A February 28th press release from the U.S. international stamp show says, “Four of the seven USPS first day of issue releases scheduled to take place are depicted” in the newsletter of the same date: The previously announced Repeal of the Stamp Act, the two designs for World Stamp Show-NYC 2016, Planets and Pluto. That leaves three others that will be issued at the show, but no word on what those might be.
The newsletter goes on to say, “U.S. Postal Service first day ceremonies take place at 11 AM every day of the show (except Tuesday when a special stamp unveiling is planned).” The newsletter hints that one or more of the three unnamed issues may be postal stationery.
No postal stationery for 2016 has been announced (other than the Priority Mail envelope which, actually, was never announced but just issued). According to The Virtual Stamp Club‘s 2016 U.S. Stamp Program, the 20-stamp Pets booklet is a possibility for a May issuance, because May is a National Pets Month.But the show doesn’t begin until May 28th.Another possibility is the Shirley Temple stamp, because, as an adult, Shirley Temple Black served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 
which is headquartered in New York City. However, this would be a stretch, because the stamp is part of the Legends of Hollywood series, all of which have been issued in Los Angeles.
which is headquartered in New York City. However, this would be a stretch, because the stamp is part of the Legends of Hollywood series, all of which have been issued in Los Angeles.Stay tuned. As soon as The Virtual Stamp Club finds out, we’ll post the information.
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across the globe. These have been the favoured forms of mail transport for much of the past five centuries.In the 19th century, inviting contractors to tender for mail routes proved very effective, and they provided the transport and drivers that operated to strict demands of time. The availability of fairly reliable second-hand vehicles following the First World War pushed forward the creation of state-owned fleets, while advances in air travel meant that letters and parcels could be delivered even faster. Today, mail continues to be carried throughout the day and night by land, sea and air.
As overprinted by Post & Go machine: Falmouth packet ship, 1820s. The earliest packet ships were designed for speed rather than security and were subject to many hazards, including poor seas and the possibility of being attacked by pirates. Falmouth became an important port for ships sailing to the West Indies and the Mediterranean.
As overprinted by Post & Go machine: Travelling Post Office, 1890s . The first purpose-built Travelling Post Office (TPO), in which mail was sorted en route, ran on 20 January 1838. Many of the trains exchanged mail pouches without stopping via trackside bag exchange apparatus. The last exchange took place in 1971. Today, mail still travels in sealed train carriages.
As overprinted by Post & Go machine: Airmail, 1930s. The world’s first scheduled airmail service began on 9 September 1911. The use of airplanes for long-distance transport of mail increased significantly during the 1920s and 1930s. Originally intended for Imperial Airways’ European mail routes, HP 45 G-AAXE Hengist first flew on 8 December 1931.
As overprinted by Post & Go machine: Royal Mail Minivan, 1970s. Minivans were purchased in large numbers in the 1970s following the demise of the Morris Minor. They were ideal for smaller collection and delivery duties in towns, but low height and limited ground clearance made them less suitable for rural deliveries.
Preparations for World Stamp Show – New York 2016 are very advanced. This includes the recruitment of volunteers for the show. In total, about 500 volunteers will be required.
Stamps (3*1st & 3*1.52) separate sheets £6.45
1st Class Packetship: ‘Mail Packet off Eastbourne’ Oil on canvas by Capt Victor Howes, RN. Image courtesy of the BPMA
Price: £3.92 Code: MZ114
The alternative handstamp features a quote from Brian Tuke (who was appointed to the role of Master of the Posts in 1516) and London WC1 has been chosen as it is the location of the British Postal Museum & Archive/The Postal Museum
My mother, Sally de Vries, passed away on February 9, 2016, after a battle with cancer. She was two weeks short of her 89th birthday.
OTTAWA, Feb. 1, 2016 /CNW/ – With their country going to war in 1914, Black Canadians stepped forward to join the fight but many were turned away because of racial prejudice. By persevering, they finally won the right to serve overseas, with hundreds of them joining a new, predominantly black unit.
5035 (49¢) Purple Heart, lithographed with microprinting
