The British Guiana stamp once worth a fortune
A 1856 British Guiana one cent stamp holds the title of the world’s most valuable stamp. It is valued at 32 thousand nine hundred dollars in today’s appraisal.
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1970
Page
7
A 1856 British Guiana one cent stamp holds the title of the world’s most valuable stamp. It is valued at 32 thousand nine hundred dollars in today’s appraisal.
Ralph Turney, a Galveston ball camp and bar owner, rebuilt after his wife sold his shrimp boat. He and friends crafted a 34 by 12 foot concrete hull with a 27 inch draft to harvest bait shrimp, estimating the new boat will cost between 5 and 10 percent of the old vessel.
U S Senator Ralph Yarborough of Texas urges Robert Strauss to resign as national Democratic treasurer citing Strauss opposition to an honesty primary resolution. Yarborough accuses Strauss of endorsing dishonest politics and promotes a party affiliation disclosure law.
Polly offers ideas for showcasing a century-old dominos set and shares tips from readers on sewing sleeves easing and flat felt seams. The page also collects anecdotes about theft proofing blue stamps, stroke patient guest books, and a dishwater splash solution using a tea strainer.
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