What is your hometown’s claim to fame? Most of us could name at least a couple interesting things about our towns: City of Brotherly Love, largest ball of twine, highest point in the state, sister city to Edinburgh, Scotland, the only town in the country named “Earth”, etc. Everywhere has a couple monikers and at... Continue Reading →
Biltmore House by Richard Morris Hunt 🇺🇸 United States, 18¢ | Issued August 28, 1981 | Scott 1929 We all know that postage stamps were invented as proof of postage paid. But philatelists understand that stamps have a greater value: They are an incredible conduit for travel across space and time! Long before the wonders... Continue Reading →
Biltmore House | Asheville, North Carolina 🇺🇸 United States | Postmarked Nov 7, 1963 The Biltmore Estate bills itself as a timeless treasure. And based on this postcard photo, taken in the early 1960s, it is just that. No longer can you park your Chevy Bel Air directly in front of the home. And gone... Continue Reading →
Society of Philatelic Americans Souvenir Sheet, Imperf. on Cover 🇺🇸 United States, 10¢ | Issued August 26, 1937 | Scott 797 On this day in 1937, the United States Post Office Department issued a stamp minisheet that is close to my heart—because it’s close to my home. Let’s take a moment to celebrate and enjoy... Continue Reading →
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