About Stamp Collectors
The people began to gather early. By 9 A.M. they stood from building to curb, as much as
ten abreast, and the lines extended in both directions along the west side of Lexington
Avenue, around...
This phenomenon was repeated in 1956 when another great International Philatelic
Exhibition was staged in New York City. This time one of the shows to open New York
City's fabulous...
With President Franklin D. Roosevelt openly espousing the cause, stamp collecting came
right out into the open. It was no longer confined to "kids and kings"; it now included
"Presidents" as well...
In the United States the great International exhibitions are held without benefit of
government subsidy. Our Post Office does take cognizance of these affairs by issuing
special stamps...