Philatelic Notes and Global Stamp News
The Post Office trims commemoratives for 1951 to four issues marking events from the final encampment of the United Confederate Veterans to Nevada’s 100th anniversary and statehood anniversaries. Romania issues a four value winter sports set. Denmark highlights Constitution commemoratives with detailed portraits. An auction in New York will sell Mrs Heathcote’s 21 volume airmail collection valued at $90,000, including Newfoundland rarities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Confederate Veterans
Nevada
Colorado
Romania
Recife
Pernambuco
Brazil
W. FE. Heathcote
St. Petersburg
Fla
New York
Newfoundland
Honduras
Mexico
Hawker
Stamp Market Update with New Issues and Values
The Honduras group notes Mrs Heathcote holds the 5 ¢ light blue stamp with red overprint valued at 6 000 to 10 000. Mexico launches two stamps in its States series with a 60 ¢ aquamarine for special delivery showing two hands and a 40 ¢ blue depicting a stone head from San Luis Potosi. Syria issues four new air mail stamps featuring Latakia skyline in purple green brown and blue 25 p.
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Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Syria
Latakia
Fire in Fifeshire Mine Lasted Two Centuries
A coal mine in Fifeshire, England burned from the reign of Henry VIII to George I, a span of about 200 years, according to local chronicle. The long blaze marks an extraordinary case of persistent underground fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifeshire
England
Henry VIII
George I
Street layout debate in High Point discussed by Little
The article recalls a 1920s High Point discussion on street planning. It notes rapid growth, many T intersections, and two causes: accidents and deliberate white flight tactics. It cites postmaster Steve Clark and advocates a zoned grid or looser Iconfour system to ease traffic and utility installation.
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Little
High Point
Steve Clark
Emerywood
Chicago
Sipe Little
Monumental Chestnut on Etna Records Giant Size and Age
A chestnut tree on Mount Etna in Sicily is reported as one of the largest ever recorded with a diameter of 204 feet and an age of about 2000 years. Wild horses and burros still roam unrestricted in remote southeast sections of the United States.
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Mt. Etna
Sicily
Southee
United Sates
Early Glassmaking on Wall Street Legend Recounted
A historic note describes the first glasswork by men at New Amsterdam, referencing Peter Ree bene and the wall built to clear the area in 1653, highlighting the difficulty of the attempt and the naming of Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Wall Built
Gov
Peter Ree Bene
New Amster
Idam
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Philatelic Notes
Post Office Department
American Chemical Society
American Philatelic Society
Wilbur F. Cannon
East Fourth St
Davenport
Iowa
Denmark
Sven Ewart
Sheraton Hotel
Dize Awning & Tent CO
Fred Ingram Furn, Co
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Sartin
Briggs and Stratton Motor
Davis
Lambeth-Welborn Supply CO
S. Main ST
Gilbert E. Marsh
Calile Ant Kana
Willis Street
High Point Enterprise
Thomasville
Denton
Shawn
Charles B. Loflin
Ellen Eilertsen
Jack Brown
Betty Johnson
Bookes
Forrest Cates
Lacy High
Lambeth-Welborn
Vay Guilford Optical CO
High Point, N
J. D. Rike & SO
S$. Main ST
Cecil
Office Equipment CO
S. Main
Samet Salvage CO
English ST
Snow Lumber Co
Lumber Company
Lavalier
Goodfiyear
N. Main St
Kendall
Kennedy Oil CO
Tryon ST
Tebe
Clinard Milling CO
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