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An Application You Can Afford ...............8 h c i n la I George McGowan’s Collecting: t s, el ie Insider ic Societ Collecting New York Flag Cancels ........10 www.nystampclubs.org Alfred Carroccia’s Seen at Auction: A Couple of Bargain Inverts ....................12 Editor H. James Maxwell: Albert W. Starkweather Preparing an Exhibit Title Page ..............16 5520 Gunn Hwy. Apt. 1406, Tampa, FL 33624-2847 Countdown To StampExpo 400 813-962-7964; [email protected] www.starkweatherdesign.com Stamps Open Pages of History ................ 22 The 1909 Hudson–Fulton Issue .................. 30 Associate Editor Heather Sweeting About the Cover 14329 Victory St., Sterling NY 13156-3172 This is the obverse of the antique gold ver- 315-947-6761; [email protected] sion of the StampExpo 400 medallion Contributing Editor Estus Edits The Vermont Philatelist .........34 George T. 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I encourage you to participate on behalf of the Federation of New York Phil- atelic Societies and its member clubs. Come to the show, bring friends, view the exhibits, sup- port the dealers, enjoy the lectures and society meetings, StampExpo400.org inquire about membership and benefits, and patronize the HUDSON • FULTON • CHAMPLAIN many social events. Please volunteer to help us. Our editor is designing the collectible show program. Visit the show’s web site, www.stampexpo400.org, to get information on hotels, travel, parking, activities, lim- ited edition souvenirs, dealers, societies, and exhibitors. StampExpo 400 takes place September 25–27 at the Empire State Plaza Concourse. Don’t miss out on the opening day ceremonies with postal and state dignitaries; UN and St. Vincent & the Grenadines FDC ceremonies; daily show cancels and cachets; talks on philatelic topics; USPA and UN Postal Administration; 100 stamp, cover, post card, coin, ephemera and supplies dealers; appraisals; 240 frames of exhibits and a literature competition; court of honor displays; Hudson–Fulton 1909 Collection and other notable collections; more than 30 philatelic societies; Stamp Camp USA kids camp and adult lead- er workshop; cachet makers bourse; exhibit award ceremonies (top awards shown above); Pete Seeger’s Clearwater / Steve Suffett concert; and more. 4 Stamp Insider — StampExpo 400 Issue you’re invited GREAT SHOWS! Each one with Millions in U.S. & worldwide stamps, covers & collections from 10¢ to $Thousands filling more than 50 tables in congenial, relaxed ballrooms! Sept. 11-13, 2009 MetroExpo NY: Dec. 11-13, 2009 Midtown Holiday Inn, 440 West 57th St. Within walking distance or a quick cab ride to scores of NY attractions! Retail Hours: Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4 PLUS: Dealers-only bourse: Fri. 10-Noon September 18-20, 2009 A GREAT NEW SHOW! SEPAD.TWO Park Ridge Hotel, Valley Forge, PA Co-Sponsored by CASDA & MetroExpos Collectors: go to www.metroexpos.com