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A Favorite Philatelic Christmas Souvenir

GP member Kurt Laubinger sent along a fun item for this month’s Perryscope. He says it’s his favorite from his Christmas collection. The item is a block of nine stamps from the 1-cent Century of Progress souvenir sheet (Scott 730) issued Aug. 25, 1933 by...

March Party to Host Another Stamp Release

Another first day of issue ceremony is coming to March Party 2025. Five post card rate stamps are set to be released during the GP’s 135th annual show, which is set for March 14-16. Details are still being worked out, but the ceremony is likely to...
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Lesson 7: Assessing Condition

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Lesson 4: Covers and Postal History

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A Favorite Philatelic Christmas Souvenir

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

March Party to Host Another Stamp Release

Another first day of issue ceremony is coming to March Party 2025. Five post card...

From the President

I hope that all of you have Happy Thanksgiving and are able to be...

Lesson 12: Value

Value is somewhat of an elephant in the room.  While some collectors are not...