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MARCH/APRIL 2010 Volume 58, Number 2 THE TEXAS HILATELIST PThe Journal of the Texas Philatelic Association
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Also, well-stocked in U.S., Classics, Revenues and Locals Please visit me at TEXPEX 2010 and other stamp shows and bourses in Texas and beyond! contents THE TEXAS PHILATELIST FEATURES 4 TPA members asked to update e-mail addresses Arthur P. von Reyn 6 Mid-Cities show offering “Movie Title” competition Ray E. Cartier 8 “Texify” a stamp collection with covers Tricia Richmond 12 San Marino City not a typical Italian hilltop town Arthur P. von Reyn 18 Record number of lots boosts Winter Auction Arthur P. von Reyn 22 TEXPEX 2010 honors western movie heroes Tom Koch DEPARTMENTS 2 President’s Message 20 Texas Connection 25 Texas Cancels 26 Calendar of Events 28 Chapters in Action 31 Membership Report MARCH/APRIL 2010 33 Crain’s Corner Volume 58, Number 2 THE TEXAS PHILATELIST (ISSN 0893-2670) is published bimonthly by the Texas Philatelic As- sociation, Inc., 3916 Wyldwood Road, Austin, Texas 78739-3005. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: TEXAS PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION 3916 Wyldwood Rd. Austin, TX 78739-3005 ON THE COVER Arthur P. von Reyn EDITOR & ADVERTISING Constructed in the 11th cen- MANAGER tury, the Guaita is the oldest P.O. Box 561622 of the three towers atop Dallas, TX 75356-1622 Mount Titano in San Marino. 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 March-April 2010 1 president’s message Another chapter completed; more to come By Arthur P. von Reyn very president adds another chapter to the illustrious history of the Texas Philatelic EAssociation, and thanks to your support, I hope this one will be as good a read as any in the past. As some of you may remember, a bit more than four years ago, members were polled as to their expectations of the TPA. It has been the challenge during this adminis- tration for your officers and directors to act on your opinions and deliver. So, before the next chapter is written, let’s review what’s been accomplished. Of course, the most noteworthy achievement was the conversion of The Texas Philatelist to a glossy, full-color publication in 2006. This change was purely made possible by Norman A. Cohen, who has subsidized about 65 percent of the production cost of the journal. As this journal was being finalized, notification was received that Norman Cohen has combined his Adventure Graphics with a larger printing company. The effect of this transaction on The Texas Philatelist is not yet known, but the resulting uncertainty accentuates the importance of rapidly building our rainy day account, the Journal Publication Fund. TPA members now have more trading opportunities than ever before. The TPA Mem- bership Directory has returned to a booklet form with a convenient index of collecting interests, and we have a reciprocal arrangement with the Oklahoma Philatelic Society (OPS) whereby the semi-annual auction conducted by the TPA, and the Sales Department of the OPS, are open to members of both groups. A continuous membership recruitment effort has marked the past few years, consisting of having fully staffed tables at Texas stamp shows, dropping off sample journals at bourses, and almost annual mail outs to non-members. This has resulted in a 40% increase in mem- bership to date, an experience contrary to that of many medium-sized philatelic groups. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the support of the officers and directors, all those who authored articles and other material for the journal, and the general membership for participating in our auctions, volunteering to staff the TPA table at stamp shows, giving generously to the Journal Publication Fund and the TPA Foundation, and offering support in so many other ways. Finally, I want to recognize in particular Lyle Boardman, who accepted the additional duties of secretary, and Douglas Moss, who assisted in the transition of the journal to the new format! THANKS TO JOURNAL PUBLICATION FUND DONORS Although Journal Publication Fund donors are recognized in the “Membership Report” section of this journal, I have made it a tradition to recognize in this column those members who give $100 or more. Since last spring, Warren Crain has contributed stamps that have realized $1,776.50 in our auctions. Joining me with commitments of $500 or more was Dr. Edward G. Cutshaw. Louis R. Camelbeek has made three donations of $100, including proceeds from auction lots. Charles Deaton has not only sent $100 on two occasions, but sent a plea to Texas Stamp Dealer’s Association members last spring that raised another $693. Since last spring, other members who have donated $100 or more are Madison V. Bagley, Ruben C. Cervantes, Gerald L. Fitzsimmons, Nicholas J. Juried, H. Ray King, John R. OIver, Robert G. Pond, and Rex H. “Jim” Stever. In mid-February, the balance in the Journal Publication Fund eclipsed $12,000, which amounts to less than a tenth of what is needed to provide sufficient interest income to sustain this publication in future years.
2 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR TPA TABLE AT SHOWS TEXPEX is fast approaching, and volunteers are urgently needed to staff the TPA table at this show! Honestly, no experience is required, just some friendly members who are enthusiastic about the TPA. I realize some may be thinking, “I’ll just stop by the table dur- ing the show and see if help is needed.” With this approach, the table ends up with empty chairs for much of the show. Please sign up for specific two-hour shiftson the Internet at http://www.texasphilatelic.org/volunteer.htm, or give me a call at (214) 902-0858. PROBLEMS WITH E-MAIL HOPEFULLY RESOLVED Due to a change in security settings by AT&T last summer that affected the “Microsoft Outlook” computer program, many e-mails funneled to me through the TPA website since then “disappeared” until the problem was fixed in mid-January. If you sent me an e-mail and still need a response, try again. I hope this issue has finally been resolved! Thanks to all of you for entrusting me with the TPA’s most important leadership position over the past four years. Although my service will continue in other capacities, including journal editor, my term as president is at an end. Please support your new leadership in every way possible with the goal being to keep the TPA as an integral part of the stamp collecting scene in Texas. See you at TEXPEX 2010! In Philatelic Friendship,
Arthur P. von Reyn
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 (Vacant), 1st VICE PRESIDENT P.O. Box 561622 Chapter No. Dallas, TX 75356-1622 0632-049588 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 (Vacant) 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 March-April 2010 3 TPA members asked to update e-mail addresses By Arthur P. von Reyn We do not abuse members’ e-mail addresses -mail addresses become obsolete much by sending out numerous unwanted mass e- Efaster than phone numbers or places of mails (spam). Currently, non-personal e-mails residence, so members are asked to update are limited to notices before the close of each of their data whenever their situations change. our semi-annual auctions. Members who failed Experience shows that about 7 to 10 to receive a reminder about the closing of the percent of e-mail addresses on file with the TPA/OPS Winter Auction 2010 most likely do TPA become obsolete every six months. This not have a valid e-mail address on file with us is most often due to changes in service provid- and need to supply a new one. ers and jobs. To update an e-mail address, take a minute The TPA uses e-mail addresses primarily to visit the TPA website www.texasphilatelic. for personal communications, one example org and click on “e-mail update” button on being dues reminders. the home page.
