American Philatelic Society

A Dash of Whimsy for Feel-Good Messages

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Friday, August 11, 2023

CLEVELAND, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A dedication ceremony for new Thinking of You stamps was held today in partnership with the American Philatelic Society at the Great American Stamp Show in Cleveland. The 20-stamp sheet features whimsical artwork and stickers with messages of encouragement for use on envelopes.

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  • The 20-stamp sheet features whimsical artwork and stickers with messages of encouragement for use on envelopes.
  • "As you use these Thinking of You stamps, we hope they will encourage you to dash off a quick note to brighten someone's day.
  • After all, nothing else cultivates a romance, nurtures a friendship or helps you stay connected like a handwritten card or letter."
  • This new issue is a topical collector's dream, and you'll be seeing it on our mail and in our collections."

Postal Service Celebrates Wonders of the Microscopic World

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

CLEVELAND, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A dedication ceremony for Life Magnified stamps was held today in partnership with the American Philatelic Society at the Great American Stamp Show in Cleveland. The 20 stamps feature otherworldly images of some of the smallest components of life as we know it.

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  • In this case, we have enlarged the images to postage-stamp size — that doesn't happen often," said Luke Grossmann, senior vice president of finance and strategy for the Postal Service.
  • As these stamps show, there are worlds to be explored, even at the microscopic level."
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

VROOOOM! VROOOOM!

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service issued its Pony Cars Forever stamps at the Great American Stamp Show today.

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  • Postal Service issued its Pony Cars Forever stamps at the Great American Stamp Show today.
  • "If you don't collect cars on stamps today, the Pony Cars Forever stamps will be a great way to start," English said.
  • "Since the 1960s, the Camaro, Mustang and Challenger have been at the top of the dream car list for generations of young drivers.
  • The Pony Cars Forever stamps will let you relive one of the most exciting eras of cars or fulfill the dream of owning one."

Preston Hollow Capital Bond Financing Facilitates Roosevelt University Acquisition in Dislocated Tax-Exempt Market

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

The financing was completed through the Illinois Finance Authority to fund acquisition costs as well as transition costs and capital improvements for the acquisition.

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  • The financing was completed through the Illinois Finance Authority to fund acquisition costs as well as transition costs and capital improvements for the acquisition.
  • Roosevelt University could not have completed this transaction in the capital markets, and it highlights the execution certainty that Preston Hollow Capital can deliver to borrowers.
  • The transaction was completed as a result of Preston Hollow Capital, in its role as Bondholder Representative, approving the issuance of the additional Series 2020 debt for Roosevelt University.
  • Once again Preston Hollow Capital provided a highly flexible, customized financial solution specifically catered to Roosevelts needs for this transaction, said Andrew Harris, CFO of Roosevelt University.

Experience the EXPO! NOJEX/ASDA Postage Stamp Show -- November 15-17, 2019 -- The Go-To Philatelic Event of the Fall

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

BELLEFONTE, Penn., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Experience the Expo the philatelic event of the fall!

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  • BELLEFONTE, Penn., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Experience the Expo the philatelic event of the fall!
  • Dealers from across the nation and the world will be buying and selling stamps, covers, postcards, and other philatelic material.
  • The 2019 NOJEX-ASDA Postage Stamp EXPO in partnership with the USPS is proud to announce a three-day philatelic celebration like no other U.S. Battleships, the Transcontinental Railroad, and the First Moon Landing!
  • Get into collecting at the NOJEX/ASDA Postage Stamp Show November 1517 at the Hilton Meadowlands Hotel, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

World stamp exhibition opens in Wuhan, China

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

WUHAN, China, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The CHINA 2019 FIP General World Stamp Exhibition, also known as "the Olympic Games for Philately", opened on Tuesday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, marking the first major international philatelic cultural exchange event for China in the new era.

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  • WUHAN, China, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The CHINA 2019 FIP General World Stamp Exhibition, also known as "the Olympic Games for Philately", opened on Tuesday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, marking the first major international philatelic cultural exchange event for China in the new era.
  • At the exhibition site, the old stamp with a red stamp and small Chinese characters "Dang Yi Yuan" drew special attention from the exhibition representatives.
  • The FIP General World Stamp Exhibition is an international cultural exchange activity managed and promoted globally by the International Philatelic Federation (FIP).
  • China joined the FIP in 1983, and hosted the world stamp exhibition in 1999 and 2009.

World stamp exhibition opens in Wuhan, China

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

WUHAN, China, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The CHINA 2019 FIP General World Stamp Exhibition, also known as "the Olympic Games for Philately", opened on Tuesday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, marking the first major international philatelic cultural exchange event for China in the new era.

Key Points: 
  • WUHAN, China, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The CHINA 2019 FIP General World Stamp Exhibition, also known as "the Olympic Games for Philately", opened on Tuesday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, marking the first major international philatelic cultural exchange event for China in the new era.
  • At the exhibition site, the old stamp with a red stamp and small Chinese characters "Dang Yi Yuan" drew special attention from the exhibition representatives.
  • The FIP General World Stamp Exhibition is an international cultural exchange activity managed and promoted globally by the International Philatelic Federation (FIP).
  • China joined the FIP in 1983, and hosted the world stamp exhibition in 1999 and 2009.

The American Stamp Dealers Association, Inc. Invites You To Join Them at Their New York Spring Postage Stamp Show, May 31-June 2, 2019

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

The American Stamp Dealers Association, Inc. is hosting it's 2019 New York Spring Postage Stamp Show, May 31June 2, 2019, in New York City.

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  • The American Stamp Dealers Association, Inc. is hosting it's 2019 New York Spring Postage Stamp Show, May 31June 2, 2019, in New York City.
  • The show will be held at The Watson Hotel, 440 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019.
  • There is something for everyone from the experienced to the non-collector dealers, specialty collecting groups, and much more.
  • The American Stamp Dealers Association, Inc., is a professional organization serving stamp collecting and its dealers since 1914.