the children this year, AGE GROUP 5-6

Avery Allsup, Age 6, Richardson, Texas

Jake, Age 5, Murrieta, California

4 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Christmas ornament with a “Merry Christmas age group. Gabrielle Mattheis of Wauwatosa, Minnesota” greeting. Wisconsin has a black cat celebrating the holi- Age Group: 7 to 8 years old days, describing it as a “cat with a Santa hat and a scarf.” Gabrielle likes to collect animal Among 7 to 8 year olds, the first place in stamps. Second place in this age group goes this group is Calah (last name not provided), to Alondra Keller of Richardson, Texas. Her age 8, also from Murrieta, California. Her stamp shows a little child discovering Santa stamp shows a Christmas tree with a puppy Claus putting presents under the Christmas dog. She writes that her artwork shows a tree. The third place winner is also from Rich- “dog that is happy because he got a bone ardson, Genesis Goodman. Her stamp shows for Christmas.” Nathan Heindl, age 8, from what Christmas must look like at her house. Richardson, Texas, takes second place with his blue Christmas evening with a crescent moon Age Group: 10 years old sky filled with stars. Third place goes to a In the 10 year old age group, a beautiful Halloween-themed stamp from Mya Johnson, stamp with snowflakes by Cathy Beaver of age 7, also of Richardson. Her stamp shows a Richardson, Texas, receives first place consid- scary ghost and a jack-o-lantern. eration from the judges. Cathy describes her Age Group: 9 years old stamp as a “beautiful winter.” The first foreign of two stamp designs comes from Kelsey Si- A cat lover wins first place in the 9 year old monson of Deer Park, Washington. Her stamp

Nathan Heindl, Age 8, Richardson, Texas

Mya Johnson, Age 7, Richardson, Texas

Caleh, Age 8, Murrieta, California AGE GROUP 7-8

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 5 is a detailed depiction of a Canadian Christ- Celebrate Christmas, Too!” Shannon collects mas, including the toy train travelling around U.S. classic stamps and many different topicals a Christmas tree. The third place winner, including animals, flowers, butterflies and Justin Savage, is also from Deer Park. Justin’s dance. Shannon tells us that “my design shows design is a present wrapped in a geometrically that Christmas is a time of happiness and peace designed paper. Justin mentions that his stamp for animals as well as for human beings.” was drawn with colored pencils. Age Group: 13 years old and up Age Group: 11 to 12 years old The final age group encompasses entries The second winning entry of the contest submitted by children 13 years old and up. featuring a foreign stamp design, in the 11- Alex Gill, who won the contest last year in 12 age group, is from Jimmy Ray, age 12, of this age group, aces it again with his circular Richardson, Texas. It shows a Jamaican snow stamp design. Second place goes to 17-year-old man. Emily Chmielewski, age 11, of Hales Alyssa Anderson of West Bend, Wisconsin. Corners, Wisconsin, wins second place with Alyssa writes that her stamp design is called her “Colorado Christmas.” She explains “I did “Seasons Squeakings, by my past and present a mountain scene, with sledders, snowboarders Guinea pigs.” From left to right the Guinea and a snowman.” Emily collects Disney and pigs are Maysie, Skittle, Izzy and Muffy. Egyptian stamps. Shannon Moore, age 11, of Finally, Joshua Moore, age 13, of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, wins third place in her New York, receives the third place prize for age group with her stamp entitled “Animals “a White Christmas—Celebrating Outside.”

Gabrielle Mattheis, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Alondra Keller, AGE GROUP 9 Genesis Goodman, Richardson, Texas Richardson, Texas

6 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Cathy Beaver , Richardson, Texas

AGE GROUP 10 Kelsey Simonson, Justin Savage, Deer Park, Washingon Deer Park, Washington

Joshua collects U.S. classic stamps, U.S. cov- albums. The second and third place winners in ers and several topical subjects. He informs us each age group also receive a special album. that “Christmas in the Eastern United States A big thank you goes out to those who is usually cold. If we are lucky, there might helped with the contest this year. Jerold be lots of snow outside. I hope for a ‘White Plumb, Sheena Bosworth and Doug Moss Christmas’.” of the Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society Every child who entered the contest re- formed the committee that organized the ceives a packet of stamps and a small stamp contest. The judges of the contest included the album. For submitting the best overall stamp aforementioned individuals, and the following design, Alex Gill wins a copy of the excellent DPCPS members: Rod Gabel, Harry Pedersen book, the Encyclopedia of United States Stamps and Mark Solomon. Carolyn McCarty of and Stamp Collecting edited by Rodney A. Arapaho Classical Elementary School in Rich- Juell and Steve J. Rod. Jimmy Ray gets a Scott ardson, Texas, also served as a judge. Kudos Minuteman Stamp Album. Cathy Beaver and also go out to Don Schilling for publicizing Gabrielle Mattheis each receive a brand new the contest on his incredible stamp blog, The board game, Post Office-Opoly, for winning Stamp Collecting Round-Up. their age groups. Calah (last name not pro- Special recognition goes out to BNAPS vided) from California and Katherine Walker and the TPA Foundation for their generous will each collect a Patriot Stamp Album and a grants that make promotional efforts and special selection of stamps to go with their new quality contest prizes possible. The DPCPS

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 7 committee that organizes the contest is in contest will appear in future issues of The the process of planning and promoting the Texas Philatelist and on the TPA website, www. 2010 edition. More information about the texasphilatelic.org.

Emily Chmielewski, Age 11, Hales Corners, Wisconsin

Jimmy Ray, Age 12, Richardson, Texas

AGE GROUP 11-12

Shannon Moore, Age 11, Brooklyn, New York

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8 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 AGE GROUP 13 and up

Alex Gill, Age 15, West Bend, Wisconsin (Larger illustration shown on the front cover.)

Joshua C. Moore, Age 13, Brooklyn, New York

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Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 9 von Reyn named new editor of The Texas Philatelist ffective September 20, 2009, Arthur P. breaking news items, such as reports on stamp Evon Reyn was named the new editor of shows, obituaries and minutes for “Chapters The Texas Philatelist. The action was taken in Action” will be accepted up to 15 days prior by the Texas Philatelic Association’s board of to the publication date. Submissions may be directors following the resignation of Douglas made via e-mail to [email protected] Moss earlier that month. Arthur has previously or by regular mail to Arthur P. von Reyn, The been finalizing the layout of the publication Texas Philatelist, P.O. Box 1622, Dallas, TX since it was converted to full color, so there will 75356-1622. Note that a special form for be no changes in the format or content other “Chapters in Action” submissions is available than the omission of several features previously at the TPA website www.texasphilatelic.org. regularly contributed by Doug. The deadline for display and “Classified So that members will receive their copies Emporium” advertisements is the first of the of The Texas Philatelist around the first of the month preceding the publication date, except month of the publication date, von Reyn that contract display advertisers may send has established new editorial and advertising “camera ready” copy no later than the 15th of deadlines that will be in place for the January- the month preceding the publication date. February 2010 issue. For those having Internet access, don’t for- Feature stories and regular columns like get that The Texas Philatelist is usually posted “Texas Connection,” “Calendar of Events,” on the TPA website www.texasphilatelic.org and “President’s Message” must be received at several weeks prior to the time it appears in least 30 days before the publication date. Late members’ mailboxes.

10 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 A patriotic picture postcard depicting the B-24 bomber lauds Texas’ contribution to the war effort. Fort Worth plant churned out B-24 bomber Ray E. Cartier heavy land bomber (LB-30), basing it on the he B-24 bomber’s conception took place Consolidated Aircraft Model 29 flying boat Tin 1939 as the activities of Germany (PB2-Y) already in production at their plant against their neighbors in Europe, and Japan’s in San Diego, California. When France fell to against China, made it necessary to think the Germans, the aircraft already in work were that the United States might soon have to transferred to England. The U.S. Army Air protect itself against one or both of these na- Corps asked for a further study for a U.S. air- tions. The U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) craft and designated their version as the XB-24, requested a new aircraft that could provide the X standing for experimental. They signed better all around performance than the B-17, a contract with Consolidated for a prototype then in production at various U.S. aircraft in March of 1939. Unlike other bombers, this manufacturers. plane featured a new tricycle landing gear to The new requirements included building a accommodate faster takeoffs and landings. It plane that could travel as fast as 300 mph with had four powerful engines on a reduced drag a ceiling of 35,000 feet. Its range also needed wing that was affixed to the top of the fuselage. to be substantially boosted to 3,000 miles. It also had twin tail fins. It could carry twice France had already created specifications for a the bomb load of a B-17: eight 1,100 pound bombs. Bubbles in the back, both sides and ON THE COVER the top allowed for multiple areas from which Three B-24 bomber soar over the flat land- to fire machine guns. The front bubble was scape of North Texas. (Photo courtesy of the initially for the bombardier, but was a soft National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) spot for German fighters and in later versions it too became a gun turret. The XB-24 made

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 11 its maiden flight on new Consolidated December 29, 1939 Aircraft plant would from Consolidated’s be located on the Lindbergh Field in far west side of Fort San Diego, Cali- Worth. fornia. The name The politicians “Liberator” was ap- in Dallas were furi- plied to the new ous, setting off a bomber. 30-year feud be- Be c a u s e t h e tween the two cities U.S. West Coast that was finally put was deemed suscep- Consolidated Aircraft’s B-24 bomber was nicknamed to rest when they tible to attack from the “Liberator,” for its mission during WWII. both got together to Japan, a decision to create an inland manufac- build the DFW International Airport, midway turing plant was made. The final contenders between the two cities. were the cities of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Dallas, More B-24 aircraft were needed than could Texas. But a Fort Worth politician named be produced in just San Diego and Fort Worth, Amon G. Carter had an ace-in-the-hole. He so in 1943 a third manufacturing plant in flew to Washington, D.C. to have a chat with Tulsa was set up by Douglas Aircraft to build his good friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt. When B-24s, and Dallas got a contract by North he returned home, he unveiled his coup—the American aviation to build B-24G aircraft

Consolidated’s Air Force Plant #4 in Fort Worth was touted as the world’s longest building. Note the employee riding a bicycle at the right. (Photo courtesy of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force).

