Antique questions and expert answers on collectibles
A reader’s antique queries cover a 1875 era sugar bucket value 15 to 20 dollars, Campbell Kids ads from 1904 to 1910, a mercury glass vase likely silvered glass, a John Ridgeway china plate dating 1830 to 1840, and an 1892 World’s Fair linen tablecloth. Answers explain hoops indicate bucket age, Campbell Kids origins, mercury glass method, and value depends on size condition and provenance.
Space stamps top topic for ATA members survey
The American Topical Association reports space as the hottest collecting topic for its 1970 71 Membership Directory while the United Nations slips to 19th place Paul Partington authored Fairy Tales and Folk Tales on Stamps in ATA Handbook No 73 priced 4 with pre publication orders 3 from Milwaukee Wisconsin 63216 Finland issues a 50 mark tri colored stamp June 27 honoring wartime and civil invalids showing a crippled man in volleyball as rehabilitation continues to be a theme in stamp collecting.
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Signs of the Times
American Topical Association
United Nations
Art
Ata
Paul G. Partington
Scott
Finland
Surinam Easter semi-postals feature nature themes
The five Surinam Easter semi-postal stamps depict nature symbols: a flower 5¢, a butterfly 15¢, a bird 20¢, the sun 25¢, and a star 30¢ with color schemes noted. A mystery set invites guesswork and verification. Also Norway to issue Bergen 900th anniversary stamps tomorrow. 834,260 first day covers were canceled for the Natural History Series debut in New York on May 6.
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Surinam
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New York City
Photography proves useful in parking dispute at Manhattan court
A driver recalls a case in New York where photo evidence showed a car was legally parked and was towed illegally. The incident at Rockefeller Center strengthens the claim and saved about $50. The wife had driven to the office in Manhattan over a year ago.
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Earthworms Science For You And A Tow Away Tale
A reader describes a simple home science activity with earthworms using a jar moist earth sand cornmeal and dark paper. The piece also recounts a misadventure with a tow away parking sign a stolen car tow fee and a court dismissal after photos helped prove legality with a No Standing Any Time sign.
Charting 1960s through 70s hits across artists and titles
A compiled list of notable songs and performers including the Beatles the Jackson Five Rare Earth and 3 Dog Night with track titles such as Long and Winding Road Which Way You Goin Billy Get Ready The Letter Hitchin A Ride Lay Down Candies in the Rain Everything Is Beautiful Ride Captain Ride and Mama Told Me Not to Come referenced in a collage of 70s pop rock history.
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Mama
Postage Stamp First Day Cover Notice
Canada Post Office Ottawa lists upcoming stamp anniversaries and UN events for first day covers. Include 5¢ servicing charge and return the stamps with remittance. UN Postal Administration in New York manages United Nations items. Do not mix mint stamp orders with first day cover requests.
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John Denver rises as a folk singer in the 1960s
Denver left Texas Tech for Los Angeles to pursue folk roots and joined the Mitchell Trio before going solo. At 26, he released two RCA LPs and wrote several songs while emphasizing protest and personal honesty in a shift toward quieter acoustic sound. He rejects war and urges care for others, aiming to connect with listeners through genuine expression.
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