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2008 Christmas Stamps Around The WorldSee how postal administrations are celebrating the holiday.  U.S. Bob Hope Stamp In 2009 We expect it'll be issued in May. Discussion and design here. Simpsons There's still no confirmation, just a report in the philatelic press that the long-running animated TV series will be honored next year.  See our Article Archives for the 2008 stamp programs of the U.S., Canada and Britain. APS Election Season Opens The USA's largest stamp collecting organization, the American Philatelic Society, is holding elections this spring. Our handy guide tells you who's who. 
Short SubjectsUsually, columnist John Hotchner answers questions. This time, he's asking you for the answers. Virtual Stamp Club Smilers Sheet! The Virtual Stamp Club is pleased to announce its first British philatelic souvenirs now available to members worldwide! Lloyd's Fun FDCs! Volume 36 Here are some FDC's that didn't quite make it into Lloyd's recent columns. 
Internet & Stamps!
Vol. 42 - Kindling Philatelic Interest Growing stamp collecting in the 21st Century requires new techniques and technologies, and maybe, says the VSC's Lloyd de Vries, one place to start is Amazon.com. More... Free Flag Album Pages The American Philatelic Society has created downloadable album pages for the Flags of Our Nation series - free. Durland 2008 Is Here Order the U.S. Stamp Society's definitive plate number catalogue online in our bookstore, using PayPal. 
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J ust been given Aunt Matilda's old stamp collection and don't know what to do with it? We can help. Virtual Stamp Club? How can I join?
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he Virtual Stamp Club was chartered in 1995 as the first electronic chapter of the American Philatelic Society. It is now also a chapter of the American First Day Cover Society. It's a stamp club for those of us online.Membership requirements are simple: Show up! It's FREE! Enter our Message Board and you can count yourself a member of the VSC, APS Chapter #1461, AFDCS Chapter #84. That's all there is to it: No dues, no applications, no oaths, no secret handshakes. The best philatelic news, information and discussion is here in the Virtual Stamp Club! Buy/Sell/Trade P lace a free buy, sell or trade adlet in our Message Board's Buy/Sell/Trade Folder. It's limited to stamps, covers and other philatelic materials, and there are a few other restrictions. Check the Forum Rules . Quotable: "I grew up in a family where you weren't normal if you didn't collect stamps." — Nicholas G. Carter, Ph.D.
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