12 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 in that city. Later, the in 1942 but upgrades Ford Motor Company created the B-24D at in Ohio started pro- the Fort Worth plant, ducing B-24E aircraft. now designated as Air The five companies Force Plant #4. 3,034 combined to produce B-24 Bombers and its 18,482 B-24s and their C-87 Cargo versions variants – more of this rolled off the assembly Due to a shortage of housing near the Consoli- aircraft than of any dated’s Air Force Plant #4 outside of Fort Worth, the lines in Fort Worth and made before or since. government built a development within walking 966 came from Dallas. When WWII start- distance called Liberator Village. However, the U.S. The huge plane was ed, only a few B-24A Post Office Department shortened the location’s shipped to theaters of name to “Liberator, Texas,” for a canceling device. aircraft had been built. operations in Europe, One was on the tarmac at Hickam Field, adja- the Pacific and the Mediterranean. cent to Pearl Harbor, at the time of the attack On January 17, 1942, three LB-30 (B-24 by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. It was precursors) and two B-17s carried out the first to have done photo reconnaissance on some USAAF Liberator action in the Pacific. of the Japanese-held islands, but was destroyed B-24s conducted their first U.S. bombing in the first wave of attacks. raid in Europe on June 12, 1942, against a Only 38 of the B-24 model C’s saw action Nazi oil refinery in Ploesti, Romania. But a

Canadian Royal Air Force LB-30s, another designation for a variant of the B24-bomber, carried troops to and from Europe and brought mail back to Canadian families such as this censored free mail cover from Field Post 835, #128 Recon Wing, 2nd Tactical A.F. in Odiham, Hants, United Kingdom, to Montreal.

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 13 Former U.S. Speaker of the House Jim Wright, from Fort Worth, is among a number of well-known politicians and celebrities who piloted a B-24 Liberator during the second World War. much larger operation against Ploesti took total of nine Medals of Honor were awarded place on August 1, 1943. 177 B-24s left to B-24 airmen. Benghazi, Libya, but 10 had to turn back. Of B-24s, plus their Navy versions, the PB4Y- those making it to Ploesti, only 92 returned 1 and PB4Y-2, and British Mark (Mk) 1 and just 36 were still considered to be flyable. through IX, aircraft conducted devastating at- It turned out that the Germans had learned tacks against our enemies. LB-30s and C-87s, of the attack in advance and were waiting for other designations for the same basic aircraft, them. Nonetheless, 40% of the refineries were carried cargo, people and mail in support of knocked out by 311 tons of bombs dropped. the war efforts. Winston Churchill used a Five Medals of Honor were awarded for that C-87 as his personal plane and flew in it to the one mission (three posthumously), more than famous meeting in Malta. Eleanor Roosevelt in any other U.S. conflict. Through the war, a also flew extensively in a C-87. Navy Lt. Joseph Kennedy, Jr. flew the PB4Y-1 version of the B-24. He and another Naval officer volunteered to fly a B-24 drone containing 21,170 pounds of TORPEX explosives into a mountain top in Mimoyecques, France in which was hidden some huge guns that could pound England. The men were to take off and then set the explosive charges before bailing out through the nose while another plane piloted the flying bomb into In a raid over the Nazi oil refineries in Ploesti, the offensive Nazi site. However, the explosives Romania on August 1, 1943, 40 percent of the blew up prematurely, killing the two men. facilities were destroyed despite the Germans Since Joseph Kennedy, Sr. had been groom- learning in advance of the pending attack. Of the 177 B-24’s leaving Libya that day, 10 turned back ing Joe Jr. for running for the president of and only 92 returned. the United States, his focus changed to Joe’s

14 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 B-24 Liberators in action during World War II

The later PB4Y-2 aircraft were used by the Navy for anti-submarine detection, aiding in the destruction of 237 U-Boats in 1943.

The grand invasion of Europe started on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day. A B-24 named the Red Ass led the D-Day invasion of Europe.

The U.S. VE-Day stamp shows American soldiers marching through the Arch de Triomphe in Paris. Above them fly a fleet of six aircraft—an enlargement, below, shows them to have four engines and probably twin tails. It has to be assumed that only U.S. aircraft would fly-over these American troops, meaning the six planes shown are B-24s.

Enlargement of aircraft pictured in U.S. VE-Day stamp.

The last U.S. aircraft shot down in WWII was a Tarawa, in the former British colony of the Gilbert B-24, The City of Fort Worth, which was pictured and Ellice Islands (now Kiribati), is well known on this 37-cent U.S. stamp. 10 of its 12-man crew for the bloody battle that took place there No- perished. vember 1943. Prior to the U.S. offensive, USAAF B-24s bombed Tarawa in an attempt to soften up Japanese defenses.

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 15 younger brother, John He started collecting F. Kennedy. stamps, cancels and cov- Other well-known ers concerning Air Force personalities who flew Plant #4 in Fort Worth B-24s during WWII and the aircraft built included Brigadier there, shortly after start- General Jimmy Stew- ing to work for General art, presidential candi- Dynamics in the mid- date George McGov- 1970s. He spent a total ern, Speaker of the of 21 years purchasing House Jim Wright, Navy Lt. Joseph Kennedy, Jr. and another officer military grade micro- volunteered to fly a B-24 drone containing 21,170 actors Walter Mat- pounds of explosives to a target in France and then circuitry for the F-111, thau, Jack Palance, bail out while another plane piloted the drone into F-16, Indigenous De- Tyrone Power, Sabu a mountain top in Mimoyecques, where huge guns fense Fighter, and A-12 (the elephant boy), that could pound England were hidden. The explo- aircraft. The foregoing Robert Stack and Rus- sives blew up prematurely, killing the two men. article is a sampling of sell Johnson (the professor on Gilligan’s Island) the material from his five-frame exhibit on this and others including Don Herbert (“Mr. plant. His other exhibits include several space Wizard”). cover related collections and topical collections on A number of stamps have been issued from Mars, Jules Verne, and Jacques Cartier. The TPA various countries depicting the B-24 Liberator bestowed upon him its highest honor in 2009, the and its variants in action during WWII. Some Distinguished Philatelic Texan Award. of these are shown on the opposite page. Once Germany was defeated, all attention turned to the Pacific. Longer range aircraft were needed to cover the expansive area, re- sulting in the B-29, from which two atomic bombs were later dropped on Japan. Prior to the end of that war, Consolidated Aircraft in Fort Worth started work on a more powerful plane with a longer range—the B-32. This craft arrived on scene only 14 days before the end of WWII. Its only historical footnote is The last plane from Fort Worth produced for use in WWII was the B-32. It is depicted philatelically conducting the last bombing raid of Japan and on only one item—the selvage of a sheet of nine the last air-to-air battles of WWII. When the U.S. aircraft stamps from The Gambia. The selvage war ended, the USAAF cancelled the balance was designed by this article’s author to honor a of B-32 orders. plane that saw just 14 days service before the As for Air Force Plant #4 in Fort Worth, end of WWII. Consolidated Aircraft took over the Vultee Corporation, creating Consolidated-Vultee, GEORGE WATKINS STAMPS later changed to Convair. This later became Philatelic Dealer - Worldwide & Latin America General Dynamics-Convair Division until the 14810 Tuttle Lane plant was sold to Lockheed in 1992. Iola, Texas 77861-3834 Phone (936) 394-3834 Fax (936) 394-2147 About the Author: Ray Cartier is the former [email protected] executive director of the American Topical Asso- George H. Watkins, Jr. ciation, a past president of the ATA Space Unit, Proprietor and the founder of the Mid-Cities Stamp Club.

16 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 texas connection Texan became most popular woman athlete By Arthur P. von Reyn women’s basketball team, the Golden Anyone who followed sports from the Cyclones. In the seasons of 1930, 1931 and early 1930s until the mid-1950s would 1932 she was named an All-American, tak- probably come up with only one name ing the team to two finals and a national if asked who was the most outstanding championship. and popular woman athlete—Mildred Ella Thanks to her prowess, the company (Babe) Zaharias. expanded its women sports program fur- This native Texan, who founded the ther. In the 1932 Amateur Athletic Union Ladies Professional Golf Association and Championships, she was the company’s dominated its sole representative in eight of ten events, tournaments in and in three hours took first place in shot the early years, put, javelin and baseball throws, eighty- demonstrated meter hurdles, and long jump; tied for first her athletic versa- in the high jump and finished fourth in the tility early on in a discus throw. She broke four world records variety of sports, and qualified to compete in three events cementing her at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. There, reputation in the she broke world records in winning gold Olympic Games medals for the javelin and hurdles and, of 1932. garnering a silver medal in the high jump Born in Port because she cleared the bar head first, then Arthur, Texas, on considered a foul. June 26, 1911, Didrikson’s career ran into a snag after M i l d r e d E l l a her triumphant return to Texas. Soon after Mildred Ella (Babe) Didrik- was the sixth of resuming basketball play on her employer’s son Zaharias, honored on seven children this 1981 stamp, made her team, the Amateur Athletic Union disquali- mark in golf and was easily of Norwegian fied her from amateur competition be- the best-known woman ath- immigrants Ole cause her name appeared in an automobile lete of the 20th century. Nickolene and advertisement. Hanna Marie Didriksen. The family moved Now a sports celebrity, but with a fam- to Beaumont in 1915. Mildred Ella and her ily in desperate straits due to the Great siblings were introduced to gymnastics Depression, she turned professional, tour- early on, their mother being an accom- ing the country while participating in a plished skater in Norway. variety of activities, including playing the Mildred Ella Didrikson—she later harmonica in vaudeville shows, running on modified the spelling of her last name— a treadmill, touring with a billiard exhibi- excelled at team sports early on, acquiring tion, pitching in some major league spring- her nickname due to her ability in sandlot training games and finally, establishing a games with neighborhood boys, who said men’s and women’s basketball team called she batted like Babe Ruth. In high school, Babe Didrikson’s All-Americans, and an she played basketball so well that in her otherwise all-male, bearded baseball road senior year she was recruited to work for team called the House of David. the Employers Casualty Company of Dal- In those days, professional sports activi- las, which sponsored a semiprofessional ties for women were very limited, so she