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4 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 5 Mid-Cities show offering “Movie Title” competition By Ray E. Cartier have been surprised at how good assembling he 2010 Mid-Cities Stamp Expo is offer- a display makes them feel, having something Ting an added incentive for exhibitor par- of their own creation in frames to be viewed ticipation, in the form of a new single-frame by others. For these larger exhibits, standard “Movie Title” exhibit category. An exhibit of 16-page frames are provided. the Franklin issues might be titled Ben and For those needing help in assembling an Me. It’s also an opportunity to be creative, as exhibit, contact an officer in a local stamp club exhibits can be either regular or display class. and ask that a future meeting presentation be In the latter class, exhibitors can include up devoted to that topic. At the 2009 Mid-Cities to 50% non-philatelic material in a frame. Stamp Expo my wife, Karen, exhibited for the For Ben and Me, an exhibitor could add some first time since 1976. I gave a few tips and she of his short quotations from “Poor Richard’s won a Silver Award and the Women’s Exhibitor’s Almanac” or add some Disney stamps issued Best Award as well as a Novice Award. She was to promote the movie, just to dress it up a bit. surprised to receive the unexpected rewards, A $50 bill could serve as Ben’s portrait. adding to the sense of accomplishment she re- A special type of abbreviated exhibiting ceived from seeing her two frames on display. formerly open only to members of the Mid- Although the 2010 Mid-Cities Stamp Cities Stamp Club is now open to all comers. Expo is still six months away, now is the time These “Mini-Exhibits” are designed to give to make that commitment and begin prepar- those who have not previously exhibited a ing something to show. Numerous awards and chance to get their big toe in the water. There prizes are offered for all type exhibits; entry fees are two types, the one-page exhibit and the start at just $1.00 for “Mini-Exhibits.” four-page exhibit. Either type exhibit is a Remember that exhibits are not just great way to showcase special items or a small welcome at the Mid-Cities Stamp Expo but collection that does not have the scope for a also at the Greater Houston Stamp Show and standard one-frame or multi-frame exhibit. TEXPEX. Check the announcements for A one-page exhibit can be finished in as little these shows in The Texas Philatelist and on the as 15 minutes, while it might take an hour or Internet, and get an exhibit prospectus. Don’t two for a four-pager. be complacent about stamp shows in Texas. The 2010 Mid-Cities Stamp Expo also Attend! Participate! Volunteer! Exhibit! Keep encourages single-frame or multi-frame exhib- the hobby alive! its. These give the collector an opportunity to (Editor’s Note: Ray Cartier is the exhibit show off advanced collections and to impart to chairperson for the 2010 Mid-Cities Stamp the public the knowledge gained in research- Expo. He can be contacted at (817) 275-2801 ing and collecting material. Many exhibitors or by e-mail at [email protected].) Pugh Cachets Custom Crafted FDCs for every new issue of the USPS P.O. Box 8789 The Woodlands, TX 77387-8789 (281) 362-0430
6 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 Isn’t this cover a hoot? Don’t know how the owl fits into the jewelry biz, but it sure makes for an eye-catching advertising cover. Don’t stare too long at the owl’s eyes or you’ll be hooked. I am always buying and selling stamps My Selling specialty is tracking down those rare stamps and covers that are hard to find but that really add spice and pizzazz to your albums. This could be an unused 10¢ 1847 Washington, Scott No. 2, or a beautiful unused block of the $5 Columbian, Scott No. 245, or even a mourning cover with a free franking of Abraham Lincoln while President, all of which I have acquired for my customers. I’d love to help add some pizzazz to your collection. My Buying specialty is helping those who desire to sell all or part of their holdings in a fair, efficient, and pleasant transaction. Just let me know when you are thinking of selling. Charles Deaton FROM JUNE-OCTOBER P.O. Box 2465 Contact me on Cape Cod: Fredericksburg, TX 78624-1922 P.O. Box 2836 Phone (713) 927-9948 Orleans, MA 02653 [email protected] Phone (508) 240-2683
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 7 “Texify” a stamp collection with covers By Tricia Richmond exify (tex-i-fy), verb. 1. to enhance with characteristics of the Great State of Texas. 2. to add TTexas-related items to a collection.—from Tricia’s list of missing dictionary words. Texas stamp collectors are a diverse lot with extremely varied interests. But Texans have a deep and abiding love for this big state. As a cachetmaker of first day covers and a general interest stamp collector, I have met many, many collectors. Some have narrow interests and some have an all-encompassing passion for “what they like.” Some aspect of Texas stamps or covers often comes up in conversation. But one doesn’t have to focus on Texas-themed stamps or U.S.S. Texas battleship covers to add that Texas spice to a collection. Many stamps have had their first day of sale in Texas cities. Adding a few first day covers or first day ceremony programs could certainly Texify a collection. For in- stance, the Amber Alert stamp released May 25, 2006, was issued in Arlington, Texas. This stamp has true Texas significance since the child abduction bulletin system originated in the Lone Star State after the disappearance and murder of Amber Hagerman of Arlington in 1996. The program named after little Amber has saved many children from her fate and truly deserved a stamp to commemorate and raise awareness. Another stamp with not so obvious a Texas link is the Presidential Libraries commemorative, is- sued August 4, 2005. This stamp had 13 first day of issue cit- ies. As Texas had two presidential libraries at the time, Presi- dent Lyndon John- son’s library at the University of Texas in Austin and President George H. W. Bush’s library at Texas A&M University in College Station, both held official first day ceremonies.
8 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 First day covers and special event ca- chets can add Texas flavor in another way, too. Instead of looking for stamps related to Texas sub- jects, one can Texify a collection by add- ing first day covers with appropriate ca- chets. Local stamp clubs and societies often produce lim- ited numbers of inexpensive first day covers and special event cachets as gifts to members, or to raise a few dollars. Contact them and ask for a price list of their Texas-themed covers. Or better yet, get a subscrip- tion for their new covers. Consider adding covers with special cancels. Cancels from all over the U.S. and its posses- sions that are sub- mitted for approval in a timely manner are announced every two weeks in the U.S. Postal Service’s Postal Bulletin. Texas-related ones are pictured on a bimonthly basis in the “Texas Cancels” section of The Texas Philatelist. A subscription to the print version of the Postal Bulletin costs $163 annually, but it’s free for those with Internet access, located online at http://www. SPECIAL CANCEL GRACE PERIOD usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/pb.htm. Just Note that special cancels are available for a go to “Archives,” select the current year and grace period of at least 30 days from the cancel then the most recent issues—special cancels date. Occasionally, special cancel availability is are pictured towards the end of the section officially extended beyond 30 days, and it isn’t “Philately.” unusual for post offices to hang on to their can- celing devices for weeks after the 30 days. Don’t overlook ephemera either. Every So, one has at least 30 days after the holiday once in a while, the U.S. Postal Service will to send a Valentine to that special someone. “I send out an interesting little item that can add didn’t forget Valentine’s Day, honey. I have some- a little Texas zip! For instance, the Dallas Post thing special for you. And it isn’t here yet!”—and Office mailed postcards to selected area collec- after it has arrived and been admired, then steal tors inviting them to a stamp unveiling for the the cover back for the stamp collection when he Latin Jazz stamp, held September 26, 2008. or she isn’t looking! Why was that stamp issued in Washington
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 9 D.C., anyway? This little postcard made the Latin Jazz stamp seem much more Texan to me. Lastly, stamp shows are a great source of Texana. Show organizers create great souvenirs for little cost, and sometimes they are completely free. At the APS AmeriStamp Expo/TEXPEX 2009 in Arlington, Texas, the APS gave out Republic of Texas stamp pins to all its members who came by the society’s table. And a show card, “Celebrating Black History,” was distributed after the Saturday first day of issue ceremony. There was a handy blank area just begging for the addition of that day’s new Civil Rights Pioneers stamps and the show’s cancel. I hope these comments have made The Texas Phi- latelist readers more aware of the diversity of collect- ing in Texas. So go forth and Texify! About the Author: Tricia Richmond is a lifelong stamp collector and has lived in Texas for almost as long. Her first day, event and naval covers can be viewed at www. mcintoshcachets.com. E-mail her at tricia.richmond@ mcintoshcachets.com.
