The Gulf Coast Stamp Club will meet in the St. Martin Library meeting room on September 7. A Board meeting is scheduled for 1 pm followed by the General Club meeting at 2 pm. After the meeting a presentation on "Stamp printing and engraving" will be given by President Rob O'Dell. Click here for a map. We urge all members to attend our monthly meetings to greet fellow philately enthusiast. Learn new information and enjoy presentations from members bringing information to you.
Aug. 8, Woodstock. One (55¢) forever commemorative stamp; pane of 20; BCA; New York, NY 10199; USPS item No. 479404 (pane), 479416 (FDC at 99¢), 479421 (color postmark FDC at $1.70). 
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Aug. 1, Military Working Dogs. Four (55¢) definitive forever stamps; German shepherd, Labrador retriever, Belgian Malinois, Dutch shepherd; double-sided pane of 20; BCA; Omaha, NE 68108; USPS item No. 680304 (pane), 680316 (FDC set of four at $3.96), 680321 (color postmark FDC set of four at $6.80). 
Aug. 29, Tyrannosaurus Rex. Four (55¢) forever commemorative stamps showing tyrannosaur hatchling, T. rex in clearing, T. rex skeleton, T. rex pursuing mammal; pane of 16; Washington DC.
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SEPTEMBER Circuit
- Libia
- USA Mint 1900-1930 Nice Washington Franklins mostly MNH
- Airmails
- Newfoundland
- USA – All Kinds
- Germany – Modern Used
- USA – Back of Book
- Airmail & Aviation – Packed with stamps
- Canadian Provinces
- Italian Colonies
- Germany – Modern Mostly Used but some Mint
- Great Britain – Mostly Victoria
- Airmail & Aviation – Packed with stamps
- USA Coils – Nice Washington/Franklins
- USA Coils – Mostly Newer PNC Strips of 5
- Germany DDR
- Great Britain – Victoria & Edward
- USA 1900-1940 Mostly Regular Issues Washington/Franklins most MNH
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Name Bob Marousky Email marouspy@yahoo.com
Looking to trade, I have several country collections, Belgium, Swiss, Great Britain and more. Interested to trade for philatelic or non philatelic items. Contact Bob at marouspy@yahoo.com
Looking to trade, I have several country collections, Belgium, Swiss, Great Britain and more. Interested to trade for philatelic or non philatelic items. Contact Bob at marouspy@yahoo.com
Name John Barrett Email jstrubelboy@aol.com
Comment
The recent Notre Dame disastrous cathedral fire prompted me to consider doing a 4-page exhibit on the subject; I would try to locate: 1) the First stamp issued picturing Notre dame 2) history of the structure 3) stamps issued by any country picturing it 4) related material,etc.
I will purchase or trade( I have extensive Swiss,Austria,Liechtenstein for trades) for any of the above! Mint or fine used is OK. Get lookin!
Thanks! Dr. Barrett
Comment
The recent Notre Dame disastrous cathedral fire prompted me to consider doing a 4-page exhibit on the subject; I would try to locate: 1) the First stamp issued picturing Notre dame 2) history of the structure 3) stamps issued by any country picturing it 4) related material,etc.
I will purchase or trade( I have extensive Swiss,Austria,Liechtenstein for trades) for any of the above! Mint or fine used is OK. Get lookin!
Thanks! Dr. Barrett
Name Gordon Nelms Email rgnelms@gmail.com
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I currently need mint stamps for the 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue: 3 cent through 6 cent stamps, 15, 30, and 50 cent stamps. I want mint, FV - F ratings. Any stamp over $300 must have a PSE or APS certificate. Email me with what you have.
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I currently need mint stamps for the 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue: 3 cent through 6 cent stamps, 15, 30, and 50 cent stamps. I want mint, FV - F ratings. Any stamp over $300 must have a PSE or APS certificate. Email me with what you have.
Word of the Month.