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 17 turned to golf, her first tournament was the Fort Worth Women’s Invitational in Novem- Didrickson’s Professional Wins ber 1932. The following April, she won the 1948 All American Open, World Champion- Texas Women’s Amateur Championship. ship, U.S. Women’s Open 1949 World Championship, Eastern Open That win led to complaints that she was not 1950 All American Open, World Champion- an amateur, leading to her disqualification ship, Miami Weathervane, Western from all future amateur events. Thus, she Open, U.S. Women’s Open, Title Hold- returned to the exhibition and endorse- er’s Championship ment circuit, often demonstrating her golf 1951 All American Open, World Champion- ships, Ponte Verde Open, Tampa Open, abilities with drives exceeding 240 yards. Fresno Open, Texas Open, Miami In 1938, she qualified for the Los An- Weathervane geles Open, a men’s Professional Golfer’s 1952 Title Holder’s Championship Association tournament. There, she met 1953 Sarasota Open, Babe Zaharias Open George Zaharias, a professional wrestler 1954 All American Open, Sarasota Open, Serbin Open, National Capital Open, and sports promoter, whom she married U.S. Women’s Open before the end of the year. Zaharias be- 1955 Tampa Open, Peach Blossom Classic came his wife’s manager, helping her to regain her amateur status in 1943. the summer of 1955, she was forced to Didrikson went on to win 17 consecu- return to the hospital, where it was deter- tive tournaments. The year after turning mined nothing could be done to contain professional in 1947, she helped found her recurring cancer. Much of the last 15 the Ladies Professional Golf Association months of her life were spent at Galveston’s (LPGA) in order to provide women golfers John Sealy Hospital, where she died on with a tournament circuit. She was herself September 27, 1956 at the age of 45. the LPGA’s leading money winner between Declared by Bobby Jones to be one 1949 and 1951. of the 10 best golfers of all time, male or Health issues slowed Didrikson down female, Didrikson has not been surpassed for a short while in 1953, when she was di- since. During her career, she was voted agnosed with intestinal cancer. Despite the Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press dire prognosis, just 14 weeks after surgery six times and won every women’s golf to remove the cancerous tissue, she was title between 1940 and 1950. Almost back in tournament competition. The Golf singlehandedly, she established a national Writers of America voted her comeback audience for women’s golf. player of the year in 1954, when she won Didrikson was honored on a U.S. post- five tournaments, including the United age stamp in 1981. She was buried in Beau- States Women’s Open. mont, where a museum exists honoring her Her public persona belied the fact that achievements. The annual Babe Didrikson her health issues were unresolved, and in Zaharias Golf Tournament is still played at the city’s Brentwood Country Club. Buy-Sell Stamps References: Coins “Babe Didrikson Zacharias.” Babe Didrikson Silver Foundation, Inc.17 Oct. 2009 http://www.babedid- riksonzaharias.org/index.cfm. Ca s t l e St a m p & Co i n Susan E. Cayleff, Susan E. “Zaharias, Mildred Ella P.O. Bo x 1196 Didrikson [Babe] (1911–1956).” Handbook of Texas He w i t t , TX 66643 Online. Texas State Historical Association 19 Jun. Ge o r g e Ku b a l (254) 666-7755 2009. 17 Oct. 2009 .

18 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 TPA/OPS SUMMER AUCTION 2009

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Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 19 Deadline looms for TPA/OPS Winter Auction lots By Arthur P. von Reyn order material, do not sell, so submission of he deadline of December 5 for entering such lots should be avoided. Also, note that Tlots in the TPA/OPS Winter Auction most mint U.S. material issue since the 1950s 2010 is fast approaching. So far, only six mem- sells for little more than face value. bers have submitted lots, but the hope is to Because the Scott catalogues now price experience quadruple that participation rate. nearly all material in a “very fine” grade, sellers Realizations have been improving with who wish to set minimum bids should shun each auction; last summer’s was the most blanket setting of minimums at a set percent- successful yet. age of Scott value, as doing so may result in Auction lot listings appear in January in poor sales of lesser-quality material. The Texas Philatelist, The Oklahoma Philatelist Only a five percent commission, with a and on the TPA website, www.texasphilatelic. $1.00 minimum, is deducted from sale price org. Consequently, more than 700 members of of consignment lots. the two organizations receive the lot listings, Donation lots are also being accepted for a number that is larger than many smaller this auction. Sellers may designate whether commercial efforts. a gift benefits the TPA Foundation or the Best-selling lots consist of better items Journal Publication Fund. from popular countries, especially the United An auction lot submission form appears States. Lots consisting of low-valued items such on the opposite page. A downloadable lot as U.S. first day covers and plate blocks, small submission form is also available on the TPA collections of cheap stamps, and canceled-to- website.

20 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 TPA/OPS SUMMER AUCTION 2009 TPA/OPS 2009 Winter Auction SELLER’S LOT SUBMISSION FORM Name  TPA or  OPS Membership No. Address E-mail City State Zip Phone For each lot, include a description of the item. Note that “grade” refers to centering and, if used, cancellation; “condition” refers to freshness, gum status and presence of faults.

Lot #1 Country Catalog Number Value Grade Condition Minimum Bid (Optional) Brief Description Lot #2 Country Catalog Number Value Grade Condition Minimum Bid (Optional) Brief Description Lot #3 Country Catalog Number Value Grade Condition Minimum Bid (Optional) Brief Description Lot #4 Country Catalog Number Value Grade Condition Minimum Bid (Optional) Brief Description Lot #5 Country Catalog Number Value Grade Condition Minimum Bid (Optional) Brief Description SAMPLE DESCRIPTION Country U.S. Catalog 2008 Scott Number 240 Value $600.00 Grade VF Condition Unused, no gum Minimum Bid (Optional) $30.00 Brief Description 50¢ slate blue Columbian Exposition

LIMIT FIVE LOTS. Each lot must have a minimum catalog/estimated value of $5.00. We reserve the right to combine or divide submitted lots and to reject lots with excessive minimum bids relative to the quality of the material submitted. MAIL LOTS TO: Arthur P. von Reyn, P.O. Box 561622, Dallas, TX 75356-1622. Lots must be received by December 5, 2009. Selected higher value, single item lots will be illustrated in The Texas Philatelist, and additional ones pictured on the TPA website www.texasphilatelic.org. I understand that a 5% commission with a $1.00 minimum will be deducted from the total proceeds on the above lots, and that any unsold lots will be returned to me at my expense.

Mail unsold lots to me (if neither box is checked and minimum bid value exceeds $100, postal insurance will be added):  with postal insurance.  without postal insurance, (Signature)

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 21 calendar of events Unless otherwise noted, admission and parking are free at all shows and bourses listed. Specific details are not provided for repeating events beyond the first insertion. For inclusion on this calendar and the one on our website www.texasphilatelic.org select the “Philatelic Event Registration” option under the “At Your Service” heading on the website home page or prepare the data in the format below and write to: The Texas Philatelist, P.O. Box 1622, Dallas, TX 75356-1922. OCT. 31-NOV. 1 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR 2009 Bourse at the TraveLodge (new hotel name), 7611 Katy Frwy., Houston, Texas. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. NOV. 14-15 MID-CITIES STAMP EXPO 2009 22nd annual exhibition and bourse of the Mid-Cities Stamp Club at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine, Texas. Features exhibits, 28-dealer bourse, beginners’ booth, giant mixture pick, silent auction, chance board, USPS substation, cacheted cover and show cancellation. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Stanley Christmas, [email protected]. DEC. 4-5 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR 2009 Bourse at the Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Rd., (Next to Richardson City Hall), Richardson, Texas. Hours: Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. JAN. 9-10 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR 2010 Bourse at the TraveLodge (new hotel name), 7611 Katy Frwy., Houston, Texas. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEB. 6-7 TSDA SAN ANTONIO STAMP FAIR 2010 Bourse at Norris Conference Center, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd. (at Crossroads Mall near NW I-410 and I-10, next to SuperTarget, lower level), San Antonio, Texas. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEB. 12-13 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR 2010 See Dec. 4-5, 2009, listing for details. MAR. 5-6 TEXAS PRECANCEL CLUB SPRING ROUNDUP 2010 Spring auction and bourse of the Texas Precancel Club at the College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Dr., College Station, Texas. Hours: Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Auction on Saturday at 2 p.m. Lunch provided to those who sign up before 10 a.m. each day. Contact: Katherine Foster, [email protected]. APR. 16-18 TEXPEX 2010 2010 The 114th annual exhibition and convention of the Texas Philatelic As- sociation at the Doubletree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria, 4099 Valley View Ln. (I-635 at Midway exit), Dallas, Texas. Show features World Series of Philately exhibits, bourse, youth booth, USPS substation, cacheted cover and show cancellation. TPA meetings scheduled on Saturday as follows: Foundation Trustees at 8:00 a.m.; Annual Meeting at 9:30 a.m.; Board of Directors at 10:00 a.m.; Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Tom Koch, tkoch@

22 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 utdallas.edu; (972) 883-4951; (972) 883-2473. APR. 24-25 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR 2010 See Jan. 9-10, 2010, listing for details. MAY 15-16 TSDA SAN ANTONIO STAMP FAIR 2010 See Feb. 6-7, 2010, listing for details. JUN. 25-26 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR 2010 See Dec. 4-5, 2009, listing for details. JUL. 10-11 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR 2010 See Jan. 9-10, 2010, listing for details. AUG. 21-22 TSDA SAN ANTONIO STAMP FAIR 2010 See Feb. 6-7, 2010, listing for details. SEP. 17-19 GREATER HOUSTON STAMP SHOW 2010 2010 Annual exhibition and bourse of the Houston Philatelic Society at the Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy. (exit U.S. Hwy. 59 at Will Clayton Pkwy. and go east), Humble, Texas. Features exhibits, 33-dealer bourse, beginners’ booth, Sam Houston Philatelics auction, USPS substation, cacheted cover and show cancellation. TPA meetings scheduled on Saturday as follows: Foundation Trustees at 8:30 a.m.; Board of Directors at 9:15 a.m. Hours: Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Houston Philatelic Society, P.O. Box 690042, Houston, TX 77269-0042; Contact: Denise Stotts, [email protected]. SEP. 24-25 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR 2010 See Dec. 4-5, 2009, listing for details. OCT 22-23 OKPEX 2010 (Show days are Friday-Saturday) 2010 Annual exhibition and bourse of the Oklahoma City Stamp Club at the Express Events Center, 8512 Northwest Expy. (between Council Road and County Line Road) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Show features APS World Series of Philately exhibits, dealer bourse, cacheted cover and show cancellation. Hours: Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Joe Crosby, 5009 Barnsteeple Ct., Oklahoma City, OK 73142-5405; [email protected]. OCT. 23-24 TSDA SAN ANTONIO STAMP FAIR 2010 See Feb. 6-7, 2010, listing for details.