10 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 Destination Dallas! TEXPEX April 16-18, 2010 Doubletree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria 4099 Valley View Lane (L.B.J. Freeway at Midway Road) Welcoming the: Dallas, Texas • 114th annual convention of the Texas Philatelic Association • statewide meeting of the Texas Postal History Society • national meeting of the Auxiliary Markings Club • national meeting of the Philatelic Society for Greater Southern Africa World Series of Philately Exhibition Sanctioned by the American Philatelic Society Also, Youth Fun Center, National and Regional Dealers, Opening Ceremony, Awards Banquet, Free Seminars, Full-Color Cachet, Special Pictorial Cancellation, and U.S. Postal Service Sales Counter Free Admission, Free Parking The Doubletree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria show rate is $105 single or double, and $146 for quad, plus tax. Reserve rooms at these rates by April 4, 2010 directly through the hotel at 1 (888) 222-8733 or (972) 385-9000 and using the “TEXPEX” group identifier. For more information and an exhibit prospectus, see: Website: http://www.texasphilatelic.org/texpex.html E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (972) 883-4951 Sponsored by the Collectors Club of Dallas P.O. Box 835491 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 11 Richardson, TX 75083-5491 San Marino City not a typical Italian hilltop town By Arthur P. von Reyn by agriculture. Despite being somewhat off illtop towns are no great rarity in Italy. the beaten track due to its location 14 miles HBuilt on rises ranging in size from large from Rimini hills to small mountains, these relics usually on the Adriatic offer a commanding view of the countryside Coast, San Ma- and were often fortified for protection during rino nonetheless medieval times. What sets San Marino City hosts around apart from all the rest is that it is the capital of three million the Republic of San Marino, the third small- visitors a year, est independent state in Europe. The 24.1 making tourism square-mile Republic of San Marino ranks the principal after Vatican City and Monaco in terms of tiny source of income size, and is quite familiar to philatelists due to these days. The its production of postage stamps since 1877. government de- My visit to Italy last October included a rives substantial stop in San Marino, necessitating an ascent revenue from the According to one legend, San almost to the top of 2,424 foot tall Mount production of Marino was founded in 301 AD Titano, where San Marino City sits perched postage stamps, by Saint Marinus, a stonecut- just below one of the three fortresses that and to a lesser ter and preacher who fled per- secution in nearby Rimini. crown each of Mount Titano’s triple summits degree, coins. or pinnacles. Because San Marino is surrounded entirely For centuries, quarrying limestone from by Italy, it is quite dependent on its neighbor, Mount Titano’s slopes was a sig- and its policies track those nificant enterprise, later replaced of the Italian state. No pass- port is required to enter, one just drives in. Italian is the official language, though like in Italy, English is widely spoken, especially in the tourist areas. San Marino City, the most historic of the repub- lic’s nine municipalities, is accessible by both auto- mobile and a cable car; the latter was not functioning on a pleasant, fall Thursday afternoon, apparently due to the lack of tourists, so the drive was necessary, necessitating negotiation In this westward view of Mount Titano, San Marino City is hidden just below the ridge on the back side. The town of Borgo Maggiore is below of multiple hairpin curves. to the right. The three towers of San Marino, ones that appear on the Several large multi-story country’s coat of arms, are clearly seen on a number of the country’s parking garages have been stamp issues. (Photo courtesy of Wikepidia.com) carved into the mountain’s
12 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 (Photos by Arthur P. von Reyn) von Arthur by (Photos P.
Like almost everything else in San Marino City, the Sammarinese Philatelic (and Numismatic) Bureau is located on the main drag that winds back and forth up the slope of Mount Titano.
Some signs pointed the way to the Sammarinese mail Philatelic Bureau, though not neces- boxes are emblazoned sarily in the right direction. with the country’s coat of arms representing the three towers.
As he did 36 years ago, the author mailed some letters to himself. This time, they were returned with ugly red spray cancels.
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 13 slopes to accommodate the vehicles of both visitors and residents. If nothing else, a visit to San Marino City is worth it for the breathtaking views from the mountain top. In addition to the fortresses and other historic edifices, the other principal attraction seems to be shopping. For a stamp collector, shopping meant a stop by the Phila- telic Bureau for some new acquisitions, most at face value. There is also an aquarium and reptilarium for San Marino’s politics often track those of Italy. visitors with Stamp sets were prepared to commemorate the 20th anniversary of fascism, but the Allies marched extra time on in, so these unusable stamps were overprinted to their hands; note the defeat of Benito Mussolini. Voters have San Marino is also elected Communists to power several times. a pleasant day there was only one shop displaying postcards trip for Eu- that had some stamps affixed, and those were ropeans who old lira-denominated examples—San Marino On the winding street up Mount flock to the adopted the euro in 2002. Titano, visitors are likely to pass the Government Palace, at left, Adriatic coast According to tradition, San Marino was and the Basilica of San Marino, in the sum- founded by a Christian stonemason named at center, reputed to contain the mer. Marinus (Saint Marin) in A.D. 301. By the relics of founder Saint Marinus. This stop 1100s, San Marino had developed into a was my second to San Marino, the last one self-ruled commune and by 1450, a republic being 36 years ago, so it was interesting to ruled by a Grand Council of 60 men who were contrast the two visits. Actually, there seemed chosen from the Assembly of Families, who to be only two differences—the road from then selected two Captains Regent to serve for Rimini had changed from mostly rural to one six-month terms as heads of state. lined with businesses and residences, obstruct- Despite attacks and an occupation in the ing the view of Mount Titano. Also, it seemed 1500s, San Marino survived, though the re- that decades ago every tourist shop and booth public declined into an oligarchy in the 1700s. hawked postcards that were plastered with low However, when Napoleon invaded Italy, he denomination Sammarinese stamps; this time respected San Marino’s independence. San
For about a decade beginning in the early 1960s, the San Marino post office issued many topical stamps having little relevance to the country. These neatly canceled stamps are from letters the author mailed back to himself in the U.S. during his previous visit to the tiny country, in July 1973, thus they all have the same postmark date on an airmail cancel.
14 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 Marino’s independent status was recognized at the 1815 Congress of Vienna, and later confirmed by a series of trea- ties with the new Italian state, beginning in 1862. Today, the form of govern- ment is still tied to the past and based on that of the Roman Stamps of San Marino rarely portray Republic. The Assembly of politicians, the exception being this Families has been replaced by trio issued in 1894 for the opening of the new Government Palace. Regents a popularly elected 60-member Pietro Tonnini and Francesco Marcucci Grand and General Council are paired with coats of arms on each that selects 10 secretaries to stamp. The tiny image in the center wield executive power while the of the middle stamp, enlarged at Captains Regent, chosen from right, is an interior view of the Palace. opposing parties, still serve as heads of state. oriented stamps appeared, though local or Stamps of the Papal States were first Italian embellishment was usually worked into used in San Marino, beginning in the early the designs. For about a decade, beginning in 1850s. The country’s own adhesives debuted 1962, the post office issued topical sets with August 1, 1877, featuring the nation’s coat abandon, many having no relevance to San of arms on all but the Marino or Italy. Since then, the stamp release two-centesimi value; the policy has been more restrained, though new latter sported a numeral. issues are quite pricey due to the weak dollar Postage dues came along and most basic letter-rate denominated stamps in 1897, while other spe- being issued in se-tenant form. cial use stamps, including References: parcel post ones styled “CIA – The World Factbook – San Marino.” like the paired ones of Central Intelligence Agency. 27 Nov. 2009. 19 Dec. Italy, arrived in the 20th 2009
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 15 (Photo by Arthur P. von Reyn)
The six stamps at left, new definitive values issued in 1966, show San Marino City scenes of Hospital Street, Gate Tower, view from South Bastion, Murata Nuova Bridge, view of La Rocca and the backside of the Government Palace. With limited local topics for stamps, the Government Palace appears most frequently on Sammarinese stamps, including a1945 issue, extreme upper right. The statue in front, titled Liberty, also at upper right, philatelically debuted on all values of an 1899 definitive set.