Intaglio: /inˈtalyō,inˈtälyō/
noun: intaglio; plural noun: intaglios
1. a design incised or engraved into a material. "the dies bore a design in intaglio"
2. any printing process in which the type or design is etched or engraved, such as photogravure or dry point. Intaglio printing is the opposite of relief printing, in that the printing is done from ink that is below the surface of the plate. The design is cut, scratched, or etched into the printing surface or plate, which can be copper, zinc, aluminum, magnesium, plastics, or even coated paper. Unlike surface printing, intaglio printing—which is actually a process of embossing the paper into the incised lines—requires considerable pressure. Intaglio processes are probably the most versatile of the printmaking methods, as various techniques can produce a wide range of effects.
For a further explanation see https://www.britannica.com/topic/intaglio-printing .
Your word for the day:
Eleemosynary e-li-ˈmä-sə-ˌner-ē
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Medieval Latin, late 16th century
1. Of or relating to charity or donations 2. Supported by charitable giving
Examples of Eleemosynary in a sentence
"Her generous eleemosynary pursuits fully funded a new animal shelter."
"The eleemosynary organization relies on donations to stay in business."
Intaglio: /inˈtalyō,inˈtälyō/
noun: intaglio; plural noun: intaglios
1. a design incised or engraved into a material. "the dies bore a design in intaglio"
2. any printing process in which the type or design is etched or engraved, such as photogravure or dry point. Intaglio printing is the opposite of relief printing, in that the printing is done from ink that is below the surface of the plate. The design is cut, scratched, or etched into the printing surface or plate, which can be copper, zinc, aluminum, magnesium, plastics, or even coated paper. Unlike surface printing, intaglio printing—which is actually a process of embossing the paper into the incised lines—requires considerable pressure. Intaglio processes are probably the most versatile of the printmaking methods, as various techniques can produce a wide range of effects.
For a further explanation see https://www.britannica.com/topic/intaglio-printing .
Your word for the day:
Eleemosynary e-li-ˈmä-sə-ˌner-ē
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Medieval Latin, late 16th century
1. Of or relating to charity or donations 2. Supported by charitable giving
Examples of Eleemosynary in a sentence
"Her generous eleemosynary pursuits fully funded a new animal shelter."
"The eleemosynary organization relies on donations to stay in business."
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Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd (Ret) POSTAGE STAMPS
American Philatelic Society honoring Admiral Richard E. Byrd
by Kenneth Perry
15th of January 2012
1933
Although he was not a trained artist, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt did have a better-than-average knowledge of the elements of design. And he certainly knew what he himself found appealing as a stamp collector. His designs reflect the world events that occupied his attention as President, as well as his more personal stamp collecting interests.
Roosevelt's first stamp design was done as a favor for a friend — Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, who needed help promoting his second Antarctic expedition. Postal enthusiast FDR insisted that the Post Office Department carry mail bearing this stamp to the expedition base to get a ‘Little America' Postmark that he knew would increase the value of the covers for collectors.
Since the Department had no means of providing for the transportation of this philatelic mail to Little America other than through the facilities of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, arrangements were made with the expedition to accept covers for mailing through the Little America post office, bearing appropriate postmark, at a service charge of 50 cents for each letter, exclusive of the postage rate of 3 cents. The Little America stamp was first placed on sale October 9, 1933, at the Philatelic Agency, Post Office Department. The stamp was not distributed to post offices for sale to the public.
by Kenneth Perry
15th of January 2012
1933
Although he was not a trained artist, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt did have a better-than-average knowledge of the elements of design. And he certainly knew what he himself found appealing as a stamp collector. His designs reflect the world events that occupied his attention as President, as well as his more personal stamp collecting interests.
Roosevelt's first stamp design was done as a favor for a friend — Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, who needed help promoting his second Antarctic expedition. Postal enthusiast FDR insisted that the Post Office Department carry mail bearing this stamp to the expedition base to get a ‘Little America' Postmark that he knew would increase the value of the covers for collectors.
