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British TV Episode of New Tricks Feat...

May 6, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

In 2011 private investigator Dave Hooper was murdered in his office, assumedly the victim of a botched robbery but now his secret notebook, written in shorthand, has come to light though ex-girlfriend Carmen Cresswell could not decipher it. Alison Downing hired Dave to pursue a thieving boyfriend Jason Sharp as did cancer victim Barry Warnock […]

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Ryuku Presentation

May 2, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

The May 24 PSLA meeting will feature the APS slide show Ryuku by Bert Keiner.  Join us at 7:30 in Community Room A in the Westside Pavilion. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn

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Has Your Stamp Been Regummed?

May 1, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

In this Philatelic Foundation article, Peter A. Robertson discusses how to detect stamps that have been regummed and the techniques used to create them. Link to article. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn

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Jenny Invert Recovered

April 23, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

Jenny Invert from McCoy Block Recovered in New York One of the two missing 1918 United States Jenny Invert airmail error stamps from the famed McCoy block of four that was stolen in 1955 was recovered in early April. Full Article See Also: LA Times Article Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn

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Young Prince George Stamp

April 21, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

Prince George Poses for the Most Adorable Royal Family Portrait — See the Cute Pic!  Meredith B. Kile ETonline April 19, 2016 Prince George is just too cute! The 2-year-old heir to the British throne posed for a new royal portrait in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s upcoming 90th birthday, standing on foam blocks for […]

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SESCAL 2016 Auction

April 19, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

SESCAL 2016 Auction September 23-25, 2016 at Los Angeles, Ca. The Grand Award Winning “Skywalk” Collection of Nova Scotia Featuring over 2,000 lots of Worldwide Stamps and Postal History. Space is Limited. Consignment Deadline: July 1, 2016 SCHUYLER J. RUMSEY Philatelic Auctions, Inc. 47 Kearny St., Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94108, USA Telephone: 415-781-5127 […]

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Errors, Varieties, Freaks, and Odditi...

April 14, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

The April 26, 2016 meeting of the Philatelic Society of Los Angeles will feature the APS slide show: Errors, Varieties, Freaks, and Oddities on U.S. Stamps by Clyde Jennings of Jacksonville, Florida.  Mr. Jennings received the Luff Award of the APS in 1989 for his exceptional contributions to philately.  A life member of the APS, […]

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Mail Bag: Keep ‘Em Coming!

March 25, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

Mail Bag: Keep ‘Em Coming! Source: Atlas Obscura by Sarah Brumble [Contact: ] January 18, 2011 Kiddos, I can not even begin to express exactly how excited I became when I checked our post office box last week and found not one, not two, but THREE postcards lying in wait! Number one is a real stunner […]

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Computer programs measure stamp perfo...

March 19, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

Perfomaster 3000, ePerforationGauge and EZPerf measure stamp perfs. Details Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn

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Cost of first-class letter to drop to...

March 19, 2016 Written by ekawasaki

A rare drop in postal prices will become effective Sunday, April 10, but no new stamps are planned to mark the change.  Details Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn

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  • New PSLA Meeting Location March 29, 2018
    Starting Tuesday April 10, 2018 we will meet at the Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W158th Street, Gardena, CA 90247. Join us for an evening of philatelic fun and sharing at our new convenient location between the 405 and 110 highways.  Free parking and many restaurants nearby. Details: New PSLA Meeting Location. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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  • Mixed Lot of US Postage for 75% of Face Value February 17, 2018
    NobleSpirit is offering on eBay mixed denomination lots of US postage stamps with a face value of $50 for $37.50 including shipping. Link. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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  • History of Mathematics in 300 Stamps January 11, 2018
    The entire history of mathematics in one hour, as illustrated by around 300 postage stamps featuring mathematics and mathematicians from across the world. From Euclid to Euler, from Pythagoras to Poincaré, and from Fibonacci to the Fields Medals, all are featured in attractive, charming and sometimes bizarre stamps. No knowledge of mathematics or philately required. […]
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  • 2017 PSLA Holiday Dinner December 11, 2017
    We have reserved the private Dockside room of Tony P’s Dockside Grill for Tuesday Dec 12 6:30 – 9:30pm  I’m hoping everyone can attend this year, it is a nice location on the water. Their address is 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey 90292  (310) 823-4534 Dinner Menu The cost will be $15 each for dinner, tax and tip – […]
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  • SESCAL 2017 September 21, 2017
    SESCAL 2017 New Location: Ontario Convention Center 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764 Friday October 13 10-6 Saturday October 14 10-6 Sunday October 15 10-4 Come join Southern California’s largest stamp show! 200 Exhibit Frames 33 Stamp Dealers Society Meetings Free Appraisals at Stamps in the Attic Free Admission Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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  • L.A. Postcard and Paper Show September 21, 2017
    The Greater L.A. Vintage Postcard and Paper Show September 23-24 Glendale Civic Auditorium Don’t Miss the “Greater LA Vintage Paper Collectibles Show”  this weekend in Glendale at the Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale CA. September 23-24, 2016 Free Admission Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4 Early Bird $25 Saturday only 8-10 AM Here […]
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  • AmeriStamp Expo – APS Winter Convention March 3-5, 2017 January 16, 2017
    Save the date for the 60th Annual Winter Meeting in Reno, Nevada! If you haven’t visited Reno since our last Nevada meeting there (nearly 30 years ago!), you are in for quite a surprise – a revitalized riverfront and blossoming art, brewery and restaurant scene are of special note. In addition to the casino, concerts, […]
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  • San Diego Area Stamp Show, January 27–29 January 16, 2017
    Sandical 2017, sponsored by the San Diego Philatelic Council, will be held January 27–29 at the Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego CA 92111. Show hours are Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The show will feature: • 21 dealers • the San Diego Philatelic Library • the […]
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  • Soaking Classics Forever Stamps October 8, 2016
    The new Classics Forever stamps contain a water-soluble layer to facilitate removing the stamps from the envelopes.  Charles Snee (csnee@amosmedia.com) in Linn’s Stamp News reports that the stamps are indeed soakable, but require hot water and patience. Full Article Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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  • Scott Catalogs Reorganized October 8, 2016
    By Donna Houseman The 2018 edition of the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue marks the 150th anniversary edition of the Scott catalogs. John Walter Scott published the first edition of the Scott catalog in 1868, and his vision and love for the stamp hobby live on today. The Scott Standard catalog lists more than 700,000 […]
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