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Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 17 Record number of lots boosts Winter Auction By Arthur P. von Reyn he total realization for a TPA/OPS auction has exceeded $2,000 for the first time. Boosted Tby a record number of lots, many of which were again donated by Warren Crain to ben- efit the TPA’s Journal Publication Fund, sales for the TPA/OPS Winter Auction 2010 reached $2,235.00. However, participation fell to just 38 collectors as the winter edition of The Oklahoma Philatelist, the journal of the Oklahoma Philatelic Society (OPS), was not mailed in time before the auction closed. Nonetheless, several OPS members did learn about the auction, logged on to the TPA website, and participated. As usual, an e-mail reminder was sent out a week before the auction’s close in order to increase participation. Receiving the most bids, at seven, were lots #61 and #62, both Hawaiian revenue stamps. Three U.S. lots garnered six bids, while most other American and possessions lots received multiple bids, reflecting the fact most members of the organizations collect issues of their homeland. All the lots in the auction sold, as one TPA member volunteered to buy at the minimum bid amount all those not receiving bids, mostly foreign, to the tune of $226.00. Ten bidders failed to win a single lot. All the donation lots were designated to benefit the Journal Publication Fund (JPF). Of the $1,327.50 raised, $1,050 was due to the generosity of dealer Warren Crain. Also realized was $161 from lots do- nated by Louis R. Camelbook and $75.50 from those given by Michael R. Bishop. The remaining $41 in proceeds was from the donations of Michie M. Brous, Gerald L. Fitzsimmons, Dan French, Thomas Johnson, Jeannie F. Stough. Jonathan Topper and Arthur P. von Reyn. LotPrice Lot Price Lot Price Lot Price Lot Price Lot Price Lot Price 1 2.50 23 2.50 45 10.50 67 5.50 89 12.50 111 26.00 133 41.00 2 67.00 24 13.50 46 7.00 68 15.50 90 8.50 112 31.00 134 92.00 3 38.00 25 125.00 47 5.50 69 5.00 91 4.50 113 41.00 135 6.50 4 24.00 26 31.00 48 7.50 70 11.50 92 8.50 114 8.00 136 31.00 5 22.00 27 31.00 49 12.50 71 17.00 93 13.50 115 10.00 137 3.00 6 10.50 28 27.00 50 8.50 72 8.00 94 8.50 116 36.00 138 3.00 7 25.00 29 21.00 51 12.50 73 3.00 95 3.50 117 10.00 138 4.00 8 12.50 30 2.00 52 7.00 74 11.50 96 3.50 118 4.00 140 2.50 9 28.00 31 3.50 53 12.50 75 9.50 97 2.00 119 12.50 141 67.00 10 8.50 32 3.50 54 6.50 76 2.00 98 8.50 120 14.00 142 1.50 11 10.50 33 7.50 55 12.50 77 2.00 99 3.00 121 9.00 143 11.00 12 15.00 34 1.50 56 6.50 78 26.00 100 14.00 122 8.50 144 4.00 13 9.00 35 0.50 57 22.00 79 2.50 101 7.00 123 31.00 145 13.00 14 52.00 36 21.00 58 13.00 80 2.00 102 39.00 124 5.50 146 3.50 15 32.00 37 10.50 59 15.50 81 20.00 103 3.50 125 5.00 147 11.50 16 52.00 38 10.50 60 10.50 82 1.50 104 4.00 126 5.00 148 6.00 17 62.00 39 15.00 61 21.00 83 6.00 105 10.00 127 4.50 149 6.50 18 77.00 40 10.50 62 39.00 84 0.50 106 8.00 128 7.50 150 2.50 19 10.50 41 26.00 63 5.50 85 4.00 107 10.50 129 4.50 20 6.50 42 15.50 64 15.00 86 5.00 108 4.50 130 7.00 21 6.50 42 6.50 65 10.50 87 3.50 109 4.00 131 6.50 22 5.50 44 15.00 66 6.00 88 5.00 110 3.50 132 47.00 The next opportunity to participate is the TPA/OPS Summer Auction 2010, for which lots are now being accepted from members of both the TPA and OPS. As always, sellers should be conservative when grading material and setting minimum bid amounts, noting that the Scott catalogues now use a grade of “very fine” for its retail values while most older material in the market is just “fine” in grade. Minimum bid amounts not set in accordance with the condition of the material being offered may result in no bidding action. Lots can be mailed or dropped off at the TPA booth at the TEXPEX stamp show. A lot submission form appears on the next page.
18 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 TPA/OPS Summer Auction 2010 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 2010 Scott Number 240 Value $575.00 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 June 5, 2010. 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 March-April 2010 19 texas connection Waco native became WWII’s first black hero By the U.S. Postal Service The first black American hero of World War II, Miller became an inspiration to generations of Americans for his actions at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Miller was born into a family of share- croppers and raised near Waco, Texas. Im- posing in stature, he played football in high school and later showed skills as a heavy- weight boxer. In 1939, at 19, Miller enlisted in the Navy as a mess attendant, the only job rating open to blacks at the time. Waco native and WWII hero Doris Miller, known for Miller was serving aboard the battleship his gallantry during the Japanese attack on Pearl West Virginia when the Japanese attacked Harbor, was honored on one of the four Distin- while it was moored at Pearl Harbor. When guished Sailors stamps issued February, 4, 2010. damage to the ship prevented him from and the tremendous interest of the black reaching his regular battle station, Miller community, Miller (who was often referred helped with efforts to rescue his shipmates, to as “Dorie” in press accounts), became, scores of whom were wounded or trapped arguably, the best known enlisted sailor in wreckage. He was later ordered to the of World War II. bridge to assist in moving the ship’s cap- On May 27, 1942, Miller was awarded tain, who had been mortally wounded. the Navy Cross “for distinguished devo- After helping carry the captain to a tion to duty, extraordinary courage and more sheltered area, Miller took over an un- disregard for his own personal safety attended 50-caliber machine gun nearby. during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Har- Though never trained in its operation, he bor.” While presenting the award, Admiral maintained fire on Japanese aircraft until Chester W. Nimitz, commander in chief of ordered to abandon the bridge as fires the Pacific fleet, commented: “This marks raged out of control. the first time in this conflict that such high After the attack, West Virginia’s senior tribute has been made in the Pacific fleet surviving officer wrote in his report that to a member of his race and I’m sure that Miller’s contributions as a rescuer were the future will see others similarly honored crucial, “unquestionably saving the lives of for brave acts.” a number of people who might otherwise After serving aboard the Indianapolis have been lost.” Thanks to press coverage for nearly a year, Miller took overdue leave
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20 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 and made public appearances in California, Miller. A school, park, cemetery, and YMCA Texas and Illinois before being advanced branch in Waco bear his name. in June 1943 to the rating of officer’s cook, Although he was only the first of a num- third class, and assigned to the new escort ber of African Americans to be recognized aircraft carrier Liscome Bay. On Nov. 24, for their heroism in World War II, Miller is 1943, he was killed in action along with singularly remembered for providing inspi- more than 600 shipmates when a Japanese ration to a campaign for equal recognition submarine torpedoed and sank Liscome and opportunity for blacks in the military, Bay during Operation Galvanic, the inva- a campaign that bore fruit in 1948 when sion of the Gilbert Islands. His body was President Truman ordered “that there shall lost at sea. be equality and opportunity for all persons Miller received numerous posthumous in the armed forces.” honors. A destroyer escort, U.S.S. Miller (DE- (Editor’s Note: This biographical sketch was 1091), commissioned in 1973, was named reprinted from the U.S. Postal Service’s News Re- for him. A number of elementary schools lease No. 10-009 “Distinguished Sailors Saluted across the country have been named after On Stamps,” dated February 4, 2010)
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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 TEXPEX 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.