HAVE MORE FUN! COLLECT PRECANCELS! TEXAS PRECANCEL CLUB Come to our next meeting: Friday and Saturday, March 5-6, 2010 College Station Coference Center 1300 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas For more information: John C. Foster [email protected] or call (512) 346-8253

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 23 Who knew “Crain’s Corner” would last so long? By Douglas Moss So, exactly when did Warren begin his ne of the neat things about being the “Crain’s Corner” career? His long-time asso- Oeditor of this journal during the past ciation with The Texas Philatelist commenced four years was the opportunity to learn about with what was first called “Investor’s Corner” the history of the Texas Philatelic Association in the March 1966 issue of the journal—at and The Texas Philatelist. that time this publication was an “almost” Passed along from editor to editor are monthly. The editor of the journal, Alfred J. copies of the Philatelist going all the way back Greenfield, introduced Crain’s new feature as to the early 1960s. During my time as the a guide to the stamp market: journal editor, I referred to these old editions “This is the first of a series of “Market Tip” frequently, and wound up reading through articles by Mr. Crain. Based on his study of most of them. current market prices and values, he shares One of the consistently interesting features with us his opinion of sound philatelic buys. in the Philatelist has been “Crain’s Corner.” For We, your publisher and editor, wish to thank more than 40 years, Warren Crain has made Mr. Crain for preparing these articles for the an enormous contribution to the journal by Philatelist and hope that you the reader will providing something in each and every issue— enjoy and benefit from them.” no other member can make that claim. In his very first “Investor’s Corner,” Warren made recommendations in buying Liechtenstein, Ryukyu Islands, United Na- tions and worldwide Zeppelin issues. These recommendations were based on what fellow dealers were paying for certain issues that were in high demand at the time. The Liechtenstein issue was Scott #B18, a semipostal miniature sheet commemorating the 25th anniversary of a postal agreement with Switzerland. Warren noted that dealers were paying $11.00 for mint copies of an issue that catalogued for only $7.00 in 1966. Considering inflation, collectors would have been better off investing in most anything else, the Scott 2010 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue quotes #B18 at $21.00 mint and $32.50 used. Ryukyu Islands issues have been a favorite topic for Warren for many years. For that first column, he touts two mint airmail issues, Scott #C4-8 and #C9-13, noting the former then catalogued at $6.75 with dealers buying the issue for $4 and the latter was priced at $8.05 with dealers paying $6.50. The current catalogue value on these two issues has not budget Warren H. Crain’s column, initially titled “Investor’s Corner,” debuted in the March 1966 edition of The for several years, but collectors would have Texas Philatelist. The name changed to “Crain’s been well-served to follow the recommenda- Corner” in 1969. tions, the Scott 2010 Catalogue prices #C4-8

24 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 at $30.00 and #C9-C13 at $85.00. quotes the three sets at $6,075 in mint, never- The next market tip is the United Na- hinged condition. However, back in those tions’ very first souvenir sheet, the 10th An- days, many collectors would have mounted niversary issue of 1955, Scott #38, in mint them with hinges—the same three sets in that condition. Warren noted that dealers were condition now catalogue for a mere $1,240, paying upwards of $50 to $60 for the sheet. just short of the projected 1975 price. He predicted that the retail value for the issue A chart below summarizes the results for would soon move to over $100. Actually that the Zeppelin issues. Note that for many items, did happen and far more; at one time the going especially the Italian and Italian colonial items, price shot upwards well past $200. However, while one would have done poorly by invest- as the roaring stamp market of the late 1970s ing in mint copies, the opposite is true for collapsed, so did the popularity of collecting anyone with the foresight to choose postally U.N. stamps. The Scott 2010 Catalogue lists used copies! the sheet for a mere $110 mint. Taking a quick “Investor’s Corner” ran just over three years. look at eBay, prices now range from $40 to full In the November-December 1969 journal— catalogue value for this key U.N. issue. the publication was a bimonthly by then—the Warren’s final recommendation in his name was switched to “Crain’s Corner.” inaugural column focused on 14 worldwide It was very interesting perusing Warren’s Zeppelin issues from 11 countries. Of those, first “Corner” article for The Texas Philatelist. the best investment would have been in three Readers having old copies of the Philatelist, or mint German issues he listed, Scott #C35-37, desiring to visit a library that has a collection, #C38-C39 and #C40-C42, provided they like the Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library were preserved in mint, never-hinged condi- at The University of Texas at Dallas, can take tion. He cited an expert who projected the cost a look to see what the stamp market was like for those three airmail sets to double by 1975, in the late 1960s and see how well Warren’s to $1,300. The Scott 2010 Scott Catalogue market tips panned out 40 years later.

Results for Investments in Foreign Zeppelin Sets: 1965-2010

Country & Catalogue # 1965 1975 2010 2010 2010 *Scott Catalogue Values Mint* (projected) MNH* MH* Used Aegean Islands #C20-25 $42.50 $250.00 not priced $360.00 $2,100.00 Cyrenaica #C12-17 25.00 62.00 120.00 48.00 1,265.00 Finland #C1 30.00 125.00 225.00 140.00 250.00 Germany #C35-37 67.00 150.00 400.00 90.00 120.00 Germany #C38-39 250.00 450.00 2,625.00 480.00 600.00 Germany #C40-42 365.00 700.00 3,050.00 670.00 985.00 Greece #C5-7 23.00 122.00 325.00 118.00 118.00 Hungary #C24-25 18.00 72.25 140.00 80.00 85.00 Iceland #C9-11 16.00 71.00 275.00 137.50 525.00 Italy #C42-47 32.00 92.50 325.00 138.00 2,020.00 Liechtenstein #C7-8 100.00 725.00 325.00 110.00 275.00 Liechtenstein #C15-16 30.00 400.00 125.00 50.00 125.00 San Marino #C11-16 201.50 900.00 600.00 247.00 1,380.00 Tripolitania #C21-2 26.00 105.00 120.00 48.00 1,270.00

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 25 chapters in action Report chapter activities by Internet or mail! To report the activities of your chapter or unit, simply go to www.texasphilatelic. org and select the “Chapter Reports” option under the “At Your Service” heading on the home page. Minutes and newsletters may still be sent by mail to this address: Arthur P. von Reyn editor, The Texas Philatelist, P.O. Box 1622., Dallas, TX 75356-1622.

Austin-Texas Stamp Club (ATSC): For the September 1 meeting, several members brought an abundance of items for a trading session. The regular auction on September 15 produced $307 in sales with the club netting $31.15 and 41 of the 80 offerings finding buyers. Lyle Boardman brought a program on October 6, The Chicken Industry on the Mail, based on his article on the subject that appeared in the journal of the Texas Postal History Society. The second meeting of October was the usual auction, with 46 of the 78 lots being sold and proceeds to the club amounting to $142.07 and a realization of $448.50. Due to the Lakewood Homeowners Association Club House being used as a polling station, the first meeting of November will be held on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society (DPCPS): The report for the Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society is found on page 41. Heart of Texas Stamp Club (HOTSC): Ten members and guest Linda Schultz enjoyed a Swap-N-Shop session on September 3. Several items were brought for show-and-tell by Jim Shannon, James Fabbre and James Berryhill. The October 1 auction resulted in a profit of $51.00 for the club. In attendance were 10 members and three guests. Jerry Gilbert and Brad Schultz landed the door prizes. Houston Philatelic Society (HPS): On September 7, Bill Drummond shared some items from his award-winning airmail postal history collection. A discussion on the 2009 Greater Houston Stamp Show (GHSS) was the program on September 21. October 5 was the quarterly auction night. A presentation on the challenges of collecting Guatemalan stamps was presented by Jonathan Topper on October 19. The October-December edition of the Society’s quarterly newsletter, The Perforator, was primarily a GHSS wrap-up edition, but also included suggestions for the one-frame color competition at the 2010 show—the color is orange—and a summary of hits at the Society’s website www.houstonstampclub.org. Mid-Cities Stamp Club (MCSC): The semi-annual auction highlighted the Arlington meeting on September 2, attracting an attendance of 37 members. Sales totaled $245.90, with the club benefitting from $22.72 in commissions and $18.50 from donated lots; all but 28 of the 97 lots offered found buyers. The evening’s door prizes were passed out to Jim Swaney and Bob Weidman. On September 16 in Irving, Dick Phelps discussed preparing one-page and four-page “mini-exhibits” for the Mid-Cities Stamp Expo, to be held November 14-15. Accepting the door prizes were E.J. Fowler and Jack Urish. At the Lake Granbury meeting on September 22, Ray E. Cartier presented a program based on his new exhibit I Believe That This Nation... The Story Leading to the Success of Apollo 11. An October 7 work session of stuffing envelopes for the Mid-Cities Stamp Expo mail- out was well attended by 38 members and one guest, perhaps because the session was preceded by the club’s annual picnic. Door prize winners were Herman Dallof, Ray and

26 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Karen Cartier, Ray Moyer and Jim Swaney. Ken Wills presented a program in Irving on October 21, discussing the dilemmas fac- ing collectors of used stamps, ones that include condition, various sorts of postmarks, and other factors affecting their value. Among the 17 members and two guests present, Bob Benner and Ray Moyer netted door prizes. Club President Susan Baker was scheduled to present the program at Lake Granbury on October 27. Oklahoma Philatelic Society (OPS): In the June 2009 edition of The Oklahoma Philat- elist, President Brady R. Hunt reported on the results of a survey sent out to 165 members, noting that 77 volunteered to give programs to local clubs, another 16 said they would write articles for the Philatelist, and 15 members from 10 different cities offered to work with new and youth collectors. Joe Crosby wrote a brief piece on the twin Oklahoma towns of Alpha and Omega, with a color illustration of a postmarked cover from the former, an example of the new look being developed for the Philatelist. The June 2009 issue was produced on a color printer, and more color is promised for future versions. As previously anticipated, the OPS also has opened online its own website, www.oklaps.org. San Antonio Philatelic Association (SAPA): Robert Joyce presented Duck Stamps at the September 18 meeting, including some new scarce additions to his collection. Members gathering on October 23 enjoyed Jane King Fohn’s The Alamo; she showed some memorabilia that is not included in her exhibit on the same topic. The club’s bimonthly newsletter, The Philatex, is edited by Lea Senghaas and Dora Rob- erts and printed in color. Content includes details on past programs, an events calendar, a president’s and an editor’s column, members’ biographies, and much more.

