Stamp Insider for March�April 2013
The March�April issue of the Stamp Insider, journal of the Federation of New York Philatelic Societies, is online and is available for free download in PDF format or viewing online with Flash page turning.
The lead article by is "USPS Sends the IRC a �Dear John'." International Reply Coupons no longer are being sold in the United States. Glen A. Estus' article provides a great insight into the history and development of the IRC by the Universal Postal Union.
Other articles include "Tax Advantages for Philatelists?," describing an historic tax case; "Exploring retroReveal," a free online program that allows philatelists to separate postmarks from their backgrounds; and a review of Stamp Camp USA's new "Preschool Curriculum Guide."
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*** link removed ***The featured video, provided by the National Postal Museum, is a vintage USPOD film showing how America's commercial aviation industry owes its start to the POD and its early airmail service. Viewers are reminded that there is a link to previous videos.
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