Since the Department had no means of providing for the transportation of this philatelic mail to Little America other than through the facilities of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, arrangements were made with the expedition to accept covers for mailing through the Little America post office, bearing appropriate postmark, at a service charge of 50 cents for each letter, exclusive of the postage rate of 3 cents. The Little America stamp was first placed on sale October 9, 1933, at the Philatelic Agency, Post Office Department. The stamp was not distributed to post offices for sale to the public.
This stamp was issued for use on letters mailed through the Little America post office, established at the base camp of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, in the territory of the South Pole.
Routes of the several Byrd flights are depicted by dotted lines, with the dates thereof in solid Gothic. Proposed new flights to the Antarctic and to the South Pole are also indicated. The position of the base camp is marked by a solid dark circle, with the wording "Little America" in solid Gothic extending parallel with the meridian to the west of the base. A clouded effect, heavy below and lighter at the top, forms a background for the central globe. Flat Plate Printing, perf 11.
1934
Special sheets, each containing six Little America stamps, were authorized for printing on the postage stamp press included in the display of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing at the National Stamp Exhibition of 1934 held at Rockefeller Center, New York, N.Y., February 10-18.
The special sheet was ungummed and un-perforated. The following printing appears in small type in blue ink on the four sides of the sheets: "Printed by the Treasury Department, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, under authority of James A. Farley, Postmaster General, New York, N.Y., February 10-18, 1934, in compliment to the National Stamp Exhibition of 1934."
The souvenir sheets of Little America stamps were first placed on sale February 10, 1934, at the branch Philatelic Agency operated in connection with the National Stamp Exhibition.
For the benefit of stamp collectors who did not attend the National Stamp Exhibition, the souvenir sheets of Little America stamps were placed on sale at the Philatelic Agency, Post Office Department, beginning February 19, 1934.
Routes of the several Byrd flights are depicted by dotted lines, with the dates thereof in solid Gothic. Proposed new flights to the Antarctic and to the South Pole are also indicated. The position of the base camp is marked by a solid dark circle, with the wording "Little America" in solid Gothic extending parallel with the meridian to the west of the base. A clouded effect, heavy below and lighter at the top, forms a background for the central globe. Flat Plate Printing, perf 11.
1934
Special sheets, each containing six Little America stamps, were authorized for printing on the postage stamp press included in the display of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing at the National Stamp Exhibition of 1934 held at Rockefeller Center, New York, N.Y., February 10-18.
The special sheet was ungummed and un-perforated. The following printing appears in small type in blue ink on the four sides of the sheets: "Printed by the Treasury Department, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, under authority of James A. Farley, Postmaster General, New York, N.Y., February 10-18, 1934, in compliment to the National Stamp Exhibition of 1934."
The souvenir sheets of Little America stamps were first placed on sale February 10, 1934, at the branch Philatelic Agency operated in connection with the National Stamp Exhibition.
For the benefit of stamp collectors who did not attend the National Stamp Exhibition, the souvenir sheets of Little America stamps were placed on sale at the Philatelic Agency, Post Office Department, beginning February 19, 1934.
This type of Byrd Re-Issue was printed in sheets of 200, consisting of four panes of 50 stamps each with verticle and horizonal guide lines in gutters between the panes with plate numbers centered on the top and bottom of each pane.
1935
In 1935 James Farley was required to re-issue a variety of stamps which were not printed for the general public. Under order of the Congress new sheets of these stamps were released for collectors. Among those re-printed were the Byrd stamps.
REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD
There are books upon books of the exploits and adventures of Admiral Byrd and these are easily found by Googling his name or visiting your local library. Only one facet that is outstanding to me is he is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, that in itself shows the character of the man.
