Author: Ryan Joneson
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Scott #232
Continue reading: Scott #232The United States Scott #232 is part of the Columbian Exposition Issue of 1893, a landmark series commemorating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the New World. This series, also known as the Columbian Commemorative Issue, consists of 16 stamps ranging in denomination from 1 cent to $5. Each stamp in the series…
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Scott #231
Continue reading: Scott #231Scott #231, the 2-cent “Landing of Columbus,” is a significant issue in the history of United States philately. It belongs to the Columbian Exposition series, which was released in conjunction with the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to the Americas. The series consists…
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Scott #230
Continue reading: Scott #230The United States Scott #230, part of the celebrated Columbian Exposition issue of 1893, marks a pivotal moment in American philatelic history. This series was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to the Americas. The set included 16 denominations ranging from 1 cent to $5, each illustrating moments from Columbus’s…
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Jingle Bells Is A Thanksgiving Song? (Scott #2400)
Continue reading: Jingle Bells Is A Thanksgiving Song? (Scott #2400)Did you know that Jingle Bells is not a Christmas song? It was originally written for Thanksgiving. Here’s what happened.
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WHO Invented Santa Claus? (Scott #1472)
Continue reading: WHO Invented Santa Claus? (Scott #1472)Who invented Santa Claus? Santa Claus has been in most of our memories since childhood. But where did the iconic image of the jolly man with a bowl full of jelly in a red suit come from?
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Couch Collectibles – Most Expensive Stamps (REACTION Video)
Continue reading: Couch Collectibles – Most Expensive Stamps (REACTION Video)I’ll react to a popular YouTube video titled “10 Super Rare Stamps Worth Money” by Couch Collectibles.
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I Mailed a POTATO with NO Box – Here’s What I Learned
Continue reading: I Mailed a POTATO with NO Box – Here’s What I LearnedShipping unusual items through the mail might sound bizarre, but what if you could ship something as unexpected as a potato without a box?
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Will Trump Privatize The Postal Service? Pros & Cons
Continue reading: Will Trump Privatize The Postal Service? Pros & ConsDonald Trump has expressed interest in privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS). Here are the pros and cons of doing so.
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The U.S. State You’ve NEVER Heard Of (Scott #941)
Continue reading: The U.S. State You’ve NEVER Heard Of (Scott #941)There’s a state in America that almost nobody has ever heard of. Almost 20 years after the formation of the United States, a group of counties in North Carolina separated to form their own state.
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These Stamps Are Worth THOUSANDS
Continue reading: These Stamps Are Worth THOUSANDSThis guide explains how to evaluate and authenticate rare stamps, with tips for navigating the process effectively.