Queen Elizabeth's stamps fetch fortuneMonsters and Critics.comThe 12 Two Penny Blue stamps – which were issued in 1840 – were snapped up by an anonymous bidder during the sale at London's Spink auctioneers yesterday (07.04.09). Spink stamp specialist Dominic Savastano said: "They're rather nice. … More: continued here
How to get ride of ink stamps on eggsAllentown Morning Call, PADon't panic if you discover the eggs each have a ''use by'' or ''best by'' date etched or stamped on their surfaces. You can solve the problem. For laser-etched eggs: Just give the date a quick rub with vinegar to eliminate its light color. ……
Washington Times Gene Mueller: Duck stamp hike latest tax assault on huntersWashington Times, DCThere's a move under way to raise the cost of the federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp – better known as the "duck stamp." The increase would take effect in time for the 2010 hunting season. While it is true that proceeds…
Malaysia Star Stamps to feature local world heritage sitesMalaysia Star, MalaysiaKUALA LUMPUR: Local world heritage sites such as Malacca and George Town will be featured in a special collection of stamps by Pos Malaysia tomorrow. Other sites to be featured are the Mulu National Park in Sarawak and the Kinabalu Park in Sabah. …Stamps on world…
End of Library Stamps Isn't the End of the World: It's Just a New …Washington Post, United StatesBy John Kelly I have a confession to make in light of my column yesterday about the demise of "date due" stamps at area libraries: Even with the old ink stamp system, I still rack up embarrassing fines. I'll…
Reuters Signs of the Times: A prime minister's pay cut; lost boatsReutersGrowing numbers of Americans are getting government help to buy food. A record 32.2 million people — one in 10 Americans — received food stamps, according to official figures. Food stamps, the major US anti-hunger program, help poor people buy … More: continued here
FOX Toledo Online College students apply for food stampsFOX Toledo Online, OHDavid Browning, an assistant professor in social work at the University of Toledo's College of Health Science and Human Services, said more students are actually applying for food stamps so they can keep up their college experience. … More: continued here
Queen's former stamps net £200000The Press AssociationA set of rare Two Penny Blue stamps which once belonged to the Queen have sold for more than £200000 at auction. The dozen 1840 Two Pence Blues – the sister stamp to the Penny Black – was bought by an anonymous telephone bidder from Spink auctioneers. … More:…
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) — Pos Malaysia will issue a special collection of stamps and first-day covers featuring the four world heritage sites in Malaysia, beginning Thursday. More: continued here
COLLECTION CONTAINING RARE NZ STAMPS STOLEN New Zealand Police National News Release 10:56am 7 April 2009 http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release.html?id=5000 ——————————————————————————————- A distinctive folder containing rare stamps was stolen from an exhibition in Lower Hutt at the weekend. More: continued here