Antique glass and porcelain values in a 1971 readers column
In this Chronicle Telegram Q and A, readers inquire about cranberry glass cruets with inverted thumbprint patterns valued at 65 to 90 dollars, Bing & Grondahl Mother’s Day plates now up to 200 dollars for 1969 issues, a 1933 Orphan Anni watch, a hand painted porcelain cuspidor dating turn of the century valued around 22.50, and a Marx Balky Mile wind up toy priced near 25 dollars. Dorothy Hammond notes questions from readers, general interest items answered as space allows, with prices based on current retail quotations and no formal appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing and Grandahl
Dorothy Hammond
Why a Card Stays Put Under Water Science Demo
A science note explains how a card stays inside a submerged water can until the water level inside rises to match outside, causing reduced bottom pressure and gravity to pull the card away. The demonstration uses a cardboard disk, a can, and water poured in to show hydrostatic pressure effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile Waller
Gen. Fea. Corp
Arizona stamp history featured in April issue
A extended overview of Arizona related stamps and philatelic topics in Arizona Highways, with references to maps and airmail stamps, the Gadsden Purchase, and Centennial events. It notes Iv an L Pfasser and James M Chem contributors, Scott Publishing Co anniversaries, and offers commemorative covers and new Scott publications. The piece also mentions Historic Preservation stamps and related first day cover details, plus experimental stamp booklets for sale.
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Arizona Highways
Arizona
Sunset
Gadsden Purchase
Trans - Mississippi
Kearny
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
South
Ivan L. Pfasser
James M. Chem
American Philatelist
American Philatelic Society
Scott Publishing Co
Omaha
10102
F St
Neb
Pew B
Cacet
Scott's Monthly Journal
Decatur
Lafayette Square
Washington
Commodore Stephen Decatur
San Diego
Calif
Stamp revisions and postal rate changes noted
By Bob Frederick details a new Artist stamp issued Aug 2 with only lettering revised. It recalls the thinnest U S coin, the 3 cent piece from 1851 to 1873, and notes the Missouri Statehood stamp printed on a new Italian Andreott gravure press capable of six colors after reserving one unit for phosphor coating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Missouri
May to June 20th Century Postal Commemoratives List
A dense listing of upcoming commemorative stamps and postal cards with release dates and city of origin across the United States and international items. Notable entries include Dwight D. Eisenhower sheet sets, American Flag 8¢, Airmail 9¢, Wildlife Conservation 8¢, Antarctica Treaty 8¢, U.S. Bicentennial, and United Nations related issues, plus special embossed envelopes and multi-tenant se-tenant issues.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington, D.C
Washington
D.C
Phoenix
Ariz
Baltimore
Paul Revere
Boston
Mass
Airmail
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Aerogramme
Chicago
Ill
CARE
International
New York
N.Y
Wildlife Conservation
Avery Island
Burdon and War Speak of Freedom and Fears
AP Newsfeatures profiles Eric Burdon and the band War detailing their split with MGM, financing disputes, and solo aims. Burdon reflects on past struggles with The Animals, his craving for creative freedom, and plans for acting lessons and a potential film while War continues with new material.
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Burdon
Newcastle
England
The
Animals
War
California
Copenhagen
MGM
United Artists
Buron
MGM Records
Mike Curb
Curb
Nixon
America
Photo Expo 71 Ends Nine Day Run in Chicago
The nine day Photo Expo 71 in McCormick Place Chicago closed after drawing broad trade and public interest. About 400 photographic industry firms from 12 countries attended, with praise from Rep Ralph Metcalfe for photography as art hobby and tool of progress.
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Chicago
McCormick Place
Uhnus
Ralph Metcalfe
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Sun
By Dorothy Hammond
C.J
G. Weigand
Germany
Mls
Columbia Features Inc
Science
Buthel
Walter
By Bob Frederick
Charles W. Morgan
Mystic Sea Museum
Mystic
San Francisco
Philatelic Sales
City Post Office
John Sloan
Fettering
Ameri
Scott Pusiis
Nebraska Stater
F Street
Nebraska Bay
Faerie
Lock Haven
Amherst
San Juan
Puerto Rico
White House
U.S
United Nations
Universal Postal Union
Sfr
Swiss
Canada
CBA
Burdon & War
Mary Campbell
AP Newsfeatures
Eric Burdon
USA
Howard Scott
BB Dickerson
Europe
Los Angeles
Jimi Hendrix
Irving Desfor
Tepinto
Rey Wedeothealey
National Press Photographers Association
Boys Clubs of America
Ollie Atkins
Virna Haffner
Tacoma
Wash
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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