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 21 TEXPEX 2010 honors western movie heroes By Tom Koch EXPEX, the annual American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately show held in TDallas, opens on April 16, 2010, and features a tribute to western movie heroes of a bygone era, the basis being the Cowboys of the Silver Screen stamp quartet that officially debuts the next day just up Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City. The three-day show returns to the Doubletree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria, its traditional home for more than a decade. Last year, TEXPEX was a part of the APS AmeriStamp Expo event in nearby Arlington, Texas. A lineup of national and regional philatelic dealers has signed up for the show, along with the Auxiliary Markings Club and the Philatelic Society for Greater Southern Africa. As always, TEXPEX is the venue for the annual meeting of the Texas Philatelic Association, now in its 114th year. Other groups meeting during TEXPEX are the Texas Postal History Society, American As- sociation of Philatelic Exhibitors (AAPE), American First Day Cover Society Sawyer Chapter, Universal Ship Cancellation Society Nimitz Chapter, and the Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society. TPA ANNUAL MEETING Collectors can view a wide variety of ex- The Annual Meeting of the Texas Philatelic hibits competing in the American Philatelic Association will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 Society sanctioned World Series of Philately. The a.m. on Saturday, April 17 in the Ebony Room of winner of the grand award, selected by a panel the Doubletree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria. of APS certified judges, is to be crowned at the The TPA Board of Directors will gather in TEXPEX Awards Banquet the evening of April the same room at 10:00 a.m. 17. That exhibit qualifies for the “Champion of Then, at 11:00 a.m., Arthur P. von Reyn will Champions” exhibition at the APS StampShow present a seminar “Publishing a Philatelic Jour- 2010, to be held August 12-15 at the Richmond nal,’” an informative behinds-the-scene look at Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia. what it takes to prepare The Texas Philatelist. Special honors presented at the banquet to The TPA Foundation’s Board of Trustees TPA members include the President’s Award, will also meet on Saturday for a dutch treat the Forcheimer Philatelic Literature Award breakfast at 8:00 a.m. in the hotel’s Chef’s Table and, depending upon eligible nominees, the Restaurant. Distinguished Philatelic Texan Award. Awards Banquet tickets are $42 each, and are available at the show’s registration table until noon on Saturday. The jury panel, led by David W. McNamee of Alamo, California, also includes Dr. Seref Bornovali of Cincinnati, Ohio, Nancy B. Z. Clark of Marston Mills, Massachusetts, Richard E. Drews of Palatine, Illinios, and Michael J. Nethersole of Midlothian, Virginia. Seminars scheduled for the show include “An Open Forum on Exhibiting,” by Denise Stotts; “Publishing a Philatelic Journal,” by Arthur P. von Reyn; and “30 Years of Making Cachets for North Texas Philatelic Events,” by Norman A. Cohen. It was the unintimidated Amon G. Carter Sr. who declared that Fort Worth was where the “west begins” and that Dallas was a part of East Texas. He loved the American West and pronounced Dallas as the “most un-cowtown there is.” However, just as Fort Worth was a part of the Chisholm cattle trail, Dallas was a part of the Shawnee Trail (also known as the Sedalia Trail) that went through Austin and Waco. At Pioneer Plaza in downtown Dallas, artist Robert Summers created bronze sculptures of 50 Longhorn steers and three cowboys on a part of the
22 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 TEXPEX cachets with a stamp and cancellation sell for $2.00 each. Mail orders may be sent to TEXPEX, P.O. Box 835491, Richardson, TX 75083-5491. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with proper return postage (44¢ for up to four covers) and make checks payable to TEXPEX. Shawnee Trail of the 1850s. Also, Doc Holliday of O.K. Corral fame once operated a dentist’s office in Dallas. He later met Wyatt Earp at Fort Griffin, Texas. So despite Mr. Carter’s pro- nouncement, Dallas can claim its share of western history! Gene Autry, one of the foursome appearing on the Cowboys of the Silver Screen stamps, gave the nation the songs “Back in the Saddle Again,” “Red River Valley” and “Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer.” Born and raised in Tioga, Texas, just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, he appeared in films such asTwilight on the Rio Grande and Round-Up Time in Texas. Other silver screen cowboys on the stamps are William S. Hart, Roy Rogers and Tom Mix, none of whom were native Texans, but appeared in many “oaters” with Texas locales or themes. The show offers two red and blue cachet designs. One, available all three days of the show, fea- tures a cowboy, the TEXPEX and Texas Philatelic Association logos, and the words “Celebrating Western Movie Stars.” The second, offered on Saturday, April 17 replicates the four new stamps in light blue and notes “First Day of Sale, Cowboy Movie Stars.” The show cancellation depicts two cowboys roping a steer and notes the “114th Texas Philatelic Convention Station.” The U.S. Postal Service’s kiosk is open only on Friday and Saturday. Servicing of the show cachets is offered on all three days of the event. Show hours are Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Further information about TEXPEX 2010 is available at www.texasphilatelic.org/texpex. html.
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 23 TEXPEX 2010 Doubletree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, Texas 75244 (At the northwest corner of LBJ Freeway & Midway Road) Schedule of Events Friday - April 16 10.00 a.m. Exhibition and Bourse Opens Grand Ballroom 1:00 p.m. Auxiliary Markings Club, Board Meeting Teak Room 6:00 p.m. Exhibition and Bourse Closes 6:00 p.m. Texas Postal History Society, “Spring Fling” Members’ Social Hospitality Suite Saturday - April 17 8:00 a.m. Texas Philatelic Association Foundation, Board of Trustees Meeting and Chef’s Table Breakfast Restaurant 9:30 a.m. Texas Philatelic Association, 114th Annual Meeting Ebony Room 10:00 a.m. Exhibition and Bourse Opens Grand Ballroom Texas Philatelic Association, Board of Directors Meeting Ebony Room U.S. Specialized Yahoo Group (APS Affiliate #257), Meet and Greet Teak Room 11:00 a.m. Texas Philatelic Association, Seminar, “Publishing a Philatelic Journal,” by Ebony Room Arthur P. von Reyn Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society, Meeting Teak Room 12:00 p.m Universal Ship Cancellation SocIety Nimitz Chapter, Luncheon Chef’s Table Restaurant Philatelic Society for Greater Southern Africa, Board Meeting Teak Room 1:00 p.m. Auxiliary Markings Club, General Membership Meeting and “Show-and- Teak Room Tell” Texas Postal History Society, Open General Meeting Ebony Room 2:00 p.m. Philatelic Society for Greater Southern Africa, General Membership Ebony Room Meeting American First Day Cover Society Fred Sawyer Chapter 56, General Meeting Teak Room and Seminar, “30 Years of Making Cachets for North Texas Philatelic Events,” by Norman Cohen 3:00 p.m. American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors, Seminar, “An Open Forum Teak Room on Exhibiting,” by Denise Stotts 4:00 p.m Critique of Exhibits, by the Panel of Judges Teak Room 6:00 p.m. Exhibition and Bourse Closes 6:30 p.m. Pre-Banquet Cash Bar Palm Court 7:00 p.m. TEXPEX Awards Banquet (Tickets $42 Each at the Registration Table) Palm Court Sunday - April 18 10:00 a.m. Exhibition and Bourse Opens Grand Ballroom 3:00 p.m. Drawing at the Texas Philatelic Association Booth for a 2010 Scott Specialized Society Area Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers 3:15 p.m. Texas Stamp Dealers Association “Most Popular Exhibit Award” Announced Grand Ballroom 4:00 p.m. TEXPEX 2010 Closes. Mark your calendar for next year, April 15-17, 2011!
24 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 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 post- mark 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.
January 15–February 7, 2010 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo February 20, 2010 Stock Show Station U.S. Postal Service Postmaster Curry Center Station 251 W. Lancaster Ave. Postmaster Fort Worth, TX 76102-9998 1 N. Abe St. San Angelo, TX 76904-9998 February 13, 2010 Wilson County Sesquicentennial April 16-18, 2010 Committee U.S. Postal Service & TEXPEX Wilson County Sesquicenten- TPA Station nial Station Postmaster Postmaster PO Box 9998 141 Paloma Dr. Dallas, TX 75244-9998 Floresville, TX 78114-9998
February 14, 2010 (Editor’s Note: Refer to page 35 of the January- City of Valentine February edition of The Texas Philatelist for details Love Station on nine special cancels offered during March and Postmaster PO Box 9998 April in the ongoing “Texas Plains Trail Region” series Valentine, TX 79854-9998 of special cancels. Need Stamps? Fill your shopping cart at melvinstamps.com Australia • New Zealand Germany and related areas World Wide Topicals, Souvenir Sheets and More Don’t see what you need? Call, e-mail or write me! Melvin Edmonds POSTAGE STAMPS FOR COLLECTORS SINCE 1968 P.O. Box 34 • Stonewall, TX 78671 Phone: (830) 644-2626 • e-mail: [email protected]
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 25 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. 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 and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Tom Koch, tkoch@utdallas. edu; (972) 883-4951; (972) 883-2473. APR. 24-25 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR 2010 Bourse at the TraveLodge, 7611 Katy Frwy., Houston, Texas. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MAY 15-16 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. JUN. 25-26 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR 2010 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. JUL. 10-11 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR 2010 See Apr. 24-25, 2010, listing for details. AUG. 21-22 TSDA SAN ANTONIO STAMP FAIR 2010 See May 15-16, 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 substa- tion, cacheted cover and show cancellation. TPA meetings scheduled on Saturday as follows: Foundation Trustees at 8:30 a.m.; Board of Directors
26 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 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 Jun. 25-26, 2010, 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 May 15-16, 2010, listing for details. NOV. 6-7 TSDA HOUSTON STAMP FAIR 2010 See Apr. 24-25, 2010, listing for details. NOV. 13-14 MID-CITIES STAMP EXPO 2010 23nd 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. 3-4 TSDA DALLAS STAMP FAIR 2010 See Jun. 25-26, 2010, listing for details. SEP. 16-18 GREATER HOUSTON STAMP SHOW 2011 2011 See Sep. 17-19, 2010, listing for details.
