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From the President – January Perryscope

Winter is the time of year we should be attending stamp shows around the area or elsewhere. Whether you are a buyer or a looker, being at a show increases your love of the hobby. There is always something of interest at a show whether...

Team Players GP Members Among Group Winning AAPE Team Competition

A team of five local collectors took home top honors during the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors team competition at Chicagopex 2024. Calling itself Déjà vu, the team hoisted the trophy during the awards ceremony at the show, held Nov. 22-24. The show is sponsored...
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From the President – December Perryscope

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Lesson 12: Value

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Lesson 11: Stamps and the Internet

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Lesson 10: Philatelic Catalogs and Publications

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Lesson 9: Philatelic Tools and Accessories

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Lesson 8: Mounting, Storing and Displaying Your Collection

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Lesson 7: Assessing Condition

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Lesson 6: Acquiring Material for Your Collection

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Lesson 5: What to Collect?

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From the President – January Perryscope

Winter is the time of year we should be attending stamp shows around the...

Team Players GP Members Among Group Winning AAPE Team Competition

A team of five local collectors took home top honors during the American Association...

Perryscope, Website Earn Honors in Annual APS Star Route Competition

The Garfield-Perry Stamp Club newsletter and web site earned honors during the recent Star...

A Favorite Philatelic Christmas Souvenir

GP member Kurt Laubinger sent along a fun item for this month’s Perryscope. He...