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#164. With all the discussion on real estate we have to ask…. Can we tie this to stamp collecting? The answer is obviously YES.

Welcome to episode #164. Today we are discussing Real Estate Stamps. With all the discussion on real estate we have to ask…. Can we tie this to stamp collecting?  Well the answer is obviously yes.  We discuss the Red Revenues of the 1940s to the 1950s that adorn almost every deed of that time period. (6 minute marker)

#163. Today we discuss the famous Americans set of stamps from 1940

Welcome to episode #163. Today we discuss the famous Americans set of stamps from 1940 (5 minute mark)

Enjoy

#162. The stamps of World War 1.

Welcome to Episode #162. The stamps of World War 1.

There were a few stamps printed by the United States specifically for World War 1. These include the very elusive AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) stamps printed for the use of soldiers to mail letters home, and also the War Savings stamps (to pay for the war). We discuss some things about the AEF stamps that may allow you to find some of these gems. We also discuss what the War Savings stamps are and how they were used.

 World War 1 is 100 years old this year…. Happy Birthday (4 minute marker)

 Enjoy.

 

#161. We just got back from ARIPEX and discuss this great show.

Welcome to Episode #161.  We just got back from ARIPEX and discuss (in my opinion) one of the best stamp shows in the country.  While there we had the chance to speak with a few people including a Hopi Kachina Doll maker which – while not actually about stamps, I left in because he was so interesting and his work was so nice.

 While listening to him you will hear a scratching sort of sound in the podcast…..  That is because he was actually carving one of his Kachina Dolls while we were talking.

 As always – Go on Facebook to see the covers and Kachina Dolls we are discussing.

 Enjoy.

#160. Today we discuss the Winter Olympics stamps. Also, its valentine's day so... Love stamps. Enjoy

Welcome to episode #160.  Today we discuss the Winter Olympics stamps of the United States.  Yes, the sports event that has us all watching for who can slide across the ice the fastest is going on right now and it has a very interesting philatelic history (minute marker 3)

After that…. Today is Valentine ’s Day.  With love in the air we also discuss the history of the Love stamps. (Minute marker 18)

#159. We discuss Rafters of Turkeys and the US Specialty Precision Multi-Gauge

Welcome to episode #159.  This week we discuss Turkeys preventing the mail from being delivered in Ohio.  Yes these butterballs to be are holding our mail hostage. (3 minute marker).

On the serious side we discuss the US Specialty Precision Multi-Gauge – I am spelling it here because we called it the Precision United States Specialist gauge in the podcast.  The search still works but…..  here it is correctly named. (Minute marker 11).

#158. Today we discuss Joint Issues. Your Knees, back, toes – it’s all about your health.

Welcome to episode #158.  Today we discuss Joint Issues, Knees, Back, Toes – it’s all about your health.

 Oh wait.

 I was just notified that it is about US and Foreign joint stamp issues.  Can I edit this?  Well I guess I didn’t listen very closely (3 minute marker).

 Afterwards we open listener mail (20 minute marker).

#157. Today we are looking at the Linn’s Stamp Poll.

Welcome to Episode #157.  Today we are looking at the Linn’s Stamp Poll.  They annual popularity poll of the stamps put out last year.  Go to Linns.com and look at the poll.  Vote for your favorites. (3 minute marker)

 Have fun, or don’t.  I am not going to tell you what to do.

#156. Today we discuss the Scott's Catalog - which every collector needs.

Welcome to episode #156.  Today we discuss the Scott's Catalog, printed by Amos Publications and  is a necessary item for any collector.  There are a few things in the catalog which are hard to decipher though and we discuss them.  Today we give advice on how to better read and more fully use the catalog (6 minute marker).

 Enjoy.

#155. I know this may sound odd but in this episode I discuss all the episodes you won’t be hearing.

Welcome to episode #155.  I know this may sound odd but in this episode I discuss all the episodes you won’t be hearing.  Everyone else is gone so I can do what I want.   Next episode will be back to normal but until then – enjoy,  Or don’t – I am not going to tell you what to do.