Stamp collecting focused on beginning stamping, USA Philatelic Catalog, US first day covers, African American culture, technology, art, & digital stamping
This week the US Postal releases its list of upcoming commemorative honorees for 2026 here. I have to admit that at first, I wondered who Harriet Powers was. After seeing the beautiful folk quilt work, I quickly realized that a quilter was being honored. As an abstract art quilter for over 20 years, I feel... Continue Reading →
This week the US Postal releases its list of upcoming commemorative honorees for 2026 here. Being an avid boxing fan for over 40 years, my obvious excitement is towards the Muhammed Ali stamp! He was one of the most entertaining fighters of his time. I was introduced to the world of boxing through my father... Continue Reading →
This June 10th, the USPS is celebrating the unveiling of a commemorative Forever Stamp for First Lady Barbara Bush. It is a First Day of Issue Dedication Ceremony to be held in Kennebunkport, Maine. You can RSVP at http://usps.com/barbarabushstamp. Barbara Bush was first lady from 1989 to 1993, married to George H. W. Bush. She... Continue Reading →
You're InvitedThe United States Postal Service cordially invites you to attend the Hanukkah Commemorative Forever Stamp first day of issue dedication ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. The ceremony will be held at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, located at 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC. For... Continue Reading →
Thanks for visiting SOSC, (pronounced "so-sh") and stands for State of Stamp Collecting. Here I showcase postage stamps and postal-related material with special emphasis on USA Philatelic Catalog, US first day covers, Black culture, technology, art and space.
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