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 27 Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i c As s o c i a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o n 2009 SUPPORTERS The Trustees of the Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i c As s o c i a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o n thank all the following Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i c As s o c i a t i o n members who made donations during the 2009 year. SPONSOR Paul D. Berger • James Berryhill • Lyle Boardman Jackson W. Bosley • Charles T. Burkey • Ray E. Cartier Thomas Chrichton • David R. Dunnigan • Floyd E. Ellis Éire Philatelic Association - Lone Star Chapter • C.E. Fink Manfred Groth • Tom Koch • Manfred Marx • James D. Myers Graham L. Pierce, Jr. • Ralph S. Poore • Rev. Elwood S. Poore Charles E. Shelby • Robert G. Thompson • Arthur P. von Reyn Richard C. White • David Willig • John H. Wilson II Paul M. Witthoeft PATRON James F. Bailey, Jr. • William F. Baumann David H. Baur • Herbie Belvin • Eric Bomgren • Louis R. Camelbeek Larry F. Champagne • David C. Collyer • Alex Davis • Von Dunn Henry W. Hartsfield, Jr. • Houston Philatelic Society • Patricia K. James Max E. Kee • Leroy D. Klump • Martin Margulis • John E. Moffatt Robert Neill • Arthur O. Nibling • Robert L. Owens • Harry H. Pedersen Terry Russ, Jr. • Lee C. Scamp • Michael A. Smith • Mark J. Solomon Jay B. Stotts • Ronald Strawser • Eugene E. Sutton • James C. Williams Charles V. Wunderlich • Nicholas Zettlemoyer SUSTAINING Robert I. Benner • Jeffrey D. Blair • W. Craig Boyd, MD • Barry D. Clar Cleo Congrady • William G. Forgy II • Lois Haynes • Carl A. Hedin John M. Holds • Richard K. Lehmann • Rosario Lo Giudice • Darryl Metting William D. Morrill II • John E. Necker • Hans C. Olavson • Joe Petronie Prasad Puppala • David A. Rankin • Col Robert Riley (Ret.) • David L. Ritchey Norman N. Schunemeyer • Fred Sinclair • Joe Singer • Richard E. Spies Jeanne F. Stough • David S. Swann • Victor W. Ting • Charles F. Tucker Paul J. Weiser • Victor L. Willson

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28 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Houston show storms back after last year’s hiatus By Arthur P. von Reyn fter a hiatus last year due to the incursion Aof Hurricane Ike, the Greater Houston Stamp Show (GHSS) came storming back September 18-20. Turnout at the event, sponsored by the Houston Philatelic Society and held at the Humble Civic Center in Humble, Texas, was approximately the same as two years ago, exceeding 700 collectors, including some who attended multiple days. For the first time ever, all the entries in the multi-frame division received gold medals; William Fort’s Pan American Airways Transatlantic Airmail Routes 1939-1945 took the Grand Award. The Reserve Grand Award went to Elizabeth Hisey for Christmas Din- ner at the Hotel Portland, Portland, Oregon, December 25th 1914. In the one-frame division, David McNa- mara nabbed the top award with Focus on the Holes: Tasmania’s Private Perfins. The special one-frame color exhibit competition, which distinguishes the GHSS from many other shows, was a tremendous challenge, due to the color being white. Nonethe- HPS Member Carol Fort draws the winning entry less, eight competitors entered with another in the drawing at the TPA table for a Scott 2010 display by Elizabeth Hisey, The Great White Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Fleet: United Fruit Company, out-distancing Covers. (Photo by Benny Johnson) all the others to win the coveted White Mug; green, black, yellow and blue. Hisey’s effort was also the one-frame Reserve Those up to the challenge should choose a Grand winner. stamp issue, a theme, or anything else related Ray E. Cartier topped the voting for the to the color orange for a one-frame exhibit. Texas Stamp Dealers Association’s Most Popu- Next year’s winner will not only receive the lar Award with his I Believe That This Nation ... Orange Mug, but also have his or her name The Study Leading to the Success of Apollo 11. added to previous honorees on the celebrated The awards banquet was once again the “Scroll of Many Colors.” venue for the ceremonial “drawing of the In addition to Schumann, also serving on crayon” to determine next year’s hue for the the 2009 judging panel were husband-and- special one-frame color exhibit competition. wife team, Patricia Walker and W. Danforth With the able assistance of various philatelic Walker of Maryland. dignitaries, Chief Judge Stephen Schumann The Texas Philatelic Association again held of California selected an apricot crayon. That its board of directors meeting at the show, but not being a major color, it was immediately the TPA Foundation meeting was canceled announced that orange would follow the pre- due to the lack of a quorum. As has been the vious five years’ color competitions of white, case for several years, the TPA presence was

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 29 extended to staffing a society information The 2010 edition of the Greater Houston table during the first two days of the event. A Stamp Show is scheduled for September 17-19; drawing for a Scott 2010 Specialized Catalogue the venue remains the Humble Civic Center. of United States Stamps and Covers was held The exhibit prospectus for 2010 is posted Saturday afternoon, with the winner being on the Houston Philatelic Society’s website, William Polski of Spring, Texas. http://www.houstonstampclub.org. Collec- The show’s cachet was based on the Early tors desiring further information on exhibiting TV Memories stamps issued late in the sum- at the 2010 show can e-mail Ron Strawser at mer. Orders are no longer being accepted for [email protected] or write to: Ronald the cachet, as nearly all supplies were sold or E. Strawser, P. O. Box 840755, Houston, TX were spoken for by the end of the show. 77284-0755. 2009 GREATER HOUSTON STAMP SHOW AWARDS MULTI-FRAME DIVISION ONE-FRAME DIVISION (continued) GRAND AWARD RESERVE GRAND AWARD William Fort - Pan American Airways Elizabeth Hisey -The Great White Fleet: Transatlantic Airmail Routes 1939-1945 United Fruit Company Gold Medal Gold Medal Texas Philatelic Association Texas Series Award Best One-Frame White Exhibit United States Stamp Society President’s Medal American Air Mail Society Award GOLD MEDAL RESERVE GRAND AWARD Jay Stotts - A Natural History of the White Rhinoceros Elizabeth Hisey - Christmas Dinner at the Hotel American Topical Association One-Frame Award Portland, Portland, Oregon, December 25th 1914 Gold Medal VERMEIL MEDALS American Topical Association Award R. Timothy Bartshe – Being Taxed ’til You’re GOLD MEDALS White in the Free State Larry Ballantyne - U.S. Private Inter-City Posts Denise Stotts - Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” Texas Philatelic Association President’s Award Most Imaginative One-Frame Exhibit M.J. Lorber Award AAPE Award of Honor Pin Gold Medal Jay Stotts - 3-Cent Dr. Paul Dudley White R. Timothy Bartsche - A Visitor’s Guide to Stamp Bloemfontein, A Tour of the Capital ca. 1910 Bethel Strawser - Snowbirds: Finding American Philatelic Society Award Feathered Friends in Frosty Places Ray E. Cartier - I Believe That This Nation ... The Study Leading to the Success of Apollo 11 SILVER MEDALS TSDA Most Popular Exhibit Award F. Jeffery Scott Arndt - 500 Peso White William Drummond - Ellan Vannin - Isle of Man Exporta Cotton Stamp William Drummond - FAM 14: 1935-41 Women’s Exhibitor’s Award Jay Stotts - United States: The 5-Cent Jay Stotts - The Annual A.S.S. White Kosciusko Stamp of 1933 Elephant Sale AAPE Award of Honor Pin Ronald Strawser - Postal History and Usages of the Swiss Large Landscape Issues of 1949 SILVER-BRONZE MEDALS Ronald Strawser - The Postal Stationery of Sun Yin He - Tiger British Zanzibar AAPE Novice Award ONE-FRAME DIVISION QI Sanaul Chowdhury - Emergence of Bangladesh GRAND AWARD David McNamara - Focus on the Holes: BRONZE MEDAL Tasmania’s Private Perfins Azizul Huq Chowdury - Glimpses Gold Medal of Bangladesh

30 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 An overview of the bourse on a busy Fri- day afternoon.

From left, volunteers Bill Drummond, Paula Via and Jim Francis show some enthusiasm at the refreshments table.

Visitors, exhibitors and judges review the exhibits. (Photos on this page courtesy of Paul Eakin) on this page courtesy (Photos of Paul

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32 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Candidates in TPA election provide biographies By Arthur P. von Reyn American Philatelic Society since 1976, Texas he candidates for officers and directors of Philatelic Association, Texas Postal History So- Tthe Texas Philatelic Association and the ciety, United States Stamp Society and American Texas Philatelic Foundation have provided Association of Philatelic Exhibitors. In addition biographies. Members are asked to review to the Collectors Club of Dallas, he is also affili- each candidate’s statements and qualifications ated with the Mid-Cities Stamp Club. before casting ballots in the election for terms The bylaws of the Texas Philatelic Associa- tion state that the president is the principal that begin in April 2010. The TPA election executive officer of the Association and shall, ballot accompanies the 2010 dues statement in general, supervise and control all the busi- and member update form that are enclosed ness and affairs of the TPA. with mailed copies of this issue of The Texas With over 500 members in the TPA, Rob- Philatelist. ert believes there are many members with ideas TEXAS PHILATELIC ASSOCATION that will help the leadership deliver on the Robert I. Benner for President mission statement contained in the constitu- Richardson, Texas tion, namely, encourage interest in philately, Robert I. Benner joined the Texas Phila- foster educational opportunities, and provide telic Association in avenues for contact between collectors. 2007 and has served Professionally, Robert graduated from on the Association’s Drexel University with Bachelor and Master board of directors Degrees in Chemical Engineering, and then for the last two years. spent 33 years working in the oil industry. His leadership in the Next, he worked as the president and CEO Collector’s Club of of a Dallas area credit union, and then retired Dallas, Inc., includes after 10 years. the offices of presi- Married to Doris for over 44 years, he has dent and treasurer three daughters and eight grandchildren. over a period of 20 Thomas M. Koch for First Vice President Robert I. Benner years. He currently DeSoto, Texas serves as an advisor to the Wineburgh Phila- Thomas M. Koch began collecting stamps telic Research Library at The University of as a youngster by replying to ads in comic books Texas at Dallas and is the treasurer and head and trading with neighborhood kids. Today he of the committee for exhibit judges for the specializes in 19th century transatlantic mail TEXPEX National Stamp Show. In 2007, he to and from Texas. was honored with the TEXPEX Award for In 2007, the Texas Service to Philately. Philatelic Association Robert has been a stamp collector and honored him as a student of philately for over 55 years. His Distinguished Phila- collecting interests include all areas of United telic Texan. He is States stamps and postal history, along with currently the second specialized collections of numerous coun- vice president of the tries. His award-winning collections are for TPA. Tom chaired Philadelphia postal history, Ben Franklin and the TEXPEX stamp Transatlantic mail. show in Dallas from His major society memberships include 2001 to 2009. He Tom Koch

