APS Chapter 1373
The Spring Hill Stamp Club publishes on this page a variety of information of general interest to collectors including local events, articles written by our members (and others) and general hobby information. We try to keep the links working but Website change without notice. We need your help. Please let us know if any of the links stop working. Do you have news that you think would fit right in. We'd love to hear about it.
and so much more:
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The USPS Priority Mail Simulator... how many postal dollars went to create this for people that can't measure? click here (March, 2011) |
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A source of daily news about the post world is available at http://www.postalnews.com/. (March, 2011) |
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134 Postal Jobs eliminated in the Chicago area at the Carol Steam district postal facility as mail use continues to decline and losses mount. click here |
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What about stamps made of unusual materials There are stamps 100% made from cork from Portugal issued in 2007, or wood stamps, or polymer, or embroidered stamps or... You got the idea... click here to view more. (March 2011) |
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Cryptozoological Philately - has you considered this specialty? Click Here (March 2011) |
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In case you know a stamp collector that "has everything", I bet he doesn't have this... an edible post card. Yes, really. Click Here to view. This item replaces a prior page on the edible post card which is no longer viewable on the web. (March 2011). |
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Halloween is the second most popular U.S. holiday. So what's more appropriate than Frankenstein postage stamps? Real U.S. postage stamps. Click here to view. and for many more weird stamps Click Here (March, 2011) |
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Unusual shape stamps? Today, stamps can be created in almost any shape. Click here to visit a site displaying a variety of them. (March, 2011) |
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know anyone under 17? This generous offer can be viewed by clicking here. (March, 2011) |
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Is it just a few people or are their large numbers of folks that just don't get the forever stamp. What do you think? This surprising article appeared in our local Chicago Tribune. click here. (March, 2011) |
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Wrong pictures on stamps. The Bill Clinton Stamp, The M&M stamp, Weapons of Bass Destruction and more. click here. (March, 2011) |
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The incredible postal workers aboard The Titanic. One wonders if the same would happen today. click here. This article and the next are from www.stampsofdistinction.com. (March, 2011) |
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By using advancements in technology Austria has managed to put a moving image of the winning goal of their national soccer team's winning goal over Sweden onto a postage stamp. click here to view. The stamp can be purchased direct from Austrian Post. (March, 2011) |
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The United States Postal System has announced the 2011 Commemorative Stamp program. To find out what they have planned click here. |
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What the most unusual item you have ever received in the mail. What do you think the post office will or won't deliver. Check out this Improbable Postal Research. Click Here (March 2011) |
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Oh no! What's next? Is nothing sacred? The Brits have announced removal of the Queen's head from postage stamps. click here (March, 2011) |
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Carl Sagan commemorative stamp proposed. Stamp subjects are proposed all the time and this has been proposed for quite awhile but since the Spring Hill Stamp Club's webmaster is a softie on all things outer space here's the link! click here. (March, 2011) |
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A Chicago native that specializes in fake stamps is Michael Hernandez de Luna. Learn more by ... you got it... clicking here. He's not alone. Learn about his friend, Michael Thompson by clicking here. (March, 2011) |
The dates at the end of each reflect the more current of the entry date on the page or most recent validation of a link by the webmaster. Please advise the webmaster of all non-working links so we can correct or remove the link.
| Included here are stamp shows, 1st day issue ceremonies, auctions and
other philatelic related events within a reasonable driving distance from our
clubs location. Also listed are shows of national interest. |
| Date | Event | Description and location | Website |
| MSDA Postage Stamp Show | Midwest Stamp Dealer Association Show with Top Dealer from Across the U.S. Comfort Inn & Suites, 600 Milwaukee Ave., Prospect Heights, IL Free Admission, Free Parking, Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | http://www.msdastamp.com | |
| March 2011 | Spring Hill Cover Gallery | Spring Hill Stamp Club has produced a number of covers with original artwork over the years. Samples of much of this historic work are published here. |
Local Dealers
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A list of Illinois Stamp dealer can be found here Click Here (March, 2011) |