St o p b y t h e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i c As s o c i a t i o n b o o t h a t TEXPEX 2010 • Apply for membership • Visit with the TPA leadership • Drop off your lots for the TPA/OPS Summer Auction 2010 • Register to win a copy of the 2010 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 27 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 first meeting of the year, on January 5, Ken Knapp used his collection to illustrate the incredibly convoluted history of the area that used to be Jugoslavia. The auction results for January 19 were 50 of the 81 lots sold for a total of $416.17. On February 2, Roger Miller presented How I Organize My Collection, noting that in addi- tion to the traditional albums, he has a stockbook with stamp issues arranged by the year so changes in stamp designs and concepts can be examined over the decades. Offered on February 16 were 67 auction lots, with 39 snapped up for a total of $288.22. According to the March 2010 edition of the club newsletter Stampede, for the second year, the club will pass out beginner albums and stamps from its booth at the Zilker Kite Festival on March 6. It was also noted that long-time member Peter C. Speers, Jr. died on February 8. Dallas-Park Cities Philatelic Society: The club’s leadership for 2010 was elected in December. The new officers are Harry Pedersen, president; Douglas Moss, vice president; Samuel Phillippi, secretary; and Jack Urish, treasurer. Joining the officers on the board of directors are Dr. Harold Boehning, Scott Hunter, Jerold Plumb and Rod Gabel (past president). The club has a new Internet website: www.dpcps2010.webs.com. El Paso Philatelic Society: At the January 12 session, 14 members and guest Wendy Banegas heard Jim Dobbins give a presentation on his trip to Italy, one that included Vati- can City. Concerning the latter, he gave a great description of the Vatican’s postal opera- tions, including their process for cancelling covers. Also that evening, Ron Kramer provided another multiple-choice quiz, one that was a bit easier than the previous month’s. On February 9, Harold Schultz offered a presentation on the intricacies and impor- tance of stamp expertizing, focusing on an overprinted Saudi Arabian stamp. The eight members and guests Wendy Banegas and Mrs. Harold Schultz also participated in the other usual monthly activities, a 14-lot auction with sales of $33, “stuff of the month” (show-and-tell), a raffle and Ron
The El Paso Philatelic Society is currently offer- ing these cachets for $2 each plus SASE, avail- able from EPPS, c/o Jim Dobbins, 11713 Chiquis Ln., El Paso, TX 79936-7011.
28 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 Kramer’s multiple choice quiz. The club is currently pooling orders for discounted collecting supplies and also work- ing on designing a new logo. Fred Sawyer Chapter #56, AFDCS: On January 9, Bob McDermott showed examples of the work of Port Neches, Texas, resident Kendal Bevil, who created his own line of hand-colored Bevil Cachets, starting in 1990. Having acquired over the years an extensive collection of both railroading first day covers and model Lionel trains, Cliff Way’s discussion on February 13 honed in on rail- roading covers and associated stamps. Heart of Texas Stamp Club (HOTSC): Nine members and guest Ariel Burmeister philatelically greeted the New Year on January 7. Darby Bybee showed his collection of commercially used penny postcards from the first half of the 20th century, most of which were addressed to a Mr. George Coryell of Boerne, Texas from various businesses and locations. Door Prizes were nabbed by John Burmeister and Darby Bybee, while the raffle prize was taken home by James Berryhill. At the February 4 meeting, James Fabbre presented Revolutionary War Covers for the 13 members and guest Linda Schultz. An auction was held with 7 out of the 31 lots selling for a total of $14. Kelly Brooks landed the door prize. Darby Bybee and Jerry Gilbert reeled in the raffle prizes. Houston Philatelic Society (HPS): The club initiated the New Year on January 4 with Brad Horton discussing his collecting specialty, postal stationery, with an emphasis on U.S. postal cards. A quarterly auction was conducted on January 18. February’s programs were “Everyone’s a Dealer Night” on the first and then a talk by Ed Kettenbrink on state revenue stamps on the 15th. The January-March edition of the club’s newsletter, The Perforator, included editor Jay Stott’s article “U.S. Stamps and the Economy,” one that noted that the economic downturn had affected the market for U.S. stamps, with prices listed in the 2010 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers flat overall, and quite a few popular stamps selling for less than the asking prices of two years ago. Mid-Cities Stamp Club (MCSC): For the Arlington session on January 6, 37 members and guest Allen Mather were able to participate in a “Clean Out Your Closet” bourse and trading session. Phil Delucchi and Ray Cartier brought items for show-and-tell, while Ken Kerruish and Fernando Torres won door prizes. The “Clean Out Your Closet” program was repeated for 14 members coming to the meeting in Irving on January 20; show-and-tell participants were Jack Urish, Peter Elias and Jim Camak. Claiming door prizes were Joe Parker and Jack Urish. On January 26 at Lake Granbury, “Clean Out Your Closet” was also on the agenda. In Arlington on February 3, the 35 members and two guests were treated to the an- nual “An Interesting Philatelic Item” with a half dozen or so members participating. Jim Carpenter and Herman Dallof won door prizes. For twelve members attending the Irving meeting on February 17, the program was A Valentine’s Day Look at the U.S. Love Stamps by Skip Ely. Jack Urish and Peter Elias had items for show-and-tell, and Peter Elias and Ken Dougan received door prizes. Due to inclement weather on February 23, Brian Smith’s program at Lake Granbury was postponed for a later date. (continued on page 30)
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 29 (continued from page 29) San Antonio Philatelic Association (SAPA): SAPA meets weekly on Fridays, with speakers usually scheduled for the third session of the month. On January 22, Nelda Greer brought a laundry bag full of notebooks containing mate- rial for her program, First Day Ceremonies. She said the first such ceremony was held in 1940 for the Mark Twain stamp in the Famous Americans issue and that by the 1950s, the rituals had become a staple for most American issues. Also, Jane King Fohn was awarded a plaque in appreciation of her service as president of the SAPA during 2008 and 2009. Those attending on February 19 heard Richard Barnes’ African-Americans on Stamps, a talk that went beyond the subjects portrayed in the ongoing Black Heritage Series. The March-April edition of The Philatex featured a biographical sketch on member Frank Boehm and concluded John L. Leszak’s “Round the Clock Philatelic Enthusiasts” column reprint from the February 13, 2009, edition Mekeels and Stamps Magazine.