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 33 served as president of the Texas Postal History ciety Journal. For the Society from 2003-05, and has edited the Texas past two years Vince Postal History Society Journal since 2005. has also served as He created and wrote the “Stamp Scene” Texas co-editor of the column for the Dallas Times Herald newspaper soon-to-be published in the late 1970s through the mid 1980s. He CSA Handbook. was an organizer of the Dallas Stamp Day in His Galveston, 1980 and 2002, and has been responsible for Texas, postal history various Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library exhibit has won three related seminars and presentations including APS World Series the Chester Nimitz stamp, Gerald Ford stamp, Gold awards and Space, Air America, Jimmy Doolittle and the Vince King multiple other spe- American Scientists issue. cial awards including the J.M.C. Cryer Cup at Tom’s philatelic affiliations include the TEXPEX. For several years he served as bourse American Philatelic Society, the Universal chairman at TEXPEX. Ship Cancellation Society, and the American Vince’s philatelic affiliations include the Association of Philatelic Exhibitors. He is a American Philatelic Society, U.S. Philatelic member of the Collector’s Club of Dallas. Classics Society, Inc. and the Confederate He is currently the program director and Stamp Alliance. He is also a member of the public relations coordinator at The University Collector’s Club of Dallas. of Texas at Dallas McDermott Library, home Graduating in 1975 with the B.S. degree of the Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M Past positions include editor of a business news- University, Vince holds U.S. patents in the paper, editor of a suburban newspaper, general design of underwater acoustic instrumenta- manager of a minor league hockey team, PR tion. He is owner and president of Denton, director for World Championship Tennis and Texas-based Entech Design, Inc., a leading the National Cutting Horse Association, and producer of equipment for the water and sportswriter for metro newspapers in Dallas, wastewater industry. Austin and Phoenix. He received a B.A. in Arthur P. von Reyn for Secretary journalism from North Texas State University. Dallas, Texas Vince King for Second Vice President Arthur P. von Reyn is currently president Denton, Texas of the Texas Philatelic Association. He has Vince King became a stamp collector in previously served the Association as first 1960 when working on his Cub Scout merit vice president, second vice president and a badges. That interest prompted all of his aunts member of the board of directors. He also and uncles to tear stamps off old letters and has been responsible send them to him. By 1990 Vince began to for final layout ofThe seriously collect and study the Canadian Small Texas Philatelist and Queens issues as well as classic Canada and assumed the position British North America. of that publication’s Today his interests are focused on research- editor in September ing, writing and collecting early Texas postal of 2009. history to 1876. Since 2007 he has served as Arthur served the president of the Texas Postal History Soci- in many capacities ety (TPHS). He was previously vice president with the Mid-Cities of the TPHS. He writes the “Seen at Auction” Stamp Club, includ- feature in the quarterly Texas Postal History So- ing president, and Arthur P. von Reyn

34 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 also chaired the Mid-Cities Stamp Expo for the latter including U.S. independent local more than a decade. He also chaired TEXPEX and express companies, which he exhibits on ’92 and is currently affiliated with the Dallas- the local and national levels. He is currently Park Cities Philatelic Society. A 30-plus year researching 19th century Texas and Louisiana member of the American Philatelic Society, express companies in contemporary newspa- he maintains memberships in various other pers and city directories. national specialty societies. Larry is a life member of the American A collector for more than 50 years, his Philatelic Society and executive secretary of collecting interests include postally used the United States Stamp Society. He has been worldwide singles with an emphasis on U.S., treasurer of both the Houston Philatelic So- British Commonwealth, and Germany, mint ciety and HOUPEX/Greater Houston Stamp Great Britain Machin issues, U.S. joint issue Show since 1996. He is also a section editor covers and assorted postal history. for the Western Express journal of the Western Lyle C. Boardman for Treasurer Cover Society and indexer for The Penny Post Austin, Texas journal of the Carriers and Locals Society. In Lyle C. Boardman, a member of the Texas addition to the TPA, he is a member of the Philatelic Association since 1984, has served Texas Postal History Society and several other the group as its treasurer since 1994. In addi- societies. tion to being financial officer of the TPA, he Larry says “I feel it is incumbent upon is also treasurer of the Texas Postal History all of us to give something back to this great Society. hobby that we enjoy so much. I would like The TPA honored Boardman in 2002 as a to give back to Texas philately by becoming Distinguished Phila- a member of the Board of Directors of the telic Texan. TPA. Hopefully my experience in a variety Philatelic mem- of philatelic organizations can translate into berships beyond helping the TPA became a more valuable asset those previously to existing members and in finding ways to cited include the attract new TPA members.” American Philatelic Ray Cartier for Director Society, and a dozen Arlington, Texas other specialty or- Ray Cartier received the TPA’s highest ganizations. He is honor, the Distinguished Philatelic Texan active in the Austin- Award, this year. His interest in collecting Lyle Boardman Texas Stamp Club. began at age eight, waned in his teens, but His collecting interests include stamps of the then returned a decade later when he discov- United States, Germany, Canada, and United ered manned space exploration was applicable Nations, along with souvenir cards, Czeslaw as a postmarked history of space events on Slania engravings and postal history. Lyle has covers. Later, his topical interests expanded been married to Gerre for 40 years and has three to aircraft, Jules Verne, and Jacques Cartier. grown daughters and four granddaughters. His exhibits have won two gold medals at Larry Ballantyne for Director national level shows, and a number of “most Katy, Texas popular” awards. Larry Ballantyne started collecting stamps Ray and his wife Karen founded the Mid- at age 12 when his grandfather gave him a Cities Stamp Club in 1973, and he was elected stamp album and a bag of worldwide stamps. its first president. He helped organize the club’s Remaining a collector ever since, he focuses on three POSTEX stamp shows, and in 1977 co- U.S. and Canadian stamps and postal history, chaired the ATA’s TOPEX ’77 in Dallas.

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 35 Ray served as the American Topical As- Peter C. Elias for Director sociation’s (ATA) executive director for five Plano, Texas years ending in 2008 and also chaired the Peter Elias has been collecting stamps for National Topical Show, bringing the annual about 37 years and is an active member of the show to Irving in 2007, where he was named Mid-Cities Stamp Club, currently serving on the ATA’s Distinguished Topical Philatelist. the club’s board of directors and editing the In the ATA Space Study Unit, he served in club monthly newsletter, Stamping Around, almost every capacity, culminating with two since 2001. terms as president. His principal collecting interest, one that After leaving the U.S. Air Force, Ray he has pursued since 1975, is everything re- became involved in material and production lated to Saint Vincent philately: stamps, postal control supervision and management, along stationery, fakes, forgeries, revenues, etc. He with military procurement. After a major lay- also collects British War Tax stamps on cover, off, he operated a print and copy shop for three worldwide revenue stamps and two topical years, using that experience to bring print-on- subjects: Airport and Audi. He has created demand to the handbooks of the ATA. several websites relating to his interests. He contributes philatelic articles to numer- A member of the TPA board of directors ous publications, including Topical Time, Linn’s since 2006, Peter currently belongs to more Stamp News, Mekeels/Stamp Collector and Global than a dozen philatelic groups, including the Stamp News. In addition to the groups men- American Philatelic Society and the British tioned earlier, he holds memberships in the Texas Caribbean Philatelic Study Group. Philatelic Association, the American Philatelic Peter was born in Switzerland in 1960 and Society and the Jack Knight Airmail Society. moved to the U.S. in 1971. A 1985 graduate of

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36 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Michigan State University, he moved to Dallas and vice president of the Wichita Falls Coin in 1990 and has been selling, servicing and and Stamp Club. supporting specialized software for processing George’s collecting interests are mint manufacturing industries since 1992. U.S., Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Norfolk George Woodburn for Director Island, Vatican City, Japanese Occupation Seymour, Texas of Asia during World War II, Japan, Dead As a life member of the Texas Philatelic Countries, Dinosaurs, Postal Mail boxes and Association since 2007, George Woodburn has Battleship Texas. served two terms as a member of the board of TPA FOUNDATION directors and seeks an additional one. Jonathan Topper for Trustee He retired from the U.S. Army in 1991 Houston, Texas after 24 years of service. Returning to school, he Jonathan Topper has collected stamps and earned a Bachelors of Science and Business Ad- covers since grade school. A retired toxicologist ministration from The University of Texas. from Shell Oil Company, he is now a full time He has been a member of the American stamp dealer. His current collecting specialty Philatelic Society since 2001. His other phila- is the postal history of Latin America. telic memberships include the American Topi- Jonathan is a past director for the TPA and cal Association, Universal Ship Cancellation is currently on the board of the Houston Phila- Society, China Stamp Society, PNC3, Texas telic Society, where he also serves as webmaster. Postal History Society, International Society of He has been a show committee member for Japanese Philately, and Texas Precancel Club. the Greater Houston Stamp Show for 15 years, He is president of the Texoma Stamp Club including coordinating the Beginner’s Booth

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Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 37 for 10 years. at the Florida Precancel Club Winter Meets He belongs to more than 20 philatelic each year. organizations, including the American Phila- Being disinclined to collect and sell the telic Society, the Texas Postal History Society, same materials, Katie’s collecting interests are and the United States Stamp Society and the the Peoples Republic of China, Hong Kong, International Society of Guatemala Collectors, Macao, and United Nations. where he serves as that group’s secretary. In addition to the TPC, PSS and TPA, she He is also a member of the Texas Stamp belongs to the American Philatelic Society, APS Dealers Association, the Cypress (Harris Writers Unit #30, United States Stamp Society, County) Historical Society and a philatelic China Stamp Society, Texas Stamp Dealers As- consultant for Post Office Archives. sociation, and Austin Texas Stamp Club. Married for 20 years to Cielo, he has two Katherine attended Denison University in children in high school. Granville, Ohio, for two years and completed Katherine Foster for Trustee a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Austin, Texas at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, Katherine Foster (Katie) came late to some 20 years later. philately, and then she did it backwards. In 1992, she reactivated the newsletter of the Operational changes made Texas Precancel Club (TPC) and has been in OPS Sales Division publishing it ever since. In October 1996 she became president of the TPC by default—the ffective January 1, 2010, John Mangelinkx membership asked her husband John Foster Eof Ponca City, Oklahoma, will assume all to assume the presidency but he declined duties as manager of the Oklahoma Philatelic because he had just taken over as secretary of Society (OPS) Sales Division, replacing Gil the club. Even though not a collector, she at- Weisser of Muskogee, Oklahoma, who has tended all the meetings with her husband and handled the job for the past 21 years. was offered the position. Asking herself what All salesbooks being retired on or before were the most important attributes for a club December 2009 will be shipped to owners by leader, she answered “energy and enthusiasm,” Gil, and all questions regarding their closeouts and accepted. Except for one two-year term, should be directed to him at P.O. Box 2179, Katie has been president of TPC continuously Muskogee, OK 74402. since then. Newly filled salesbooks should be mailed Katie became a dealer in precancels in to Mr. Mangelinkx at 2408 Briar Ridge Dr., 1998 and is a regular table holder at the Pre- Ponca City, OK 74604, after December 15, cancel Stamp Society (PSS) conventions and 2009. Covers, Covers and More Covers Texas • United States • Foreign most $10 or less! Visit WWW.POSTALHYSTERIA.NET And Click the Link to My eBay Store

38 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 texas cancels This is a listing of special pictorial cancels recently authorized for use in Texas, or of interest to collectors in Texas. This information is excerpted from recent editions of The Postal Bulletin. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial postmark appears in italics under the date. According to the U.S. Postal Service, requests for these cancels must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the indicated postmark date. All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum first-class postage; items bearing postage issued after the postmark date will be returned unserviced. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL POSTMARKS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION, ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP+4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punc- tuation, except the hyphen in the ZIP+4 code). A larger SASE must be enclosed if the item submitted for a special cancel is unaddressed.