Richard Byrd died on March 11, 1957 in his sleep at his Brimmer Street home in Boston. Admiral Byrd was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Perry
https://stamporama.com/articles/display_article.php?id=RAdXF8AtTuAw.
In 1935 James Farley was required to re-issue a variety of stamps which were not printed for the general public. Under order of the Congress new sheets of these stamps were released for collectors. Among those re-printed were the Byrd stamps.
REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD
There are books upon books of the exploits and adventures of Admiral Byrd and these are easily found by Googling his name or visiting your local library. Only one facet that is outstanding to me is he is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, that in itself shows the character of the man.
Richard Byrd died on March 11, 1957 in his sleep at his Brimmer Street home in Boston. Admiral Byrd was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Perry
https://stamporama.com/articles/display_article.php?id=RAdXF8AtTuAw.
Vulcanus Experimental “Burn†Cancellation
by Steve Swain
28th of October 2013
In a recent article, I offered a discussion of the U.S. 3-cent Liberty “rainbow” essay experimental stamp designed to prevent reuse of cancelled stamps. An equally unique strategy to prevent the illegal reuse of stamps was an experiment by the Dutch postal service to burn a cancellation impression onto the stamp. Unfortunately, more was burned than the stamp and the experiment was quickly abandoned.
In 1900, the Dutch PTT (renamed TPGPOST in May, 2002) asked an engineer from The Hague, Mr. C. C. van der Valk, to construct a machine that could burn a postmark impression onto stamps that were affixed to postcards and envelopes. A year later, C. C. van der Valk delivered a machine that worked with a heated postmark. As electricity was not common at the post offices at that time, the Vulcanus machine, as van der Valk called his device, used a kerosene flame to heat the postmark. The kerosene reservoir was placed above and away from the cancelling machine and the flame was fed by the kerosene through a thin pipe.
28th of October 2013
In a recent article, I offered a discussion of the U.S. 3-cent Liberty “rainbow” essay experimental stamp designed to prevent reuse of cancelled stamps. An equally unique strategy to prevent the illegal reuse of stamps was an experiment by the Dutch postal service to burn a cancellation impression onto the stamp. Unfortunately, more was burned than the stamp and the experiment was quickly abandoned.
In 1900, the Dutch PTT (renamed TPGPOST in May, 2002) asked an engineer from The Hague, Mr. C. C. van der Valk, to construct a machine that could burn a postmark impression onto stamps that were affixed to postcards and envelopes. A year later, C. C. van der Valk delivered a machine that worked with a heated postmark. As electricity was not common at the post offices at that time, the Vulcanus machine, as van der Valk called his device, used a kerosene flame to heat the postmark. The kerosene reservoir was placed above and away from the cancelling machine and the flame was fed by the kerosene through a thin pipe.
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As can be seen in the above photo, the machine was operated by a foot pedal and a skilled postman could cancel as many as 240 letters and/or postcards per minute. The August 19, 1901 strikes applied to the cover shown above are excellent examples of the Vulcanus burn cancellation.
The machine was used only in 's-Gravenhage (The Hague) beginning on August 3, 1901. The first known and recorded cancellation is from August 5. Cancellations of the Vulcanus machine can be identified by the three broken circles and the red-brown burned imprints. The burnt-in-cancellation exists in two types with relatively small differences.
The machine was used only in 's-Gravenhage (The Hague) beginning on August 3, 1901. The first known and recorded cancellation is from August 5. Cancellations of the Vulcanus machine can be identified by the three broken circles and the red-brown burned imprints. The burnt-in-cancellation exists in two types with relatively small differences.
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But the use of the Vulcanus machine was short-lived. As one can imagine, there were serious problems with the machine as it not only burned an impression in the stamps but sometimes also left burn marks on, or even destroyed, the content of the letters. As such, the trial period for the use on letters ended on September 29, 1901. The Vulcanus machine continued to be used for postcards and printed matters until November 2, 1901 when the device was officially declared a failure and removed from service.
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