The Portland Phoenix Post Office holds online yard saleThe Portland PhoenixGood news for philatelists everywhere!!!!!!!! The United States Postal Service announced last week that it would auction rare stamp-related collectibles, such as early proofs made from steel dies and uncut press sheets, at its new Postal Store on eBay.com. More: …
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