September 26, 2009 October 10, 2009 Odessa High School Corsicana Field Aviation Broncho Centennial Station Heritage Foundation CFAHF Postmaster Station 200 N. Texas Ave. Postmaster Odessa, TX 79761-9998 116 S. Main St. Corsicana, TX 75110-9998

October 1–31, 2009 October 17, 2009 U.S. Postal Service Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Trenton Tribune 1st Amend- Aransas Station ment Station Postmaster Postmaster 611 Vandenberge St. 200 W. Hamilton St. Austwell, TX 77950-9998 Trenton, TX 75490-9998

October 2, 2009 October 19, 2009 U.S. Postal Service Texas Parent Teacher Associa- Roughneck Homecoming Sta- tion PTA tion Every Child One Voice Station Postmaster Postmaster 1200 S. White Oak Rd. 100 W. Franklin St. White Oak, TX 75693-9998 Hillsboro, TX 76645-9998

October 9, 2009 November 14–15, 2009 U.S. Postal Service Mid-Cities Stamp Club 100 Years Celebration Station Expo Station Postmaster Postmaster 210 W. Harris St. 1251 William D. Tate Spur, TX 79370-9998 Grapevine, TX 76051-9998

Apparently, the designer of the cancel for the Odessa High School centennial could use some spelling lessons. Al- though “Excel- lence” is mis- spelled in the cancel, it does appear correct- ly in the official logo on this cachet.

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 39 membership report NEW MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY 5004 Moody, Tyler R. - Dallas, TX September-October 2009 5005 Jordan, Thomas J. - Frisco, TX 5006 Polski, William - Cypress, TX Membership, August15, 2009 ...... 574 5007 Kotowski, Raymond V. - San Mar- New Members...... 5 Reinstated...... 2 cos, TX Membership, October 15, 2009...... 581 5008 Fort, William - Houston, TX REINSTATED Life Chapters...... 10 Life Members...... 89 4470 Arceneaux, Linton L. - League City, Regular Chapters/Units...... 14 TX Regular Members...... 468 4872 Huckabee, Charles - Humble, TX Total Members...... 581 JOURNAL PUBLICATION FUND DONORS TPA FOUNDATION DONORS Thanks to the following members for their gener- Thanks to the following members for their generous contributions to the TPA Foundation. Giving levels ous contributions to the TPA Journal Publication Fund. are: Sponsor, $40.00 and over; Patron, $20.00 to $39.99; Giving levels are: Platinum, $500 and over; Gold, $100.00 Sustaining, $5.00 to $19.99. Gifts may be made with a to $499.99; Vermeil, $50 to $99.99; Silver, $25 to $49.99; MasterCard or Visa by visiting www.texasphilatelic.org, Silver-Bronze, $10 to $24.99; Bronze, $5 to $9.99. Gifts or send a check to Lyle Boardman, 3916 Wyldwood Rd., may be made with a MasterCard or Visa by visiting www. Austin, TX 78739-3005. texasphilatelic.org, or send a check to Lyle Boardman, 3916 Wyldwood Rd., Austin, TX 78739-3005 PATRON GOLD 4434 Howdeshell, Virginia A. 4679 Moss, Douglas 4131 Juried, Nicholas SILVER-BRONZE (Above reflects donations received through 10/15/2009) 4434 Howdeshell, Virginia A (Above reflects donations received through PAY DUES AND DONATE AT 10/15/2009). www.texasphilatelic.org.

TEXAS MAIL REPUBLIC POST LATE 1835 TO EARLY 1846 By Rex H. Stever 180-page book profusely illustrated with covers and mail route maps. The essential resource for collectors of the Republic era. Visit the TPA booth at the Greater Houston Stamp Show and get your copy for $35 plus tax. To order by mail, send a $42.50* check or money order payable to “Texas Philatelic Association” to: Arthur P. von Reyn • P.O. Box 561622 • Dallas, TX 75356-1622 *Including sales tax and shipping. $40.00 if shipped out-of-state.

40 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Edgemere Retirement Center, 8523 Thackery St., Dallas, Texas 75225 On September 9, the Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society hosted a special event as Steven Crippe of Heritage Auction Galleries became the inaugural speaker in the Deborah Kempston Lec- ture Series, which was recently established to honor the memory of one the club’s most active members. The title of Crippe’s presentation wasErrors, Freaks and Oddities (EFOs). An expert in this specialized field, Crippe spoke for 40 minutes about how he came to collect and deal in these unique stamps. His philatelic adventure with EFOs began as a 10-year-old boy, when he pur- chased a miscut booklet at his local post office. During the presentation, he gave definitions and examples of EFO stamps. His favorite type of EFOs are printing mistakes—ones that include color shifts, overinking, mis- cuts and albinos. Variations of the Philip Mazzei stamp (Scott #C98) are his all-time favorite color shift. After his presentation, Mr. Crippe fielded questions from the audience for another 30 minutes. At the conclusion of the question period, Mr. Crippe provided a gift to all of those in attendance, their very own EFO stamps! For the second meeting in September, members participated At left and right, DPCPS Vice President Harry Pedersen and Presi- in a mini-auction. dent Rod Gabel join Steven Crippe of Heritage Auction Galleries, The October 14th meeting who presented the program on September 9. was highlighted by a bourse, with local dealers Tom Cunningham and Jim Myers among those participating. The final quarterly auction of the year was held on October 28 with over 50 lots up for bid- ding. Highest on the popular scale were a starter Iceland collection in a Scott Specialty binder and dust case, and a 2008 Scott United States Specialized Catalogue of Stamps and Covers. The club will hold its fourth annual Holiday Dinner on December 6. Featured will be a three-course meal, subsidized by the club, and plenty of philatelic fellowship. The slate Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society of officers and directors for the year 2010 will Programs and Events also be announced at that time. The dinner Nov. 11 U.S. Marine Corps by Doug Moss will be held at the club’s usual meeting site, Dec. 6 4th Annual Holiday Dinner Edgemere Retirement Community, 8523 Thackeray Street in Dallas. No fourth Wednesday meetings scheduled in No- Due to the holidays, the club will not vember and December due to the holidays. hold fourth Wednesday meetings in No- Unless otherwise noted, all programs and events are held at vember and December. The normal meeting the Edgemere Retirement Center, beginning at 7:30 p.m. schedule will resume in January.

Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 41 crain’s corner Great Britain’s elusive two-pence blue By Warren Crain The Two-Pence Blue of Great Britain (Scott #2) issued in 1840 is the twin of the Penny Black, and although not as celebrated, it is the more elusive and expensive of the two. The Two-Pence Blues are identical to the Penny Blacks except for the color and face value. The Penny Black was issued for letters weighing up to half an ounce while the This lightly-hinged pair of Two-Pence Blues Two-Pence Blue was intended for letters with fully intact margins brought $25,095, between a half ounce and one ounce. The including buyer’s premium, at Heritage’s Rare Penny Black could be used from May 6, Stamp Auction held in February of this year in Dallas, Texas. 1840, but the printers, Perkins, Bacon and Petch, were late in getting the Two-Pence this multiple would probably bring at least Blues ready, thus they were not available one-million dollars! for use until May 8. Only two first day covers A very rare cover would be one bearing of the Blue are supposed to be known, both a single copy of a Penny Black and a Two- discovered by Robson Lowe, the London Pence Blue. As there was no rate calling for dealer and auctioneer. three-pence postage, any covers contain- There were two plates used in printing ing a single of each denomination would the stamps and some very lovely shades of either be overpaid for the up to one-ounce blue resulted, and when found with the red rate or underpaid for an over one-ounce Maltese Cross postmark of 1840, these are letter, as four pence was needed for a letter as appealing as the famous Penny Blacks. weighing between one and two ounces. The Two-Pence Blue was issued in a A businessman in Birmingham, England, much smaller quantity than the Penny discovered one such cover, after a long Black and in mint condition is quite rare search, in 1970, in the hands of a British and expensive. In fact, the 2010 Scott price dealer. He acquired it for a nominal sum, for a mint copy is $24,000. A nice used copy the dealer not knowing it to be the rarity catalogues $800. Like the Penny Black, it was. The letter was under-franked by a these stamps were issued imperforate, penny, so the recipient was penalized by requiring scissors to separate them. Col- having to pay double the one penny deficit. lectors can find copies with the designs’ Perhaps there is another similar rare cover edges clipped for much less. waiting to be discovered! Probably the most spectacular find of In 1841, the Two-Pence denomination Two-Pence Blues was made in 1946 in Scot- was changed by the addition of a horizon- land. One day the secretary of the Duke tal white line above the words Two Pence, of Buccleuch opened a small writing case thus passing it into history and bringing which had been in the library for more than into the stamp collecting world Scott #4. 100 years. Inside the case, a mint block of This column is based on a feature that 48 of the Two-Pence Blues was discovered, appeared in the winter 2005 edition of The which was sold at auction the same year, Roadrunner, the newsletter of the Texas realizing about $25,000. At today’s prices Stamp Dealers Association.

42 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 Classified Emporium CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS in The Texas Philatelist are accepted on the basis of 10¢ per word (minimum 10 words) with name, address, telephone/FAX number and e-mail address FREE. Please PRINT or TYPE your ad copy, state the number of times you desire it to run, determine the total cost, make the check payable to the “Texas Philatelic Association,” and send to The Texas Philatelist, 305 Saint Lukes Dr., Richardson, TX 75080-4830.