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30 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 membership report MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY NEW MEMBERS January-February 2010 5012 Pry, William F. - Dallas, TX Membership, December 15, 2009 ...... 581 5013 McIntosh, Kristine - Fort Worth, TX New Members...... 6 5014 Dhillon, Uttam - University Park, TX Deceased...... -2 5015 Viverette, Raymond R. - Mont Bel- Resigned...... -3 vieu, TX Membership, February15, 2010...... 582 5016 Covey, Jesse E. - Plano, TX Life Chapters...... 10 5017 Titley, Andrew J. - Oceanside, NY Life Members...... 92 DECEASED Regular Chapters/Units...... 14 Regular Members...... 466 2565 Marx, Manfred - Dallas, TX Total Members...... 582 4288 Margulis, Martin - Austin, TX
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32 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 crain’s corner Zeppelin’s famed dirigible wasn’t the first By Warren Crain Hungary portrayed on an airmail stamp t may surprise many who collect Zeppelin issued in 1977. Icovers to learn that a scholar who wants Hungary was then linked with Austria to review the original plans for Zeppelin in the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy and airships will not find them in Germany, but their war department lacked finances to ex- in the Museum of the State of Israel. Those plore the dirigible idea Schwarz proposed. plans were drawn by David Schwarz (1850- A Russian military attaché advised Schwarz 97), a Hungarian Jew. to take his plans to Saint Petersburg, where Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, cred- Russia’s top generals might be interested. ited with developing rigid airships, spent a In late 1892, construction began there with good bit of time in the U.S. during the War German industrialist Carl Berg supplying Between the States, studying what use was the aluminum and funding. The project made of airships. That war saw more use of was completed the next year, but upon balloons in warfare than in any conflict up inflation, the framework collapsed. to the 1860s. However, the first flight of a In 1895, Berg obtained a contract from Zeppelin did not occur until 1900. the Royal Prussian Government to build Images of Zeppelin airships have ap- another dirigible, with the assistance of peared on the stamps of many countries, Schwarz, who was often traveling. including some that have no connection The trial flight of the airship, on No- with the airships at all. However, the honor vember 3, 1897, was a partial success, but of developing the concept belongs to the Schwarz did not witness it. Contrary to aforementioned David Schwarz, whom an often cited legend, he died 10 months
A number of inventors experimented with steerable airships beginning in 1852, but Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1917) is credited with developing the first successful rigid one, the LZ-1, that flew for 17 minutes on July 2, 1900, near Friedrichshafen, Germany, before sinking to the surface of Lake Constance and impaling itself on a buoy that punctured the gas bag.
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 33 before the brief, problem-plagued flight, and thus did not drop dead from excitement upon hearing the test was a success. Also in disrepute is the story that Count von Zeppelin visited Mrs. Schwarz and bought from her the rights to expand the plans and to launch the airship. In 1938, Dr. Hugo Eckener, who succeeded the Count as chairman of the Zeppelin Company (and was an David Schwarz is credited with avowed anti-Nazi), stated “Count developing the first rigid air- Zeppelin negotiated with Herr ship, one that has appeared on Berg’s firm for the purchase of a couple of Hungarian stamps. the aluminum for his own ship. The firm, On Mrs. Schwarz’s death, the plans were however, was under contract to supply given to the museum in Jerusalem. aluminum for airships exclusively to the So, in every part of the world save one, Schwarz undertaking. It had to obtain the stamps that collectors now value so release from this contract by an arrange- highly are called “Zeppelins.” But in Hungary, ment with Schwarz’ heirs before it could the same stamps are called “Schwarzes.” deliver aluminum to Count Zeppelin.”* This column is based on a story by leg- * Eckener, Dr. Hugo. Count Zeppelin: The Man and endary stamp dealer Herman Herst, Jr., who His Work, translated by Leigh Fanell. London: published a newsletter Herst’s Outbursts Massie Publishing Company, Ltd.,1938. from the 1940s to 1973.
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SEND 100 WORLD-WIDE POSTALLY USED for same #855 BASEBALL ISSUE #6¾ SIZE FDCs without of mine. Prefer recent. SASE Please. W. Craig Boyd, M.D., cachets for add-on cachet set project. Check out 77 Isle of View Dr., Kemp, TX 75143-1514. (58-2) my work at www.emrickcachets.com. Bob Emrick, P.O. Box 2850, Forney, TX, 75126-2850, e-mail: [email protected]. (58-3) COVERS RELATED TO HELIUM PRODUCTION TEACHERS! Warm Up Lessons for U.S. history using in Fort Worth Texas, or covers sighting Zeppelins/ First Day Covers on CDs. Lessons include images, dis- airships over Texas. If you are not willing to sell, cussion questions, activities and teacher notes. Volume how about super good scans? Tricia Richmond, One, pre-1877; Volume Two post-1877. Check them out 2201 McIntosh Dr., Garland TX 75040-1108, e-mail at www.fdclessons.com! Kris McIntosh. (58-3) [email protected]. (58-3) USA UNUSED IN 60-PAGE SHOWGARD ALBUM NATIONAL AIR MAIL WEEK. Let me know what with 1450+ stamps from 1903 (Scott #319) through 1990 you have. Don Lussky, P.O. Box 1172, Westmont, IL (Scott #2442), with gaps, plus 78 back-of-the-book. Value 60559-8372, e-mail: [email protected]. (58-2) of $1,400. Net $1,000. Eric W. Bomgren, P.O. Box 127, CENSORED MAIL to and from Texas, plus censored Powderly, TX 75473-0127, (903) 732-4749. (58-2) picture postcards. Ralph Spencer Poore, 2210 Del Ray HAWAII WANT LISTS FILLED by one of the top Ct., Arlington, TX 76013-5241, (817) 235-8472, e-mail: dealers for Hawaii in the U.S. References please unless [email protected]. (58-2) I know you. Warren Crain, 7207 Westboro Pl., San An- 6¢ ORANGE WINGED GLOBE (SCOTT #C19) on tonio, TX 78229-4133, (210) 344-0303. (58-2) cover for exhibit. Unusual usages, destinations, and mul- #6¼ COTTON BOND ENVELOPES FOR CA- tiple-rate covers needed. Help out a beginning exhibitor! CHETS. These don’t become brittle with age. $15.00 Jonathan Topper, 8524 Highway 6 N., Ste. 237, Houston, per hundred postpaid. Arthur P. von Reyn, P.O. Box TX 77095-2103, e-mail: [email protected]. (58-2) 561622, Dallas, TX 75356-1622. (58-2) WHARTON COUNTY POSTAL HISTORY, Texas military and aviation history. Jeffrey Blair, 1406 Kelving Way, Wharton, TX77488-3416, (979) 532-8023, e-mail: [email protected]. (58-2) INFORMATION NEEDED on U.S. cover #U533 U.S. OFFICIAL ENVELOPES (UO1-UO69), mint and having an extra surcharge stamp in the amount of $2.60. used. Also pre-1900 penalty clause envelopes/cards. I pay Surcharge stamp features picture of Graf Zeppelin, hand- all postage and offer the best prices, or will trade. Dennis stamped, not affixed stamp. James O. Mathis, 3778 Sum- Schmidt, 4325 Smallwood Rd., Paris, TX 75462-3137, mer Ln., Huntsville, TX 77340-8945, (936) 295-2788, e-mail: [email protected]. (58-2) e-mail: [email protected]. (58-2) FOR JUST $24 A YEAR, AUSTRIAN AND HUNGARIAN CHEAPIES. GET A MINI-AD LIKE THIS AND Paying 1¢ each for pre-1920 used only for my cancel REMIND 500+ TEXAS COLLECTORS collection. Send all you have to Jack Urish, 1105 E. THAT YOU HAVE STAMPS TO SELL! Levee St., Dallas, TX 75207-7203. (58-5) Send a check and a business card to: MEXICO POSTAGE. Lots, accumulations, errors Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t Manager, and unlisted during Medallions, Numerals and Mulitas period 1884 to 1898 (Scott #150-291). Bob Bergstrom, P.O. Box 561622, Dallas, TX 75356-1622 1711 Driving Park Rd., Wheaton, IL, 60187. (53-3)
Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 35 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- Bob Duncan Community Center, 2800 S. Center St., wood Rd., Austin, TX, 78739-3005; meets 1st Tues. Arlington; 3rd Wed., 7:30 PM (check www.mid-cities 7:30 PM, Lakewood Homeowners Association stampclub.com for location), Irving; 4th Tues., 7:00 Clubhouse, 7317 Lakewood Dr., Austin; 3rd Tues. PM, Studio at Tarleton State Langdon Center, 308 7:30 PM, South Austin Senior Activities Center, 3911 Pearl St., Granbury. Manchaca Rd., Austin. NACOGDOCHES STAMP CLUB, CH #31, P.O. Box COLLECTORS CLUB OF DALLAS, L Unit #4, 2206 Sut- 630247, Nacogdoches, TX 77963-0247; meets 2nd ton Pl., Richardson, TX 75080-2543; membership by Thurs., 7:00 PM, Westminster Presbyterian Church, invitation only. 903 North St., Nacogdoches. DALLAS-PARK CITIES PHILATELIC SOCIETY, CH #40, OKLAHOMA PHILATELIC SOCIETY. CH #61, P.O. Box 314 Allegheny Trl., Garland, TX 75043-5659; meets 700334, Tulsa, OK 74170-0334 2nd and 4th Weds., 7:30 PM, Edgemere Retirement PRAIRIE BEAVER REGIONAL GROUP, British North Center, 8523 Thackery St., Dallas. America Philatelic Society Ltd., Unit #1, 501 Fairview EL PASO PHILATELIC SOCIETY, LCH #7, P.O. Box Ave., College Station, TX 77840-2933. 222237, El Paso, TX 79913-5237, meets 2nd Tues., RED RIVER STAMP SOCIETY, CH #58, P.O. Box 3352, 7:00 PM, Church of Saint Clement, 810 N. Campbell Shreveport, LA 71133-3352; meets 1st Wed., 7:30 St., El Paso. PM, Aulds South Bossier Branch Library, 3950 Wayne FRED C. SAWYER CHAPTER #56 AMERICAN FIRST Ave., Bossier City. DAY COVER SOCIETY, Unit #6, 201 Willow Creek Cir., SAN ANTONIO PHILATELIC ASSN., LCH #3, 2903 Na- Allen, TX. Meets monthly (except July and August) at cogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78217-4522; meets The University of Texas-Dallas, Richardson, TX. Call every Fri., 7:30 PM, MacArthur Park Lutheran Church, 972-727-1381 for meetings dates and times. 2903 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio. HEART OF TEXAS STAMP CLUB, CH #59, 104 Palo- mino Crossing, Waco, Texas 76712-8885; meets SEAGULL STAMP CLUB, LCH # 11, P.O. Box 30574, 1st Thurs., 6:30 PM, Hughes-Dillard Alumni Center, Corpus Christi, TX 78463-0574; meets 2nd Weds., Baylor University Campus, S. University Parks Dr., 7:00 PM, Main Library, 805 Comanche St., Corpus Waco. Christi. HOUSTON PHILATELIC SOCIETY, CH #22, PMB 237, SOUTH PLAINS STAMP CLUB, LCH #36, P.O. Box 8524 Hwy. 6 N., Houston, TX 77095-2103; meets 1st 68154, Lubbock, TX 79414-8154; meets 4th Tues. & 3rd Mon., 7:30 PM, West University United Meth- (2nd Tues. in Nov. and Dec.), 7:30 PM, Municipal odist Church, 3611 University Blvd., Houston. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 S. University Ave., Lubbock. LAWTON-FORT SILL STAMP CLUB, CH #68, 3 Cedar Spring Ct., Wichita Falls, TX 76310-2246. Meets1st TEXAS POSTAL HISTORY SOCIETY, Unit #3, 3916 and 3rd Tues. (1st Tues. only in June, July and Au- Wyldwood Rd., Austin, TX 78739-3005, meets at gust), 7:30 PM, 1301 N.W. Cherry Ave, Lawton, OK stamp shows in various cities. LYNDON B. JOHNSON SPACE CENTER STAMP CLUB, TEXAS PRECANCEL CLUB, LCH #10, 4113 Paint Rock LCH #9, P.O. Box 58247, Houston, TX 77258-8247; Dr., Austin, TX 78731-1320; meets biannually in Col- meets 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:00 PM, Gilruth Recreation lege Station and Fort Worth. Center, Johnson Space Center, Gate #5 off Space TEXOMA STAMP CLUB. CH #64, 411 W. Reiman St., Center Blvd., Clear Lake City. Seymour, TX 76380-2439; meets 2nd Thurs. and LONE STAR CHAPTER, Éire Philatelic Association 4th Tues., 7:00 PM, Merrill Gardens, 5100 Kell Blvd., International, Unit #32, 14302 Oak Shadow, San Wichita Falls. Antonio, TX 78232-4441; meets 2nd Sat. 2:00 PM, VICTORIA STAMP CLUB, CH #65, 105 Calle Ricardo., members’ homes. Victoria, TX 77904-1203; meets 1st Mon. 7:00 PM, MAGIC VALLEY STAMP CLUB. CH #56, 2014 E. Bowie First Victoria National Bank, Town and Country Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550-5164; meets 4th Tues., (ex- Room, 101 S. Main St., Victoria. cept June, July, August) 7:00 PM, Camelot Retirement WICHITA FALLS COIN & STAMP CLUB, LCH #5, 411 Center Headquarters, 1000 Camelot Dr., Harlingen. W. Reiman St., Seymour, TX 76380-2439; meets 4th MID-CITIES STAMP CLUB. CH #53, P.O. Box 2158, Thurs., 7:30 PM, Merrill Gardens, 5100 Kell Blvd., Arlington, TX 760042158; meets lst Wed., 7:30 PM, Wichita Falls.
36 Th e Te x a s Ph i l a t e l i s t March-April 2010 FRENCH COLONIES etter French Colony items are missing from most collections, so I’m Bgoing to help you out by with another listing of items from my stock. Check out my ad in the next issue for even more selections! Country Scott Description Price Lebanon #45-48 LH, F-VF, cat. value $130.00 ...... $ 60.00 “ #81-84, 84a LH, F-VF, cat. value $21.70 ...... 10.00 “ #102-06 3 NH, including top two values, VF, cat. value $29.50 ..... 15.00 “ #145-51 LH, VF, cat. value $20.50 ...... 11.00 “ #152-54 LH, VF, cat. value $6.75 ...... 3.50 “ #156-59 VLH, VF, cat. value $15.00 ...... 8.50 “ #160-62 LH, VF, cat. value $12.75 ...... 6.50 “ #163-66 F-VF, cat. value $24.00 ...... 12.00 “ #163-66 LH, VF, cat. value $60.00 ...... 33.00 “ #169-72 LH, F-VF, cat. value $70.50 ...... 35.00 “ #177-80 LH, F-VF, cat. value $26.00 ...... 14.00 “ #181-88 NH, VF, cat. value $60.00 ...... 38.00 “ #197-202 LH, VF, cat. value $43.75 ...... 21.00 “ #210-19 LH, F-VF, cat. value $81.75 ...... 43.00 “ #220-24 NH, VF, cat. value $43.00 ...... 27.00 “ #225-27 NH, VF, cat. value $29.00 ...... 19.00 “ #234-42 very LH, VF, cat. value $60.75 ...... 32.00 “ #256-65 LH, VF, cat. value $102.00 ...... 54.00 “ #325-32 NH, VF, cat. value $16.75 ...... 10.00 “ #336-39 NH, VF, cat. value $8.35 ...... 5.00 “ #390-91, C351-2 NH, VF, cat. value $9.00 ...... 5.75 “ #453-58 NH, VF, cat. value $34.00 ...... 20.00 “ #C5-8 very LH, F-VF, cat. value $50.00 ...... 27.00 “ #C35 LH, VF, cat. value $190.00 ...... 99.00 “ #C36 LH, VF, cat. value $225.00 ...... 115.00 “ #C82-87 VF, cat. value $59.50 ...... 30.00 “ #C97-100 VF, cat. value $20.60 ...... 10.00 “ #C115-18 very LH, VF, cat. value $44.50 ...... 23.00 Malagasy Rep. #14-22 F-VF, cat. value $338.00 ...... 165.00 (Madagascar) #55A inverted surcharge, HR, F, cat. value $80.00 ...... 45.00 “ #130-34 VF cat. value $27.70 ...... 15.00 “ #173-77 VF, cat. value $10.00 ...... 5.00 “ #241-54 NH, F-VF, cat. value $5.60 ...... 3.25 “ #B2 NH, VF, cat. value $9.00 ...... 5.75 “ #C54 NH, VF, cat. value $45.00 ...... 29.00 “ #C56 NH, VF, cat. value $25.00 ...... 17.00 “ #C57 NH, VF, cat. value $3.25 ...... 2.00 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 QUALITY SIGNMEN ON TS C WANTED Certified/Graded Stamps
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