Curator's Corner — The economy and post office department banking systemDelphos HeraldIn 1911, the U.S. government passed legislation putting the post office into the banking business. At first local banks felt this system was in competition with them; but later, they determined that it really helped to bring the “hidden …
Read More »First class! The Two Ronnies on a stamp: Barker and Corbett among comedy greats honoured in latest series from Royal …
Comedy greats will be the subject of stamps issued in April, including an image of the Two Ronnies. Bridges, inventions, bees and rugby will all feature on special stamps being issued in 2015. More: continued here
Read More »Post office to hold holiday hours – Morris Daily Herald
Post office to hold holiday hoursMorris Daily HeraldAll post offices, stations and branches in ZIP codes beginning 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607 and 608 will close at noon New Year's Eve, with some exceptions. The Morris office will close at noon. Each office will post its revised …
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Bridges, comedians, inventions, bees and rugby will all feature on special stamps being issued by the Royal Mail in 2015. More: continued here
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Military.com First Full-Service Post Office Open for Troops in LiberiaMilitary.com22, Soldiers deployed in support of Operation United Assistance were able to mail some love back. The first fully functional Army post office opened for business at Roberts International Airport in Monrovia, allowing Soldiers to buy flat rate boxes … More: …
Read More »Rare Honus Wagner Photo Clearly Debunks His Baseball Card Myth – Forbes
Forbes Rare Honus Wagner Photo Clearly Debunks His Baseball Card MythForbes“The mere existence of this image debunks the many false rumors created over the years!” declared Hyee Auctions in its description. Its eBay listing was just as definitive: “1951 Wire Photo HONUS WAGNER Pittsburgh Pirates SMOKING a CIGAR— No Way! …
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United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) and FedEx Corporation (FDX) have set limit on delivery volumes at the very onset of the holiday season. More: continued here
Read More »‘Best of British’ stamps to honour our famous battles, bridges and The Two Ronnies – Mirror.co.uk
'Best of British' stamps to honour our famous battles, bridges and The Two RonniesMirror.co.ukThe second issue of a series of stamps commemorating the First World War will also go on sale, in May, including an image of the actual ball used by Rifleman Frank Edwards , who led his fellow …
Read More »Royal Mail to honour Two Ronnies in 2015 Special Stamp programme – Digital Spy UK
Royal Mail to honour Two Ronnies in 2015 Special Stamp programmeDigital Spy UKRoyal Mail has announced that it will honour comedians including the Two Ronnies in its 2015 Special Stamp programme. Royal Mail will celebrate Britain's Comedy Greats in April 2015, with the new set of stamps being issued on …
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