JOIN THE TEXAS POSTAL HISTORY SOCIETY! NATIONAL AIR MAIL WEEK. Let me know what $18 dues brings highly respected journal, mentoring, you have. Don Lussky, P.O. Box 1172, Westmont, IL two major meetings a year. Contact: Lyle Boardman, 60559-8372, e-mail [email protected]. (58-2) 3916 Wyldwood Dr., Austin, TX 78739-3005. (57-6) HEMISFAIR ’68 STAMP (Scott #1340) unique HELP MAINTAIN the quality of The Texas Philatelist. usages, i.e. postally used covers, first day covers, Donate to the TPA Journal Publication Fund. Visit and pay by credit card; or, send [email protected]. (57-6) a check Lyle Boardman, TPA Treasurer, 3916 Wyldwood Rd., Austin, TX 78739-3003. Donations of high quality MINERAL WATER ADVERTISING COVERS from philatelic material also accepted, ask for details. (57-6) businesses and hotels in Texas resort towns like Mineral Wells, Marlin, Wizard Wells, San Antonio and many, many, others. Arthur P. von Reyn, P.O. Box 561622, Dallas, TX 75356-1622, (214) 902-0858, e-mail: apvr@ TOPICALS: OVER 50 TOPICS AVAILABLE. Wide texasphilatelic.org. (57-6) selection of birds, flowers, trains., etc. Also early Russia stamps and WWI and WWII censored overs. Roberto’s DONATION LOTS FOR TPA AUCTIONS. Donate Marketing Service (Robert Edwards), 2100 Tanglewilde items valued at $5 or more ($10 or more preferred) to St., Apt. 362, Houston, TX 77096-1275. (713) 334-9087. benefit Journal Publication Fund or TPA Foundation. e-mail: [email protected]. (58-1) See article in this journal edition for more info. (57-6) FOR JUST $20 A YEAR, GET A MINI-AD LIKE THIS AND REMIND 500+ TEXAS COLLECTORS THAT YOU HAVE STAMPS TO SELL! Send a check and a business card to: Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t Manager, 305 Saint Lukes Dr., Richardson, TX 75080

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Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 43 chapter meetings Note: Check with chapters for meeting changes and cancellations during holiday periods. Recent changes in information are noted in red. AUSTIN-TEXAS STAMP CLUB, CH #16, 3916 Wyld- Arlington; 3rd Wed., 7:30 PM (check www.mid-cities wood Rd., Austin, TX, 78739-3005; meets 1st Tues. stampclub.com for location), Irving; 4th Tues., 7:00 7:30 PM, Lakewood Homeowners Association PM, Studio at Tarleton State Langdon Center, 308 Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin; 3rd Tues. Pearl St., Granbury. 7:30 PM, South Austin Senior Activities Center, 3911 NACOGDOCHES STAMP CLUB, CH #31, P.O. Box Manchaca Rd., Austin. 630247, Nacogdoches, TX 77963-0247; meets 2nd COLLECTORS CLUB OF DALLAS, L Unit #4, 2206 Sut- Thurs., 7:00 PM, Westminster Presbyterian Church, ton Pl., Richardson, TX 75080-2543; membership by 903 North St., Nacogdoches. invitation only. OKLAHOMA PHILATELIC SOCIETY. CH #61, P.O. Box DALLAS-PARK CITIES PHILATELIC SOCIETY, CH #40, 700334, Tulsa, OK 74170-0334 314 Allegheny Trl., Garland, TX 75043-5659; meets PARIS STAMP CLUB. CH #67, P.O. Box 82, Paris, TX 2nd and 4th Weds., 7:30 PM, Edgemere Retirement 75461-0082; meets 3rd Mon., 7:00 PM, Calvary Meth- Center, 8523 Thackery St., Dallas. odist Church, 3105 Lamar Ave., Paris. EL PASO PHILATELIC SOCIETY, LCH #7, 2990 Trawood PRAIRIE BEAVER REGIONAL GROUP, British North Dr. Apt. 11F, El Paso, TX 79936-4233, meets 2nd Tues., America Philatelic Society Ltd., Unit #1, 501 Fairview 7:30 PM, Saint Clements Episcopal Church, 810 N. Ave., College Station, TX 77840-2933. Campbell St., El Paso. RED RIVER STAMP SOCIETY, CH #58, P.O. Box 3352, FRED C. SAWYER CHAPTER #56 AMERICAN FIRST DAY Shreveport, LA 71133-3352; meets 1st Wed., 7:30 COVER SOCIETY, Unit #6, 201 Willow Creek Cir., Allen, PM, Aulds South Bossier Branch Library, 3950 Wayne TX. Meets monthly (except July and August) at The Ave., Bossier City. University of Texas-Dallas, Richardson, TX. Call 972- SAN ANTONIO PHILATELIC ASSN., LCH #3, 2903 Na- 727-1381 for meetings dates and times. cogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78217-4522; meets HEART OF TEXAS STAMP CLUB, CH #59, 104 Palomino every Fri., 7:30 PM, MacArthur Park Lutheran Church, Crossing, Waco, Texas 76712-8885; meets 1st Thurs., 2903 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio. 6:30 PM, Hughes-Dillard Alumni Center, Baylor Uni- SEAGULL STAMP CLUB, LCH # 11, P.O. Box 30574, versity Campus, S. University Parks Dr., Waco. Corpus Christi, TX 78463-0574; meets 2nd Weds., HOUSTON PHILATELIC SOCIETY, CH #22, PMB 237, 7:00 PM, Main Library, 805 Comanche St., Corpus 8524 Hwy. 6 N., Houston, TX 77095-2103; meets 1st & Christi. 3rd Mon., 7:30 PM, West University United Methodist SOUTH PLAINS STAMP CLUB, LCH #36, P.O. Box 68154, Church, 3611 University Blvd., Houston. Lubbock, TX 79414-8154; meets 4th Tues. (2nd Tues. LAWTON-FORT SILL STAMP CLUB, CH #68, 3 Cedar in Nov. and Dec.), 7:30 PM, Municipal Garden & Arts Spring Ct., Wichita Falls, TX 76310-2246. Meets1st Center, 4215 S. University Ave., Lubbock. and 3rd Tues. (1st Tues. only in June, July and August), TEXAS POSTAL HISTORY SOCIETY, Unit #3, 3916 7:30 PM, 1301 N.W. Cherry Ave, Lawton., OK Wyldwood Rd., Austin, TX 78739-3005, meets at LYNDON B. JOHNSON SPACE CENTER STAMP CLUB, stamp shows in various cities. LCH #9, P.O. Box 58247, Houston, TX 77258-8247; TEXAS PRECANCEL CLUB, LCH #10, 4113 Paint Rock meets 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:00 PM, Gilruth Recreation Dr., Austin, TX 78731-1320; meets biannually in Col- Center, Johnson Space Center, Gate #5 off Space lege Station and Fort Worth. Center Blvd., Clear Lake City. TEXOMA STAMP CLUB. CH #64, 411 W. Reiman St., LONE STAR CHAPTER, Éire Philatelic Association Seymour, TX 76380-2439; meets 2nd Thurs. and International, Unit #32, 14302 Oak Shadow, San 4th Tues., 7:00 PM, Merrill Gardens, 5100 Kell Blvd., Antonio, TX 78232-4441; meets 2nd Sat. 2:00 PM, Wichita Falls. members’ homes. VICTORIA STAMP CLUB, CH #65, 105 Calle Ricardo., MAGIC VALLEY STAMP CLUB. CH #56, 2014 E. Bowie Victoria, TX 77904-1203; meets 1st Mon. 7:00 PM, Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550-5164; meets 4th Tues., (ex- First Victoria National Bank, Town and Country Room, cept June, July, August) 7:00 PM, Camelot Retirement 101 S. Main St., Victoria. Center Headquarters, 1000 Camelot Dr., Harlingen. WICHITA FALLS COIN & STAMP CLUB, LCH #5, 411 MID-CITIES STAMP CLUB. CH #53, P.O. Box 2158, W. Reiman St., Seymour, TX 76380-2439; meets 4th Arlington, TX 760042158; meets lst Wed., 7:30 PM, Thurs., 7:30 PM, Merrill Gardens, 5100 Kell Blvd., Bob Duncan Community Center, 2800 S. Center St., Wichita Falls.

44 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t November-December 2009 FRENCH COLONIES etter French Colony items are missing from most collections, so I’m Bgoing to help you out by listing some selections from my stock. Check out my ad in the next issue for even more selections! Country Scott Description Price Afars & Issas 310-314  LH, VF, cat. value $61.00...... 33.00 Algeria 365-368  NH, VF...... 14.00 “ B14-26  LH, VF, cat. value $132.50...... 66.00 “ C20-21  VLH, VF, cat. value $9.00...... 4.50 Andorra 114-123  LH, VF, cat. value $80.25...... 42.00 “ 124-142  NH, VF, cat. value $153.70...... 90.00 “ 155-157  NH, VF, cat. value $26.25...... 5.00 “ B1  NH, VF, cat. value $20.00...... 12.00 “ C1  NH, VF, cat. value $75.00...... 45.00 “ J42-45  NH, VF, cat. value $38.00...... 23.00 Burkina Faso 785-785d  NH, VF, cat. value $10.70...... 6.50 “ C68  NH, VF, cat. value $25.00...... 15.00 Cameroun C38-40  LH, VF, cat. value $62.50...... 32.00 “ C59-62  NH, VF, cat. value $15.75...... 9.00 “ C126  NH, VF, cat. value $45.00...... 27.00 “ C137  NH, VF, cat. value $26.00...... 15.00 Central Africa C47-49  NH, VF, cat. value $22.00...... 13.00 Chad C1  NH, VF...... $9.00 “ C84  LH, VF, cat. value $7.00...... 40.00 “ J23-34  NH, VF, cat. value $13.20...... 7.75 Comoro Islands 56  NH, VF, cat. value $9.50...... 5.50 579-586  NH, VF...... 13.50 C1-3  one NH, two LH, cat.value $36.25...... 18.00 C7  NH, VF, cat. value $6.50...... 4.00 Dahomey C14-15  NH, VF, cat. value $16.75...... 11.00 C46-48  NH, VF, cat. value $16.75...... 11.00 C49-50  NH, VF, cat. value $6.00...... 4.00 C63-66  NH, VF, cat. value $8.65...... 5.00 C89-92  NH, VF, cat. value $8.15...... 4.25 C97-100  NH, VF, cat. value $14.50...... 9.00 C262-265  NH, VF, cat. value $10.10...... 6.00 Djibouti C113-114  NH, VF, cat.value $11.00...... 7.00 French Colonies 21  4 margins, light cancel, cat. value $100.00...... 45.00 30-36  VF, cat. value $163.75...... 85.00 46-59  F-VF, cat value $236.50...... 100.00 B1  NH, VF, cat. value $47.50...... 28. 00 Fr. Equitorial Africa C16  NH, VF, cat. value $95.00...... 57.00 CB6  NH, VF, cat. value $190.00...... 117.00 French Guiana C20  LH, VF, cat. value $29.00...... 15.00 French West Africa 79-83  NH, VF, cat. value $8.85...... 5.50 French Guinea B2  NH, VF, cat. value $9.00...... 5.75 French India 182-183  NH, VF, cat. value $14.50 for hinged...... 9.00 191-209  NH set, F-VF, cat. value $103.10 for hinged...... 70.00 C17  NH, VF, cat. value $8.75...... 5.25 Abbreviations: VG = pretty much off center with margins on two sides; F = imperfs have smaller than normal margins and perfo- rate are off center with design possibly touching in places; F-VF = close on one side with other margins pretty equal; VF = normal size margins for the issue and well-centered with design a bit closer to one side; XF = exceptionally well centered for the issue; S = perfectly centered; Condition designations for covers relate to overall appearance, not any stamps that might appear thereon. OG = original gum; HR = hinge remnant; CTO = canceled-to-order; CDS = circular date stamp; = unused;  = used. Most items are one of a kind. Please provide alternates! Minimum order $25. Take a 10% discount on filled orders of $50 or more. I accept checks or money orders only! Warren H. Crain P.O. Box 5954 San Antonio, Texas 78201-0954 Phone (210) 344-0303 RARe StAMp AuCtionS

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