Diamond-shaped Philosateleian Post stamp planned for this fall
As the weekend draws to a close, I have a bit of a teaser for you, dear reader. Philosateleian Post will release its first ever diamond-shaped local post stamp this fall, most likely in October or early November.
The new stamp’s design has not yet been finalized, and I haven’t formally announced what’s being commemorated, but here’s a sneak peek at the frame:
Diamond-shaped Philosateleian Post stamp
You are, of course, welcome to speculate on what this all means. If you would like to receive a copy of the new stamp when it’s available, just send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address listed on my contact page.
New Purgatory Post stamp commemorates Panama Canal centennial
I checked my post office box yesterday, and inside was a cover bearing a copy of the latest local post stamp from Scott A.’s Purgatory Post:
Purgatory Post Panama Canal Centennial stamp
The stamp, which celebrates the centennial of the opening of the Panama Canal, depicts the SS Ancon, which on August 15, 1914—exactly 100 years ago today—became the first ship to officially pass through the canal. (According to Wikipedia, two other vessels had actually already made the trip through Central America, but the Ancon gets credit for it.)
The frame of Scott’s new stamp makes me think of some of the United States commemoratives from the late 1900s on up until the mid 1920s, with big, solid labels accentuated by scroll work on the sides. I’m happy to add this one to my collection.
